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Subject: Re: Re-Gauging other than to Standard Gauge
From: John Dennis <jdennisNOjdSPAM@acslink.net.au.invalid>
Date: Sun, 23 Jul 2000 17:54:24 -0700
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It is definitely 2' gauge, and AFAIK it *is* built on the
formation of the old 3'6" railway.  I don't think it was
gauge converted though, rather laid at 2' gauge after the 3'6"
was lifted.

"Dean A Stalker" <dstalker@dingoblue.net.au> wrote:
>Its a 2' 6" railway, and AFAIK it isn't built on the old
alignment.

>James C <noemail@emailsux.com> wrote in message
>> Does preservation society counts?
>>
>> Little NG steam train operates near Woodford, Queensland
>> converted(or was it relaid?) part of the Caboolture-Woodford
>> alignment to very small gauge.

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