Re: Wide-Med-Narrow - in inches/mm?

[David Johnson <trainman@ozemail.com.au>]

David & Jan Winter wrote:

> Just to clarify and confirm:
>
> Wide = 10'6 = 3.2m
> Medium = 9'8 3/8" = 3.0m
> Narrow = 9'6" = 2.89m
>
> Am I right - or at least "ish"?

Pretty well.  For the purposes of clarification:

Narrow Width (Group 1):
All SD IC and DD IC trains (up to 2946mm)

Medium Width (Group 2):
All Goninan Suburban Trains & Tangaras [doors closed] (up to 3036mm)

Wide Width (Group 2):
All ComEng Suburban Trains (up to 3143mm)

Wide Width (Group 3):
All Single Deck Suburban Cars (up to 3189mm)

Narrow Width (Group 4):
All Endeavours (up to 2890mm with doors closed)

Narrow Width (Group 5):
All 620/720 class (up to 2972mm)

Radio Controlled Towing Vehicles - 2800mm


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David Johnson
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