Re: Irish Gauge

[cmgord@ecr.mu.oz.au (Christopher_Martin GORDON)]

: I have just been asked why Victoria ran on 5'3" and New South Wales on
: standard gauge.  I know all the Australian history of those decisions,
: and was able to answer the query.  I was then asked why the Irish chose
: 5'3" as opposed to the Biritish standard gauge.

: Can anybody assist with an answer ...


Their horses were fatter.  


The gauge of the railway goes right back to the days of two horses next to
each other pulling a cart.  


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Chris Gordon
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