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Old January 27th 12, 08:13 PM posted to uk.transport.london,uk.railway
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On Fri, 27 Jan 2012 17:52:47 +0000, Sam Wilson
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In article ,
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It would be nice to use it for a narrow-gauge crossrail, with through
trains
between the Festiniog and the Romney, Hythe & Dymchurch (OK, I
know the gauges are different..).


Just thing of the fun to be had with gauge changing!

Sam


We should use stock with telescopic axles that can change gauge on the
move, as in Spain.

Nothing new about that. Done in the UK, in the 20's or 30's.

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