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The document discusses an urban legend about the origin of the standard railroad track gauge of 4 feet 8 1/2 inches. The legend claims it originated from the wheel spacing of Roman war chariots, but the document provides evidence that this is untrue and analyzes the real historical reasons for the standardization of railroad track gauges in the US.

Author

RMP Kulkarni

Language

EN