In a message dated 9/20/2005 11:57:01 AM Mountain Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
> Railroads > > The US standard railroad gauge (distance between the rails) is 4 feet, 8.5 > inches. That's an exceedingly odd number. Why was that gauge used? > Looks like this is another urban legend.....Too bad, though -- it sure makes a great story! See: http://www.snopes.com/history/american/gauge.htm http://www.straightdope.com/columns/000218.html Regards, Ricki Utah To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace-chat [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
