RE: (erielack) Railroad gauge

[Frank P Adams <frank.p.adams_@_verizonbusiness.com>]

I've personally seen the ruts in Pompeii, also they have stepping stones (at
intersections, like cross walks) with spaces between them for the wheels.
If they're not 4" 8 1/2" apart, they're close.

Frank

- -----Original Message-----
From: Peter Heimbach [mailto:plh5_@_charter.net] 
Sent: Thursday, April 19, 2007 3:07 PM
To: 'EL Mail List'
Subject: RE: (erielack) Railroad gauge


A further search beyond Mr. Stephenson would show that the British roadway
ruts from the roman occupation were the basis of early tram rails gage.  The
answer depends on how far back in history do you search.  Therefore, it is
not fiction, just not a complete search for the information.

Pete


- -----Original Message-----
From: Rich O [mailto:rev66_@_optonline.net]
Sent: Thursday, 19 April, 2007 5:44 PM
To: erielack_@_lists.railfan.net
Subject: (erielack) Railroad gauge

   Actually Snopes and truth or fiction.com indicate that the theory that US
railroad gauge came form the width of Roman chariot tracks is fiction in
itself. They state that the current standard evolved from England and
attribute it to George Stephenson.

Regards:

Rich Onorevole


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