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RE: (erielack) Re: EL Mail List Digest V3 #2356

The Erie's charter would not allow it to interchange with any other railroad, or run outside the state of New York.
   
  The A&GW's gauge was chosen at 6' 0" so it COULD interchange with the Erie.


>>> From: Tim Stuy [mailto:njmidland_@_verizon.net]
  >>>
>>> So then how did the Erie end up with 6 foot gauge? Big horses?
>>>
>>> Tim


      Mike Spinelli

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