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Minimum-gauge railway
Railway with a 15 inch track guage / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Not to be confused with Ridable miniature railway.
Minimum-gauge railways refer to railways with track gauges smaller than those of narrow-gauge railways, primarily designed for light, industrial, or tourist transportation. The most common gauges for minimum-gauge railways include:
- 15 in (381 mm)[1]
- 400 mm (15+3⁄4 in)[2]
- 16 in (406 mm)
- 18 in (457 mm)
- 19 in (483 mm)
- 500 mm (19+3⁄4 in)
- 20 in (508 mm)
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These railways have been developed for applications such as estate transport, mining, agriculture, and amusement parks, offering an economical and adaptable solution for restricted environments.[1][2]