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Someone mentioned earlier that the PRR and NYC might just as well have had different track gauges. <br /> <br />Well, they did. In places, anyhow. <br /> <br />At one time the Pennsy was considering using a gauge of 4' 8.25" on straight track to reduce the incidence of truck hunting and thus smooth the ride at high speed. <br /> <br />I don't know how much of the system was affected, but it was, at least, considered. <br /> <br />Old Timer
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