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The ex-GWR broad gauge lines (which were all reguaged back in GWR days) do indeed have a wider clearance - the GWR took full advantage of this and built some stock that was wider than standard (the "Centenary" coaches as modelled by Hornby were one type). A series of "Excursion" coaches were built that were noticably narrower than standard (intended as the name suggests for interchange with other lines). The practice has continued - the class 165 DMU is built to a slightly wider clearance than its near-twin the class 166 and therefore cannot run on some lines. I think the most recent problem was with the filming for the Harry Potter films - apparently "Hogwarts Castle" (actually "Oulton Hall") had problems with cylinders hitting the platform edges in Scotland. <br /> <br />Double-deck stock was briefly tried over here by Bulleid with his "4DD" 4-car electric units - two were built though they were not popular due to the cramped interiors (they were not true double deckers - the compartments were staggered high and low in an effort to get more seats into a given length). More info here: http://www.semg.org.uk/gallery/4dd.html I think two driving cars survive though neither is in very good condition - they are both the subject of long-term restorations.
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