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narrow gauge

/ˈnærəʊ ɡeɪdʒ/

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/ˈnærəʊ ɡeɪdʒ/C1formaltechnical
  • ruЖелезнодорожная колея с расстоянием между рельсами меньше стандартной ширины 1435 мм (4 фута 8,5 дюйма), часто используемая в горной местности, на промышленных железных дорогах или туристических маршрутах.

A railway track with a distance between the rails that is less than the standard gauge of 1,435 mm (4 ft 8.5 in), often used for mountainous terrain, industrial railways, or tourist lines.

  1. Railway track widthC1formal

    A railway track with a distance between the rails that is less than the standard gauge of 1,435 mm (4 ft 8.5 in).

    ruУзкая колея

    • The mountain railway uses a narrow gauge to navigate tight curves.
    • Narrow gauge lines are common in rural and mining areas.
    • The train on the narrow gauge track was smaller than usual.