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A Model Railway Gauge standardised in 1909 but since fallen into disuse. The gauge was introduced by Maerklin at the Leipzig toy fair in 1891.

The main dimensions are:

  • between tracks 2" 50.8mm

  • --- 1/28 scale for standard gauge,

  • --- 1/20 for 40"/metre

  • --- 1/12 for 24" gauge

  • between Tyres 1 25/32" 45mm

  • between rail centres 54mm

  • wheel width 19/64" 7.5mm




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