Talk:1846 in rail transport

August 18, Publication 'Gauge of Railways Act' for Britain & Ireland
Gauge of Railways Act Archivist's Summary: This act introduced mandated standard gauges of 4 feet 8½ inches for Britain, and 5 feet 3 inches for Ireland; thus signalling the beginning of the end for Brunel's broad gauge network. Date of Publication: 18th August 1846 http://www.railwaysarchive.co.uk/docSummary.php?docID=60 http://www.railwaysarchive.co.uk/documents/HMG_Act_Reg1846.pdf?PHPSESSID=5f5dab18c91b9e91bfb074d46e3d12ce

Wdew 20:26, 23 October 2006 (UTC)