This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1906 Excerpt: ...of the metre gauge strictly to its own spheres, and conversion to standard gauge, or the laying of alternative standard-gauge lines where necessary or advisable. (3) The laying of pioneer lines of 2-foot 6-inch gauge, convertible to the standard gauge when necessary. The final averages given in the Author"s Tables were simply the arithmetical means of the averages,J instead of being worked out with regard to the relative magnitude of the different railways. By the courtesy of Mr. Hodson, Mr. List was able to present a revised Comparison Op Capital Cost And Earnings Ok The 5-foot 6-inch And Mr. List. Metre Gauges In 1903. Standard Gauge. (5 Feet 6 Inches.) East Indian. Eastern Bengal Oudh and Rohil khand. Great Indian) Peninsula. North Western Bengal-Nagpur Madras. Bombay, Barodaj...