[net.railroad] Standard guage query.

Jonathan.Gifford@G.CS.CMU.EDU (01/03/86)

I am doing some research on the relationship between engineering design
standards and the introduction of design innovations.  From a
historical standpoint, I'm interested in the standardization of
railroad guages, which occurred over the period 1860-1885.  I haven't
yet done a literature search on the topic, but I'd be interested in
pointers to references on this subject or on the subject of
standardization generally.

Thanks.

Jonathan.Gifford@G.CS.CMU.EDU (01/03/86)

I am doing some research on the relationship between engineering design
standards and the introduction of design innovations.  From a
historical standpoint, I'm interested in the standardization of
railroad guages, which occurred over the period 1860-1885.  I haven't
yet done a literature search on the topic, but I'd be interested in
pointers to references on this subject or on the subject of
standardization generally.

Thanks.
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