I don't think the Grand Central ever planned a Channel Tunnel, or even boat connections,( the tunnel is was referring to was the Woodhead Tunnel).
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Perhaps the reason for selecting the Continental loading gauge was they simply saw the British gauge as too restrictive.
Have to admit though, I've only read a few articles on it , most to do with the possibility of reopening parts of it . I didn't actually realise the route was a seperate railway company till Sam Mentioned it .
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Perhaps the reason for selecting the Continental loading gauge was they simply saw the British gauge as too restrictive.
Have to admit though, I've only read a few articles on it , most to do with the possibility of reopening parts of it . I didn't actually realise the route was a seperate railway company till Sam Mentioned it .
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The only train trips I regret are the ones I didn't take.
The only train trips I regret are the ones I didn't take.