May 31st – June 1st 1886 all the rail lines in the South, including the IC, were converted to standard gauge from the various gauges in use until then. 11,000 miles of rail were switched in 24 hours. Pretty impressive. – submitted by Chuck Hinrichs
May 31st – June 1st 1886 all the rail lines in the South, including the IC, were converted to standard gauge from the various gauges in use until then. 11,000 miles of rail were switched in 24 hours. Pretty impressive. – submitted by Chuck Hinrichs