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A wider distance between the rails than the "standard" gauge of four feet eight inches and a half. See Gauge.

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  1. A wider distance between the rails than the "standard" gauge of four feet eight inches and a half. See Gauge.
  2. n. a railroad track (or its width) broader than the standard 56.5 inches
  3. A wider distance between the rails than the "standard" gauge of four feet eight inches and a half. See Gauge.
  4. A wider distance between the rails than the "standard" gauge offour feet eight inches and a half. See Gauge.