Great Debates The Battle of the Gauges The railway revolutionised Victorian Britain, but were its trains on the right track? It was difficult to gauge. Patricia Fara | Published in History Today Volume 72 Issue 3 March 2022 To continue reading this article you need to purchase a subscription, available from only £5. Start my trial subscription now If you have already purchased access, or are a print & archive subscriber, please ensure you are logged in. Please email digital@historytoday.com if you have any problems. Science & Technology Related Articles Burma’s Railway To Hell The Simplon Tunnel Dedicated Popular articles Why Do Religions Decline? The Iron Amir: Britain’s Afghan Legacy