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What is the difference between narrow gauge and regular track?

April 26, 2017gauge narrow regular track

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What is the difference between narrow gauge and regular track?

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Narrow gauge track is only 3 feet, or 36 inches, between the rails. The Georgetown Loop was built in narrow gauge because it was more economical, smaller in size, and thus well suited to mountainous terrain and narrow canyons. Standard gauge, which most railroads use today, has tracks spaced 4 feet, 8 1/2 inches apart.