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What are the merging tracks within the railway tracks?

posted 7 years ago by TerraFirma69 (2352)
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When they first get on the railway track, there is a shot of narrower tracks within the tracks that suddenly merge. The inside tracks are also there at the bridge but without merging so they look like they're for a different gauge or something. Can anyone tell me what the inner tracks are about and why they merge in that first encounter?

[–] g-bone (586) 7 years ago

In railroad use, guard rails are placed parallel to regular running rail along areas of restrictive clearance, such as a bridge, trestle, or tunnel. These have the effect of keeping the wheels of rolling stock in alignment in case of derailment.

[–] TerraFirma69 (2352) 6 years ago

Interesting, makes sense thankyou!