How long is a FATHOM? - 6ft - officially
For other terms and conversions look at my Measures page at http://www.colbyweb.co.uk
And for spar rails, have a look at this photo
http://images.statelibrary.tas.gov.au/Fullimage.asp?Letter=W&Title=Wielangta tramline under construction with spar rails and bed logs in place&ID=AUTAS001126182229
and compare with this one
http://images.statelibrary.tas.gov.au/Fullimage.asp?Letter=W&Title=Wielangta tramline under construction with spar rails laid out&ID=AUTAS001126182211
Regards
John
> from: SERVICE CULTUREL L'ARGENTIERE <[log in to unmask]>
> date: Thu, 12 Sep 2002 13:26:22
> to: [log in to unmask]
> subject: Re: technical terms
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> Hi all
> Could I have any light shown on these sundry matters?
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> What are SPAR RAILS in a mining tramway context?
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> How long is a FATHOM?
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> Thanks in adance
>
> Ian Cowburn
> CCSTI L'Argentière
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