A railway disputeSourced
A town resisted easier through travel
In 1853, a plan to standardize railway gauges near Erie, Pennsylvania, triggered a conflict. Transfers brought income from freight handling, meals and overnight stays. Officials and residents removed new track and parts of bridges, opposing the change.
An easier journey for passengers threatened business at a compulsory stop.
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