Erie Gauge War

"Erie Railroad War" redirects here. For the conflict over the control of the Erie Railroad, see Erie War.
For the similar conflict in Great Britain, see British Gauge War.
Erie Gauge War
DateDecember 7, 1853 - February 1, 1854
LocationPennsylvania, United States
Also known asErie Railroad War

The Erie Gauge War (sometimes called the Erie Railroad War) was a conflict between the citizens of Erie, Pennsylvania, and two railroad companies over the standardization of the track gauge between Erie and the New York border. It started on December 7, 1853, and ended on February 1, 1854.