Editing Loading gauge (section)

=== Out of gauge ===
Larger ''out-of-gauge'' loads can also sometimes be conveyed by taking one or more of the following measures:
* Operate at low speed, especially in places with limited clearance, such as platforms.
* Cross over from a track with inadequate clearance to another track with greater clearance, even if there is no signalling to allow this.
* Prevent operation of other trains on adjacent tracks.
* Use refuge loops to allow trains to operate on other tracks.
* Use of [[Schnabel car]]s (special rolling stock) that manipulate the load up and down or left and right to clear obstacles.
* Remove (and later replace) obstacles.
* Use [[gauntlet track]] to shift the train to side or center.
* For locomotives that are too heavy, ensure that fuel tanks are nearly empty.
* Turn off power in overhead wiring or in the third rail (use diesel locomotive)
* Permanently adapt a certain route to larger gauge if there is repeated need for such trains.