49 C.F.R. § 213.323

Current through October 31, 2024

Section 213.323 - Track gage

(a) Gage is measured between the heads of the rails at right-angles to the rails in a plane five-eighths of an inch below the top of the rail head.

(b) Gage shall be within the limits prescribed in the following table:

Class of track	The gage must be at least-	But not more than-	The change of gage within 31 feet must not be greater than-
Class 6 track	4'8"	4'91/4"	3/4"
Class 7 track	4'8"	4'91/4"	1/2"
Class 8 track	4'8"	4'91/4"	1/2"
Class 9 track	4'81/4"	4'91/4"	1/2"

49 C.F.R. §213.323

63 FR 34029, June 22, 1998, as amended at 78 FR 16104 , Mar. 13, 2013