49 C.F.R. § 213.323

Current through May 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''	4'9 1/4''	3/4''
Class 7 track	4'8''	4'9 1/4''	1/2''
Class 8 track	4'8''	4'9 1/4''	1/2''
Class 9 track	4'8 1/4''	4'9 1/4''	1/2''

49 C.F.R. §213.323

63 FR 34029, 6/22/1998, as amended at 78 FR 16104, 3/13/2013