49 CFR Part 213

§ 213.323 — Track gage

FRA Part 213 · Subpart G — Train Operations at Track Classes 6 and Higher. Full current text with cross-references on BuildSpec.

§ 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″

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