49 C.F.R. § 299.333

Current through November 30, 2024
Section 299.333 - Frog guard rails and guard faces; gauge

The guard check and guard face gages in frogs shall be within the limits prescribed in the following table:

Table 1 to § 299.333

Track classGuard check gage
The distance between the gauge line of a frog to the guard line1 of its guard rail or guarding face, measured across the track at right
angles to the gauge line,2 may not be less than-
Guard face gage
The distance between the guard lines,1
measured across the track at right angles to the gauge line,2 may not be more than-
H0-H71,393 mm1,358 mm.

1 A line along that side of the flangeway which is nearer to the center of the track and at the same elevation as the gage line.

2 A line 14 mm (0.55 inches) below the top of the center line of the head of the running rail, or corresponding location of the tread portion of the track structure.

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49 C.F.R. §299.333

85 FR 69731 , 12/3/2020