WAC 296-860-20060   Maintain clearances between tracks.  

     You must:

     • Comply with the track clearance requirements in Table 5.

Table 5 - Minimum Standard Gauge Track Clearances

If your track clearance involves:	Then the minimum clearance requirements between centerlines of standard gauge parallel tracks are:
Main or passing tracks used for transporting cars, locomotives, motors, or like equipment	14 feet
Any tracks adjacent to main or passing tracks	15 feet
Team, house, or industry tracks	13 feet
Yard tracks	14 feet
Ladder and other tracks	20 feet

Note:

The following illustration will help you understand the track clearance requirements discussed in this section and WAC 296-860-20080 regulating narrow gauge rail operations.

STANDARD GAUGE TRACK CLEARANCES






[Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.010, [49.17].040, and[49.17].050 . 02-17-106, § 296-860-20060, filed 8/21/02, effective 10/1/02.]