Any mismatch of rails at joints may not be more than that prescribed by the following table—

Open Table
Class of track Any mismatch of rails at joints may not be more than the following—
On the tread of the rail ends (inch) On the gage side of the rail ends (inch)
Class 1 track 14 14
Class 2 track 14 316
Class 3 track 316 316
Class 4 and 5 track 18 18

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