Table 6-5. Track Center Distances

CEMP-E

TI 850-02

AFMAN 32-1125(I)

1 MARCH 2000

Minimum Distance

Between

Between Center lines (ft)

Main tracks

Siding or yard track and main

Yard or storage tracks

14 (15 if space permits)

f. Clearance Points at Turnouts, Ladder Tracks, and Crossings.

(1) Figure 6-9 shows how to determine the location of clearance points at turnouts, ladder tracks, and

rail crossings. As no car or piece of equipment may be left standing on a track with any part of it

extending past the clearance point (toward the track junction), the clearance point will determine the

usable length of sidings, loading, yard, and storage tracks.

(2) Clearance points will be marked by a 12-in. yellow bar painted on both sides of the rail base.

(3) If derails are used, they must be set to derail equipment before it reaches the clearance point.

Figure 6-9. Location of Clearance Points

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