NAC705.060. Clearance between parallel tracks.

     1. Except as provided in this section, the minimum distance between the center lines of parallel standard gauge railroad tracks, which are used or proposed to be used for transporting freight cars, must be 14 feet.

     2. The center line of any standard gauge track, except a main track, parallel and adjacent to a main track, must be at least 15 feet from the center line of the main track.

     3. The center line of any standard gauge ladder track, constructed parallel to any other track, must have a clearance of not less than 20 feet from the center line of the other track.

     4. Minimum clearance between center lines or parallel house or industry tracks must be 13 feet.

     5. Minimum clearance between center lines of two parallel team tracks must be 11 feet 6 inches. Clearances otherwise prescribed in this chapter must be maintained on the opposite side of each track.

     6. Minimum distances between parallel tracks authorized in this section are applicable only to tracks on which equipment having maximum overall width not in excess of 11 feet is transported. On tracks over which equipment of greater width is transported or proposed to be transported, minimum distances between parallel tracks must be increased not less than the increased width.

     7. Existing tracks may be maintained, reconstructed or extended at centers in existence as of June 21, 1976.

     [Pub. Service Comm’n, Railroad Gen. Order 11 § 4, eff. 6-21-76]