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We Have What You Need In Rail.
Tee Rail and Crane Rail are available in both new and relay quality. A note about Relay Rail: Relay Rail is rail that has been previously used and then removed due to abandonment of lines or replacement for heavier rail. NARP inspects the relay rail, removes defective rail, reconditions, and then grades it for wear. Feel free to contact one of our sales managers to find the right rail for your railway project.
Rail Chart
AREA MANUAL |
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Recommended Rail Grading Classifications |
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Class/Max. Rail Wear | 140 | 132/131 | 122 | 115 | 112 | 100 | 90 | |
Class I: | Top | 1/4 | 3/16 | 5/32 | 1/8 | 1/8 | 1/8 | 1/8 |
Gauge | 1/2 | 1/2 | 7/16 | 3/8 | 1/4 | 1/8 | 1/8 | |
Main Line use – very minor engine burns and corrugation. | ||||||||
Class II: | Top | 3/8 | 5/16 | 5/16 | 5/16 | 5/16 | 3/16 | 1/4 |
Gauge | 3/4 | 3/4 | 3/4 | 3/4 | 1/2 | 1/4 | 3/16 | |
Branch Lines – Small engine burns and corrugation. | ||||||||
Class III: | Top | 5/8 | 7/16 | 1/2 | 3/8 | 3/8 | 1/4 | 5/16 |
Gauge | 7/8 | 7/8 | 7/8 | 3/4 | 3/4 | 1/4 | 5/16 | |
Light Branch Lines – Medium engine burns and corrugation, may be pitted. | ||||||||
Class IV: | Top | 3/4 | 9/16 | 11/16 | 1/2 | 1/2 | 7/16 | 3/8 |
Gauge | # 1 # | 7/8 | 7/8 | 7/8 | 3/8 | |||
Yards – Any burns not mashed or fractured. |