Any mismatch of rails at joints may not be more than that prescribed by the following 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 |
1/4 |
1/4
|
| Class 2 track |
1/4 |
3/16
|
| Class 3 track |
3/16 |
3/16
|
| Class 4 and 5 track |
1/8 |
1/8 |