Rail Moment: M o = 0.318Px 1 Deflection: Y o = 0.391P/ux 1 Rail Seat Load: Q o = 0.391PS/x 1 (Note: Q o a.k.a. F max) where: P = Wheel Load (lbs) u = Track Modulus (lbs/in/in) S = Tie spacing (in) x 1 = (π/4)(4EI/u)¼ (in) EI = Flexural rigidity of rail 6 psi) 4)