MOFFAT TUNNEL SUBDIVISION
Miscellaneous Instructions:

Emergency exit air lock doors are located just west of the gate, one on each side of the tunnel walls. If it becomes necessary to use these emergency exits when the gate cannot be raised, PRESSURE MUST BE EQUALIZED before attempting to open air lock doors. This is done by venting a spring loaded relief valve located in the center of each door. Always close and latch door after use BEFORE venting and opening next air lock door.

If train or locomotive is delayed in Moffat Tunnel for any reason, Train Dispatcher should be promptly notified by radio or nearest telephone. Telephones are located in all Refuges in Moffat Tunnel, Nos. 1 through No. 21. If necessary to communicate with the Train Dispatcher using these telephones, close the knife switch near the telephone, pick up receiver and dial 911 for emergency or dial *82 for a non-emergency call to the Train Dispatcher.

Instructions for use of Moffat Tunnel Emergency Breathing Apparatus are as follows: Training classes for the Tunnel Breathing Apparatus (TBA) are offered to all train, engine, and yard service employees who are eligible to work and/or exercise their seniority to assignments that operate through the Moffat Tunnel. The TBA System consists of air tanks and a hood, and is checked out by train and engine service employees reporting for duty who will operate through the Moffat Tunnel.

Train, engine, and yard service employees who have been trained and qualified on the TBA system, and medically cleared, are eligible to work assignments through the Moffat Tunnel. Once qualified, it is the responsibility of the employee to maintain qualification by yearly re-certification on use of the TBA through the designated instructor.

Train, engine, and yard service employees who have been trained in the proper use of the TBA can obtain one when reporting for duty at Denver North Yard. Employees must check their TBA, to ensure they're complete and in good working order. Every train and engine service crew member is required to have a TBA with them when working through the Moffat Tunnel.

Crew members who check out the TBA at Denver will keep it in their possession until they return to Denver. If a TBA is used enroute, it will be exchanged for a fully charged TBA at the crew lodging facility in Yampa, Colorado. Tag the equipment if used.

Inside the Moffat Tunnel, the emergency replacement TBA air tanks are stored in metal cabinets in Refuges Nos. 1 through No. 21 with the following exceptions:

No. 2 - Tanks in bungalow.
No. 14 - Tanks in bungalow.
No. 15 - Tanks in yellow plastic barrels.
No. 20 - Tanks stored in bungalow.

TBA air tanks are also located in the Winter Park Tool House and East Portal in entry room adjacent to tunnel.

To obtain tanks stored in a metal case, lift the lid on the case. To obtain tanks stored in a barrel, rotate the lid counterclockwise. Any new or transferred employee must inform the MTO or MOP that they need medical clearance and training on Tunnel Breathing Apparatus (TBA). Training must be complete prior to accepting a call for any assignment or run which will operate through the Moffat Tunnel.