From: j.albert@snet.net   
      
   On 7/12/14 10:37 PM, dpeltier@my-deja.com wrote:   
   >> You may counter that the "proper test" would be for the engineman to go   
   >> >back to the cab, release all all, and see if the train moved. He   
      
   > I certainly wouldn't say that. That doesn't sound very practical at all as   
   > a general rule, for the reasons you give and some others too   
      
   The procedure I described above is EXACTLY how Amtrak   
   specifies the crew to "test" the brakes to see if the train   
   is secured against movement.   
      
   That is:   
   1. Apply hand brakes   
   2. Release train and engine air brakes   
   3. Ascertain if the train moves. If it does...   
   4. Apply -more- hand brakes and re-test as before.   
      
   The train is considered "secure" if all air brakes are   
   released, and train doesn't move.   
      
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