From: gl4317@yahoo.com   
      
   In article <53c4038e$0$2049$2c56edd9@usenetrocket.com>,   
    John Albert  wrote:   
      
   > 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.   
      
      
   Amtrak typically has several crew members on hand.  There was only one   
   crew member on this train.  Seems like this process would be far easier   
   with multiple crew on hand.   
      
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