Overmod,
The context started when I said this a few posts above:
"Also, it is quite possible that Harding, while being elevated to an Expert's position, simply did not know the securement rules. Somewhere in this trial coverage, I read that MM&A could not say what the proper number of handbrakes for securement was. Safety manager, Horan gave the wrong number when testifying in court."
Essentially, I was responding to Balt who said that Harding had enough experience to know exactly what was required to secure the train per the rules.
I am not at convinced that Harding knew the pertinent rule and instructions. I would bet that he did not. And to add some emphasis to my point about Harding not knowing, I pointed out that the MM&A safety manager did not even know the rules.
I do agree with your points about the minimum likely being far less that what is required by the test. It is just that I don't view those points as conflicting with the point I was making.
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