Suspect you are waisting your time Semaphore Sam...some it seems have their collective minds made up.
And...yes JW411, it is possible to turn over all 4 on the DC-6 at one time, at least with the older start panel...but not to start four at the same time. Ignition boost works only on one engine at a time.
Chief Pilot Bill K...? Ah, no actually, was Capt Roy B.... Superb fellow from long ago (1969).
And...a Happy Christmas to you sir!