Gregg posted:Right of my rule book.......
.When a train or engine is stopped by a signal indicating STOP and no conflicting movement is evident:
(a) A member of the crew must immediately communicate with the train dispatcher stating his name occupation location and train or engine number,
HW you need to go to rule class, I've taken many power switches "off power". after getting written permission to pass a stop signal at a controlled location.
Maybe that's the way they did in Canada, back when you worked.