Tag:railway=signal_box

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Public-images-osm logo.svg railway = signal_box
Stellwerk Ksf Köln-Vingst (02).JPG
Description
Signal box Show/edit corresponding data item.
Group: Railways
Used on these elements
may be used on nodesshould not be used on waysmay be used on areasshould not be used on relations
Useful combination
Status: in use

A  signal box is a stationary railroad system for control of railway operations. It is usually housed in a building.

There are mechanical, electromechanical, relay and electronic signal boxes.

How to map

Set a node at the center of the feature or draw an area along its outline. Add railway=signal_box.

Disused signal boxes

Add disused:railway=signal_box.

Abandoned signal boxes

Add abandoned:railway=signal_box.

Razed signal boxes

Add razed:railway=signal_box.