Template:Signal Properties

Property	Name	Description
form	Display/Style	The physical format of the signal: (semaphore), (light) or (sign).
deactivated	Signal Activity	Is the signal still operational? Either (yes) or (no).
height	Signal Height	Height design of signal: either (dwarf) or (normal). Alternatively, you can specify the exact height measurement.
states	Signal Aspects	For variable signals, a list of possible signal aspects, each separated by a semicolon (e.g.: clear;aproach_limited;limited_clear;approach_medium;...).
shortened	Shortened Braking Distance	Is the signal placed closer than usual to the next signal? Either (yes or no).
repeated	Repeater signal	When a main/combined signal is not visible from distance (e.g. because of track curves), a repeater is installed to repeat the aspect of the main/combined signal. Use yes to mark these signals, otherwise use no or omit this tag.
frequency	Frequency	When activated, the frequency reading of the signal in Hertz (Hz).
voltage	Voltage	When activated, the voltage reading of the signal in Volts (V).
speed	Signal Speed	The displayed signal speed in Kilometers/Hour. For values in Miles/Hour, it is necessary to prefix it with mph.
function	Signal Function	The exact function of the signal, such as an Entry Signal (entry), Exit Signal (exit), Block Signal (block) or Intermediate Signal (intermediate). In the past, the deprecated value between was used for intermediate signals.
caption	Additional Text	Additional text specified on a signal. This tag was merged with the deprecated description, which was in use until 2014.
marker_light	Marker Light	Does the signal have a special light to show that it temporarily is invalid? Either (yes or no). Deprecated and moved to DE:OpenRailwayMap/Tagging in Germany.
only_transit	Valid only for Passing Trains	Does the signal only apply to trains that go through the following breakpoint/station? Either (yes) or (no).
substitute_signal	Substitute Signal	A signal added to another signal, and indicates the behaviour in cases of failures of the actual signal. Also known as caution signal. For example the train may pass the signal at low speed and must be prepared to stop at any obstacle. Either (yes) or (no).
twice	Double Signal	Is the signal instruction to be carried out twice? Either (yes or no).
type	Subtype or order	The subtype of a signal or what has to be down at/after this signal.
for	Vehicle type	Specifies for which types of vehicles this signal is valid. This can be multiple units (multiple_unit) or locomotives (locomotive). This tag can also be used for specifying locomotive classes or the type of traction (steam, diesel, electric, ...).
shape	Signal shape	Can be used to distinguish signals that are visually distinct, but have otherwise identical tagging. Used e.g. for different generations of German H/V light signals.