Rail signal - Revision history

Bilka: *can not

2026-08-04T17:44:31Z

*can not

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	{{:Infobox:Rail signal}}		{{:Infobox:Rail signal}}

	The '''rail signal''' divides [[rail]]s into ''blocks'' and allows [[locomotive]]s to react to other locomotives, allowing multiple trains use the same rails without colliding. Blocks span all connected rails regardless of whether a train can actually travel between them. Rail signals can also be used in with conjunction [[rail chain signal]]s, which also separate rails into blocks. In addition to the explanation on this page, there is also the [[Tutorial:Train_signals\|rail signal tutorial]].		The '''rail signal''' divides [[rail]]s into ''blocks'' and allows [[locomotive]]s to react to other locomotives, allowing multiple trains use the same rails without colliding. Blocks span all connected rails regardless of whether a train can actually travel between them. Rail signals can also be used in with conjunction [[rail chain signal]]s, which also separate rails into blocks. In addition to the explanation on this page, there is also the [[Tutorial:Train_signals\|rail signal tutorial]].

Bilka: you can change which side of the track signals go on

2026-08-04T17:44:18Z

you can change which side of the track signals go on

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	== Direction ==		== Direction ==
	Signals go on the right side of tracks ~~by default (editable in options)~~ and allow travel in that direction. An automatic train will not enter a block with signals only on the left side. Two signals directly opposite each other allow trains to travel in both directions through that point. The signal position directly opposite an existing signal is highlighted in white when the player has a rail signal in their hand.		Signals go on the right side of tracks and allow travel in that direction. An automatic train will not enter a block with signals only on the left side. Two signals directly opposite each other allow trains to travel in both directions through that point. The signal position directly opposite an existing signal is highlighted in white when the player has a rail signal in their hand.

	== States ==		== States ==

Gotube: /* History */ Fixed confusing history

2026-05-13T18:23:43Z

History: Fixed confusing history

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	* The rail signal is now connectable to the circuit network.		* The rail signal is now connectable to the circuit network.
	* Halved the mining time of the rail signal.		* Halved the mining time of the rail signal.
	* ~~Rail signal~~ stop placement indicator added.		* Train stop placement indicator added during rail signal placement.
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Gotube: /* Direction / Rewrote for accuracy (signals monitor the track ahead*) and readability; removed bits not relevant to direction

2026-05-13T18:17:15Z

Direction: Rewrote for accuracy (signals monitor the track *ahead*) and readability; removed bits not relevant to direction

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	== Direction ==		== Direction ==
	~~Which block a signal monitors depends~~ on ~~which~~ side of ~~a rail it is placed~~. ~~When~~ a ~~signal is~~ on the ~~right-hand~~ side ~~of the track, it monitors and protects the rail block behind it, up~~ to ~~the next signal or the end of the track~~. ~~When placing rail signals, the rail~~ signal ~~blocks will be visible, and the~~ opposite signal ~~position will be~~ highlighted in white~~. A train in automatic mode will not drive on a track if it would pass a signal on~~ the ~~left side unless there is also~~ a signal ~~on the right side at that signal~~.		Signals go on the right side of tracks by default (editable in options) and allow travel in that direction. An automatic train will not enter a block with signals only on the left side. Two signals directly opposite each other allow trains to travel in both directions through that point. The signal position directly opposite an existing signal is highlighted in white when the player has a rail signal in their hand.

	== States ==		== States ==

Gotube: Add wikilink; readability

2026-05-13T17:45:33Z

Add wikilink; readability

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	{{:Infobox:Rail signal}}		{{:Infobox:Rail signal}}

	The '''rail signal''' divides ~~rails~~ into ''blocks'' and allows [[locomotive]]s to react to other locomotives allowing multiple trains use the same rails without colliding. Blocks span all connected rails regardless if a train can actually travel between them. Rail signals can also be used in with conjunction [[rail chain signal]]s, which also separate rails into blocks. In addition to the explanation on this page, there is also the [[Tutorial:Train_signals\|rail signal tutorial]].		The '''rail signal''' divides [[rail]]s into ''blocks'' and allows [[locomotive]]s to react to other locomotives, allowing multiple trains use the same rails without colliding. Blocks span all connected rails regardless of whether a train can actually travel between them. Rail signals can also be used in with conjunction [[rail chain signal]]s, which also separate rails into blocks. In addition to the explanation on this page, there is also the [[Tutorial:Train_signals\|rail signal tutorial]].

	[[File:Rail_blocks.png\|thumb\|Signals dividing rails into blocks. Each block is highlighted with a different color.]]		[[File:Rail_blocks.png\|thumb\|Signals dividing rails into blocks. Each block is highlighted with a different color.]]

Bilka: Reordering with 1.1

2021-03-19T15:19:40Z

Reordering with 1.1

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	{{C\|~~Transport~~}}		{{C\|Railway}}

Bilka: orange -> yellow, fixed debug option name

2021-01-29T15:59:50Z

orange -> yellow, fixed debug option name

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	Rail signals have four states:		Rail signals have four states:
	* '''<span style="color:#55FF55">Green</span>''' - The monitored block is empty.		* '''<span style="color:#55FF55">Green</span>''' - The monitored block is empty.
	* '''<span style="color:#FFFF55">Yellow</span>''' - A train is not able to stop before the monitored block and will pass the signal. The [[debug mode\|debug option]] <code>~~show_train_stop_point~~</code> can be used to see the distance locomotives need to stop. A yellow signal means that a train is approaching and already has the approval to enter the following block. The block is reserved for a train and all other entrance signals of that block turn red.		* '''<span style="color:#FFFF55">Yellow</span>''' - A train is not able to stop before the monitored block and will pass the signal. The [[debug mode\|debug option]] <code>show-train-braking-distance</code> can be used to see the distance locomotives need to stop. A yellow signal means that a train is approaching and already has the approval to enter the following block. The block is reserved for a train and all other entrance signals of that block turn red.
	* '''<span style="color:#ee7777">Red</span>''' - The monitored block is not empty or another signal monitoring it is ~~orange~~.		* '''<span style="color:#ee7777">Red</span>''' - The monitored block is not empty or another signal monitoring it is yellow.
	* '''<span class="rail-signal-blink">Blinking</span>''' - The signal is not on a rail, or the monitored block is also the block before the signal.		* '''<span class="rail-signal-blink">Blinking</span>''' - The signal is not on a rail, or the monitored block is also the block before the signal.

Ickputzdirwech: /* Circuit network */ yellow not orange to make it consistent with the rest of the article and what it says ingame

2020-12-01T08:38:52Z

Circuit network: yellow not orange to make it consistent with the rest of the article and what it says ingame

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	A circuit network condition can be configured that when true will make the rail signal red.		A circuit network condition can be configured that when true will make the rail signal red.

	A rail signal can also output three different signals depending on if it is in its green, ~~orange~~ or red state. If a rail signal is red because of a circuit network condition the rail signal won't output a circuit network signal.		A rail signal can also output three different signals depending on if it is in its green, yellow or red state. If a rail signal is red because of a circuit network condition the rail signal won't output a circuit network signal.

	== History ==		== History ==

Unique 2: Make reference to train signals tutorial more visible

2020-06-12T16:34:53Z

Make reference to train signals tutorial more visible

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	{{:Infobox:Rail signal}}		{{:Infobox:Rail signal}}

	The '''rail signal''' divides rails into ''blocks'' and allows [[locomotive]]s to react to other locomotives allowing multiple trains use the same rails without colliding. Blocks span all connected rails regardless if a train can actually travel between them. Rail signals can also be used in with conjunction [[rail chain signal]]s, which also separate rails into blocks.		The '''rail signal''' divides rails into ''blocks'' and allows [[locomotive]]s to react to other locomotives allowing multiple trains use the same rails without colliding. Blocks span all connected rails regardless if a train can actually travel between them. Rail signals can also be used in with conjunction [[rail chain signal]]s, which also separate rails into blocks. In addition to the explanation on this page, there is also the [[Tutorial:Train_signals\|rail signal tutorial]].

	[[File:Rail_blocks.png\|thumb\|Signals dividing rails into blocks. Each block is highlighted with a different color.]]		[[File:Rail_blocks.png\|thumb\|Signals dividing rails into blocks. Each block is highlighted with a different color.]]

Jasper-bear: /* States */ added info from Railway#Basic_signaling_rules

2020-05-13T17:22:08Z

States: added info from Railway#Basic_signaling_rules

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	Rail signals have four states:		Rail signals have four states:
	* '''<span style="color:#55FF55">Green</span>''' - The monitored block is empty.		* '''<span style="color:#55FF55">Green</span>''' - The monitored block is empty.
	* '''<span style="color:#FFFF55">Yellow</span>''' - A train is not able to stop before the monitored block and will pass the signal. The [[debug mode\|debug option]] <code>show_train_stop_point</code> can be used to see the distance locomotives need to stop.		* '''<span style="color:#FFFF55">Yellow</span>''' - A train is not able to stop before the monitored block and will pass the signal. The [[debug mode\|debug option]] <code>show_train_stop_point</code> can be used to see the distance locomotives need to stop. A yellow signal means that a train is approaching and already has the approval to enter the following block. The block is reserved for a train and all other entrance signals of that block turn red.
	* '''<span style="color:#ee7777">Red</span>''' - The monitored block is not empty or another signal monitoring it is orange.		* '''<span style="color:#ee7777">Red</span>''' - The monitored block is not empty or another signal monitoring it is orange.
	* '''<span class="rail-signal-blink">Blinking</span>''' - The signal is not on a rail, or the monitored block is also the block before the signal.		* '''<span class="rail-signal-blink">Blinking</span>''' - The signal is not on a rail, or the monitored block is also the block before the signal.