Tag:railway=signal_box

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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 areas (and multipolygon relations)should not be used on relations (except multipolygon relations)
Useful combination
Status: de facto
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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.

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Tags used in combination

Disused signal boxes

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Abandoned signal boxes

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Razed signal boxes

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