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OpenSignals

Open Signals is a Minecraft mod that adds German railroad signals. The signals are compatible with all train mods.

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Updated
June 14, 2026Jun 14
Published
in 2023
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At a glance

Runs on Forge
For Minecraft 1.16.5, 1.18–1.18.2 …
Needed in the game and on the server
Latest version — 3.8.4 from June 14, 2026
License Apache-2.0 — free
Where it's needed
In gamerequiredOn serverrequired

Needed both in the game and on the server

Game versions1.12.2, 1.16.5, 1.18–1.18.2

OpenSignals

Versions

Downloads

The new version of OpenSignals (3.x) is not compatible with the old versions (2.x).

Our mod is still work in progress and may contain bugs. Please make a backup of your world.

Description

Open Signals is a Minecraft mod that adds different railroad signals. These signals are compatible with all train mods or can run standalone.

Features

Various German railroad signals are included by default, i.a.:

  • Main and Distant signals (HV)
  • Combination signals (Ks)
  • Main light and distant signals (Hl)
  • Tram signals
  • Traffic Lights
  • Various signal plates (Lf, Ne, Ra, ...)
  • switch levers
  • Barriers and crossbucks

Other features

  • Signals can be controlled in several ways

    • manually with the signal controller (GUI)
    • by redstone
    • signalbox block
  • Fully adjustable - With the signal placer item you can assemble the signal to your wishes.
  • Signals can be placed in rotation by 22.5°
  • also works in non-loaded chunks
  • performance-friendly
  • you can add our own signals or signals created by other users with our contentpack system

If you have any wishes for the mod, visit our Github Issue page and open a ticket or check out our discord server. We will try to integrate your suggestions into the mod.

How to use

You can find more information about this in our Wiki.

Content Packs

A list of already created ContentPacks can be found here.

But you can also create your own contentpacks with signals, signs and other stuff and bring them into the game. How to do that you can read here.

Screenshots

Signals

Videos

Coming soon(tm)

Credits

MrTroble – Developer Jeronimo – Models and Textures, QA Uhutown – 2end Dev Der Zauberer – Development and Design

Discord

If you like our mod and you want to support us, you can donate here. Thank you very much. <3

FAQ

How to install OpenSignals?

Install Forge for your Minecraft version, download OpenSignals for the same version and loader, put the file into the mods folder and launch the game with the loader profile.

Which Minecraft versions does OpenSignals support?

OpenSignals has builds for Minecraft 1.12.2, 1.16.5, 1.18–1.18.2.

Is OpenSignals needed on the server?

Needed in the game and on the server

License and source
Apache License 2.0free to use and share with credit to the author
Original — Modrinth↗Files unchanged, verified with SHA-512Is this your mod? For rights holders

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