Supplemental Signals
Nebensignale

aspect

description

Ne 1

Trapeztafel (Trapez board): Facultative stop board replacing an entry signal on branch lines. For meeting trains special rules apply.

Ne 2

Vorsignal-Mastschild. Distant signal post plate.
On branch lines may be used without distant signal to announce a main signal.

If the signal is above the track (e.g. on a gantry) the post plate may be mounted above the signal.
In ex-DR area, colour light distant signals may be indicated by the yellow triangle post plate, see there.

Ne 2 (variants)

As above for a semaphore distant signal capable of showing three aspects (i.e. can display Vr 2)

Ne 2 but signal is at reduced distance to main signal

Same as above DR variant

Semaphore distant signal capable of showing three aspects (i.e. can display Vr 2) at reduced distance.

So 106

Kreuztafel / Cross Board
Used only on branch lines (instead of a distant signal) to announce a main signal or a Ne 1.
Being replaced by Ne 2/So 3a

Ne 3

Vorsignalbaken (Distant signal approaching markers): Marking approach of distant signal at 250 m, 175 m, and 100 m before the distant signal

Ne 4

Schachbrett-Tafel (Checkerboard sign): The signal is not on its usual position (i.e. the signal may be to the left of the track, farther right than usual, or somewhere else)

Ne 5

Haltetafel (Stopping Marker Board):
halting trains stop here (H=Halt)

Bedarfshaltesignal:
passenger-operated stop-on-demand.

Zustandsmelder (state indicator) for 2000 Hz Indusi magnet. If H board is secured with an Indusi magnet, a blue light may indicate whether the magnet is active (steady blue light) or inactive (flashing blue light).

Ne 6

Haltepunkttafel: Expect a halt. This board is placed only on special need, e.g. limited visibility

So 19

Hauptsignalbaken (main signal approach marker):
Used only on special need to announce entry and block signals, placed at 100 m, 175 m and 250 m before the signal.

So 20

Zuordnungstafel (Assignment board): Indicates which track a signal board (e.g. So 4) is intended for. Used only on special need.

Ne 7a

Schneepflugtafel (Snow plough board): Raise snow plough. DR uses also a yellow sign.

Ne 7b

Lower snow plough. DR uses also a yellow sign.

So 1

Endtafel (End board)
At Berlin urban railway only: Permission to drive on sight past a red or failed main signal that was given by red post plate ends here.

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