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Open Signals
Open Signals is a Minecraft mod that adds German railroad signals. The signals are compatible with all train mods.
Quick answer
Which Open Signals release should I use?
Open Signals OpenSignals-1.16.5-3.8.4.jar targets 1.16.5 with Forge. The project page does not say whether this file belongs on the client, dedicated server, or both. No extra mods listed for this file.
Where it goes
Is Open Signals required on the client, server, or both?
The project page does not say whether this file belongs on the client, dedicated server, or both.
The source does not explicitly classify this release as client-only or server-only.
What else does Open Signals OpenSignals-1.16.5-3.8.4.jar need?
OpenSignals-1.16.5-3.8.4.jar. Change the file and its required mods may change too.
This file does not list any required mods. Do not add a library just because a different file uses it.
This file does not list any required or optional mods.
Before you install it
Add Open Signals without breaking your instance.
Built for Open Signals OpenSignals-1.16.5-3.8.4.jar. Pick another file and the loader, install side or required mods may change.
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Stick to this file
Use OpenSignals-1.16.5-3.8.4.jar. It targets 1.16.5 with Forge; another release may have different loader, side or dependency requirements.
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Bring the mods it needs
This file does not list any required mods. Do not add a library just because a different file uses it.
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Put it on the correct side
The project page does not say whether this file belongs on the client, dedicated server, or both.
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Pick the file you checked
Use the “Get this file” button beside OpenSignals-1.16.5-3.8.4.jar. It opens that exact file at the source.
About this project
What does Open Signals add?

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.

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

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.

You can find more information about this in our Wiki.

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.



Coming soon(tm)

- MrTroble – Developer
- Jeronimo – Models and Textures, QA
- Uhutown – 2end Dev
- Der Zauberer – Development and Design
If you like our mod and you want to support us, you can donate here. Thank you very much. <3
Project description from CurseForge.
Pick your setup
Open Signals by Minecraft version and loader
Choose the version and loader you play, then open the matching release.
1.18.1
1 loader build1.18
1 loader build1.16.5
1 loader build1.12.2
1 loader buildCheck the dependencies, then try the file in a copied instance before changing a world you care about.
Recent files
Open Signals versions and loaders
OpenSignals-1.16.5-3.8.4.jar
14 Jun 2026
OpenSignals-1.12.2-3.8.4.jar
14 Jun 2026
OpenSignals-1.18.2-3.8.4.jar
14 Jun 2026
OpenSignals-1.18.2-3.8.3.jar
12 Jun 2026
OpenSignals-1.16.5-3.8.3.jar
12 Jun 2026
OpenSignals-1.16.5-3.8.2.jar
16 May 2026
OpenSignals-1.12.2-3.8.2.jar
16 May 2026
OpenSignals-1.18.2-3.8.2.jar
16 May 2026
OpenSignals-1.18.2-3.8.1.jar
4 Feb 2026
OpenSignals-1.16.5-3.8.1.jar
4 Feb 2026
OpenSignals-1.12.2-3.8.1.jar
4 Feb 2026
OpenSignals-1.18.2-3.8.0.jar
2 Feb 2026
Looking for an older file? The official CurseForge project page is in Resources.
