Aligning Railway Signals and Mounting Poles at Custom Angles

Positioning Trackside Poles and Nameplates

Train networks in Create often travel across varied terrain and curved tracks. To match these paths, you can place trackside equipment at any orientation.

1. Select your mounting pole or railway signal and target the block next to the track where you want it stationed.

2. Place the block. By default, signals and poles support complete 360-degree rotation, matching the exact angle you are facing.

3. Add signal nameplates to your mounting poles to label specific track sections, blocks, or junctions.

Snapping Angles for Uniform Placement

If your train tracks follow standard diagonal layouts and you want precise alignment without manual guesswork:

1. Hold down Shift while placing your mounting pole or railway signal.

2. The mod locks placement to 45-degree angle snapping, allowing you to align equipment squarely with diagonal or straight rails.

3. Release Shift if you need freeform 360-degree rotation to follow non-standard track curves.

Using flexible placement ensures your signals face directly toward approaching train drivers, regardless of how sharp or unusual your track curves are.