> > > >> > >> I don't like old_name or old_operator very much, because what do you > >> do with 2, 3 or more old names/operators? > >> > >> For old names it could be name:[1835-1918]=blabla but... > >> > > > > I did not know that OSM means "OpenDataBase". For me, the right question > is > > : > > "why do you want to store the whole history of a railroad into OSM ?" > > > IMHO either you do it, or you don't. If you are using old_name (like > it is suggested and established, e.g. in the wiki) you should specify, > how "old" the name is, This is also applying to streets and maybe > every other feature. > > > Or, you can do what you know (even if it's just "old_name") and when someone who knows more details comes along, they can put in more details. Not everyone knows about the details of an area's history!
Brad
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