Minecraft: Redstone Circuits with rails Minecraft guide, tips
Circuits with rails: Rails, Powered Rail, Detector Rail, Activator Rail - how to build? How they work?
Last update: 12 July 2020
On this page of our guide to Minecraft, you will find a description of redstone circuits using rails. We have also included detailed instructions on how to make them.
Rails
Railways are not too complicated structures. For a standard one, it is enough that you lay down rails and put a minecart on them. However, you can considerably expand the railway's usability by implementing a few special objects...
Powered Rail
Powered rails - after the minecart passes over them, it builds up speed - this is an important element of each construction (requires redstone powering. Without being powered, these function like the regular rails. Remember to place them especially ahead of steep slopes.
Detector Rail
Detector rail - once a minecart rolls over, these behave just like the pressure plates. After being connected to redstone, they can perform predefined functions.
Activator Rail
Activator rails are the last type of rails. Its use is narrow - it mainly serves as an activator to minecarts with TNT, which is armed after the cart rolls over the rail (requires powering).