Detector Rail
minecraft:detector_railDetector Rail is a redstone-emitting rail variant that outputs a signal while a minecart is passing over it, letting players trigger pistons, lamps, or hoppers when a cart arrives.
Uses
- Minecart Detection Circuits — Placed in a rail line to send a redstone pulse when a minecart rolls over it, powering doors, lamps, item unloading systems, or station stop mechanisms.
Found In
- Mineshaft Chests — Found as loot in minecart chests within abandoned mineshafts.
- Crafting — Crafted from 6 Iron Ingots, 1 Stone Pressure Plate, and 1 Redstone Dust to yield 6 Detector Rails.
Drops
FAQ
What tool do I need to mine Detector Rail?
Any tool, including bare hands — it drops itself regardless of tool, though a pickaxe breaks it fastest.
How do I craft Detector Rail?
Combine 6 Iron Ingots, 1 Stone Pressure Plate, and 1 Redstone Dust in a crafting grid to get 6 Detector Rails.
What does a Detector Rail actually do?
It emits a redstone signal for a short time whenever a minecart (or certain entities) passes over it, acting like a pressure plate for rail lines.
Can I find Detector Rails without crafting them?
Yes. They occasionally spawn as loot in minecart chests inside abandoned mineshafts.
Tags
- pickaxe_mineable
- overworld
- redstone_component