Rail
minecraft:railRail is the basic, unpowered track block that lets minecarts travel along a path — placed flat, as a ramp, or curved to change direction, forming the backbone of every minecart transit system.
Uses
- Minecart Transport — Laid in tracks, rails let minecarts roll along set paths; combine with powered rails for speed and detector rails for redstone triggers.
Found In
- Crafting Table — Craft 6 Iron Ingots and 1 Stick in a specific pattern to yield 16 Rails.
- Mineshaft Chests — Common loot in mineshaft minecart chests, with 4-8 rails at roughly 70-78% chance.
- Woodland Mansion — Found generating in certain "pumpkin ring room" layouts.
Drops
- rail× 1
FAQ
What tool do I need to mine Rail?
None — rails drop with any tool or even bare hands, no minimum tier required.
Can Rail be placed on any block?
Only on blocks with a full or rimmed top surface, such as full blocks, hoppers, and top slabs — not on the side or bottom of a block.
How fast can a minecart go on plain rails?
An empty minecart tops out around 8 m/s on flat rails; reaching that speed from a stop typically needs about 7 powered rails to accelerate it.
Can Rail be waterlogged?
Yes, since Java Edition 1.17 rails can be placed underwater without breaking, letting water flow through harmlessly.
Tags
- pickaxe_mineable
- overworld