What is Rail in Minecraft?
A rail is the most basic type of minecart track. It looks like a simple metal track with wooden ties. Its main purpose is to provide a path for minecarts to travel on. Players use rails to build railway systems that can transport them, other players, and even chests full of items over long distances. Rails can be placed on flat ground or on slopes, and they can also form turns. It is the fundamental building block of any minecart network, allowing for fast and efficient travel across the vast world of Minecraft. It is a key block for any player who wants to connect their bases or build a fun roller coaster.
How to get Rail in Minecraft
There are two main ways to get a rail. The first way is to find one. Rails generate naturally in huge quantities in abandoned mineshafts, where they form complex and broken down railway systems. You can break them with your hand or any tool to collect them. You can also find them in the chests of mineshafts and villages. The second, and more common way, is to craft them. The crafting recipe is very efficient. You will need six iron ingots and one stick. This recipe will give you sixteen rails. To get the materials, you will need to go mining for iron ore and chop down a tree. Once you have them, open a crafting table. Place the six iron ingots in the left and right columns. Place the single stick in the very center.
How to use Rail in Minecraft
The main use for a rail is to build a track for minecarts. You can place them on top of any solid block. They will automatically connect to adjacent rails to form a continuous track. If you place them in an L shape, they will form a curved rail to allow the minecart to turn. Rails on their own do not provide any speed. A minecart will slowly lose momentum on a flat track of regular rails. To make a minecart go faster, you need to use powered rails. Regular rails are best used for the majority of your track, especially for turns and flat sections where speed is not the top priority. They are the most resource efficient way to build out a large railway network.
How to craft Rail in Minecraft
Crafting Table
16What can Rail make in Minecraft
No items can be crafted.