Detector Rail

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Detector Rail
Detector Rail
StackableYes (64)
Hardness0.7
Blast resistance0.7
LuminousNo
Block ID28

Detector Rail is a rail that gives redstone power while a minecart is on it.

Obtaining

Crafting

Iron IngotIron IngotIron IngotPressure PlateIron IngotIron IngotRedstone DustIron IngotDetector Rail6

Usage

Placing

A detector rail is placed, and joins other rails, as a rail does, but never curves.

Behaviour

Power

A detector rail turns on when a minecart of any kind is on it, with or without a rider. Players, mobs and items do not turn it on.

While on, a detector rail powers every block beside it, and strongly powers the block beneath it. It checks every 20 ticks (1 second) whether a minecart is still on it, and turns off at the first check that finds none. A random tick can turn it off sooner.

Data values

  • Block ID: 28
  • Translation key: tile.detectorRail