Registry record · minecraft:detector_rail

Detector Rail

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A detector rail is a minecart pressure plate track that outputs redstone power while a minecart rests on top of it.

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Versioned source data

Edition availability

Java Edition

Source version 26.1

Registry ID: 835
Source display name: Detector Rail
Maximum stack: 64

Bedrock Edition

Source version 1.26.60

Registry ID: 28
Source display name: Detector Rail
Maximum stack: 64
Component-based: No
Source version tag: Unclassified by source

From the recipe registry

Crafting recipe

Java · 26.1

Detector Rail6 crafted

Recipe data is supplied for Java Edition only in this source. Bedrock recipes are not inferred.

Field guide

Item details

How to obtain

Crafted from six iron ingots, one stone pressure plate, and one redstone dust, producing six detector rails. Source
Found naturally in abandoned mineshaft railway corridors. Source

Practical uses

Detects passing minecarts to trigger powered rails, open station doors, and activate unloaders. Source
When read with a comparator, outputs a signal strength proportional to the minecarts inventory fullness. Source

Mechanics

Emits redstone power level 15 only while occupied by a minecart of any type. Source

Reverse recipe lookup · Java · 26.1

Used In · Crafting recipes

0 outputs

No Java crafting outputs using Detector Rail are recorded in the selected source snapshot. This does not establish that the item has no other uses. Bedrock recipe data is not included.