Activator Rail
A special rail that triggers minecart actions when powered by redstone, such as detonating TNT minecarts and ejecting riders.
Stack Size
Stack Size64
Durability
DurabilityN/A
Category
CategoryTransportation
Version Added
Version Added1.5
Item ID
Item IDactivator_rail
Overview
Activator Rail is a transportation item in the Transportation category of Minecraft, obtained through crafting it. A single inventory slot holds a full stack of 64 Activator Rail. This item was added to the game in version 1.5.
In this database, Activator Rail sits alongside 24 other Transportation entries, each with its own page. It is used to travel across the world.
Crafting Recipe
Activator Rail×6Crafting TableStation: Crafting Table
Yields: 6 items
How to Obtain
- Crafting
Notes
When powered, it detonates TNT minecarts, ejects players and mobs, and deactivates hopper minecarts.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you get Activator Rail in Minecraft?
Activator Rail is crafted at a Crafting Table using Iron Ingot, Stick, and Redstone Torch, and each craft yields 6.
What is Activator Rail used for?
A special rail that triggers minecart actions when powered by redstone, such as detonating TNT minecarts and ejecting riders.
How many Activator Rail can you stack?
Activator Rail stacks up to 64 per inventory slot, so a full stack is 64 and a double chest holds 3,456 of them.
Can Activator Rail be enchanted?
No. Activator Rail cannot be enchanted in vanilla Minecraft.
When was Activator Rail added to Minecraft?
Activator Rail was added in version 1.5 and remains part of the Transportation category in the current 1.21 release.