Detector Rail
A pressure-plate rail that emits a redstone signal while a minecart is on top of it. Used to detect and trigger automated rail systems.
Stack Size
Stack Size64
Durability
DurabilityN/A
Category
CategoryTransportation
Version Added
Version Added1.5
Item ID
Item IDdetector_rail
Overview
Detector 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 Detector Rail. This item was added to the game in version 1.5.
In this database, Detector Rail sits alongside 24 other Transportation entries, each with its own page. It is used to travel across the world.
Crafting Recipe
Detector Rail×6Crafting TableStation: Crafting Table
Yields: 6 items
How to Obtain
- Crafting
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you get Detector Rail in Minecraft?
Detector Rail is crafted at a Crafting Table using Iron Ingot, Stone Pressure Plate, and Redstone Dust, and each craft yields 6.
What is Detector Rail used for?
A pressure-plate rail that emits a redstone signal while a minecart is on top of it. Used to detect and trigger automated rail systems.
How many Detector Rail can you stack?
Detector Rail stacks up to 64 per inventory slot, so a full stack is 64 and a double chest holds 3,456 of them.
Can Detector Rail be enchanted?
No. Detector Rail cannot be enchanted in vanilla Minecraft.
When was Detector Rail added to Minecraft?
Detector Rail was added in version 1.5 and remains part of the Transportation category in the current 1.21 release.