Rail
Basic track for minecarts that can run straight, turn 90 degrees, and slope up or down. Crafting yields 16 rails.
Stack Size
Stack Size64
Durability
DurabilityN/A
Category
CategoryTransportation
Version Added
Version AddedAlpha
Item ID
Item IDrail
Overview
Rail is a transportation item in the Transportation category of Minecraft, obtained through crafting it, chest loot, and mining. A single inventory slot holds a full stack of 64 Rail. This item was added to the game in the early Alpha development period.
In this database, Rail sits alongside 24 other Transportation entries, each with its own page. It is used to travel across the world.
Crafting Recipe
Rail×16Crafting TableStation: Crafting Table
Yields: 16 items
How to Obtain
- Crafting
- Chest loot
- Mining
Notes
Generates naturally in mineshaft corridors.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you get Rail in Minecraft?
Rail is crafted at a Crafting Table using Iron Ingot and Stick, and each craft yields 16. It can also be obtained through chest loot and mining.
What is Rail used for?
Basic track for minecarts that can run straight, turn 90 degrees, and slope up or down. Crafting yields 16 rails.
How many Rail can you stack?
Rail stacks up to 64 per inventory slot, so a full stack is 64 and a double chest holds 3,456 of them.
Can Rail be enchanted?
No. Rail cannot be enchanted in vanilla Minecraft.
When was Rail added to Minecraft?
Rail was added in the early Alpha development period and remains part of the Transportation category in the current 1.21 release.