Registry record · minecraft:activator_rail

Activator Rail

Blocks Transport

An activator rail is a specialized minecart track that triggers events in minecarts, including shaking and ejecting riders.

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Versioned source data

Edition availability

Java Edition

Source version 26.1

Registry ID: 837
Source display name: Activator Rail
Maximum stack: 64

Bedrock Edition

Source version 1.26.60

Registry ID: 126
Source display name: Activator Rail
Maximum stack: 64
Component-based: No
Source version tag: Unclassified by source

From the recipe registry

Crafting recipe

Java · 26.1

Activator 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 stick, and one redstone torch, yielding six activator rails. Source
Found as loot in abandoned mineshafts and trial chambers. Source

Practical uses

Ejects players and mobs from passenger minecarts automatically at stations. Source
Ignites TNT minecarts instantly and disables hopper minecart suction when powered. Source

Mechanics

Powered activator rails shake minecarts and eject passengers to adjacent safe blocks. Source

Reverse recipe lookup · Java · 26.1

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0 outputs

No Java crafting outputs using Activator 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.