TriggersAdded in 1.5
ACTIVATOR RAIL
A rail that activates passing minecarts when powered. Effects depend on minecart type: TNT minecarts ignite, hopper minecarts lock, players dismount from regular minecarts.
Crafting Recipe
6 Iron Ingots + 2 Sticks + 1 Redstone Torch → 6 Activator Rails
Signal Behavior
Input
Redstone signal activates the rail
Output
Activates specific minecart behavior
Max Signal Strength
0
Delay
Instant effect on passing minecart
Modes
- Powered (activate minecart)
- Unpowered (deactivate)
Common Uses
- ▸TNT minecart ignition
- ▸Player ejection points
- ▸Hopper minecart locking
- ▸Minecart system control
Common Mistakes
- !Different minecart types react differently
- !Does not accelerate or brake minecarts
- !Power propagates like powered rails (9 blocks)