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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)
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