Redstone and mining feel like two utterly distinct components of the world of Minecraft. One aspect focuses on gathering resources, while the other emphasizes using these resources with Minecraft farms and machines. But they’re much more similar than you might expect. The use of minecarts is a frequent location where they collide. And if you don’t know how to create a powered rail in Minecraft, you can’t use minecarts properly. That’s why we’re stepping in with this comprehensive powered rails guide. In this article on Redstone powered rail, we will go over everything from mechanics to applications. With that said, let’s get started!.
To make Powered rails, open the crafting area made up of the 3×3 grid. Fill the entirety of the 1st and 3rd columns with 6 Gold Ingots, then place a wooden stick in the center of the crafting grid and 1 Redstone directly underneath it. Now simply click the rails and drag it into your inventory.
Where to find Powered Rails in Creative Mode
- Java
- PE
- Xbox
- PS
- Nintendo
- Win10
- Edu
Minecraft Java Edition (PC/Mac)
A powered rail can be found in the Creative Inventory menu at this location:
| Platform | Version(s) | Creative Menu Location |
|---|---|---|
| Java Edition (PC/Mac) | 1.8 – 1.19 |  Transportation |
| Java Edition (PC/Mac) | 1.19.3 | Redstone Blocks |
| Java Edition (PC/Mac) | 1.19.3 | Tools & Utilities |
Minecraft Pocket Edition (PE)
A powered rail can be found in the Creative Inventory menu at this location:
| Platform | Version(s) | Creative Menu Location |
|---|---|---|
| Pocket Edition (PE) | 0.14.1 – 1.1.3 | Tools |
| Pocket Edition (PE) | 1.2 – 1.19.51 | Items |
A powered rail can be found in the Creative Inventory menu at this location:
| Platform | Version(s) | Creative Menu Location |
|---|---|---|
| Xbox 360 | TU35 – TU69 | Redstone and Transportation |
| Xbox One | CU23 – CU43 | Redstone and Transportation |
| Xbox One | 1.2.5 – 1.19.51 | Items |
A powered rail can be found in the Creative Inventory menu at this location:
| Platform | Version(s) | Creative Menu Location |
|---|---|---|
| PS3 | 1.26 – 1.76 | Redstone and Transportation |
| PS4 | 1.26 – 1.91 | Redstone and Transportation |
| PS4 | 1.14.0 – 1.19.51 | Items |
A powered rail can be found in the Creative Inventory menu at this location:
| Platform | Version(s) | Creative Menu Location |
|---|---|---|
| Wii U | Patch 3 – Patch 38 | Redstone and Transportation |
| Nintendo Switch | 1.04 – 1.11 | Redstone and Transportation |
| Nintendo Switch | 1.5.0 – 1.19.51 | Items |
Minecraft Windows 10 Edition
A powered rail can be found in the Creative Inventory menu at this location:
| Platform | Version(s) | Creative Menu Location |
|---|---|---|
| Windows 10 Edition | 0.14.1 – 1.1.3 | Tools |
| Windows 10 Edition | 1.2 – 1.19.51 | Items |
A powered rail can be found in the Creative Inventory menu at this location:
| Platform | Version(s) | Creative Menu Location |
|---|---|---|
| Education Edition | 0.14.2 – 1.0.18 | Tools |
| Education Edition | 1.0.21 – 1.17.30 | Items |
- Platform is the platform that applies.
- The item can be found in the menu location specified in the version(s) (we have tested and verified this version number).
- The item’s location in the Creative Inventory menu is indicated by its Creative Menu Location.
Required Materials to make Powered Rails
You can create a powered rail in Minecraft using the following materials:
How to craft Powered Rails in Survival Mode
Open your crafting table so that you have the following 3×3 crafting grid:
Add Items to make Powered Rails
You should see a crafting area with a 3×3 crafting grid in the crafting menu. Place 6 gold ingots, 1 stick, and 1 redstone dust in the 3×3 crafting grid to create powered rails.
When constructing powered rails, it’s crucial to arrange the gold ingots, stick, and redstone dust exactly as shown below. This first row should have one gold ingot in each of the first and third boxes, leaving the second box empty. One gold ingot should be placed in the first box in the second row, one stick in the second box, and one gold ingot in the third box. The first box in the third row should contain one gold ingot, the second box should contain one redstone dust, and the third box should contain one gold ingot. This is the Minecraft crafting recipe for powered rails.
Six powered rails will now appear in the box to the right once you have filled the crafting area with the proper pattern.
Move the Powered Rails to Inventory
You must add the new item to your inventory after crafting rails.
Congratulations, you have made powered rails in Minecraft!
Item ID and Name
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Minecraft Java Edition (PC/Mac)
Powered rails in Minecraft have the following Name, ID, and DataValue values:
| Description (Minecraft ID Name) | MinecraftID | Data Value | Stack Size | Platform | Version(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Powered Rails (minecraft:golden_rail) | 27 | 0 | 64 |  Java |
1.8 – 1.12 |
| Powered Rails (minecraft:powered_rail) | 27 | 64 | Java |
1.13 – 1.19.3 |
Minecraft Pocket Edition (PE)
Powered rails in Minecraft have the following Name, ID, and DataValue values:
| Description (Minecraft ID Name) | MinecraftID | Data Value | Stack Size | Platform | Version(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Powered Rails (minecraft:golden_rail) | 27 | 0 | 64 |  PE |
1.0 – 1.19.51 |
Powered rails in Minecraft have the following Name, ID, and DataValue values:
| Description (Minecraft ID Name) | MinecraftID | Data Value | Stack Size | Platform | Version(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Powered Rails (minecraft:golden_rail) | 27 | 0 | 64 |  Xbox One |
1.6.0 – 1.19.51 |
Powered rails in Minecraft have the following Name, ID, and DataValue values:
| Description (Minecraft ID Name) | MinecraftID | Data Value | Stack Size | Platform | Version(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Powered Rails (minecraft:golden_rail) | 27 | 0 | 64 |  PS4 |
1.14.0 – 1.19.51 |
Powered rails in Minecraft have the following Name, ID, and DataValue values:
| Description (Minecraft ID Name) | MinecraftID | Data Value | Stack Size | Platform | Version(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Powered Rails (minecraft:golden_rail) | 27 | 0 | 64 |  Switch |
1.6.0 – 1.19.51 |
Minecraft Windows 10 Edition
Powered rails in Minecraft have the following Name, ID, and DataValue values:
| Description (Minecraft ID Name) | MinecraftID | Data Value | Stack Size | Platform | Version(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Powered Rails (minecraft:golden_rail) | 27 | 0 | 64 |  Windows |
1.0 – 1.19.51 |
Powered rails in Minecraft have the following Name, ID, and DataValue values:
| Description (Minecraft ID Name) | MinecraftID | Data Value | Stack Size | Platform | Version(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Powered Rails (minecraft:golden_rail) | 27 | 0 | 64 |  Education |
1.0 – 1.18.32 |
- The item’s name is described, and the string value used in game commands is (Minecraft ID Name).
- Minecraft ID is the Internal number for the item.
- If more than one type of block exists for the Minecraft ID, the Data Value (or damage value) identifies the variation of the block.
- Stack Size is the maximum stack size for this item. In Minecraft, some items can be stacked up to 64 times, but others can only be stacked up to 16 or 1. (NOTE: These stack sizes are for vanilla Minecraft only. Some mods may alter the item’s stack size if you are running one. ).
- Platform is the platform that applies.
- The Minecraft ID and Name are valid for the version(s) listed as Version(s).
Give Command for Powered Rails
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- Nintendo
- Win10
- Edu
Give Command in Minecraft Java Edition (PC/Mac)
In Minecraft Java Edition (PC/Mac) 1. 13, 1. 14, 1. 15, 1. 16, 1. 17, 1. 18, 1. 19 and 1. 19. 3, the /give command for Powered Rails is:
In Minecraft Java Edition (PC/Mac) 1. 8, 1. 9, 1. 10, 1. 11 and 1. 12, the /give command for Powered Rails is:
Give Command in Minecraft Pocket Edition (PE)
In Minecraft Pocket Edition (PE) 1. 12. 0, 1. 13. 0, 1. 14. 0, 1. 16. 0, 1. 17. 0, 1. 18. 0, 1. 19. 0 and 1. 19. 51, the /give command for Powered Rails is:
Give Command in Minecraft Xbox One
In Minecraft Xbox One 1. 12. 0, 1. 13. 0, 1. 14. 0, 1. 16. 0, 1. 17. 0, 1. 18. 0, 1. 19. 0 and 1. 19. 51, the /give command for Powered Rails is:
Give Command in Minecraft PS4
In Minecraft PS4 1. 14. 0, 1. 16. 0, 1. 17. 0, 1. 18. 0, 1. 19. 0 and 1. 19. 51, the /give command for Powered Rails is:
Give Command in Minecraft Nintendo Switch
In Minecraft Nintendo Switch 1. 12. 0, 1. 13. 0, 1. 14. 0, 1. 16. 0, 1. 17. 0, 1. 18. 0, 1. 19. 1 and 1. 19. 51, the /give command for Powered Rails is:
Give Command in Minecraft Windows 10 Edition
In Minecraft Windows 10 Edition 1. 12. 0, 1. 13. 0, 1. 14. 0, 1. 16. 0, 1. 17. 0, 1. 18. 0, 1. 19. 0 and 1. 19. 51, the /give command for Powered Rails is:
Give Command in Minecraft Education Edition
In Minecraft Education Edition 1. 0, 1. 4. 0, 1. 7. 0, 1. 9. 0, 1. 12. 0, 1. 12. 60, 1. 14. 31, 1. 17. 30 and 1. 18. 32, the /give command for Powered Rails is:
You can make other transportation in Minecraft such as:
Minecraft Survival: How to Make Powered Rail
FAQ
How do you make powered rails in Minecraft?
Place 6 gold ingots, 1 stick, and 1 redstone dust in the 3×3 crafting grid to create powered rails.
