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How to Craft Rail in Minecraft

Rails provide track for minecarts. They can go straight, turn 90 degrees and slope up or down.

Crafting Recipe

Crafting Table
Iron IngotIron Ingo...
Iron IngotIron Ingo...
Iron IngotIron Ingo...
StickStick
Iron IngotIron Ingo...
Iron IngotIron Ingo...
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RailRailRailx16

Materials Needed

ItemAmountWhere to Find
Iron Ingot6Smelt iron ore
Stick1Craft from planks

Step-by-Step Instructions

  1. Open your Crafting Table to access the 3x3 crafting grid.
  2. Arrange the ingredients in the crafting grid following the pattern shown above.
  3. Place Iron Ingot in: row 1, column 1; row 1, column 3; row 2, column 1; row 2, column 3; row 3, column 1; row 3, column 3.
  4. Place Stick in: row 2, column 2.
  5. Collect your Rail (x16) from the output slot.

Uses for Rail

  • Track for minecarts
  • Turns, slopes and connections

View detailed item stats, durability and properties for Rail on the Astroworld Items Database.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do I need to craft Rail?
You need 6 Iron Ingot, 1 Stick. Use a Crafting Table to craft it.
How many Rail does the recipe produce?
This recipe produces 16 Rail per craft.
What is Rail used for?
Track for minecarts. Turns, slopes and connections.
What version of Minecraft added Rail?
Rail was added in Minecraft Alpha.

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