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How to Make a Minecraft Railroad: A Simple Guide

How to Make a Minecraft Railroad: A Simple Guide
Jessica Ferguson

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Ever wondered how to create a Minecraft railroad to zip across your vast digital landscapes? We’re diving into that very question today!

So, you’re looking to find out how to make a Minecraft railroad? Let’s lay down the tracks on this fun project.

Building the Basics of a Minecraft Railroad

The first step to creating a Minecraft railroad is to gather materials. You’ll need plenty of iron ingots for rails and some sticks to hold them together. If you want your railroad to have powered rails for extra speed, you’ll also need gold ingots and redstone.

Next, open your crafting table. To make 16 rails, place six iron ingots in the two outer columns and a stick in the middle slot of the central row. For powered rails, replace the iron with gold and add redstone at the bottom middle slot.

Getting Your Minecraft Railroad Up and Running

After crafting your rails, the fun begins! Lay them out on the ground in the direction you want your railroad to go. Remember, rails can bend to follow your path, but they can’t loop backwards on themselves without a block to anchor the turn.

If you’re using powered rails, place a redstone torch or lever nearby to ‘power’ them. This will give your minecart a nice speed boost. Now, all you need is a minecart. Hop in and push off to start your journey across your Minecraft world!

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