Pixel art illustration of a detector rail with a stone pressure plate between iron rails
Minecraft Java Item ID

Detector Rail ID

Detector Rail emits a redstone signal when a minecart passes over it. It is useful for automated minecart systems and stations.

Partial data
Namespaced item ID minecraft:detector_rail

Detector Rail Item Facts

CategoryTransportation
Maximum stackNot yet verified
Historical numerical ID28

Historical numerical ID: Reviewed for Java Edition 1.12.2 and earlier.

Give Command for Detector Rail

Copy the current Java Edition command, or open the generator to change the player and quantity.

/give @p minecraft:detector_rail 1

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Historical command for Java 1.12.2 and earlier

Modern namespaced IDs are recommended. This numerical form is only for old Java releases.

/give @p 28 1

About Detector Rail in Minecraft

Detector Rail emits a redstone signal when a minecart passes over it. It is useful for automated minecart systems and stations.

Detector Rail Command Examples

  • Give 1 to nearest player: /give @p minecraft:detector_rail 1
  • Give 1 to yourself: /give @s minecraft:detector_rail 1
  • Give to a specific player: /give PlayerName minecraft:detector_rail 1
  • Clear from inventory: /clear @p minecraft:detector_rail

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