How to Drive a Locomotive Using the Three Control Levers

Once your furnace minecart is linked to your wagons and stocked with fuel and water, you can drive the train using the three colored levers mounted on the locomotive.

Operating the Levers

• Navy Lever (Direction): Interact with the navy lever to switch the train's movement between forward and reverse. Set this before applying power so your train pulls or pushes in the intended direction.
• Red Lever (Brakes): The red lever controls the braking system. Disengage the red lever when you are ready to depart. Pull it again when you need to slow down on the main line, stop before track junctions, or keep the train parked securely at a station.
• Black Lever (Throttle): The black lever sets your engine power. You can toggle it between one-third throttle and full throttle. Use one-third throttle for slow, precise movements when coupling carts or navigating busy rail yards, and switch to full throttle for high-speed travel between distant stations.

Checking Track Clearance While Riding

When riding inside a minecart seat attached to your train, your view directly ahead might be blocked by the locomotive or curving terrain. Press A or D while riding to lean out to the left or right. Leaning lets you see around sharp corners, check upcoming junctions, and keep an eye on your trailing wagons while the train is in motion.