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Railcraft Mod FAQ
10 questions players actually ask, answered.
What does the Railcraft mod do?
Railcraft expands Minecraft's rail system with advanced locomotives, complex signaling, multiblock industrial machines, and a tech tree for automated logistics. It adds new tracks, carts, and train engines so you can build full railways and coasters.
What Minecraft versions does Railcraft support?
The Modrinth project page lists Railcraft for Minecraft 1.21.4. The 9Minecraft article also shows screenshots for 1.5.2/1.5.1, 1.6.4/1.6.2, 1.7.2, 1.7.10, 1.10.2, and 1.12.2.
What mod loader does Railcraft use?
The Modrinth project page lists Railcraft as a Fabric mod. Its loaders are Fabric.
What tracks does Railcraft add?
Railcraft adds tracks including Boarding and Holding Rails, One Way Rail, Control Rail, Junction Rail, Launch Rail, High Speed Rails, Reinforced Tracks, Wooden Rails, and Elevator Rail. The Modrinth page also lists Wooden Rails, Lubricated Rails, and Ice Rails / Powered Ice Rails.
What is the Elevator Rail in Railcraft?
The Elevator Rail lets you place tracks vertically and will lift or lower an attached minecart. It also functions as a regular ladder you can climb.
What is the Launch Rail in Railcraft?
The Launch Track launches your cart into the air. It is described as more fun than practical and great for jumps or creative entrances.
What is the Reinforced Track in Railcraft?
The Reinforced Track is faster than standard track and nearly indestructible. It helps keep your track intact against creeper blasts and Ghast damage in the Nether.
What carts and locomotives does Railcraft add?
Railcraft adds the Steam Locomotive, TNT Cart, Tank Cart, Energy Cart, and Tunnel Bore. It also includes cart linking and locomotives so you can make a real train.
What blocks and machines does Railcraft add?
Railcraft adds Detector Blocks, Loader/Unloader, Cart Dispenser, Iron Tanks, Steam Boiler, and World Anchors. It also adds multiblock structures and a working signaling system.
Does Railcraft add new items?
Yes. Railcraft adds items such as the Crowbar for rapid rail adjustment, along with new tracks, carts, and blocks. It also includes minecart reversal recipes.