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Railcraft Tracks and Rail Systems

Railcraft adds dozens of track types, each serving a specific logistical purpose. Unlike vanilla rails, many Railcraft tracks require a Rolling Machine to craft the individual rails and a Coke Oven to produce the creosote oil needed for wooden ties.

Specialized Track Types

Track Type	Function
Wooden Track	Low-cost, early-game track with slower speeds.
Standard Track	The primary rail for general use, faster than wooden variants.
Reinforced Track	Highly blast-resistant and durable, ideal for the Nether or high-traffic areas.
High Speed Track	Allows carts to travel at extreme velocities; requires transition tracks to speed up/slow down safely.
Electric Track	Powers Electric Locomotives via a third rail system.
Elevator Track	Moves carts vertically up or down walls.
Boarding Track	Holds a cart until it is occupied or receives a redstone signal.
One-Way Track	Only allows carts to pass in a single direction.
Junction Track	A diamond crossing that allows two rail lines to intersect without connecting.
Launcher Track	Catapults carts into the air, useful for crossing gaps or creative transport.