[MCPE-12977] Minecart track switches on laying down track Created: 01/Feb/16  Updated: 02/Feb/16  Resolved: 02/Feb/16

Status: Resolved
Project: Minecraft (Bedrock codebase)
Component/s: None
Affects Version/s: 0.14.0 Beta 3
Fix Version/s: None

Type: Bug
Reporter: Kirk Payne
Resolution: Works As Intended Votes: 0
Labels: None

Confirmation Status: Unconfirmed
Platform: Phone - Android - Samsung Galaxy Note

 Description   

I had a minecart track with a bend. I laid one pointing into the bend, and the bend switched to the new track. If it is connected on both sides, it should not switch directions.



 Comments   
Comment by Kirk Payne [ 02/Feb/16 ]

This is not how it works on the pc. If you have a curve in the track with both sodes attached to a traxk, it does not switch when layong down a third unless a redstone signal is applies.

Comment by rplatham [ 02/Feb/16 ]

Please see rail behavior at http://minecraft.gamepedia.com/Rails#Placement

Noteably:
Existing sections of track may be re-oriented, become sloping, or even change into curved sections when new rail is placed adjacent to:

  • An existing straight, north-south rail will re-orient to east-west when a new block is placed to its east or west sides.
  • If placed next to an existing rail that is one block up or down the rail will slant up or down to join it. Rail "prefers", in order: west, east, south, and north. Other configurations can be created by placing and removing rails.
  • If a track is placed perpendicular to an existing length of track it will show as a straight rail, but in fact will be curved according to the patterns for tee junctions as seen above and mine carts going through the intersection will turn the corner. Breaking and re-laying track so that the intersection block is laid last will update the intersection block as a curved section.
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