How do I install Floating Rails?

Install the matching mod loader (Forge, Fabric or NeoForge) for your Minecraft version. Download the .jar. Put it in the .minecraft/mods folder and launch that loader profile. Opens on CurseForge — not every file is mirrored on our own servers.

What Minecraft version does Floating Rails work with?

The listing gives Minecraft 1.17.1, 1.17, 1.16.3, among others. This is the version stated by the author or source site, not something we verified ourselves.

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Floating Rails

Java mod listed for Minecraft 1.16–1.17. Downloads from the MC Java Mods app on Android.

by Ewy · on CurseForge

Which Minecraft do you have?

Every version of the game needs its own build. Pick yours, then download — the wrong build installs fine and then does nothing in the game. This mod is built for Forge only.

Minecraft 1.17–1.17.1Newest
Minecraft 1.16.3–1.16.5

⬇ Download for 1.17–1.17.1 ⬇ Download for 1.16.3–1.16.5

I don't know my version or loader

Open the Minecraft launcher and look at the profile you play on — it names both, like fabric-loader-1.21.4. The version also shows in the bottom-right corner of the game's main menu.

No loader in the profile name? Then it's plain Minecraft, and these mods won't run — you need Fabric or NeoForge installed first.

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Are you tired of this?

Floating Rails — Minecraft Java mod, screenshot 1

Not anymore!
With Floating Rails you have the ability to place the rails directly on top of the water. I made it so the rails are supported by a lily-pads to keep the rails floating.

I made is so all types of vanilla rails can float on top of the water. (Not in the 1.12.2 build yet)

Floating Rails — Minecraft Java mod, screenshot 3

But water was just not enough
So I added in magma-lilies that spawns around on top of lava lakes in the overworld and nether.

Lava-Lilies + Rails =

The Crafting
The crafting is a bit special. You can add up to 8 rails around the lily-pad and cash out as many rails as you need for the price of 1 lily-pad.

Same goes for the lava any other type of rails like powered etc.

WIP - Work in progress

This is going to be a redstone torch peaceable on top of the water to help you activate the rails that
requires a redstone signal to function. Coming soon.

Floating Rails — Minecraft Java mod, screenshot 8

1.12.2 version requires Bibliotheca to function.

Floating Rails — Minecraft Java mod, screenshot 9

Want to do a modspotlight?
Just send me a link to it afterwards and I put it up here at the modpage!

Live development:
The mod is being developed live at my twitch channel: http://www.twitch.tv/ewyboy

Open Source:
https://github.com/ModForgery/FloatingRails

Want to support me?
http://www.patreon.com/EwyBoy

You can find me on twitter:
@EwyBoy

Quick facts

Edition: Minecraft Java
File type: .jar
Minecraft versions listed: 1.17.1, 1.17, 1.16.3
How to install: Install the matching mod loader (Forge, Fabric or NeoForge) for your Minecraft version. → Download the .jar. → Put it in the .minecraft/mods folder and launch that loader profile.
Where to get it: Opens on CurseForge — not every file is mirrored on our own servers.

Install steps are the general flow for this file type — How to install Minecraft Java mods & modpacks walks through it step by step.

File checked by MCModsHub

Ships as FloatingRails-1.3.1 Alpha 1.7.Universal.jar — drop this file into the mods folder
Download size: 220 KB
Download link checked 13 Oct 2026 — working

These come from our own check of the pack file, not from the source page.

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