In Dead Rails, items range from simple junk and resources to rare, high-priced loot. Each item category has its own uses—or, in some cases, you’ll just want to sell them for cash. Below is an overview of the main categories and how to obtain them.
All Items & How to Get Them in Dead Rails
Resources & Utilities
| Item | How to Get | Use |
|---|---|---|
| Dynamite | – General Store – Random drop in buildings |
Blow open bank vaults or clear obstacles |
| Coal | – General Store – Random drop in buildings |
Primary train fuel |
| Fire Torch | – General Store – Random drop in buildings |
Better nighttime visibility; can also scare enemies |
| Barbed Wire | – General Store – Random drop in buildings |
Protect train or base by damaging oncoming foes |
| Corpses (fuel) | – General Store – Random drop in buildings – From defeated enemies |
Alternative fuel for the train |
| Camera | – Found randomly in buildings | Has no combat function; can be kept or sold |
| Ammo | – Weapons Shop – Random drop in buildings |
Essential for guns; different types for each weapon |
Tip: If you plan on traveling long distances, always have enough coal or corpse fuel to keep your train moving.
Healing Items
| Item | How to Get | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Bandage | – Doctor’s shop – Random drop in buildings |
Basic healing item; can be used multiple times |
| Dr. Rico’s Cure (Snake Oil) | – Doctor’s shop – Random drop in buildings |
Heals you and grants a short speed boost |
Both are commonly found when searching towns or visiting the Doctor’s Store at various checkpoints.
Valuable Items & Their Prices
Below are the most profitable items you can find. Some spawn in banks (like Gold Ingots), while others are dropped by special enemies (like Werewolves).
| Item Name | Price ($) | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Unicorn | 250 | Rare spawn among horse herds |
| Gold Ingot | 50 | Commonly found in banks |
| Gold Statue | 45 | Random drops in buildings |
| Gold Painting | 35 | Random drops in buildings |
| Bandit | 35 | Capture and turn in at Sheriff |
| Silver Ingot | 25 | Random drops in buildings |
| Gold Cup | 25 | Random drops in buildings |
| Werewolf Corpse | 20 | Defeat werewolves; sell at Sheriff |
| Gold Plate | 20 | Random drops in buildings |
| Silver Statue | 20 | Random drops in buildings |
| Vampire Corpse | 15 | Defeat vampires; sell at Sheriff |
| Gold Watch | 15 | Random drops in buildings |
| Silver Painting | 12 | Random drops in buildings |
| Silver Cup | 12 | Random drops in buildings |
| Silver Plate | 10 | Random drops in buildings |
| Silver Watch | 7 | Random drops in buildings |
| Stone Statue | 5 | Random drops in buildings |
| Wood Painting | 5 | Random drops in buildings |
Junk Items
Common junk (like barrels, boxes, chairs, pots, tea, rope, wheel) usually sells for $5 each. They’re everywhere, so they can clutter your train quickly. Feel free to pick them up if you have space, then sell them at the next opportunity.
How to Sell Items in Dead Rails
- Find a Trading Post
- Scattered along the tracks, especially near checkpoints. Look for a building with a simple table and a lantern.
- Place the Item on the Table
- Drag the item (or stack of items) you want to sell onto the table.
- Collect Your Cash
- Once sold, the money appears on the table. Pick it up to add to your total funds.
Tip: Keep an eye on your train’s storage space. Selling junk often frees up room for higher-value loot.
Extra Tips & Advice
- Plan Your Route: Check every building you pass; valuable items can appear anywhere.
- Weight vs. Profit: Consider whether carrying a large quantity of junk is worth it or if you have room for high-value goods.
- Hunt Special Enemies: Werewolves, Vampires, and Bandits drop corpses worth extra cash at the Sheriff’s Office.
- Use Resources Wisely: Coal, torches, and barbed wire are crucial for survival and defense—don’t spend all your money on just guns.
Item Value List in Dead Rails
- Unicorn – $250
- Gold Ingot – $50
- Gold Statue – $45
- Gold Painting – $35
- Bandit – $35
- Silver Ingot – $25
- Gold Cup – $25
- Werewolf Corpse – $20
- Gold Plate – $20
- Silver Statue – $20
- Vampire Corpse – $15
- Gold Watch – $15
- Silver Painting – $12
- Silver Cup – $12
- Silver Plate – $10
- Silver Watch – $7
- Stone Statue – $5
- Wood Painting – $5
Tips:
- Unicorns are rare but give the highest profit.
- Gold Ingots can often be found in banks.
- Bandits, Werewolves, and Vampires can be sold at the Sheriff’s Office.
- Always decide if an item’s weight is worth it—focus on high-value items first!
Collect the most profitable items, sell them at forts or trading posts, and watch your money grow. Good luck out there!