I am experiencing the same issue. Enclosed track with powered rail and a solid block on both ends so it bounces back and forth continuously (see attached screenshot). One end has a hopper beneath the powered rail. My track does extend beyond chunk boundaries, but they are all spawn chunks, so should always be loaded.
I am experiencing the same issue. Enclosed track with powered rail and a solid block on both ends so it bounces back and forth continuously (see attached screenshot). One end has a hopper beneath the powered rail. My track does extend beyond chunk boundaries, but they are all spawn chunks, so should always be loaded.
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