How do I navigate the mine car?

Hint 1 of 8:

For starters just follow the rails.

Hint 2 of 8:

You should come to a control panel.

Hint 3 of 8:

Examine the control panel.

Hint 4 of 8:

There is a lever to the left of it.

Hint 5 of 8:

It can be used to redirect the rails.

Hint 6 of 8:

The switches on the control panel can be used to drive the mine car.