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Minecart Trains Fork

Inspired by the original Minecart Trains by LarsenR. Reworks and improves minecart transportation, making it more fun and useful as a train system!

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Latest stable file 2.5.0+26.2
Game version 26.2
Loader Fabric

Minecart Trains Fork 2.5.0+26.2 targets 26.2 with Fabric. The project page does not say whether this file belongs on the client, dedicated server, or both. All 1 required mods have matching files.

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Is Minecart Trains Fork required on the client, server, or both?

The project page does not say whether this file belongs on the client, dedicated server, or both.

Client Source doesn’t say
Dedicated server Source doesn’t say
Loader for this release Fabric
Required install it here Optional supported, not mandatory Not supported do not install here Source doesn’t say do not assume

The source does not explicitly classify this release as client-only or server-only.

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What else does Minecart Trains Fork 2.5.0+26.2 need?

2.5.0+26.2. Change the file and its required mods may change too.

All 1 required mods have matching files

Install Fabric API first. We found matching files for this game-version and loader setup. 2 come through another mod in the chain.

5 listed on this file 2 pulled in by those mods
Fabric API Needed by Minecart Trains Fork 2.5.0+26.2
required
Matching file found Matched file: [26.2] Fabric API 0.161.0+26.2
Mod Menu Optional for Minecart Trains Fork 2.5.0+26.2
optional
Matching file found Matched file: v20.0.2 for 26.2
Mod Menu Optional for Minecart Trains Fork 2.5.0+26.2
optional
Matching file found Matched file: 20.0.2
Cloth Config API Optional for Minecart Trains Fork 2.5.0+26.2
optional
Matching file found Matched file: 26.2.155+fabric
Text Placeholder API Needed by Mod Menu
pulled in
Matching file found Matched file: placeholder-api-3.1.0-beta.1+26.2.jar
Text Placeholder API Needed by Mod Menu
pulled in
Matching file found Matched file: 3.1.0-beta.1+26.2

2 extra mods were pulled in by other dependencies. Indented rows show who needs each one. We only count dependency files that match this setup. A file for another loader does not fill the gap.

Before you install it

Add Minecart Trains Fork without breaking your instance.

Built for Minecart Trains Fork 2.5.0+26.2. Pick another file and the loader, install side or required mods may change.

  1. 01

    Stick to this file

    Use 2.5.0+26.2. It targets 26.2 with Fabric; another release may have different loader, side or dependency requirements.

  2. 02

    Bring the mods it needs

    Install Fabric API first. We found matching files for this game-version and loader setup. 2 come through another mod in the chain.

  3. 03

    Put it on the correct side

    The project page does not say whether this file belongs on the client, dedicated server, or both.

  4. 04

    Pick the file you checked

    Use the “Get this file” button beside 2.5.0+26.2. It opens that exact file at the source.

About this project

What does Minecart Trains Fork add?

Minecart Trains Fork

Inspired by the original Minecart Trains by LarsenR. Reworks and improves minecart transportation, making it more fun and useful as a train system!

  • This mod allows you to build more realistic Minecart trains in Minecraft while trying to stay close to vanilla mechanics.
  • The Server is responsible for connecting the carts, and the Client is responsible for rendering the connection effect.

Platforms

Fabric NeoForge Forge

Environments

ServerAndClient

Compatibility

Symbol Relation
v Required
o Optional
x Incompatible

Fabric

Server Side Relation Description
Fabric API v -
Cloth Config API o Train Behavior Configuration
Client Side Relation Description
Fabric API v -
Cloth Config API o Client Display Configuration
Mod Menu o Client Configuration Entry

NeoForge / Forge

Server Side Relation Description
Cloth Config API o Train Behavior Configuration
Client Side Relation Description
Cloth Config API o Client Display Configuration

Progress

Check out the latest development progress here: Development Progress

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Particle

Features

Train Behavior

  • The child cart moves following the parent cart, Unaffected by certain additional forces.
  • After installing Cloth Config API, you can adjust certain features.

Train Formation

  • Hold the Iron Chain in your Right Hand.
  • Enter Sneaking mode, and Right-click on a Minecart.
  • Enter Sneaking mode, and Right-click on another Minecart.
  • Repeat the connection operation. (For example, if you need to connect from cart A to cart D, and A is the Leading cart. The order of clicking while stealthed is: A -> B; B -> C; C -> D. The subsequently selected vehicle will be towed by the previously selected vehicle.)

Train Decoupling

You can attempt to clear the train connection at Any Time, including in cases where the connection fails.

  • Hold any Axe in your Right Hand.
  • Enter Sneaking mode, and Right-click on a Minecart.

Configuration

Configuration files that will be generated after installing Cloth Config API:

  • .../config/minecart-trains-fork-server.json
  • .../config/minecart-trains-fork-client.json
minecart-trains-fork-server.json
    [brakingAfterSeparation] Value: true/false, Default: true
    [cartSpacing] Range: 3 - 10, Default: 5

ConfigEntry

ServerConfig

ClientConfig

History

Special thanks to Minecart Trains, which served as the inspiration for this project.

  • 2025.10.12: The project was forked from Minecart Trains.
  • 2025.12.08: Starting from version 2.0.0, the project uses a completely new architecture.
  • 2026.06.30: The project became independent from the forked network.

Project description from CurseForge.

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