Minecart Trains Fork

This project was originally forked from Minecart Trains, but now it's independent.

• 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

Environments

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

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
    [brakingAfterTrainSeparation] Value: true/false, Default: true
    [cartSpacing] Range: 3 - 10, Default: 5

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.