Long rail lines only make sense if the trip is worth taking. Fast Minecart Mod addresses one of vanilla Minecraft's biggest minecart frustrations by making minecarts travel twice as fast, turning powered rail systems into a more practical option for moving between frequently used locations.
Key Features
- Doubles minecart speed compared with the vanilla game.
- Makes rail-based travel more worthwhile when you have established routes between commonly visited areas.
- Improves the usefulness of powered rail track systems without adding extra feature bloat.
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How to Install
- Install Fabric Loader for your Minecraft version.
- Install Fabric API, which this mod requires.
- Add the Fast Minecart Mod file to your Minecraft
modsfolder. - Launch the game using your Fabric profile.
Requirements
| Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| Mod Loader | Fabric |
| Dependencies | Fabric Loader, Fabric API |
| Minecraft Version | 1.14.4, 1.21, 1.21.1, 1.21.3, 1.21.4, 1.21.11, 26.1 |
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Directly improves a weak point in vanilla transportation.
- Simple benefit: minecarts move twice as fast.
- Makes powered rail systems more practical for repeat travel routes.
Cons
- Only available for Fabric based on available information.
- Its scope is narrow and focused only on minecart speed.
- The listed changelog notes jitter on version 1.21.5.
Download
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What's New
- Modrinth listing was updated on 2024-11-01.
- The current changelog notes that this version works on 1.21.5.
- The same changelog also reports minecarts are jittery on 1.21.5.
- The author states a fix for that jitter is planned.
- The changelog notes compatibility with Java 17.
FAQ
What does Fast Minecart Mod change?
It makes minecarts travel twice as fast as they do in vanilla Minecraft, making rail travel more practical for regular routes.
Does Fast Minecart Mod require Fabric API?
Yes. The provided requirement list includes both Fabric Loader and Fabric API.
Is there anything to know about newer versions?
Yes. The Modrinth changelog says the current version works on 1.21.5, but minecarts are jittery there, and the author says they will try to fix it.
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