Train Yard
Train Yard is a modpack about making trains. Allowing for creative building of locomotives
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About this Modpack
This is the official Modpack for the Train Yard Server
Train Yard is a discord server that focuses on the idea of talking about trains, discussing designs, thinking about rail networks, and locomotives around the globe. If you are a fan of steam, diesel, trams, monorails, narrow & broad gauges, and many other types of locos, then this is the location for you to discuss. If you have any questions on what designs you want to be added on a build or looking for someone in the community to build a locomotive, one of the members may help out and give ya tips.
If you're also interested in a Minecraft server focused on building trains and planning out rail networks. Take a train into the Train Yard’s Minecraft server.
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The modlist can be found here: Modlist
If theres any issues with the pack please go to the github
Issues
To learn more info, join the discord https://discord.gg/7KB8GGDbhm
Available Versions
How to Set Up a Train Yard Server
Order Server
Choose at least 6 GB RAM (8 GB recommended for Train Yard). Based on player count: per 5 players.
Install Modpack in Dashboard
Open the modpack browser in the dashboard, search for "Train Yard" and click "Install". The fabric loader and Minecraft 1.21.1 are configured automatically.
Start Server & Play
Start the server – all mods are loaded automatically. Share the server IP with friends and play together!
Frequently Asked Questions
Train Yard server crashes or won't start – what to do?
Most common causes: insufficient RAM or wrong fabric loader. Check latest.log for "OutOfMemoryError" → increase RAM to at least 8 GB. For "Mixin" or "ClassNotFoundException" errors: modpack version and loader don't match. With Mado Hosting, loader and Minecraft version are auto-configured on modpack install – preventing most startup issues.
How much RAM does a Train Yard server really need?
Minimum 6 GB, recommended 8 GB for stable performance. per 5 players. Important: Minecraft modpacks need more RAM than vanilla – plan extra per additional player. With Mado Hosting, you can scale RAM up live at any time without data loss (from €12/month).
Can I add custom mods to Train Yard without conflicts?
Yes, but check compatibility: only use mods for the same loader (fabric) and same Minecraft version (1.21.1). Common issues: ID conflicts with recipe mods and incompatible coremod versions. The Mado dashboard mod browser only shows compatible mods and warns about known conflicts.
Train Yard server lagging – performance tips
1) Increase RAM to 8 GB+. 2) Reduce server view-distance to 8 (server.properties). 3) Pre-generate chunks with the "Chunky" plugin. 4) Use /spark profiler to check which mods consume the most tick time. With Mado Hosting, all servers run on NVMe SSDs with dedicated CPU cores – eliminating hardware as a bottleneck.
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