Create Train Lights

Create addon that adds custom interior and head tail lights for trains that automatically switch between headlight and tail light depending on the direction of travel.

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About this Mod

Create Train Lights

Please also take a look at my other mods:

Create addon that adds custom interior and head tail lights for trains that automatically switch between headlight and tail light depending on the direction of travel.

Dependencies

Features

Overview Video

Head / Tail Lights

… and MORE!

Interior Lights

… and MORE!

More Features

can be turned off
head and tail lights change color depending on direction
can be controlled on contraptions with right click and contraption controls.
and more!

Languages

English
Spanish (by Albertosaurio)

Important!

You should always back up your world before installing a mod update to protect your world from damage.

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Available Versions

Create Train Lights 1.1.1release

MC 1.21.1neoforge

March 15, 2026

Create Train Lights 1.1.1-C6release

MC 1.20.1forge, neoforge

March 15, 2026

Create Train Lights 1.1.1-C6release

MC 1.20.1fabric

March 15, 2026

Create Train Lights v1.1.0release

MC 1.21.1neoforge

December 23, 2025

Create Train Lights v1.1.0-C6release

MC 1.20.1forge, neoforge

December 23, 2025

How to Install Create Train Lights on Your Server

Order Server

Order a Minecraft Java server with at least 4 GB RAM (6 GB recommended).

Set fabric Loader

In the panel under "Egg", select the fabric loader and matching Minecraft version (1.21.1).

Install Mod

Open the mod browser in the dashboard and search for "Create Train Lights". Click "Install" – done! Alternatively, upload the .jar via SFTP to the /mods folder.

Compatibility

Mod Loaders

fabricforgeneoforge

Minecraft Versions

1.21.1, 1.20.1

Server-side

✓ Required

Recommended RAM

6 GB(min. 4 GB)

Frequently Asked Questions

Create Train Lights server crashes on startup – what to do?

Most common cause: wrong fabric version or insufficient RAM. Check the server log (latest.log) for "OutOfMemoryError" or "Mixin" errors. With Mado Hosting: ensure at least 4 GB RAM is allocated and the loader matches the mod version (1.21.1). You can switch loaders with one click in the panel.

Is Create Train Lights compatible with fabric and forge and neoforge?

Create Train Lights officially supports fabric, forge, neoforge for Minecraft 1.21.1, 1.20.1. Note: Forge and Fabric mods are NOT cross-compatible – pick one loader and stick with it. The Mado dashboard automatically detects incompatible loader combinations.

Server lagging with Create Train Lights – how to optimize performance?

Recommended RAM: 6 GB (per 5 players). Use /spark profiler to check if Create Train Lights consumes the most tick time. Common fixes: reduce server view-distance to 8-10, install "performant" or "starlight" as supplementary mods on Forge. With Mado Hosting, your server runs on NVMe SSDs with dedicated CPU cores for minimal latency.