Screenshot 1 of 4. A long red and dark train labeled Daylight runs on rails at sunset beside a stone building in the Steam 'n' Rails modpack.
What Steam 'n' Rails Server Modpack works with.
| Platform | Java Edition |
|---|---|
| Loaders | Fabric |
| Minecraft versions | 1.20.1 |
| Environment | Client, Server |
The Steam 'n' Rails modpack is the Fabric bundle behind the Steam 'n' Rails Season 2 SMP, a large community-run nations world with a full economy and extensive rail infrastructure. It is described as performant, and it must be installed on both client and server. That makes it a pack for joining a specific community, not a general-purpose solo world.
Loaders and versions
- Fabric: Minecraft 1.20.1.
Installation
- 1.Open the Modrinth App, or Prism Launcher or another launcher that reads .mrpack files.
- 2.Add the modpack from its Modrinth page. The launcher fetches the listed mods and the Fabric loader.
- 3.Launch the instance and join the community world once you are whitelisted.
Whitelist applications and further details live at s2.railways.dev, and the community also runs a Discord. If you have not imported a Modrinth pack before, the guide on how to install a modpack covers the steps.
What's included
Exploration is the first focus. The SMP runs a custom-generated overworld split by vast oceans into separate, distinct continents where the nations can be found. Custom worldgen mods include Natures Spirit, Better End and Amplified Nether, so travel stays varied. A public map of the overworld and nether is hosted at map.s2.railways.dev.
The second focus is the economy. Nations differ in build style and governance, and they have access to different resources, such as Deep Drilling ore nodes. Rail links connect them, and trade runs on a common currency through Create Numismatics.
The rail-heavy setting is the main appeal. Nations are deeply interconnected by rail.
Questions about Steam 'n' Rails Server Modpack.
3 questions
How do I install the Steam 'n' Rails modpack?
Use the Modrinth App, or Prism Launcher or another launcher that reads .mrpack files. Add the modpack from its Modrinth page and the launcher fetches the listed mods and the Fabric loader. Then launch the instance. Joining the community world also requires a whitelist.
Do I need to be whitelisted to play with it?
Yes, to join the Season 2 SMP it was made for. Whitelist information is available at s2.railways.dev, and the community also has a Discord for questions. The modpack itself is listed on Modrinth for installation through a compatible launcher.
Does the Steam 'n' Rails modpack need to be on the server too?
Yes. The modpack is marked as required on both client and server. It is the official modpack for the Steam 'n' Rails Season 2 SMP, so the community world and its players use it too. Whitelist details are available at s2.railways.dev.
