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|uses= Transportation

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The '''Spirit Train''' is the name of the Train used by [[Link]] and [[Princess Zelda]] during their adventures in [[Hyrule]] in {{ST}}.<ref>{{Cite book|quote='''Spirit Train'''|book=A&A|page=320}}</ref> Since the Spirit Train is considered to be a symbol of the [[Spirits of Good]], it bears the [[Spirits of Good#Symbol of the Spirits|Spirits' emblem]], a [[Force Gem]] on top of a pedestal, at the front of the Train. The ancient locomotive is esteemed and known for having a "long history of keeping evil at bay."<ref>{{Cite|This esteemed train has a long history of keeping evil at bay.|Spirit Train description|ST}}</ref><ref name=train>{{Cite|This train is a symbol of the spirits. People don't ordinarily ride around in it. But these are no ordinary circumstances. I'm sure the spirits wouldn't mind lending it to you.|Anjean|ST}}</ref>

==History==

Prior to the events of {{ST|-}}, the Spirits of Good entrusted the Spirit Train to the [[Lokomo]]s with its keeping, where it was turned to stone and placed in the center of the [[Tower of Spirits]].<ref>{{Cite|This, my dear, is the spirits' train. They entrusted us with its keeping.|Anjean|ST}}</ref> After Link and Princess Zelda retrieve the [[Forest Rail Map]] from atop the tower, [[Anjean]], one of the Lokomos, charges the young duo with the task of restoring all of the {{ST|Object}} that have begun to disappear throughout the four Realms.<ref>{{Cite|You must go find the other Lokomos and restore the energy of the rail maps. Once you do, the Spirit Tracks will reappear.|Anjean|ST}}</ref> To do so, however, she lends the Spirit Train to Link and Zelda so that they may easily travel between the realms. Anjean explains that the Spirit Train is not normally used by people, but under the special circumstances that the kingdom of Hyrule is currently facing, there is no other choice than to let them use it.<ref name=train/>

[[File:LinkZelda ST.png|thumb|right|240px|Link conducting the Spirit Train as Zelda accompanies him]]

Like the [[S.S. Linebeck]] from {{PH}}, the Spirit Train is controlled by drawing its path on the bottom screen of the [[Nintendo DS]]. Speed is selectable by use of a gear to slow, speed up, and/or change directions. A whistle is employed to clear the tracks of wayward animals, and like Link's other transportation vehicles, the Spirit Train has an on-board [[Cannon]]. At first, however, the Spirit Train only comes with the engine and the passenger car. After Link and Zelda retrieve the [[Snow Rail Map]], [[Bullbo]]s begin to roam the land and, as such, Link's mentor [[Alfonzo]] aids them in their quest by adding the cannon to the Spirit Train. Moreover, [[Kagoron]] of [[Goron Village (Spirit Tracks)|Goron Village]] provides the young hero with a [[Freight Car]] after he asks that Link bring [[Mega Ice]] in order to cool down the lava that has been recently flowing through the village.

As Link is conducting the Spirit Train around the overworld, he will have to carefully pick what {{ST|Object}} to go on since [[Dark Train]]s will also be roaming the tracks. If a Dark Train is approaching Link, the young hero can shoot Bombs at it to slow it down, giving him a chance to escape; however, if he doesn't, the Train will crash into him, resulting in a game over. Eventually, [[Armored Train]]s will also start appearing in the overworld, which are faster, smarter versions of the Dark Trains. Link cannot hurt these Trains with the Bombs, and they can also change their course in a matter of seconds if they spot Link's Spirit Train riding on the same area that they are roaming.

===Train Cars===

The Train is customizable, and the special add-on [[Train Cars]] can be found at [[Linebeck III]]'s [[Trading Post (Spirit Tracks)|Trading Post]], located in the [[Forest Realm]]. There, Link can trade in the [[Treasure#Spirit Tracks|Treasures]] he has accumulated for Train Cars.<ref>{{Cite|Ooh! Tell you what--from here on out, bring any treasure you find to me! If they impress me, I'll trade you some lovely new train cars for those trinkets! Sound like a sweet deal? That's 'cause it IS!|Linebeck III|ST}}</ref> Each piece requires specific amounts of various treasures before Linebeck III will turn one over. Once Link has obtained new Train Cars, he can ask Alfonzo in [[Aboda Village]] to switch them out as needed. Just like the [[Ship Parts]] in {{PH|-}}, if these parts are added to the Spirit Train, the Train will gain a longer life meter, allowing it to take more hits from the numerous enemies Link will encounter in his travel. Stacking multiple Train Cars from the same series will multiply the amount of health in the Train's health meter. For example, any random combination of parts or the regular set gives the Train a defense of five Hearts. By customizing the Train with a complete set, it will increase the defense of the Train to six Hearts. Equipping it with the full [[Golden Train]] set gives it a defense of eight Hearts.

===Transporting Passengers===

During Link's adventure, the Spirit Train becomes his main mean of transportation around the kingdom of Hyrule, and as such, it is the only way to access the various [[Train Station]]s as well as [[Beedle's Air Shop]]. Being a [[Royal Engineer]], he is sometimes tasked with giving other people rides to Train Stations, which sometimes results in the young hero receiving a [[Force Gem#Spirit Tracks|Force Gem]] as a sign of gratitude.<ref>{{Cite|Hey, quit playing dumb! That routine hurts my feelings, you know. To make it up to me, you should take me on a ride. It's the least you can do!|Ferrus|ST}}</ref> As he is riding the Train with a passenger aboard, Link must pay attention to the signs that have been placed all over the {{ST|Object}}. These signs demonstrate when Link should slow down or speed up, as well as when he should blow the Train's whistle. Moreover, he must stop exactly at the Train Station that the passenger wishes to go to, so if he the young hero passes the stop sign at the station, this will also displease the passenger. Failing to do what the signs say (or suddenly using the emergency break) will result in the passenger being displeased on how he drives the Spirit Train.<ref>{{Cite|Hey, you missed the slow sign! Pay attention, kid!|Passenger|ST}}</ref> If the young hero keeps making mistakes, the passenger will become angered and leave the train, at which point Link can either go back and try again or keep going.<ref>{{Cite|I can't take any more! My life's in danger! I'm getting off of this death trap!|Passenger|ST}}</ref><ref>{{Cite|Uh-oh, he left the train. Should we go back and get him?|Princess Zelda|ST}}</ref>

==Non-Canon Appearances==

The Spirit Train appears as a stage in {{SSB4|3DS}}. The stage features the Spirit Train moving across [[New Hyrule]]. The main platforms are three Train Cars: the Spirit Engine, the Solid Passenger Car (which has open windows and two open walls) and the Trusty Freight Car, which often changes cargo. Dark Trains and Armored Trains occasionally appear on the tracks and may ram into the train, which slows it down and pushes it towards the edge of the screen. The Dark and Armored Trains can also fall on the train and explode, after which only the Spirit Engine is left behind. Platforms carried by birds also appear above the train sometimes. Link in his [[Engineer's Clothes]] makes a cameo appearance driving the Train. If [[Toon Link]] or Link are chosen as fighters on the stage, Link is replaced by Alfonzo as the train driver. This stage makes a reappearance in {{SSBU}}.

===''Hyrule Warriors'' series===

In {{HW}} and {{HW|L}}, the Spirit Train appears as part of [[Toon Link]]'s moveset with the [[Sand Wand]] Weapon. The Spirit Train appears through a yellow [[portal]] as it is summoned, possessing its Cannon but without its Passenger Car. Toon Link conducts the Train using the Sand Wand to ram into hordes of enemies, running them over in a fiery blaze. Toon Link also utilizes the Spirit Train's Cannon to fire Bombs on each side of the Train as it runs over enemies. During Toon Link's [[Focus Spirit]], the Spirit Train also blows its whistle in a burst of fiery energy when the Focus Spirit Gauge is depleted.

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File:Spirit Tracks Scene1.png|Zelda and Link on the Spirit Train artwork

File:ST Spirit Train Model.png|The Spirit Train in-game

File:Strain1.png|The Spirit Train in-game

File:Spirit Train Leaving.png|Link departing the Tower of Spirits

File:Spirit Train ST.png|The Spirit Train with the Tower of Spirits and Hyrule Castle in the background

File:ST Alfonzo Repairing the Spirit Train Artwork.png|Alfonzo with the Spirit Train during the ending credits

File:Ferrus Spirit Train.png|Ferrus taking a picture of the Spirit Train as it passes by

File:SSB4 Spirit Train.png|The Spirit Train stage in ''Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS''

File:HWS Spirit Train Artwork.png|Artwork of Toon Link's Spirit Train from the ''Hyrule Warriors'' series

[[Category:Trains]]