Barrel Train
- This article is about the kart inMario Kart: Double Dash!! For the full-sized engine with the same name, seeBarrel Train (Mario Party 8).
| Barrel Train | |
|---|---|
 Barrel Train inMario Kart Tour | |
| Size class | MKDD: Light MK7 andMKT: Any |
| Strong stats | Speed (MKDD) Speed, Weight (MK7) |
| Average stats | Weight (MKDD) Acceleration, Off-Road (MK7) |
| Weak stats | Acceleration (MKDD) Handling (MK7) |
| Appears in | Mario Kart: Double Dash!!,Super Smash Bros. Brawl (sticker cameo),Mario Kart 7,Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS (trophy cameo),Super Smash Bros. Ultimate (spirit cameo),Mario Kart Tour |
TheBarrel Train is akart in theMario Kart series. It is atraction engine with elements of a railroad locomotive and abarrel, and it resembles the train fromKalimari Desert as well as theK64 fromPaper Mario. Its horn makes the sound of a train whistle. Like any steam engine, the Barrel Train's exhaust pipe is a smokestack.
History[edit]
Mario Kart series[edit]
Mario Kart: Double Dash!![edit]
The Barrel Train first appears inMario Kart: Double Dash!! as a lightweight kart serving as the signature kart ofDiddy Kong (although the Prima Official Strategy Guide claims it does not have any associated character[1]). It can be unlocked by winning theStar Cup on 150cc. The Barrel Train is the heaviest lightweight kart in the game; its weight is tied with the middleweightRed Fire andHeart Coach karts. It is also the only lightweight kart that can push around the middleweightGreen Fire andBloom Coach karts. According to the game stats, it is tied with theBullet Blaster as the fastest lightweight kart. However, it also has the weakest acceleration of its weight class.
Although the game shows a four-star speed stat, the Barrel Train's top speed is tied with that of the Bullet Blaster,DK Jumbo, andPiranha Pipes, and its small size enables it to avoid most hazards more easily. It also has the weakest traction of all karts, as it still maintains its speed briefly after getting hit by theLightning item. However, while it has a two-star acceleration stat, the Barrel Train accelerates equally to the Green Fire andWario Car. Finally, the Barrel Train is one of the two four-star speed karts to lose the least amount of speed upon going off-road, with the other being the Piranha Pipes.
The Barrel Train is one of the only four karts to have a unique engine sound, the other three being theDK Jumbo,Koopa King, andParade Kart.
The train whistle made by the Barrel Train's horn is identical to thetrain fromAnimal Crossing.
Mario Kart 7[edit]
The Barrel Train is an unlockable kart body inMario Kart 7. It now lacks the green platform, and only has four wheels. Equipping the Barrel Train withSlim tires makes it resemble the original version, despite the missing platform. Similarly to theTiny Tug, the Barrel Train has a low-revving diesel engine, and its sound is derived from an actual steam train. The star decals on the front and the sides are also removed, filled in by the selected character's emblem. The Barrel Train offers a small speed and weight boost, while hindering handling. In fact, it is tied with theBumble V andBruiser for having the lowest handling of all kart bodies. In terms of its hidden stats, the Barrel Train offers one of the highest mini-turbo boosts (tied with the Bumble V andKoopa Clown), but it also has the lowest sea speed of all kart bodies.
Mario Kart Tour[edit]
The Barrel Train returns inMario Kart Tour, classified as a Super kart. It uses its design fromMario Kart 7, making it the only kart originating inMario Kart: Double Dash!! to not retain the item user's handlebar. The star decals return on the sides of the kart. The cowcatcher on the front now has holes. It uses theOff-Road tires fromMario Kart 8 andMario Kart 8 Deluxe, slightly resembling its original tires (although a pre-release screenshot shows it with thePipe Frame's tires instead). The Barrel Train increases the duration ofRocket Start boosts and the amount of points earned upon performing a Rocket Start.
The2019 Paris Tour introduced a gold variant of the vehicle, named theGold Train, which is classified as a High-End kart.
Super Smash Bros. series[edit]
Various items of the Barrel Train have appeared throughout theSuper Smash Bros. series. InSuper Smash Bros. Brawl, there is asticker of the Barrel Train that can be equipped to any fighter inThe Subspace Emissary to increase their leg attack power by 19 points. InSuper Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS, there is atrophy of Donkey Kong in theMario Kart 7 incarnation of the Barrel Train. InSuper Smash Bros. Ultimate, there is an Advanced-classsupport spirit of a Barrel Train that takes up one support slot, and using it on a fighter boosts the power of theirdash attacks. InWorld of Light, thespirit appears in the badlands region on the east side ofThe Light Realm, and the spirit'spuppet fighters are Donkey Kong and Diddy Kong, fought on theSpirit Train stage.
Profiles and statistics[edit]
Mario Kart series[edit]
Mario Kart: Double Dash!![edit]
- Speed:
- Acceleration:
- Weight:
- Website bio:"Just like Diddy Kong, this kart is small and fast and full of zip. To unlock this kart, finish the 150cc Star Cup with a 1st place win."
Mario Kart 7[edit]
- Speed: +0.25
- Sea Speed: -0.75
- Air Speed: -0.25
- Acceleration: 0
- Weight: +0.25
- Handling: -0.5
- Sea Handling: 0
- Air Handling: 0
- Off-Road: 0
- Mini-Turbo: +1.5
- Stability: 0
- Drift: -0.25
Mario Kart Tour[edit]
| Special skill |  Rocket Start Plus | |||||
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| Favorite courses (Bonus points ×2) |
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| Favored courses (Bonus points ×1.5) | ||||||
* indicates a favored course upgraded to a favorite course after reaching level 3. ** indicates a favored course upgraded to a favorite course after reaching level 6. | ||||||
Super Smash Bros. series[edit]
Super Smash Bros. Brawl[edit]
| Sticker Barrel Train | ||
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| Artwork from:Mario Kart: Double Dash!! | ||
| Effects inThe Subspace Emissary: [Leg] - Attack +19 | ||
| Usable by: Anyone | ||
Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS[edit]
| Trophy Donkey Kong + Barrel Train | ||
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| Category: Series Related | ||
| How to unlock: Random | ||
| This mean machine may look like it was meant for the tracks, but really it was made to soar. That fine wood finish isn't so great in the water, though. I bet more than a few players have fond memories of the Barrel Train and its first driver, Diddy Kong.(American English) | ||
| This kart might look like it needs to be on rails, but it's actually great in mid-air. Like any barrel, though, it has a tendency to float. In a race that comes down to speed in water, it'll get left behind. The name "Barrel Train" might ring a bell for Mario Kart veterans – it was Diddy Kong's kart!(British English) | ||
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate[edit]
| Spirit #82 Barrel Train | ||
 | Series/game | Mario Kart Series |
| Type | Support | |
| Slots | 1 | |
| Class | Advanced | |
| Strength / effect(s) | Dash Attack ↑ | |
| How to obtain | World of Light (The Light Realm);Spirit Board | |
| Spirit battle | Opponent(s) | Donkey Kong,Diddy Kong |
| Conditions | Rule: Item: Bullet Bill
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| Stage | Spirit Train | |
| Song | Rainbow Road - Mario Kart: Double Dash!! |
Gallery[edit]
Mario Kart: Double Dash!![edit]
Artwork of the Barrel Train
Front emblem
Star decal
Diddy Kong andBowser Jr. in the Barrel Train onPeach Beach
Mario Kart 7[edit]
In-game icon
Metal Mario in the Barrel Train
First-person view
Mario Kart Tour[edit]
Diddy Kong in a pre-release version of the Barrel Train onGCN Dino Dino Jungle
Diddy Kong tricking in the Barrel Train on3DS Rainbow Road
Builder Mario tricking in the Barrel Train onRMX Choco Island 1R/T
Names in other languages[edit]
| Language | Name | Meaning | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Japanese | タルポッポ[2] Tarupoppo | From「樽」(taru, "barrel") and「ポッポ」(poppo, an onomatopoeic word for puffing steam train engine) | |
| Chinese | 木桶嘟嘟[2] Mùtǒng Dūdū | From「木桶」(mùtǒng, "barrel") and「嘟嘟」(dūdū, onomatopoeia for train sounds) | |
| Dutch | Locomobiel[3] | Fromlocomotive andmobiel ("mobile") | |
| French(Canadian) | Loco tonneau[3] | Fromlocomotive andtonneau ("barrel") | |
| French(European) | Loco Tonneau[2] | Fromlocomotive andtonneau ("barrel") | |
| German | Kokoloko[2] | Fromkokosnuss ("coconut") andlokomotive ("locomotive") | |
| Italian | Barile Ciuf-Ciuf[2] | Choo-Choo Barrel | |
| Korean | 나무통기차[2] Namutong Gicha | Wooden Barrel Train | |
| Portuguese(Brazilian) | Locomokong[2] | Fromlocomotiva ("locomotive") and "Kong" | |
| Portuguese(European) | Locomopipa[3] | Fromlocomotiva ("locomotive") andpipa ("barrel") | |
| Russian | Паровозик[3] Parovozik | Fromпаровоз (parovoz, "train") with diminutive suffix-ик ("-ik") | |
| Spanish | Locomokong[2] | Fromlocomotora ("locomotive") and "Kong" |
