Discover the Belgian Voxel Trains Pack for Immersive Railroading
If you have ever wanted to bring the authentic charm of Belgian railways into your Minecraft world, the Belgian Voxel Trains Pack is a must-have addition to your modded setup. Created by SimNoLuc under the Sim-STUDIO banner, this resource pack adds a growing collection of meticulously crafted locomotives, railcars, and coaches inspired by the real-life SNCB/NMBS network. Every model is built in a delightful voxel style that blends perfectly with Minecraft’s blocky aesthetic, making your rail adventures feel both nostalgic and fresh.
The pack is designed exclusively for the Immersive Railroading mod, a powerful system that simulates realistic train physics, coupling, and massive rail networks. To use this pack, you will also need the universal-mod-core and track-api mods. Together, they transform your world into a living railway simulation where every locomotive has its own character and purpose.
What Makes This Pack Special
Unlike generic train mods, the Belgian Voxel Trains Pack focuses on a single national railway heritage, capturing the distinct liveries and shapes of Belgian rolling stock. The creator drew heavy inspiration from the popular Voxel Trains IR pack, aiming to fill a niche for SNCB fans. The result is a set of trains that feel right at home on any Immersive Railroading server or single-player world. The pack is still under active development, with version 1.4.2 released on February 1, 2024, and it supports Minecraft versions 1.12.2 through 1.16.4. The author plans to keep it updated alongside the main Immersive Railroading mod.
Installation and Setup
Getting the Belgian trains onto your tracks is straightforward but requires a few specific steps. First, ensure you have Immersive Railroading, universal-mod-core, and track-api installed in your mods folder. Then, download the pack’s .ZIP file—do not unzip it—and place it inside your .minecraft/resourcepacks directory. Activate it from the in-game resource pack menu just like any texture pack. Once loaded, the new trains will appear in the Immersive Railroading crafting system or spawn menus, ready to be placed on your rails.
If you prefer a more streamlined approach, the foxygame.net launcher offers a convenient way to handle mod and resource pack installations directly from its built-in menu, so you can skip manual folder navigation and get rolling faster. This modern launcher is especially handy for players who juggle multiple modded profiles and want everything in one place.
For an even deeper Belgian atmosphere, the creator also offers a companion pack called Belgian Signal & Catenary - Voxel Pack, which adds authentic signals and overhead wires typical of the country’s railways. Combining both packs truly completes the scene.
Currently Available Rolling Stock
The pack already includes several iconic SNCB vehicles, each faithfully recreated in voxel form. Here is what you can use right now:
- AM96_B10X – Automotrice version (multiple unit)
- AM96_A9Dx – First-class automotrice
- AM96_B10 – Standard passenger coach
- HLE27 – Electric locomotive (Series 27)
- AM66_A – Automotrice (A variant)
- AM66_B – Automotrice (B variant)
- I11_BDx – Automotrice driving trailer (alternative front design for AM96)
- I11_A – VIP passenger coach
- I11_B – Standard passenger coach
These models cover a solid range of passenger services, from modern electric multiple units to classic locomotive-hauled coaches. The attention to detail in the voxel shapes makes them instantly recognizable to anyone familiar with Belgian trains.
Future Plans and Work in Progress
The development roadmap is ambitious, with dozens of additional vehicles planned. The creator uses a simple color legend to track progress: Completed, In Progress, Started, and Not Started. Below is a glimpse of what is coming next, grouped by type.
Railcars and Wagons
- AM CityRail – In Progress
- AM RER (AM08) – Not Started
- AM66_A / AM66_B – Completed
- AM75 – Not Started
- AM80 – Not Started
- AM86 – Not Started
- AM96 variants – Completed
- AR41 – Not Started
- I11 series – Completed
- M4 – Not Started
- M6 – Not Started
- M7 – Not Started
- Tram "LeTec" – Not Started
- Tram "DeLijn" – Not Started
Locomotives
- Series 13 (HLE) – Started
- Series 18 (HLE) – Started
- Series 27 (HLE) – Completed
- Series 28 (HLD) – Not Started
- Series 57 (HLD) – Not Started
- Series 62-63 (HLD) – Not Started
- Series 77-78 (HLD) – Not Started
Additionally, a wide range of matching freight and passenger cars are planned to accompany these locomotives. The creator also mentioned a future voxel pack dedicated to construction work and general railway infrastructure, which will expand the building possibilities even further.
Bonus: Create Mod Integration
For players who love the mechanical creativity of the Create mod, SimNoLuc has developed an addon that lets you power and run these Belgian trains using Create’s rotational force and contraptions. This cross-mod compatibility opens up entirely new gameplay, allowing you to build complex factory systems that drive your rail network with moving parts and automation. The addon is available on the same platforms as the main pack and brings a super fun, tech-oriented twist to the Belgian voxel fleet.
Community and Support
The Belgian Voxel Trains Pack is a passion project, and the creator welcomes feedback, suggestions, and even collaboration. If you have a specific SNCB model you would love to see, you can reach out to SimNoLuc directly. Financial support is also possible via a donation to the PayPal address contact@sim-studio.be, which helps keep the development active and the updates rolling. The pack is completely free to use, and all rights are reserved by Sim-STUDIO.
Why You Should Try This Pack
Immersive Railroading already delivers one of the deepest train experiences in Minecraft, and the Belgian Voxel Trains Pack layers a strong national identity on top of that foundation. Whether you are building a scale model of Brussels Midi station or simply want to watch a classic HLE27 pull a rake of I11 coaches through a mountain pass, this pack delivers. The voxel art style keeps the game’s visual consistency while adding enough detail to satisfy rail enthusiasts. With a clear roadmap and regular updates, it is a project that continues to grow, and your feedback can shape its direction.
If you have ever been curious about European railroading or just want to expand your Immersive Railroading roster with something unique, the Belgian Voxel Trains Pack is well worth the download. Install it alongside the required mods, activate it through your resource pack menu, and let the Belgian railways come to life block by block.