Minecart Master - Minecart Operation Management

Compatible with Integrated Minecarts - A Minecart Expansion

Safe to uninstall anytime. Removing it just disables the features.

Take full control of the minecart system in Stardew Valley! This mod allows you to unlock minecarts early, set operating hours, and even charge for travel.

Features

Early Unlock

• Unlock all minecarts immediately without completing the Boiler Room bundles

• Perfect for new playthroughs or testing

Operating Hours

• Enable Adaptive Mode to set when minecarts are available

• Configure five time slots throughout the day:
  
  • 6:00 AM - 9:00 AM
  • 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM
  • 5:00 PM - 12:00 AM
  • 12:00 AM - 2:00 AM

• When closed, players see a custom message explaining the system is unavailable

Travel Cost

• Set a gold cost for using the minecart system (default: free)

• Players must have enough gold to travel

• Adds an economic element to fast travel

Configuration

This mod uses Generic Mod Config Menu for easy in-game configuration. All settings can be adjusted without editing files:

• Mod Enabled - Turn the mod on or off
• Unlock All Minecarts - Bypass Boiler Room requirement
• Adaptive Mode - Enable/disable operating hours
• Travel Cost - Set gold cost per trip (0-10,000g)
• Operating Hours - Check/uncheck each time slot

Requirements

• SMAPI 4.0.0 or higher
• Generic Mod Config Menu (optional, for in-game config)

Installation

1. Install SMAPI
2. Install Generic Mod Config Menu (optional)
3. Download this mod and unzip it into Stardew Valley/Mods
4. Run the game using SMAPI

Usage

After installation, open the config menu (via GMCM or edit config.json) to customize:

Example Setup 1: Free Unlimited Access

• Unlock All Minecarts: ON
• Adaptive Mode: OFF
• Travel Cost: 0g

Example Setup 2: Realistic Transit System

• Unlock All Minecarts: OFF (complete Boiler Room normally)
• Adaptive Mode: ON
• Operating Hours: 6am-12am only (overnight closed)
• Travel Cost: 50g

Example Setup 3: Late Game Convenience

• Unlock All Minecarts: ON
• Adaptive Mode: OFF
• Travel Cost: 100g (small fee for instant travel)

Compatibility

• Works in single-player and multiplayer
• Compatible with Stardew Valley 1.6+
• No known conflicts with other mods