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The '''Demon Train''' is a massive, semi-sentient locomotive used by [[Chancellor Cole]] and [[Malladus]], and a [[boss]] in ''[[The Legend of Zelda:Spirit Tracks|Spirit Tracks]]''. It comes from the [[Dark Realm]], which Cole locates with the help of the [[Compass of Light]] made by [[Byrne]].<ref>{{cite|The Demon Train comes from the Dark Realm. But even Cole didn't know its exact location at first. He had me build a compass using the spirits' power to find the Demon Train in the Dark Realm.|Byrne|ST}}</ref> The train is first seen when Cole and Byrne appear in order to obtain [[Princess Zelda|Zelda]]'s body for Malladus. After Cole successfully resurrects the Demon King by using Princess Zelda's body as a vessel, both Cole and Malladus escape to the Dark Realm using the Demon Train. [[Link]] and Zelda chase after them after they retrieve the [[Compass of Light]] from beneath the [[Altar of the Demon King|altar]] of the [[Tower of Spirits]].
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The {{Term/Store|Demon Train||Series, ST}} is a [[Boss]] in {{ST}}.<ref>{{Cite Book|quote= |book= E |publisher= |page= 174}}</ref> It is a massive, semi-sentient locomotive used by [[Chancellor Cole]] and [[Malladus]].
 
==History==
The Demon Train comes from the [[Dark Realm]], which Cole locates with the help of the [[Compass of Light]] made by [[Byrne]]. The train is first seen when Cole and Byrne appear in order to obtain [[Princess Zelda]]'s body for Malladus. After Cole successfully resurrects the Demon King by using Princess Zelda's body as a vessel, both Cole and Malladus escape to the Dark Realm using the Demon Train. [[Link]] and Zelda chase after them after they retrieve the Compass of Light from beneath the altar in the [[Tower of Spirits]].
 
Once Link and Zelda make it inside the Dark Realm, they locate the Demon Train after defeating all of the [[Armored Train]]s roaming the realm's tracks, leading them to a battle against the Demon Train in order to be able to climb on top and face off Cole and Malladus. After shooting Malladus with the bow of Light the train explodes and falls through the void, exiting the Dark Realm
 
At the final battle the Demon Train's remains can be seen trashed away on the background, the gears dispersed through the area and the armor faceplanted.
 
==Characteristics==
During the first segment of the battle, Link rides parallel to the Demon Train, at which he will need to fire with the [[cannon]] at the [[Bomb]] [[barrel]]s that the train prepares to fire upon Link. The second cart will have laser-firing cannons, which must also be destroyed before they attack Link. These laser cannons take two hits to destroy. Finally, Link will have caught up to the train's face, and then can proceed to attack, which must be repeated several times. Hitting each of the blue jewels on the side of the Demon Train's engine will cause the train to stop abruptly, allowing for easier access to the train's face. Each stage has a time limit, and if the tracks run out before the stage is defeated, Link will fall off the tracks and into an abyss.


Once Link and Zelda make it inside the Dark Realm, they locate the Demon Train after defeating all of the [[Armored Train]]s roaming the realm's tracks, leading them to a battle against the Demon Train in order to be able to climb on top and face off Cole and Malladus.
During the next part of the battle, the train is not fought, however, Link and Zelda fight Cole and Malladus atop the Demon Train now that Malladus has taken over Zelda's physical body.


==Strategy==
==Other Appearances==
During the first segment of the battle, Link rides parallel to the Demon Train, at which he will need to fire with the [[cannon]] at the bomb barrels that the train prepares to fire upon Link. The second cart will have laser-firing cannons, which must also be destroyed before they attack Link. These laser cannons take two hits to destroy. Finally, Link will have caught up to the train's face, and then can proceed to attack, which must be repeated several times. Hitting each of the blue jewels on the side of the Demon Train's engine will cause the train to stop abruptly, allowing for easier access to the train's face. Each stage has a "time limit", and if the tracks run out before the stage is defeated, Link will fall off the tracks and into an abyss.
==={{SSB4|3DS|-}}===
{{Noncanon|Start}}
In {{SSB4|3DS}}, the Demon Train appears as a [[Trophies in Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS/Wii U|Trophy]].


During the next part of the battle, the train is not fought, however Link and Zelda fight Cole and Malladus atop the Demon Train now that Malladus has taken over Zelda's physical body.
====Trophy Information====
{{SSBTrophy|SSB4|header=yes}}
{{#section:Trophies in Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS/Wii U|Demon Train}}
|}
{{Noncanon|End}}


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
*The face of the Demon Train resembles mildly the face of [[Ganon]]dorf, which led to it being commonly referred to as the "Ganon Train" leading up to the release of ''Spirit Tracks''.
*On page 211, {{HH}} erroneously refers to the Demon Train is referred to as the "Dream Train".
*Although the Demon Train could possibly be based on generic real life steam engines, it's probably based more on the [[wikipedia:JNR Class C62|Japanese Class C62]] steam engines.
*The Demon Train may be based on the {{wp|JNR Class C62|Japanese Class C62}} steam engines.
*The Demon Train's battle theme is slightly reminicent of [[Ganon]]'s in ''Ocarina of Time''.
 
*The Demon Train is possibly the largest boss Link has ever fought, along with [[Eox]], [[Dark Dragon]], [[Bongo Bongo]], [[Molgera]], [[Morpheel]], [[Skeldritch]], [[Stallord]], and [[Cragma]] (the latter one appearing in ''Spirit Tracks'' as well). Though most of these bosses are taller, the Demon Train is one of the longest and widest in horizontal size.
==Nomenclature==
*The Demon Train is referred to as the '''Dream Train''' in ''[[Hyrule Historia]]'' on page 211. This is possibly a mistranslation.
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==Gallery==
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File:ST concept 23.jpg|Demon Train concept art from {{ST|-}}
File:ST concept 25.jpg|Demon Train concept art from {{ST|-}}
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Latest revision as of 19:19, 13 February 2023

The Demon Train is a Boss in Spirit Tracks.[1] It is a massive, semi-sentient locomotive used by Chancellor Cole and Malladus.

History

The Demon Train comes from the Dark Realm, which Cole locates with the help of the Compass of Light made by Byrne. The train is first seen when Cole and Byrne appear in order to obtain Princess Zelda's body for Malladus. After Cole successfully resurrects the Demon King by using Princess Zelda's body as a vessel, both Cole and Malladus escape to the Dark Realm using the Demon Train. Link and Zelda chase after them after they retrieve the Compass of Light from beneath the altar in the Tower of Spirits.

Once Link and Zelda make it inside the Dark Realm, they locate the Demon Train after defeating all of the Armored Trains roaming the realm's tracks, leading them to a battle against the Demon Train in order to be able to climb on top and face off Cole and Malladus. After shooting Malladus with the bow of Light the train explodes and falls through the void, exiting the Dark Realm

At the final battle the Demon Train's remains can be seen trashed away on the background, the gears dispersed through the area and the armor faceplanted.

Characteristics

During the first segment of the battle, Link rides parallel to the Demon Train, at which he will need to fire with the cannon at the Bomb barrels that the train prepares to fire upon Link. The second cart will have laser-firing cannons, which must also be destroyed before they attack Link. These laser cannons take two hits to destroy. Finally, Link will have caught up to the train's face, and then can proceed to attack, which must be repeated several times. Hitting each of the blue jewels on the side of the Demon Train's engine will cause the train to stop abruptly, allowing for easier access to the train's face. Each stage has a time limit, and if the tracks run out before the stage is defeated, Link will fall off the tracks and into an abyss.

During the next part of the battle, the train is not fought, however, Link and Zelda fight Cole and Malladus atop the Demon Train now that Malladus has taken over Zelda's physical body.

Other Appearances

Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS

Non-Canon Information

In Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS, the Demon Train appears as a Trophy.

Trophy Information

# Trophy Appears in Description How to unlock
3DS Logo.svg WiiU.svg
237 SSBfN3DS Demon Train Trophy Model.png N/A Spirit Tracks A powerful boss that tests Link's skills as a train engineer. The Demon Train isn't afraid to hog the tracks as it battles Link. That face on the front looks oddly familiar, though...and ominous too! I doubt even the bravest trainspotter would stick around for a picture! Random
Demon Train

Trivia

  • On page 211, Hyrule Historia erroneously refers to the Demon Train is referred to as the "Dream Train".
  • The Demon Train may be based on the Japanese Class C62 steam engines.

Nomenclature

ZW Nomenclature Asset.png Names in Other Regions ZW Nomenclature Asset 2.png
LanguageNames
The Italian Republic
Italian
Treno demoniaco
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Gallery

  • Demon Train concept art from Spirit Tracks

    Demon Train concept art from Spirit Tracks

  • Demon Train concept art from Spirit Tracks

    Demon Train concept art from Spirit Tracks

References

  1. ↑ Encyclopedia, Dark Horse Books, pg. 174
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