Phantom Trains (まれっしゃ, Ma Ressha?, lit. Magic Train), also known as Ghost Trains, are a recurring feature in the Final Fantasy series. The Phantom Train first appeared in Final Fantasy VI as a location and as a boss, which has returned in the remake of the original Final Fantasy and in the sequel to Final Fantasy IV, Final Fantasy IV: The After Years. Other phantom trains have also appeared in the series.
Appearances
Final Fantasy
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The Phantom Train appears as a boss in the Whisperwind Cove dungeon, which is exclusive to the Dawn of Souls and 20th Anniversary remakes. It alludes to the Phantom Train of Final Fantasy VI.
Final Fantasy IV: The After Years
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The Phantom Train is a boss called the Ghost Train as a reference to the Final Fantasy VI Phantom Train.
Final Fantasy VI
Template:Sideicon Template:See Also Phantom Train was originally translated as Ghost Train on the US SNES release. It is the carrier of dead souls over to the afterlife and is alive and talks. It takes off from the Phantom Forest, and when Sabin's party treks through the woods, they accidentally get stuck onboard the Phantom Train and must to fight to find a way out.
Phantom Train is a dungeon. The party's objective is to make its way to the front where they fight Phantom Train's locomotive as a boss.
Final Fantasy VIII
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Doomtrain is a Guardian Force that inflicts negative statuses when summoned. It is an optional Guardian Force, summoned from the Solomon Ring when the party has the required items.
Final Fantasy XIV
Template:Sideicon During the main story quest "Escape from Castrum Centri", Yda and Y'shtola snuck into the Imperial stronghold on a Phantom Train.
Final Fantasy Tactics
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Phantom Train.
The Phantom Train is mentioned as one of the wonders in Final Fantasy Tactics.
It bears the following description:
The Phantom Train became so known for its primary purpose during an ancient war—the transport of battalions of the ghastly Enthralled. It is also called the Chariot of the Damned.
Dissidia 012 Final Fantasy
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The Phantom Train in Dissidia 012.
The Phantom Train from Final Fantasy VI appears as a location. It is a small and closed-in arena with a low ceiling and narrow walls. The seats can be stood on or destroyed, and the camera swings through the walls and ceilings turning them transparent to allow the player to view the fight from all angles.
In a scene in the Reports, the Onion Knight and Vaan rest here. The Onion Knight, having had Vaan appoint himself his "brother" to watch out for him, tries to tell Vaan his protectiveness isn't needed, but Vaan doesn't listen.
In another scene, Firion tries to ask Lightning about his Wild Rose that she found, but is too embarrassed to continue once Kain arrives.
Theatrhythm Final Fantasy
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Phantom Train.
The Final Fantasy VI Phantom Train appears in the background of the Field Music Sequence for Terra's Theme.
Pictlogica Final Fantasy
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Final Fantasy Airborne Brigade
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The Phantom Train appears in Final Fantasy Airborne Brigade as an enemy during an event called "Showdown". In battle, Phantom Train uses Acid Rain.
Final Fantasy Record Keeper
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Triple Triad (Portal App)
The Phantom Train from Final Fantasy VI appears on a Triple Triad card.
Final Fantasy: Unlimited
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Interdimensional Train.
The Interdimensional Train, also called the Ghost Train, is the transportation used by the main characters during the first half of the series to go to different locations in Wonderland. Unlike other Phantom Trains in the series, this is not a living entity, but rather a mechanical creation of Cid.
Non-Final Fantasy Appearances
Dragon Quest & Final Fantasy in Itadaki Street Portable
Phantom Train in Itadaki Street Portable.
Phantom Train appears in Itadaki Street Portable both as an area and as a card, with its original Final Fantasy VI appearance. As a chance card, the card's ability: Can warp back to the bank.
Etymology
Ghost train refers to a phantom vehicle in the form of a locomotive or train.
Trivia
- The Phantom train is possibly inspired by the song "Spanish Train". Both trains are a gateway to the afterlife.
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