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The '''Mole Train''' is the fourth boss in the game ''[[Donkey Kong Country Returns]]''. It's a diesel train with a giant mechanised drill led by [[Mole Miner Max]] and his army of [[Mole Miner]]s. It is the boss of the [[Cave]] area. The Mole Miners are seen putting [[banana]]s from [[Donkey Kong]] and [[Diddy Kong]]'s [[Banana Hoard]] into [[cart]]s. They then spot the banjo [[Tiki Tak Tribe|Tiki]], who is watching the moles loading the mine carts. The banjo Tiki hypnotizes Mole Miner Max, whom appeared to be asleep in the cockpit, before being possessed by the Tiki. Once he's been hypnotized, Mole Miner Max starts up the train and drives off with the banana hoard, forcing Donkey and Diddy to chase after him.
'''The Mole Train''' is the fourth boss stage in ''[[Donkey Kong Country Returns]]'' and its 3DS port ''[[Donkey Kong Country Returns 3D]]'', located at the end of the [[Cave]] world. It takes place on a [[Train (Donkey Kong Country Returns)|train]] operated by [[Mole Miner Max]] and his army of [[Mole Miner]]s. Apart from [[Tiki Tong|Tiki Tong Terror]], The Mole Train is the only boss stage in the [[Donkey Kong Country (series)|series]] that is not entirely focused on fighting the main boss.


==General Information==
==History==
===Physical Description===
[[Donkey Kong]] and [[Diddy Kong]] start the level on a flat ground, and a [[DK Barrel]] is just ahead. During a cutscene, the Mole Miners are seen putting [[banana]]s into [[Mine Cart]]s. They then spot [[Tiki Tak Tribe#Banjo Bottom|Banjo Bottom]], who observes the Mole Miners loading the mine carts. Mole Miner Max appears to be asleep in the cockpit of the train. However, after Banjo Bottom notices the Kongs, he possesses Mole Miner Max, forcing him to start up the train and drive off with the bananas. The [[Kong]]s chase after him and the battle begins.
The Mole Train is a five-cart metal diesel train. It has a drill in the chassis where Max operates it. The five carts have numerous Mole Miners hiding inside of the cargo.


===Attacks===
===Attacks===
Most of the boss battles takes place on a small minecart. Donkey Kong and Diddy Kong will have to avoid the pickaxes thrown by the Mole Miners. Depending on how high or low they are thrown, Donkey and Diddy can just duck or jump. Also, during the second and third set of moles, the mole miners can throw [[Bomb (item)|bomb]]s, and the duo must throw them off of their cart. While on the cargo, the moles will attack by hiding in the bananas and then popping up in a random area. However, the moles can easily be detected by the pile of bananas shaking right before the mole pops out. If Donkey Kong and Diddy Kong take too long attacking the moles, three Mole Miners on a train can run over the carts with its drill, easily taking out the duo. Mole Miner Max uses the same tactic, except his attacks are more unpredictable, and his pickaxes are much larger and harder to dodge. There is one tell-tale sign that will help the player more easily defeat him: He never pops out of the first cart that shakes. This information is especially useful for a [[Donkey Kong Country Returns#Mirror Mode|Mirror Mode]] attempt.
Most of the boss battles takes place on a small minecart. Donkey Kong and Diddy Kong will have to avoid the pickaxes thrown by the Mole Miners. Depending on how high or low they are thrown, Donkey and Diddy can just duck or jump. Also, during the second and third set of moles, the mole miners can throw [[Bomb (object)|bomb]]s, and the duo must throw them off of their cart. While on the cargo, the moles will attack by hiding in the bananas and then popping up in a random area. However, the moles can easily be detected by the pile of bananas shaking right before the mole pops out. Attempting to jump on the moles as they are coming out of the bananas results in damage. If Donkey Kong and Diddy Kong take too long attacking the moles, three Mole Miners on a train can run over the carts with its drill, easily taking out the duo. Mole Miner Max uses the same tactic, except his attacks are more unpredictable, and his pickaxes are much larger and harder to dodge. There is one tell-tale sign that will help the player more easily defeat him: he never pops out of the first cart that shakes. This information is especially useful for a [[Donkey Kong Country Returns#Mirror Mode|Mirror Mode]] attempt.


===Combat===
===Combat===
To defeat the Mole Train, Donkey and Diddy will need to defeat the three sets of Mole Miners by just simply jumping on them. However, the two primates need to wait a second after the moles come up, or else when they don't wait and jump on one, they will get hurt by their claws and lose a heart. Once all three sets of Mole Miners are defeated, one of the mine carts catches up to the Mole Train, where Mole Miner Max will leap out of the cockpit, and into the banana-filled carts. This is when the player(s) must then face Max. After he has been hit four times, Donkey Kong pummels Max, sending him smashing back into the cockpit and will be defeated. The Mole Train comes to a slow stop at the edge of a cliff, however the drill falls off the train and into the bottomless pit.
To defeat the Mole Train, Donkey and Diddy will need to defeat the three sets of Mole Miners by just simply jumping on them. However, the two primates need to wait a second after the moles come up, or else when they do not wait and jump on one, they will get hurt by their claws and lose a heart. After each set of Mole Miners are defeated, four of the five minecarts will break down, as indicated by their wheels shaking. The player must move to the one safe minecart before the carts break down, allowing the Kongs to continue the chase. Once all three sets of Mole Miners are defeated, one of the mine carts catches up to the Mole Train, where Mole Miner Max will leap out of the cockpit, and into the banana-filled carts. This is when players must then face Max. After he has been hit four times, Donkey Kong pummels Max, sending him smashing back into the cockpit and will be defeated. The drill comes loose and the wheels stop moving. The Mole Train comes to a slow stop at the edge of a cliff. However, the drill falls off the train and into the bottomless pit. Banjo Bottom emerges from Mole Miner Max, and Donkey Kong can go up to Banjo Bottom and punch it numerous times so that it flies off into the distance.


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
<gallery>
<gallery>
File:MoleTrainbattle.png|Donkey Kong, dodging the pickaxes thrown by a Mole Miner.
MoleTrainbattle.png|Donkey Kong, dodging the pickaxes thrown by a Mole Miner.
File:MoleTrainBattle-MoleMiner1-DKCR.png|Round 1 of the Mole Miner match.
MoleTrainBattle-MoleMiner1-DKCR.png|Round 1 of the Mole Miner match.
File:MoleTrainBattle-MineCartBreak-DKCR.png|Four of the five mine carts are breaking down.
MoleTrainBattle-MineCartBreak-DKCR.png|Four of the five mine carts are breaking down.
File:MoleTrainBattle-MineCartBreak2-DKCR.png|Mole Miner attempt to hit the duo with the drill (Mirror Mode).
MoleTrainBattle-MineCartBreak2-DKCR.png|Mole Miners attempt to hit the duo with the drill.
File:MoleTrainBattle-MoleMiner2-DKCR.png|Round 2 of the Mole Miner match.
MoleTrainBattle-MoleMiner2-DKCR.png|Round 2 of the Mole Miner match.
File:MoleTrainBattle-MoleMiner3-DKCR.png|Round 3 of the Mole Miner match.
MoleTrainBattle-MoleMiner3-DKCR.png|Round 3 of the Mole Miner match.
File:MoleTrainBattle-MoleMinerMax1-DKCR.png|Mole Miner Max enters the fray.
MoleTrainBattle-MoleMinerMax1-DKCR.png|Mole Miner Max enters the fray.
File:MoleTrainBattle-MoleMinerMax2-DKCR.png|Donkey Kong evades Mole Miner Max's pickaxe.
MoleTrainBattle-MoleMinerMax2-DKCR.png|Donkey Kong evades Mole Miner Max's pickaxe.
File:MoleTrainBattle-MoleMinerMax3-DKCR.png|Mole Miner Max is defeated.
MoleTrainBattle-MoleMinerMax3-DKCR.png|Mole Miner Max is defeated.
File:MoleTrainBattle-Win-DKCR.png|The Mole Train nearly falls off the track.
MoleTrainBattle-Win-DKCR.png|The Mole Train nearly falls off the track.
File:MoleMiner1.png|<center>Concept artwork of Mole Miner Max, the Mole Train, and two Mole Miners.
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==Names in other languages==
{{foreign names
|Jap=ぼうそう列車 モールカート
|JapR=Bōsō Ressha Mōru Kāto
|JapM=Speeding Train Mole Cart
|Ita=Convoglio Grottalpa
|ItaM= Mole Convoy
|Ger=Maulwurfzug
|GerM=Mole Train
|Fre=Train des Taupes
|Chi=失控列车 鼹鼠矿车
|ChiR=Shīkòng Lièchē Yǎnshǔ Kuàngchē
|ChiM=Wild Train Mole Cart
|Spa=Tras el Tren Topo
|SpaM=After the Mole Train
}}
 
==Trivia==
*The level's name might be a pun on the television show, ''{{wp|Soul Train}}''.
 
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Latest revision as of 18:57, February 10, 2024

This article is about the fourth boss level in Donkey Kong Country Returns. For information on the vehicle featured in the boss battle, see Train (Donkey Kong Country Returns).
Level
The Mole Train
The Mole Train
Level code 4-B
World Cave
Game Donkey Kong Country Returns (3D)
Boss Mole Miner Max
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The Mole Train is the fourth boss stage in Donkey Kong Country Returns and its 3DS port Donkey Kong Country Returns 3D, located at the end of the Cave world. It takes place on a train operated by Mole Miner Max and his army of Mole Miners. Apart from Tiki Tong Terror, The Mole Train is the only boss stage in the series that is not entirely focused on fighting the main boss.

History[edit]

Donkey Kong and Diddy Kong start the level on a flat ground, and a DK Barrel is just ahead. During a cutscene, the Mole Miners are seen putting bananas into Mine Carts. They then spot Banjo Bottom, who observes the Mole Miners loading the mine carts. Mole Miner Max appears to be asleep in the cockpit of the train. However, after Banjo Bottom notices the Kongs, he possesses Mole Miner Max, forcing him to start up the train and drive off with the bananas. The Kongs chase after him and the battle begins.

Attacks[edit]

Most of the boss battles takes place on a small minecart. Donkey Kong and Diddy Kong will have to avoid the pickaxes thrown by the Mole Miners. Depending on how high or low they are thrown, Donkey and Diddy can just duck or jump. Also, during the second and third set of moles, the mole miners can throw bombs, and the duo must throw them off of their cart. While on the cargo, the moles will attack by hiding in the bananas and then popping up in a random area. However, the moles can easily be detected by the pile of bananas shaking right before the mole pops out. Attempting to jump on the moles as they are coming out of the bananas results in damage. If Donkey Kong and Diddy Kong take too long attacking the moles, three Mole Miners on a train can run over the carts with its drill, easily taking out the duo. Mole Miner Max uses the same tactic, except his attacks are more unpredictable, and his pickaxes are much larger and harder to dodge. There is one tell-tale sign that will help the player more easily defeat him: he never pops out of the first cart that shakes. This information is especially useful for a Mirror Mode attempt.

Combat[edit]

To defeat the Mole Train, Donkey and Diddy will need to defeat the three sets of Mole Miners by just simply jumping on them. However, the two primates need to wait a second after the moles come up, or else when they do not wait and jump on one, they will get hurt by their claws and lose a heart. After each set of Mole Miners are defeated, four of the five minecarts will break down, as indicated by their wheels shaking. The player must move to the one safe minecart before the carts break down, allowing the Kongs to continue the chase. Once all three sets of Mole Miners are defeated, one of the mine carts catches up to the Mole Train, where Mole Miner Max will leap out of the cockpit, and into the banana-filled carts. This is when players must then face Max. After he has been hit four times, Donkey Kong pummels Max, sending him smashing back into the cockpit and will be defeated. The drill comes loose and the wheels stop moving. The Mole Train comes to a slow stop at the edge of a cliff. However, the drill falls off the train and into the bottomless pit. Banjo Bottom emerges from Mole Miner Max, and Donkey Kong can go up to Banjo Bottom and punch it numerous times so that it flies off into the distance.

Gallery[edit]

  • Donkey Kong, dodging the pickaxes thrown by a Mole Miner.

    Donkey Kong, dodging the pickaxes thrown by a Mole Miner.

  • Round 1 of the Mole Miner match.

    Round 1 of the Mole Miner match.

  • Four of the five mine carts are breaking down.

    Four of the five mine carts are breaking down.

  • Mole Miners attempt to hit the duo with the drill.

    Mole Miners attempt to hit the duo with the drill.

  • Round 2 of the Mole Miner match.

    Round 2 of the Mole Miner match.

  • Round 3 of the Mole Miner match.

    Round 3 of the Mole Miner match.

  • Mole Miner Max enters the fray.

    Mole Miner Max enters the fray.

  • Donkey Kong evades Mole Miner Max's pickaxe.

    Donkey Kong evades Mole Miner Max's pickaxe.

  • Mole Miner Max is defeated.

    Mole Miner Max is defeated.

  • The Mole Train nearly falls off the track.

    The Mole Train nearly falls off the track.

Names in other languages[edit]

Language Name Meaning Notes
Japanese ぼうそう列車 モールカート[?]
Bōsō Ressha Mōru Kāto 		Speeding Train Mole Cart
Chinese 失控列车 鼹鼠矿车[?]
Shīkòng Lièchē Yǎnshǔ Kuàngchē 		Wild Train Mole Cart
French Train des Taupes[?] -
German Maulwurfzug[?] Mole Train
Italian Convoglio Grottalpa[?] Mole Convoy
Spanish Tras el Tren Topo[?] After the Mole Train

Trivia[edit]

  • The level's name might be a pun on the television show, Soul Train.
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