diff --git a/mods/carts/cart_entity.lua b/mods/carts/cart_entity.lua
index e86d5ffcf..274634f48 100644
--- a/mods/carts/cart_entity.lua
+++ b/mods/carts/cart_entity.lua
@@ -26,37 +26,38 @@ local cart_entity = {
 --**********************************************************
 --* либо в тележку либо из неё
 --*
--- function cart_entity:on_rightclick(clicker)
--- 	if not clicker or not clicker:is_player() then
--- 		return
--- 	end
--- 	local player_name = clicker:get_player_name()
--- 	if self.driver and player_name == self.driver then
--- 		self.driver = nil
--- 		carts:manage_attachment(clicker, nil)
--- 	elseif not self.driver then
--- 		self.driver = player_name
--- 		carts:manage_attachment(clicker, self.object)
---
--- 		player_api does not update the animation
--- 		when the player is attached, reset to default animation
--- 		player_api.set_animation(clicker, "stand")
--- 	end
--- end
 function cart_entity:on_rightclick(clicker)
-	local player_name = clicker:get_player_name()
 	if not clicker or not clicker:is_player() then
 		return
 	end
+	local player_name = clicker:get_player_name()
 	if self.driver and player_name == self.driver then
 		self.driver = nil
-		clicker:set_detach()
+		carts:manage_attachment(clicker, nil)
 	elseif not self.driver then
 		self.driver = player_name
-		clicker:set_attach(self.object, "", {x=0,y=5,z=0}, {x=0,y=0,z=0})
+		carts:manage_attachment(clicker, self.object)
+
+-- 		player_api does not update the animation
+-- 		when the player is attached, reset to default animation
+		player_api.set_animation(clicker, "stand")
 	end
 end
 
+-- function cart_entity:on_rightclick(clicker)
+-- 	local player_name = clicker:get_player_name()
+-- 	if not clicker or not clicker:is_player() then
+-- 		return
+-- 	end
+-- 	if self.driver and player_name == self.driver then
+-- 		self.driver = nil
+-- 		clicker:set_detach()
+-- 	elseif not self.driver then
+-- 		self.driver = player_name
+-- 		clicker:set_attach(self.object, "", {x=0,y=5,z=0}, {x=0,y=0,z=0})
+-- 	end
+-- end
+
 --**********************************************************
 --*
 --*
diff --git a/mods/carts/rails.lua b/mods/carts/rails.lua
index 61e7124f4..504c28b07 100644
--- a/mods/carts/rails.lua
+++ b/mods/carts/rails.lua
@@ -46,7 +46,7 @@ carts:register_rail("carts:accelerating_rail", {
 
 		local accel_pos = {x = pos.x, y = pos.y - 1, z = pos.z}
 		if not cart_func:is_accelerator(accel_pos) then
-			minetest.chat_send_player(placer:get_player_name(), "Низзя ставить ускоряющий рельс")
+			minetest.chat_send_player(placer:get_player_name(), "Ускоряющий рельс можно ставить только на паровой механизм")
 			minetest.set_node(pos, { name = "air" })
 		end
 		return itemstack
diff --git a/mods/player_api/README.txt b/mods/player_api/README.txt
new file mode 100644
index 000000000..5a2b9278b
--- /dev/null
+++ b/mods/player_api/README.txt
@@ -0,0 +1,25 @@
+Minetest Game mod: player_api
+=============================
+See license.txt for license information.
+
+Provides an API to allow multiple mods to set player models and textures.
+Also sets the default model, texture, and player flags.
+This mod is only for content related to the Player API and the player object.
+
+Authors of source code
+----------------------
+Originally by celeron55, Perttu Ahola <celeron55@gmail.com> (LGPLv2.1+)
+Various Minetest developers and contributors (LGPLv2.1+)
+
+Authors of media (textures, models and sounds)
+----------------------------------------------
+stujones11 (CC BY-SA 3.0):
+  character.b3d
+  character.blend -- Both derived from a model by MirceaKitsune (CC BY-SA 3.0)
+
+Jordach (CC BY-SA 3.0):
+  character.png
+
+celeron55, Perttu Ahola <celeron55@gmail.com> (CC BY-SA 3.0):
+  player.png
+  player_back.png
diff --git a/mods/player_api/api.lua b/mods/player_api/api.lua
new file mode 100644
index 000000000..0afd67903
--- /dev/null
+++ b/mods/player_api/api.lua
@@ -0,0 +1,140 @@
+-- Minetest 0.4 mod: player
+-- See README.txt for licensing and other information.
+
+player_api = {}
+
+-- Player animation blending
+-- Note: This is currently broken due to a bug in Irrlicht, leave at 0
+local animation_blend = 0
+
+player_api.registered_models = { }
+
+-- Local for speed.
+local models = player_api.registered_models
+
+function player_api.register_model(name, def)
+	models[name] = def
+end
+
+-- Player stats and animations
+local player_model = {}
+local player_textures = {}
+local player_anim = {}
+local player_sneak = {}
+player_api.player_attached = {}
+
+function player_api.get_animation(player)
+	local name = player:get_player_name()
+	return {
+		model = player_model[name],
+		textures = player_textures[name],
+		animation = player_anim[name],
+	}
+end
+
+-- Called when a player's appearance needs to be updated
+function player_api.set_model(player, model_name)
+	local name = player:get_player_name()
+	local model = models[model_name]
+	if model then
+		if player_model[name] == model_name then
+			return
+		end
+		player:set_properties({
+			mesh = model_name,
+			textures = player_textures[name] or model.textures,
+			visual = "mesh",
+			visual_size = model.visual_size or {x = 1, y = 1},
+			collisionbox = model.collisionbox or {-0.3, 0.0, -0.3, 0.3, 1.7, 0.3},
+			stepheight = model.stepheight or 0.6,
+			eye_height = model.eye_height or 1.47,
+		})
+		player_api.set_animation(player, "stand")
+	else
+		player:set_properties({
+			textures = {"player.png", "player_back.png"},
+			visual = "upright_sprite",
+			visual_size = {x = 1, y = 2},
+			collisionbox = {-0.3, 0.0, -0.3, 0.3, 1.75, 0.3},
+			stepheight = 0.6,
+			eye_height = 1.625,
+		})
+	end
+	player_model[name] = model_name
+end
+
+function player_api.set_textures(player, textures)
+	local name = player:get_player_name()
+	local model = models[player_model[name]]
+	local model_textures = model and model.textures or nil
+	player_textures[name] = textures or model_textures
+	player:set_properties({textures = textures or model_textures,})
+end
+
+function player_api.set_animation(player, anim_name, speed)
+	local name = player:get_player_name()
+	if player_anim[name] == anim_name then
+		return
+	end
+	local model = player_model[name] and models[player_model[name]]
+	if not (model and model.animations[anim_name]) then
+		return
+	end
+	local anim = model.animations[anim_name]
+	player_anim[name] = anim_name
+	player:set_animation(anim, speed or model.animation_speed, animation_blend)
+end
+
+minetest.register_on_leaveplayer(function(player)
+	local name = player:get_player_name()
+	player_model[name] = nil
+	player_anim[name] = nil
+	player_textures[name] = nil
+end)
+
+-- Localize for better performance.
+local player_set_animation = player_api.set_animation
+local player_attached = player_api.player_attached
+
+-- Check each player and apply animations
+minetest.register_globalstep(function(dtime)
+	for _, player in pairs(minetest.get_connected_players()) do
+		local name = player:get_player_name()
+		local model_name = player_model[name]
+		local model = model_name and models[model_name]
+		if model and not player_attached[name] then
+			local controls = player:get_player_control()
+			local walking = false
+			local animation_speed_mod = model.animation_speed or 30
+
+			-- Determine if the player is walking
+			if controls.up or controls.down or controls.left or controls.right then
+				walking = true
+			end
+
+			-- Determine if the player is sneaking, and reduce animation speed if so
+			if controls.sneak then
+				animation_speed_mod = animation_speed_mod / 2
+			end
+
+			-- Apply animations based on what the player is doing
+			if player:get_hp() == 0 then
+				player_set_animation(player, "lay")
+			elseif walking then
+				if player_sneak[name] ~= controls.sneak then
+					player_anim[name] = nil
+					player_sneak[name] = controls.sneak
+				end
+				if controls.LMB then
+					player_set_animation(player, "walk_mine", animation_speed_mod)
+				else
+					player_set_animation(player, "walk", animation_speed_mod)
+				end
+			elseif controls.LMB then
+				player_set_animation(player, "mine")
+			else
+				player_set_animation(player, "stand", animation_speed_mod)
+			end
+		end
+	end
+end)
diff --git a/mods/player_api/init.lua b/mods/player_api/init.lua
new file mode 100644
index 000000000..19028de18
--- /dev/null
+++ b/mods/player_api/init.lua
@@ -0,0 +1,34 @@
+-- player/init.lua
+
+dofile(minetest.get_modpath("player_api") .. "/api.lua")
+
+-- Default player appearance
+player_api.register_model("character.b3d", {
+	animation_speed = 30,
+	textures = {"character.png", },
+	animations = {
+		-- Standard animations.
+		stand     = {x = 0,   y = 79},
+		lay       = {x = 162, y = 166},
+		walk      = {x = 168, y = 187},
+		mine      = {x = 189, y = 198},
+		walk_mine = {x = 200, y = 219},
+		sit       = {x = 81,  y = 160},
+	},
+	collisionbox = {-0.3, 0.0, -0.3, 0.3, 1.7, 0.3},
+	stepheight = 0.6,
+	eye_height = 1.47,
+})
+
+-- Update appearance when the player joins
+minetest.register_on_joinplayer(function(player)
+	player_api.player_attached[player:get_player_name()] = false
+	player_api.set_model(player, "character.b3d")
+	player:set_local_animation(
+		{x = 0,   y = 79},
+		{x = 168, y = 187},
+		{x = 189, y = 198},
+		{x = 200, y = 219},
+		30
+	)
+end)
diff --git a/mods/player_api/license.txt b/mods/player_api/license.txt
new file mode 100644
index 000000000..ce67e9923
--- /dev/null
+++ b/mods/player_api/license.txt
@@ -0,0 +1,52 @@
+License of source code
+----------------------
+
+GNU Lesser General Public License, version 2.1
+Copyright (C) 2011-2018 celeron55, Perttu Ahola <celeron55@gmail.com>
+Copyright (C) 2011-2018 Various Minetest developers and contributors
+
+This program is free software; you can redistribute it and/or modify it under the terms
+of the GNU Lesser General Public License as published by the Free Software Foundation;
+either version 2.1 of the License, or (at your option) any later version.
+
+This program is distributed in the hope that it will be useful, but WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY;
+without even the implied warranty of MERCHANTABILITY or FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.
+See the GNU Lesser General Public License for more details:
+https://www.gnu.org/licenses/old-licenses/lgpl-2.1.html
+
+
+Licenses of media (textures, models and sounds)
+-----------------------------------------------
+
+Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported (CC BY-SA 3.0)
+Copyright (C) 2011-2018 celeron55, Perttu Ahola <celeron55@gmail.com>
+Copyright (C) 2012-2018 Jordach
+Copyright (C) 2018 stujones11
+
+You are free to:
+Share — copy and redistribute the material in any medium or format.
+Adapt — remix, transform, and build upon the material for any purpose, even commercially.
+The licensor cannot revoke these freedoms as long as you follow the license terms.
+
+Under the following terms:
+
+Attribution — You must give appropriate credit, provide a link to the license, and
+indicate if changes were made. You may do so in any reasonable manner, but not in any way
+that suggests the licensor endorses you or your use.
+
+ShareAlike — If you remix, transform, or build upon the material, you must distribute
+your contributions under the same license as the original.
+
+No additional restrictions — You may not apply legal terms or technological measures that
+legally restrict others from doing anything the license permits.
+
+Notices:
+
+You do not have to comply with the license for elements of the material in the public
+domain or where your use is permitted by an applicable exception or limitation.
+No warranties are given. The license may not give you all of the permissions necessary
+for your intended use. For example, other rights such as publicity, privacy, or moral
+rights may limit how you use the material.
+
+For more details:
+http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/
diff --git a/mods/player_api/mod.conf b/mods/player_api/mod.conf
new file mode 100644
index 000000000..198b86dc1
--- /dev/null
+++ b/mods/player_api/mod.conf
@@ -0,0 +1,2 @@
+name = player_api
+description = Minetest Game mod: player_api
diff --git a/mods/player_api/models/character.b3d b/mods/player_api/models/character.b3d
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