diff --git a/advtrains/advtrains/atc.lua b/advtrains/advtrains/atc.lua
index 7117a9a..63ea3fd 100644
--- a/advtrains/advtrains/atc.lua
+++ b/advtrains/advtrains/atc.lua
@@ -62,7 +62,7 @@ local apn_func=function(pos, node)
 	advtrains.ndb.update(pos, node)
 	local meta=minetest.get_meta(pos)
 	if meta then
-		meta:set_string("infotext", "ATC controller, unconfigured.")
+		meta:set_string("infotext", attrans("ATC controller, unconfigured."))
 		meta:set_string("formspec", atc.get_atc_controller_formspec(pos, meta))
 	end
 end
@@ -73,7 +73,7 @@ advtrains.register_tracks("default", {
 	models_prefix="advtrains_dtrack_detector",
 	models_suffix=".b3d",
 	shared_texture="advtrains_dtrack_rail_atc.png",
-	description="ATC controller",
+	description=attrans("ATC controller"),
 	formats={},
 	get_additional_definiton = function(def, preset, suffix, rotation)
 		return {
@@ -86,7 +86,7 @@ advtrains.register_tracks("default", {
 			end,
 			on_receive_fields = function(pos, formname, fields, player)
 				if minetest.is_protected(pos, player:get_player_name()) then
-					minetest.chat_send_player(player:get_player_name(), "This position is protected!")
+					minetest.chat_send_player(player:get_player_name(), attrans("This position is protected!"))
 					return
 				end
 				local meta=minetest.get_meta(pos)
@@ -95,7 +95,11 @@ advtrains.register_tracks("default", {
 						--maybe only the dropdown changed
 						if fields.mode then
 							meta:set_string("mode", idxtrans[fields.mode])
-							meta:set_string("infotext", "ATC controller, mode "..fields.mode.."\n"..( fields.mode=="digiline" and "Channel: "..meta:get_string("channel") or "Command: "..meta:get_string("command") ) )
+							if fields.mode=="digiline" then
+								meta:set_string("infotext", attrans("ATC controller, mode @1\nChannel: @2", fields.mode, meta:get_string("command")) )
+							else
+								meta:set_string("infotext", attrans("ATC controller, mode @1\nCommand: @2", fields.mode, meta:get_string("command")) )
+							end
 							meta:set_string("formspec", atc.get_atc_controller_formspec(pos, meta))
 						end
 						return
@@ -104,7 +108,11 @@ advtrains.register_tracks("default", {
 					meta:set_string("command", fields.command)
 					meta:set_string("command_on", fields.command_on)
 					meta:set_string("channel", fields.channel)
-					meta:set_string("infotext", "ATC controller, mode "..fields.mode.."\n"..( fields.mode=="digiline" and "Channel: "..meta:get_string("channel") or "Command: "..meta:get_string("command") ) )
+					if fields.mode=="digiline" then
+						meta:set_string("infotext", attrans("ATC controller, mode @1\nChannel: @2", fields.mode, meta:get_string("command")) )
+					else
+						meta:set_string("infotext", attrans("ATC controller, mode @1\nCommand: @2", fields.mode, meta:get_string("command")) )
+					end
 					meta:set_string("formspec", atc.get_atc_controller_formspec(pos, meta))
 					
 					local pts=minetest.pos_to_string(pos)
@@ -126,14 +134,14 @@ function atc.get_atc_controller_formspec(pos, meta)
 	local formspec="size[8,6]"..
 		"dropdown[0,0;3;mode;static,mesecon,digiline;"..mode.."]"
 	if mode<3 then
-		formspec=formspec.."field[0.5,1.5;7,1;command;Command;"..minetest.formspec_escape(command).."]"
+		formspec=formspec.."field[0.5,1.5;7,1;command;"..attrans("Command")..";"..minetest.formspec_escape(command).."]"
 		if tonumber(mode)==2 then
-			formspec=formspec.."field[0.5,3;7,1;command_on;Command (on);"..minetest.formspec_escape(command_on).."]"
+			formspec=formspec.."field[0.5,3;7,1;command_on;"..attrans("Command (on)")..";"..minetest.formspec_escape(command_on).."]"
 		end
 	else
-		formspec=formspec.."field[0.5,1.5;7,1;channel;Digiline channel;"..minetest.formspec_escape(channel).."]"
+		formspec=formspec.."field[0.5,1.5;7,1;channel;"..attrans("Digiline channel")..";"..minetest.formspec_escape(channel).."]"
 	end
-	return formspec.."button_exit[0.5,4.5;7,1;save;Save]"
+	return formspec.."button_exit[0.5,4.5;7,1;save;"..attrans("Save").."]"
 end
 
 --from trainlogic.lua train step
@@ -142,7 +150,7 @@ local matchptn={
 		train.tarvelocity=train.max_speed
 		return 2
 	end,
-	["S([0-9]+)"]=function(id, train, match)
+	["attrans([0-9]+)"]=function(id, train, match)
 		train.tarvelocity=tonumber(match)
 		return #match+1
 	end,
@@ -168,7 +176,7 @@ local matchptn={
 			train.movedir=train.movedir*-1
 			train.atc_arrow = not train.atc_arrow
 		else
-			minetest.chat_send_all("ATC Reverse command warning: didn't reverse train!")
+			minetest.chat_send_all(attrans("ATC Reverse command warning: didn't reverse train, train moving!"))
 		end
 		return 1
 	end,
@@ -227,7 +235,7 @@ function atc.execute_atc_command(id, train)
 		local nest, pos, elsepos=0, 1
 		while nest>=0 do
 			if pos>#rest then
-				minetest.chat_send_all("ATC command syntax error: I statement not closed: "..command)
+				minetest.chat_send_all(attrans("ATC command syntax error: I statement not closed: @1",command))
 				atc.train_reset_command(id)
 				return
 			end
@@ -270,7 +278,7 @@ function atc.execute_atc_command(id, train)
 			end
 		end
 	end
-	minetest.chat_send_all("ATC command parse error: "..command)
+	minetest.chat_send_all(attrans("ATC command parse error: Unknown command: @1", command))
 	atc.train_reset_command(id)
 end
 
diff --git a/advtrains/advtrains/couple.lua b/advtrains/advtrains/couple.lua
index c0dea84..b50eec9 100644
--- a/advtrains/advtrains/couple.lua
+++ b/advtrains/advtrains/couple.lua
@@ -38,7 +38,7 @@ minetest.register_entity("advtrains:discouple", {
 				if le and le.is_wagon then
 					if le.unique_id==nextwgn_id then
 						if le.owner and le.owner~=own then
-							minetest.chat_send_player(own, "You need to own at least one neighboring wagon to destroy this couple.")
+							minetest.chat_send_player(own, attrans("You need to own at least one neighboring wagon to destroy this couple."))
 							return
 						end
 					end
@@ -47,7 +47,7 @@ minetest.register_entity("advtrains:discouple", {
 			advtrains.split_train_at_wagon(self.wagon)--found in trainlogic.lua
 			self.object:remove()
 		else
-			minetest.chat_send_player(own, "You need to own at least one neighboring wagon to destroy this couple.")
+			minetest.chat_send_player(own, attrans("You need to own at least one neighboring wagon to destroy this couple."))
 		end
 	end,
 	on_step=function(self, dtime)
diff --git a/advtrains/advtrains/init.lua b/advtrains/advtrains/init.lua
index 11824f7..15b9b08 100644
--- a/advtrains/advtrains/init.lua
+++ b/advtrains/advtrains/init.lua
@@ -1,3 +1,10 @@
+-- Boilerplate to support localized strings if intllib mod is installed.
+if minetest.get_modpath("intllib") then
+    attrans = intllib.Getter()
+else
+    attrans = function(s,a,...)a={a,...}return s:gsub("@(%d+)",function(n)return a[tonumber(n)]end)end
+end
+
 --advtrains
 
 advtrains = {trains={}, wagon_save={}}
@@ -176,7 +183,3 @@ advtrains.save = function()
 	file:close()
 end
 minetest.register_on_shutdown(advtrains.save)
-
-
-
-
diff --git a/advtrains/advtrains/locale/de.txt b/advtrains/advtrains/locale/de.txt
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..5d67cd2
--- /dev/null
+++ b/advtrains/advtrains/locale/de.txt
@@ -0,0 +1,41 @@
+This wagon is owned by @1, you can't destroy it. = Dieser Waggon gehört @1, du kannst ihn nicht abbauen.
+Warning: If you destroy this wagon, you only get some steel back! If you are sure, shift-leftclick the wagon. = Warnung: Du erhältst nur etwas Stahl zurück. Wenn du sicher bist, dass du den Waggon zerstören willst, halte 'Schleichen' und klicke links.
+Show Inventory = Zeige Inventar
+Select seat: = Wähle einen Sitzplatz aus:
+ATC controller, unconfigured. = Zugbeeinflussungsschiene, nicht konfiguiert.
+ATC controller = Zugbeeinflussungsschiene
+ATC controller, mode @1\nChannel: @2 = Zugbeeinflussungsschiene in Betriebsart "@1"\nKanal: @2
+ATC controller, mode @1\nCommand: @2 = Zugbeeinflussungsschiene in Betriebsart "@1"\nBefehl: @2
+Command = Befehl
+Command (on) = Befehl (wenn ein)
+Digiline channel = Digiline-Kanal
+Save = Speichern
+ATC Reverse command warning: didn't reverse train, train moving! = Zugbeeinflussung - Warnung: Befehl 'R' nicht ausgeführt, Zug in Bewegung!
+ATC command syntax error: I statement not closed: @1 = Zugbeeinflussung - Syntaxfehler: I-Anweisung nicht geschlossen: @1
+ATC command parse error: Unknown command: @1 = Zugbeeinflussung - Fehler: Unbekannter Befehl: @1
+This position is protected! = Diese Position ist geschützt!
+You need to own at least one neighboring wagon to destroy this couple. = Du musst Besitzer eines angrenzenden Waggons sein, um hier abzukuppeln.
+@1 Platform (low) = Niedriger @1-Bahnsteig
+@1 Platform (high) = Hoher @1-Bahnsteig
+off = aus
+on = ein
+Lampless Signal (@1) = Mechanisches Signal (@1)
+Signal (@1) = Lichtsignal (@1)
+Track Worker Tool\n\nLeft-click: change rail type (straight/curve/switch)\nRight-click: rotate rail/bumper/signal/etc. = Schienenwerkzeug\n\nLinksklick: Schienentyp ändern, Rechtsklick: Objekt drehen.
+This node can't be rotated using the trackworker! = Kann diesen Block nicht mit dem Schienenwerkzeug drehen.
+This node can't be changed using the trackworker! = Kann diesen Block nicht mit dem Schienenwerkzeug bearbeiten.
+Can't place: not pointing at node = Kann nicht platzieren: Du zeigst nicht auf einen Block.
+Can't place: space occupied! = Kann nicht platzieren: Platz besetzt.
+Can't place: protected position! = Kann nicht platzieren: Position geschützt.
+Can't place: Not enough slope items left (@1 required) = Kann nicht platzieren: nicht genug Steigungsblöcke, es werden insgesamt @1 benötigt.
+Can't place: There's no slope of length @1 = Kann nicht platzieren: Keine Steigung der Länge @1 definiert.
+Can't place: no supporting node at upper end. = Kann nicht platzieren: kein unterstützender Block am Ende der Steigung.
+Deprecated Track = ausrangierte Schiene, nicht verwenden.
+Track = Schiene
+Bumper = Prellbock
+Detector Rail = Detektorschiene
+Speed: = Geschw.:
+Target: = Zielges.:
+@1 Slope = @1 Steigung
+
+
diff --git a/advtrains/advtrains/misc_nodes.lua b/advtrains/advtrains/misc_nodes.lua
index 70b18fb..37f535d 100644
--- a/advtrains/advtrains/misc_nodes.lua
+++ b/advtrains/advtrains/misc_nodes.lua
@@ -13,7 +13,7 @@ function advtrains.register_platform(preset)
 	local desc=ndef.description or ""
 	local nodename=string.match(preset, ":(.+)$")
 	minetest.register_node("advtrains:platform_low_"..nodename, {
-		description = desc.." Platform (low)",
+		description = attrans("@1 Platform (low)", desc),
 		tiles = {btex.."^advtrains_platform.png", btex, btex, btex, btex, btex},
 		groups = {cracky = 1, not_blocking_trains = 1, platform=1},
 		sounds = default.node_sound_stone_defaults(),
@@ -30,7 +30,7 @@ function advtrains.register_platform(preset)
 		sunlight_propagates = true,
 	})
 	minetest.register_node("advtrains:platform_high_"..nodename, {
-		description = desc.." Platform (high)",
+		description = attrans("@1 Platform (high)", desc),
 		tiles = {btex.."^advtrains_platform.png", btex, btex, btex, btex, btex},
 		groups = {cracky = 1, not_blocking_trains = 1, platform=2},
 		sounds = default.node_sound_stone_defaults(),
diff --git a/advtrains/advtrains/settingtypes.txt b/advtrains/advtrains/settingtypes.txt
index 74a775e..537451b 100644
--- a/advtrains/advtrains/settingtypes.txt
+++ b/advtrains/advtrains/settingtypes.txt
@@ -1,2 +1,3 @@
 #    Whether to print debug information on advtrains to chat and debug.txt
+#    Ob Debuginformationen in die Chatkonsole und debug.txt ausgegeben werden sollen
 advtrains_debug (Print advtrains debug messages) bool false
\ No newline at end of file
diff --git a/advtrains/advtrains/signals.lua b/advtrains/advtrains/signals.lua
index 1a5a2b0..d521c8a 100644
--- a/advtrains/advtrains/signals.lua
+++ b/advtrains/advtrains/signals.lua
@@ -22,7 +22,7 @@ for r,f in pairs({on="off", off="on"}) do
 			tiles = {"advtrains_retrosignal.png"},
 			inventory_image="advtrains_retrosignal_inv.png",
 			drop="advtrains:retrosignal_off",
-			description="Lampless Signal ("..r..rotation..")",
+			description=attrans("Lampless Signal (@1)", attrans(r..rotation)),
 			on_rightclick=switchfunc,
 			sunlight_propagates=true,
 			groups = {
@@ -54,7 +54,7 @@ for r,f in pairs({on="off", off="on"}) do
 			tiles = {"advtrains_signal_"..r..".png"},
 			inventory_image="advtrains_signal_inv.png",
 			drop="advtrains:signal_off",
-			description="Signal ("..r..rotation..")",
+			description=attrans("Signal (@1)", attrans(r..rotation)),
 			on_rightclick=switchfunc,
 			groups = {
 				choppy=3,
diff --git a/advtrains/advtrains/trackplacer.lua b/advtrains/advtrains/trackplacer.lua
index 1cb7680..d1045aa 100644
--- a/advtrains/advtrains/trackplacer.lua
+++ b/advtrains/advtrains/trackplacer.lua
@@ -212,7 +212,7 @@ end
 
 
 minetest.register_craftitem("advtrains:trackworker",{
-	description = "Track Worker Tool\n\nLeft-click: change rail type (straight/curve/switch)\nRight-click: rotate rail/bumper/signal/etc.",
+	description = attrans("Track Worker Tool\n\nLeft-click: change rail type (straight/curve/switch)\nRight-click: rotate rail/bumper/signal/etc."),
 	groups = {cracky=1}, -- key=name, value=rating; rating=1..3.
 	inventory_image = "advtrains_trackworker.png",
 	wield_image = "advtrains_trackworker.png",
@@ -238,7 +238,7 @@ minetest.register_craftitem("advtrains:trackworker",{
 				nnprefix, suffix=string.match(node.name, "^(.+)_([^_]+)$")
 				rotation = ""
 				if not tp.tracks[nnprefix] or not tp.tracks[nnprefix].twrotate[suffix] then
-					minetest.chat_send_player(placer:get_player_name(), "This node can't be rotated using the trackworker!")
+					minetest.chat_send_player(placer:get_player_name(), attrans("This node can't be rotated using the trackworker!"))
 					return
 				end
 			end
@@ -251,7 +251,7 @@ minetest.register_craftitem("advtrains:trackworker",{
 				local modpos
 				for k,v in pairs(modext) do if v==rotation then modpos=k end end
 					if not modpos then
-						minetest.chat_send_player(placer:get_player_name(), "This node can't be rotated using the trackworker!")
+						minetest.chat_send_player(placer:get_player_name(), attrans("This node can't be rotated using the trackworker!"))
 					return
 				end
 				advtrains.ndb.swap_node(pos, {name=nnprefix.."_"..suffix..modext[modpos+1], param2=node.param2})
@@ -279,7 +279,7 @@ minetest.register_craftitem("advtrains:trackworker",{
 			  nnprefix, suffix=string.match(node.name, "^(.+)_([^_]+)$")
 			  rotation = ""
 			  if not tp.tracks[nnprefix] or not tp.tracks[nnprefix].twcycle[suffix] then
-			    minetest.chat_send_player(user:get_player_name(), "This node can't be changed using the trackworker!")
+			    minetest.chat_send_player(user:get_player_name(), attrans("This node can't be changed using the trackworker!"))
 			    return
 			  end
 		    end
diff --git a/advtrains/advtrains/tracks.lua b/advtrains/advtrains/tracks.lua
index 1108a06..3f170f5 100644
--- a/advtrains/advtrains/tracks.lua
+++ b/advtrains/advtrains/tracks.lua
@@ -483,7 +483,7 @@ end
 local sl={}
 function sl.register_placer(def, preset)
 	minetest.register_craftitem(def.nodename_prefix.."_slopeplacer",{
-		description = def.description.." Slope",
+		description = attrans("@1 Slope", def.description),
 		inventory_image = def.texture_prefix.."_slopeplacer.png",
 		wield_image = def.texture_prefix.."_slopeplacer.png",
 		groups={},
@@ -494,21 +494,21 @@ end
 function sl.create_slopeplacer_on_place(def, preset)
 	return function(istack, player, pt)
 		if not pt.type=="node" then 
-			minetest.chat_send_player(player:get_player_name(), "Can't place: not pointing at node")
+			minetest.chat_send_player(player:get_player_name(), attrans("Can't place: not pointing at node"))
 			return istack 
 		end
 		local pos=pt.above
 		if not pos then 
-			minetest.chat_send_player(player:get_player_name(), "Can't place: not pointing at node")
+			minetest.chat_send_player(player:get_player_name(), attrans("Can't place: not pointing at node"))
 			return istack
 		end
 		local node=minetest.get_node(pos)
 		if not minetest.registered_nodes[node.name] or not minetest.registered_nodes[node.name].buildable_to then
-			minetest.chat_send_player(player:get_player_name(), "Can't place: space occupied!")
+			minetest.chat_send_player(player:get_player_name(), attrans("Can't place: space occupied!"))
 			return istack
 		end
 		if minetest.is_protected(pos, player:get_player_name()) then 
-			minetest.chat_send_player(player:get_player_name(), "Can't place: protected position!")
+			minetest.chat_send_player(player:get_player_name(), attrans("Can't place: protected position!"))
 			return istack
 		end
 		--determine player orientation (only horizontal component)
@@ -557,17 +557,17 @@ function sl.create_slopeplacer_on_place(def, preset)
 							pos=vector.subtract(pos, dirvec)
 						end
 					else
-						minetest.chat_send_player(player:get_player_name(), "Can't place: Not enough slope items left ("..step.." required)")
+						minetest.chat_send_player(player:get_player_name(), attrans("Can't place: Not enough slope items left (@1 required)", step))
 					end
 				else
-					minetest.chat_send_player(player:get_player_name(), "Can't place: There's no slope of length "..step)
+					minetest.chat_send_player(player:get_player_name(), attrans("Can't place: There's no slope of length @1",step))
 				end
 				return istack
 			end
 			step=step+1
 			pos=vector.add(pos, dirvec)
 		end
-		minetest.chat_send_player(player:get_player_name(), "Can't place: no supporting node at upper end.")
+		minetest.chat_send_player(player:get_player_name(), attrans("Can't place: no supporting node at upper end."))
 		return itemstack
 	end
 end
@@ -594,7 +594,7 @@ advtrains.register_tracks("regular", {
 	nodename_prefix="advtrains:track",
 	texture_prefix="advtrains_track",
 	shared_model="trackplane.b3d",
-	description="Deprecated Track",
+	description=attrans("Deprecated Track"),
 	formats={vst1={}, vst2={}},
 }, ap.t_45deg)
 
@@ -605,7 +605,7 @@ advtrains.register_tracks("default", {
 	models_prefix="advtrains_dtrack",
 	models_suffix=".b3d",
 	shared_texture="advtrains_dtrack_rail.png",
-	description="Track",
+	description=attrans("Track"),
 	formats={vst1={true, false, true}, vst2={true, false, true}, vst31={true}, vst32={true}, vst33={true}},
 }, ap.t_30deg)
 
@@ -616,7 +616,7 @@ advtrains.register_tracks("default", {
 	models_prefix="advtrains_dtrack_bumper",
 	models_suffix=".b3d",
 	shared_texture="advtrains_dtrack_rail.png",
-	description="Bumper",
+	description=attrans("Bumper"),
 	formats={},
 }, ap.t_30deg_straightonly)
 --legacy bumpers
@@ -631,7 +631,7 @@ if mesecon then
 		models_prefix="advtrains_dtrack_detector",
 		models_suffix=".b3d",
 		shared_texture="advtrains_dtrack_rail.png",
-		description="Detector Rail",
+		description=attrans("Detector Rail"),
 		formats={},
 		get_additional_definiton = function(def, preset, suffix, rotation)
 			return {
diff --git a/advtrains/advtrains/trainhud.lua b/advtrains/advtrains/trainhud.lua
index 3830b65..637fce2 100644
--- a/advtrains/advtrains/trainhud.lua
+++ b/advtrains/advtrains/trainhud.lua
@@ -117,8 +117,8 @@ function advtrains.hud_train_format(train, flip)
 	local topLine, firstLine, secondLine
 	
 	topLine="  ["..mletter[fct*train.movedir].."]  "..doorstr[(train.door_open or 0) * train.movedir].."  "..(train.brake and "="..( train.brake_hold_state==2 and "^" or "" ).."B=" or "")
-	firstLine="Speed: |"..string.rep("+", vel)..string.rep("_", max-vel)..">"
-	secondLine="Target: |"..string.rep("+", tvel)..string.rep("_", max-tvel)..">"
+	firstLine=attrans("Speed:").." |"..string.rep("+", vel)..string.rep("_", max-vel)..">"
+	secondLine=attrans("Target:").." |"..string.rep("+", tvel)..string.rep("_", max-tvel)..">"
 	
 	return topLine.."\n"..firstLine.."\n"..secondLine
 end
diff --git a/advtrains/advtrains/wagons.lua b/advtrains/advtrains/wagons.lua
index b46ed81..2729fd0 100644
--- a/advtrains/advtrains/wagons.lua
+++ b/advtrains/advtrains/wagons.lua
@@ -184,7 +184,7 @@ function wagon:on_punch(puncher, time_from_last_punch, tool_capabilities, direct
 		return
 	end
 	if self.owner and puncher:get_player_name()~=self.owner and (not minetest.check_player_privs(puncher, {train_remove = true })) then
-	   minetest.chat_send_player(puncher:get_player_name(), "This wagon is owned by "..self.owner..", you can't destroy it.");
+	   minetest.chat_send_player(puncher:get_player_name(), attrans("This wagon is owned by @1, you can't destroy it.", self.owner));
 	   return
 	end
 	
@@ -198,7 +198,7 @@ function wagon:on_punch(puncher, time_from_last_punch, tool_capabilities, direct
 	else
 		local pc=puncher:get_player_control()
 		if not pc.sneak then
-			minetest.chat_send_player(puncher:get_player_name(), "Warning: If you destroy this wagon, you only get some steel back! If you are sure, shift-leftclick the wagon.")
+			minetest.chat_send_player(puncher:get_player_name(), attrans("Warning: If you destroy this wagon, you only get some steel back! If you are sure, shift-leftclick the wagon."))
 			return
 		end
 
@@ -523,7 +523,7 @@ function wagon:show_get_on_form(pname)
 		end
 		return
 	end
-	local form, comma="size[5,8]label[0.5,0.5;Select seat:]textlist[0.5,1;4,6;seat;", ""
+	local form, comma="size[5,8]label[0.5,0.5;"..attrans("Select seat:").."]textlist[0.5,1;4,6;seat;", ""
 	for seatno, seattbl in ipairs(self.seats) do
 		local addtext, colorcode="", ""
 		if self.seatp and self.seatp[seatno] then
@@ -535,7 +535,7 @@ function wagon:show_get_on_form(pname)
 	end
 	form=form..";0,false]"
 	if self.has_inventory and self.get_inventory_formspec then
-		form=form.."button_exit[1,7;3,1;inv;Show Inventory]"
+		form=form.."button_exit[1,7;3,1;inv;"..attrans("Show Inventory").."]"
 	end
 	minetest.show_formspec(pname, "advtrains_geton_"..self.unique_id, form)
 end
diff --git a/advtrains/advtrains_train_industrial/init.lua b/advtrains/advtrains_train_industrial/init.lua
index 379832c..8b13cfe 100644
--- a/advtrains/advtrains_train_industrial/init.lua
+++ b/advtrains/advtrains_train_industrial/init.lua
@@ -1,3 +1,11 @@
+-- Boilerplate to support localized strings if intllib mod is installed.
+local S
+if minetest.get_modpath("intllib") then
+    S = intllib.Getter()
+else
+    S = function(s,a,...)a={a,...}return s:gsub("@(%d+)",function(n)return a[tonumber(n)]end)end
+end
+
 advtrains.register_wagon("engine_industrial", {
 	mesh="advtrains_engine_industrial.b3d",
 	textures = {"advtrains_engine_industrial.png"},
@@ -5,13 +13,13 @@ advtrains.register_wagon("engine_industrial", {
 	max_speed=20,
 	seats = {
 		{
-			name="Driver Stand (left)",
+			name=S("Driver Stand (left)"),
 			attach_offset={x=-5, y=10, z=-10},
 			view_offset={x=0, y=10, z=0},
 			driving_ctrl_access=true,
 		},
 		{
-			name="Driver Stand (right)",
+			name=S("Driver Stand (right)"),
 			attach_offset={x=5, y=10, z=-10},
 			view_offset={x=0, y=10, z=0},
 			driving_ctrl_access=true,
@@ -22,7 +30,7 @@ advtrains.register_wagon("engine_industrial", {
 	is_locomotive=true,
 	collisionbox = {-1.0,-0.5,-1.0, 1.0,2.5,1.0},
 	drops={"default:steelblock 4"},
-}, "Industrial Train Engine", "advtrains_engine_industrial_inv.png")
+}, S("Industrial Train Engine"), "advtrains_engine_industrial_inv.png")
 advtrains.register_wagon("wagon_tank", {
 	mesh="advtrains_wagon_tank.b3d",
 	textures = {"advtrains_wagon_tank.png"},
@@ -43,7 +51,7 @@ advtrains.register_wagon("wagon_tank", {
 	inventory_list_sizes = {
 		box=8*6,
 	},
-}, "Industrial tank wagon", "advtrains_wagon_tank_inv.png")
+}, S("Industrial tank wagon"), "advtrains_wagon_tank_inv.png")
 advtrains.register_wagon("wagon_wood", {
 	mesh="advtrains_wagon_wood.b3d",
 	textures = {"advtrains_wagon_wood.png"},
@@ -64,4 +72,4 @@ advtrains.register_wagon("wagon_wood", {
 	inventory_list_sizes = {
 		box=8*6,
 	},
-}, "Industrial wood wagon", "advtrains_wagon_wood_inv.png")
+}, S("Industrial wood wagon"), "advtrains_wagon_wood_inv.png")
diff --git a/advtrains/advtrains_train_industrial/locale/de.txt b/advtrains/advtrains_train_industrial/locale/de.txt
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..a45ca27
--- /dev/null
+++ b/advtrains/advtrains_train_industrial/locale/de.txt
@@ -0,0 +1,5 @@
+Driver Stand (left) = Führerstand Links
+Driver Stand (right) = Führerstand Rechts
+Industrial Train Engine = Industrielle Lokomotive
+Industrial tank wagon = Tankwaggon
+Industrial wood wagon = Holztransportwaggon
\ No newline at end of file
diff --git a/advtrains/advtrains_train_japan/init.lua b/advtrains/advtrains_train_japan/init.lua
index 47f50cf..a0c82cd 100644
--- a/advtrains/advtrains_train_japan/init.lua
+++ b/advtrains/advtrains_train_japan/init.lua
@@ -1,3 +1,10 @@
+local S
+if minetest.get_modpath("intllib") then
+    S = intllib.Getter()
+else
+    S = function(s,a,...)a={a,...}return s:gsub("@(%d+)",function(n)return a[tonumber(n)]end)end
+end
+
 advtrains.register_wagon("engine_japan", {
 	mesh="advtrains_engine_japan.b3d",
 	textures = {"advtrains_engine_japan.png"},
@@ -5,7 +12,7 @@ advtrains.register_wagon("engine_japan", {
 	max_speed=20,
 	seats = {
 		{
-			name="Default Seat (driver stand)",
+			name=S("Driver stand"),
 			attach_offset={x=0, y=10, z=0},
 			view_offset={x=0, y=6, z=0},
 			driving_ctrl_access=true,
@@ -16,7 +23,7 @@ advtrains.register_wagon("engine_japan", {
 	is_locomotive=true,
 	collisionbox = {-1.0,-0.5,-1.0, 1.0,2.5,1.0},
 	drops={"default:steelblock 4"},
-}, "Japanese Train Engine", "advtrains_engine_japan_inv.png")
+}, S("Japanese Train Engine"), "advtrains_engine_japan_inv.png")
 
 advtrains.register_wagon("wagon_japan", {
 	mesh="advtrains_wagon_japan.b3d",
@@ -25,7 +32,7 @@ advtrains.register_wagon("wagon_japan", {
 	max_speed=20,
 	seats = {
 		{
-			name="Default Seat",
+			name=S("Default Seat"),
 			attach_offset={x=0, y=10, z=0},
 			view_offset={x=0, y=6, z=0},
 		},
@@ -34,5 +41,5 @@ advtrains.register_wagon("wagon_japan", {
 	wagon_span=2.3,
 	collisionbox = {-1.0,-0.5,-1.0, 1.0,2.5,1.0},
 	drops={"default:steelblock 4"},
-}, "Japanese Train Wagon", "advtrains_wagon_japan_inv.png")
+}, S("Japanese Train Wagon"), "advtrains_wagon_japan_inv.png")
 
diff --git a/advtrains/advtrains_train_japan/locale/de.txt b/advtrains/advtrains_train_japan/locale/de.txt
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..63d7a97
--- /dev/null
+++ b/advtrains/advtrains_train_japan/locale/de.txt
@@ -0,0 +1,4 @@
+Driver Stand = Führerstand
+Japanese Train Engine = Japanische Personenzug-Lokomotive
+Default Seat = Standardsitzplatz
+Japanese Train Wagon = Japanischer Personenzug-Passagierwaggon
\ No newline at end of file
diff --git a/advtrains/advtrains_train_steam/init.lua b/advtrains/advtrains_train_steam/init.lua
index 22f525f..ca366db 100644
--- a/advtrains/advtrains_train_steam/init.lua
+++ b/advtrains/advtrains_train_steam/init.lua
@@ -1,3 +1,10 @@
+local S
+if minetest.get_modpath("intllib") then
+    S = intllib.Getter()
+else
+    S = function(s,a,...)a={a,...}return s:gsub("@(%d+)",function(n)return a[tonumber(n)]end)end
+end
+
 advtrains.register_wagon("newlocomotive", {
 	mesh="advtrains_engine_steam.b3d",
 	textures = {"advtrains_engine_steam.png"},
@@ -6,13 +13,13 @@ advtrains.register_wagon("newlocomotive", {
 	max_speed=10,
 	seats = {
 		{
-			name="Driver Stand (left)",
+			name=S("Driver Stand (left)"),
 			attach_offset={x=-5, y=10, z=-10},
 			view_offset={x=0, y=6, z=0},
 			driving_ctrl_access=true,
 		},
 		{
-			name="Driver Stand (right)",
+			name=S("Driver Stand (right)"),
 			attach_offset={x=5, y=10, z=-10},
 			view_offset={x=0, y=6, z=0},
 			driving_ctrl_access=true,
@@ -55,7 +62,7 @@ advtrains.register_wagon("newlocomotive", {
 		})
 	end,
 	drops={"default:steelblock 4"},
-}, "Steam Engine", "advtrains_engine_steam_inv.png")
+}, S("Steam Engine"), "advtrains_engine_steam_inv.png")
 
 advtrains.register_wagon("detailed_steam_engine", {
 	mesh="advtrains_detailed_steam_engine.b3d",
@@ -65,13 +72,13 @@ advtrains.register_wagon("detailed_steam_engine", {
 	max_speed=10,
 	seats = {
 		{
-			name="Driver Stand (left)",
+			name=S("Driver Stand (left)"),
 			attach_offset={x=-5, y=10, z=-10},
 			view_offset={x=0, y=6, z=0},
 			driving_ctrl_access=true,
 		},
 		{
-			name="Driver Stand (right)",
+			name=S("Driver Stand (right)"),
 			attach_offset={x=5, y=10, z=-10},
 			view_offset={x=0, y=6, z=0},
 			driving_ctrl_access=true,
@@ -114,7 +121,7 @@ advtrains.register_wagon("detailed_steam_engine", {
 		})
 	end,
 	drops={"default:steelblock 4"},
-}, "Detailed Steam Engine", "advtrains_engine_steam_inv.png")
+}, S("Detailed Steam Engine"), "advtrains_engine_steam_inv.png")
 
 advtrains.register_wagon("wagon_default", {
 	mesh="advtrains_passenger_wagon.b3d",
@@ -147,7 +154,7 @@ advtrains.register_wagon("wagon_default", {
 	wagon_span=3.1,
 	collisionbox = {-1.0,-0.5,-1.0, 1.0,2.5,1.0},
 	drops={"default:steelblock 4"},
-}, "Passenger Wagon", "advtrains_wagon_inv.png")
+}, S("Passenger Wagon"), "advtrains_wagon_inv.png")
 advtrains.register_wagon("wagon_box", {
 	mesh="advtrains_wagon.b3d",
 	textures = {"advtrains_wagon_box.png"},
@@ -168,7 +175,7 @@ advtrains.register_wagon("wagon_box", {
 	inventory_list_sizes = {
 		box=8*6,
 	},
-}, "Box Wagon", "advtrains_wagon_box_inv.png")
+}, S("Box Wagon"), "advtrains_wagon_box_inv.png")
 
 minetest.register_craft({
 	output = 'advtrains:newlocomotive',
diff --git a/advtrains/advtrains_train_steam/locale/de.txt b/advtrains/advtrains_train_steam/locale/de.txt
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..ac06e20
--- /dev/null
+++ b/advtrains/advtrains_train_steam/locale/de.txt
@@ -0,0 +1,6 @@
+Driver Stand (left) = Führerstand Links
+Driver Stand (right) = Führerstand Rechts
+Steam Engine = Dampflokomotive
+Detailed Steam Engine = detaillierte Dampflokomotive
+Passenger Wagon = Passagierwaggon
+Box wagon = Güterwaggon
\ No newline at end of file
diff --git a/advtrains/advtrains_train_subway/init.lua b/advtrains/advtrains_train_subway/init.lua
index 85bd28f..53e0a70 100644
--- a/advtrains/advtrains_train_subway/init.lua
+++ b/advtrains/advtrains_train_subway/init.lua
@@ -1,3 +1,9 @@
+local S
+if minetest.get_modpath("intllib") then
+    S = intllib.Getter()
+else
+    S = function(s,a,...)a={a,...}return s:gsub("@(%d+)",function(n)return a[tonumber(n)]end)end
+end
 
 advtrains.register_wagon("subway_wagon", {
 	mesh="advtrains_subway_wagon.b3d",
@@ -31,7 +37,7 @@ advtrains.register_wagon("subway_wagon", {
 	--	atprint("subway custom_on_activate")
 	--	self.object:set_animation({x=1,y=80}, 15, 0, true)
 	--end,
-}, "Subway Passenger Wagon", "advtrains_subway_wagon_inv.png")
+}, S("Subway Passenger Wagon"), "advtrains_subway_wagon_inv.png")
 
 --wagons
 minetest.register_craft({
diff --git a/advtrains/advtrains_train_subway/locale/de.txt b/advtrains/advtrains_train_subway/locale/de.txt
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..4aceebd
--- /dev/null
+++ b/advtrains/advtrains_train_subway/locale/de.txt
@@ -0,0 +1,2 @@
+Default Seat (driver stand) = Standardsitzplatz (Führerstand)
+Subway Passenger Wagon = U-Bahn-Waggon
\ No newline at end of file