Trains are like long, metal snakes that move on tracks. They have many carriages, or cars, that are connected together. These carriages can carry people or things from one place to another.

Trains are very old, but they're still really cool today! The first trains were invented a long, long time ago, even before your great-great-grandparents were born. They were pulled by a strong machine called a steam engine, which made lots of smoke and noise.

Nowadays, trains are faster and quieter. Some are pulled by electricity, and some are even pulled by people called conductors. Yes, that's right! Conductors aren't just music leaders; they also help make sure trains run on time and everyone is safe.

Trains are used for many things. Some trains, called passenger trains, take people on trips to see new places. Have you ever been on a vacation by train? It's like a moving house where you can watch the world go by through the windows.

Other trains are like giant shopping carts for stores. They carry lots and lots of goods, like toys, clothes, and food, from one city to another. These are called freight trains.

Trains are also very friendly to our planet Earth because they don't use as much fuel as cars and trucks, and they can carry more people at once. That means less pollution and a cleaner environment for everyone. If you love magical trains too, follow the tutorial below to learn how to draw one out!

SUPPLIES NEEDED:

√ Draw a Train PDF (Click to download for free.)

√ Drawing Papers (You can get it easily and I would say almost any paper can be used.)

√ Pencils / Markers / Crayons / Watercolors (Remember to use a pen with a fine tip when outlining.)

FOR WHOM:

Elementary school students

TIME NEEDED:

About 1.5 hour

INSTRUCTIONS:

How to Draw a Train Step by Step

Step 1 Draw a few cloud-like shapes.

Step 2 Start drawing the locomotive.

Step 3 Keep drawing the locomotive.

Step 4 Draw the wheels at the bottom of the locomotive.

Step 5 Start drawing a train carriage.

Step 6 Keep drawing this train carriage.

Step 7 Draw the windows of this train carriage.

Step 8 Draw the wheels of this train carriage.

Step 9 Colour the locomotive and the carriage.

Guys, have you learned how to draw a train yet?