How to Draw a Train: Step-by-Step for Kids
How to draw a train in 34 easy steps
A steam train with a cab, a long boiler, a smokestack, three big wheels, connecting rods and a puff of steam.
Follow 34 guided strokes, one part or detail at a time. Tap "Draw it live" to follow the on-screen guides, or use the steps below on paper.
How to draw a train, step by step
1Draw the rounded cab roof
Draw the rounded cab roof.
2Draw the back of the cab
Draw the back of the cab.
3Draw the front of the cab
Draw the front of the cab.
4Draw the cab window
Draw the cab window.
5Draw the top of the boiler
Draw the top of the boiler.
6Curve over the front of the boiler
Curve over the front of the boiler.
7Curve under the front of the boiler
Curve under the front of the boiler.
8Draw the curved boiler end
Draw the curved boiler end.
9Draw the round front lamp
Draw the round front lamp.
10Draw the boiler band
Draw the boiler band.
11Draw the little steam dome
Draw the little steam dome.
12Draw one smokestack side
Draw one smokestack side.
13Draw the other smokestack side
Draw the other smokestack side.
14Draw the smokestack rim
Draw the smokestack rim.
15Draw the puff of steam
Draw the puff of steam.
16Draw the rear footplate
Draw the rear footplate.
17Draw the footplate between the rear wheels
Draw the footplate between the rear wheels.
18Draw the footplate between the front wheels
Draw the footplate between the front wheels.
19Finish the front footplate
Finish the front footplate.
20Draw the rear tire
Draw the rear tire.
21Draw the top of the middle tire
Draw the top of the middle tire.
22Draw the bottom of the middle tire
Draw the bottom of the middle tire.
23Draw the front tire
Draw the front tire.
24Draw the rear wheel center
Draw the rear wheel center.
25Draw the middle wheel center
Draw the middle wheel center.
26Draw the front wheel center
Draw the front wheel center.
27Draw the top of the rear connecting rod
Draw the top of the rear connecting rod.
28Draw the bottom of the rear connecting rod
Draw the bottom of the rear connecting rod.
29Draw the top of the front connecting rod
Draw the top of the front connecting rod.
30Draw the bottom of the front connecting rod
Draw the bottom of the front connecting rod.
31Connect the front tire to the frame
Connect the front tire to the frame.
32Draw the triangular front guard
Draw the triangular front guard.
33Draw the first guard bar
Draw the first guard bar.
34Draw the second guard bar
Draw the second guard bar.
Time to color!
Try a coral cab, blue boiler, dark wheels, silver connecting rods and pale grey steam.
In the live version, coloring is tap-to-fill: pick a color, tap a part, done.
Frequently asked questions
- How do you draw this train?
- A steam train with a cab, a long boiler, a smokestack, three big wheels, connecting rods and a puff of steam. The 34 steps separate the outline and details so you can focus on one part at a time.
- Can we follow along on paper?
- Yes. Use a pencil or crayon and work through the steps at your own pace. You can also follow the guided strokes in the browser.
- What colors can I use for the train?
- Try a coral cab, blue boiler, dark wheels, silver connecting rods and pale grey steam. You can choose your own palette too.
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