How to Draw a Cargo Train – Easy Step-by-Step Train Drawing for Kids

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All aboard for a creative journey with Monkey Pen! Learn how to draw a cargo train step by step, from the powerful locomotive to the wagons travelling behind it.

Step 1: First draw a tiny circle. Then draw an outer circle surrounding it for the light.

Step 2: Make a tiny curve on either side of the circle.

Step 3: Draw a short horizontal line joining the ends of both the curves. Then extend vertical lines on both sides for the driver’s cabin.

Step 4: Below, draw a long horizontal line with tiny lines at both ends for the train’s base.

Step 5: Form the lower edge of the base with a short horizontal line that narrows above to form a thin area. Later form a curve below at the end.

Step 6: From the top of the circle, draw a sloping line that forms the top of the engine.

Step 7: Sketch the engine’s outer shape.

Step 8: Below, add the raised section.

Step 9: Include two small windows and small lights.

Step 10: Make the cabin door with a small window and a tiny circle below.

Step 11: Draw small horizontal lines on the engine separated by a distance. They are called air vents.

Step 12: Add a ""V"-shaped band at the front and two small circles on the lower edge of the base.

Step 13: Sketch the lower front bumper.

Step 14: Within the bumper, include short vertical lines. 

Step 15: Under the engine, draw a small connector.

Step 16: Add the two front wheels in oval shapes.

Step 17: Extend the connector at the back.

Step 18: Sketch the remaining wheels at the back.

Step 19: Draw outer circles surrounding the wheels.

Step 20: Don’t forget to add the horn, chimney on top, and a tiny detail at the back.

Step 21: Draw the first cargo wagon extending a flat base behind the engine. Above the wagon, build three upright posts.

Step 22: Join the posts using vertical lines to form the cargo container.

Step 23: Draw long vertical lines across the cargo container.

Step 24: Add two small round wheels under the first wagon.

Step 25: Draw the connector at the back and include other details.

Step 26: Create another base for the second cargo wagon.

Step 27: At both ends of the second wagon, build upright posts.

Step 28: The second container is formed by connecting the posts.

Step 29: Across the container, long vertical lines are drawn.

Step 30: Underneath the second wagon, the wheels are included.

Step 31: Don’t forget to add the connectors and small details.

Step 32: Draw the outer wheels on the lower side.

Step 33: Draw a long rail line under the train.

Step 34: Under the rail, include short, evenly spaced sleepers.

Step 35: Sketch the second rail lines.

Step 36: You have drawn a cargo train.

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