Draw a Train Station
In this drawing lesson, you will learn how to create a train station. This lesson is designed to take about 30 minutes, giving you plenty of time to focus on the details of your drawing. All you need is some paper, a pencil, and your favorite coloring tools to get started.
As you work through the lesson, remember that drawing is all about practice. It’s perfectly okay if your first try doesn’t turn out exactly as you hoped. You can always come back to this lesson whenever you want to improve your skills and try again.
This lesson highlights important features of a train station, such as the roof, pillars, and a unique train information display. By paying attention to these elements, you’ll gain a better understanding of how to represent structures in your drawings. Enjoy the process of learning and creating!
Materials
- Paper
- Pencil
- Crayons, Colored Pencils, or Markers
- Black Marker (optional)
- Ruler (optional)
When you start drawing your train station, you’ll notice that I begin with simple lines and shapes. This helps create a strong foundation for your artwork. Remember, I’ll share my ideas for colors at the end, but that doesn’t mean you have to use them! Your drawing is all about your choices, so feel free to pick any colors you like. There are nine steps in this lesson that will guide you through the process of creating your very own train station. So grab your paper and pencil, and let’s get drawing!
Time Needed: 45 minutes
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Draw the Roof
Draw a rectangular roof by creating two long horizontal lines. Use a ruler to guide you with drawing straign lines.
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Outline the Floor
Outline the platform floor by drawing a long horizontal line near the base of the drawing.
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Add the Pillars
Add two upright pillars near the corners of the station. Make sure to erase overlapping lines.
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Draw the Safety Line
Draw a thin safety line near the edge of the platform.
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Create the Train Information Display
Outline a rectangular train information display attached to the ceiling, which will show the times and destinations of upcoming trains.
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Add the Clock
Attach a small round clock on one of the pillars.
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Draw the Train
Draw an elongated bullet train, and outline its windshield and windows.
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Outline the Opposite Platform
Outline the opposite platform by drawing three horizontal lines.
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Color the Train Station Drawing
First, use green for the train, and use light blue for the windshield and windows. Next, color the safety line yellow. Use black and white for the clock. Now, color the train information display frame light gray, along with the station roof and platform. Use darker shades of gray for the pillars and opposite platform. Then, color the base of the pillars orange. Finally, fill in the train information display screen dark blue.
Draw a Train Station PDF Download
You can check out this drawing lesson in PDF format below. This PDF is a handy resource for learning how to draw a train station. The last page has a coloring book page with just the outlines for you to color in! You can either preview it or download it to keep.
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