How to Draw Railroad Tracks
In this lesson, you will learn how to draw railroad tracks. This drawing focuses on the important shapes and textures that make up the tracks used by trains. You will be guided through a series of steps that will help you create a clear and detailed drawing.
The lesson is designed to take about 20 minutes, giving you enough time to practice and refine your skills. You will need basic materials like paper, a pencil, and some coloring tools if you choose to add color at the end.
As you work through the lesson, you’ll focus on using simple shapes to build your drawing. By the end, you’ll have a solid understanding of how to represent railroad tracks effectively on paper.
Materials
- Blank Paper
- Pencil
- Crayons or Colored Pencils
- Black Marker (optional)
- Ruler
Are you excited to start your drawing? First, we’ll focus on creating simple outlines. This is a great way to lay the foundation for your railroad tracks. Once you have those outlines in place, you can add some shading to give your drawing more depth and interest. If you enjoy the bold look of dark outlines, think about using a thin black marker to trace over your pencil lines. This will help your railroad tracks stand out even more! You’re about to create an amazing drawing of railroad tracks in just six easy steps!
Time Needed: 30 minutes
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Draw the Rails
First, draw two thin, diagonal rails. You can use a ruler to help create straight lines.
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Outline the Rail Ties
Outline long, rectangular rail ties beneath the rails.
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Add the Fasteners
Add small fasteners securing the rails to the rail ties.
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Outline the Edges of the Rails
Draw diagonal lines to form the edges of the rails. Be sure to erase any overlapping lines.
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Create Texture to the Rail Ties
Draw short wavy horizontal lines to create the wooden texture of the rail ties.
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Color the Railroad Tracks
Use shades of brown for the wooden rail ties. Next, color the fasteners dark gray. The, fill in the rails with light gray.
How to Draw Railroad Tracks PDF Download
You can check out this drawing lesson in PDF format below. This PDF is a handy resource for learning how to draw railroad tracks. The last page has a coloring book page with just the outlines for you to color in! Feel free to download or preview it.