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Drawings of Railroad Crossings - At a Crossroads

Tue, 07 Oct 2025 17:00:00 +0900

With flashing red lights, ringing alarms, and barriers swinging down, a railroad crossing in action is an impactful experience. Found everywhere from quiet countryside villages to bustling city streets, these crossings are a common sight. Yet, they also hold a certain cinematic charm, often symbolizing boundaries or turning points in stories.

Cross the line with this collection of illustrations featuring railroad crossings.

Drawings of Train Rides - All Aboard

Wed, 01 Oct 2025 17:00:00 +0900

Passing strangers, faces gazing out of windows, scenery rushing by… These quiet moments aboard trains make for fascinating motifs in illustrations. What seems like an ordinary commute can mark the start of a journey or movement of the heart.

Get on track with this collection of illustrations featuring train rides.

Drawings of the Inside of Trains - Chugging Along to New Destinations

Sun, 29 Sep 2024 17:00:00 +0900

How often do you take the train? Trains can be a valuable mode of transportation, especially if you live in a huge city or don’t have a driver’s license, not to mention they’re a great way to beat traffic! If you have an especially long journey or commute, it can be an excellent time to read, catch up on a show or podcast, or simply stare out the window to admire the scenery. Even if you feel like you’re stuck on the train with nothing to do, people-watching can be a valid activity—you’ll be surprised at how fascinating you might find the mundane!

What’s your favorite thing to do on the train, and do any of these illustrations remind you of yourself?

Drawings Featuring Railway Crossings - What Lies on the Other Side?

Fri, 06 Sep 2024 17:00:00 +0900

Did you grow up near a railway crossing? They’re an incredibly common sight in Japan, especially in suburban and rural areas, and their loud audio signaling and flashing lights as the bars drop can evoke a sense of nostalgia for many people. Railway crossings can also serve as artistic inspiration, perhaps because they seem to lie at the intersection of everyday life and a world beyond that. Will something take place once you cross the train tracks? Or could it simply be your imagination? There’s only one way to find out!

Take a look at the illustrations below, and we think you’ll see what we mean!

Drawings Featuring Station Platforms - Where Stories End and Begin

Mon, 22 Apr 2024 18:00:00 +0900

Scenes from anime and manga have a strange way of making the mundane feel special, as if a story is waiting to happen. One of the most common everyday moments you’ll see is characters waiting at train stations. Perhaps they’re simply on their way to school or going home after a long day at the office. If they’re looking anxious or excited, they might be planning a longer journey to a faraway destination they’ve never been to. And sometimes, you might see people tearfully bidding their loved ones goodbye as they embark on a new chapter of their lives.

From hopeful to melancholy, today’s illustrations feature various scenes taking place at station platforms. Do you have any fond memories involving stations?

Drawings Featuring Train Interiors - Where Will the Journey Take You?

Thu, 28 Sep 2023 18:00:00 +0900

Train carriages are bustling microcosms. From the Monday morning commuter to the starry-eyed adventurer, it's a buzzing hive of tales on tracks! Some hang onto straps like urban Tarzans, others sink into plush seats, and a few daydream, watching the world whizz by in a window-framed movie. Curious about where these rail riders are racing off to?

We've brought together a collection of drawings capturing these moments inside trains. Hop on!

Drawings Featuring Railroad Crossings - Caught in Time

Mon, 31 Jul 2023 17:00:00 +0900

Whether in a bustling urban setting or in the quiet countryside, seeing a railroad crossing feels significant. Maybe it's because there's so much potential for it to be a place where something happened, or where something will happen, there is an understated but undeniable drama to a railroad crossing.

Take a look at the illustrations below and we think you'll see what we mean!

Drawings of Train Station Platforms - Next Stop: Parts Unknown

Sun, 26 Jun 2022 17:00:00 +0900

Train station platforms are a great setting for just about any visual art piece. As places of transition, they symbolize both departures and arrivals. Whether your character is a young upstart bursting with enthusiasm about the world that lies ahead or a seasoned veteran returning home after many years away from everything and everyone they love, you can’t pick a better setting than train stations.

Just what sort of fantastic places do you think VTuber Suntory Nomu has seen in her travels?

Are there any characters below you’d like to meet at the station?

Drawings of Train Interiors - The Next Station is…

Tue, 17 Aug 2021 18:00:00 +0900

Passenger and commuter trains are a frequent sight in much of the world. Because they’re so common in daily life, it can be easy to miss the little details, but it’s those finer points that can make them the ideal setting for a scene.

Akali’s rap in POP/STARS (a music video for League of Legends) definitely reimagined the train interior as a setting. How do the works below make you feel?

Drawings of Railways - Chugging On Into the Distance

Wed, 30 Jun 2021 17:00:00 +0900

Railways were once considered a symbol of progress, as a way of connecting the world before planes were a viable method of travel. In some regions, train tracks (線路, senro, translated as “rail line” on pixiv) were laid down over rivers and mountains deep in the wilderness. And when they couldn’t go over the mountain, they went through them.

With the advent of air travel, long-distance trips nowadays are mostly limited to high-speed rail options, but railroads are still pretty common for much of the world’s day-to-day travelers.

In your opinion, which scene below depicts railways the best?

Drawings of Station Platforms - Just Where Do the Tracks Lead?

Tue, 15 Jun 2021 18:00:00 +0900

Japan has one of the densest railway networks in the world, so station platforms are a very common sight. Have you ever found yourself wondering just where everyone is going? Maybe they're a local, or maybe they're heading somewhere far away.

What do you think of the illustrations below? How do they compare with the scenery you’re familiar with?

Drawings of Railway Crossings - Crossing to the Other Side

Thu, 04 Mar 2021 17:00:00 +0900

While most countries have their own form of railway crossings (also known as level crossings, railroad crossings, etc), they’re an incredibly common sight in Japan. Not only do they include the typical X warning sign, but they often have loud audio signaling, flashing lights, and a drop bar to help prevent pedestrians and cars from getting in the way. It can have quite a dramatic vibe to it.

What do railway crossings look like where you’re from?

Drawings of the Inside of Trains - Carrying People, and Their Feelings, Every Day

Thu, 19 Nov 2020 18:00:00 +0900

Trains are indispensable to our lives today, particularly those of us who live in urban areas. Whether it’s for school, work, or even for travel to far-off places, trains dutifully carry us to our destinations. There’s definitely an appeal in watching the scenery change from a train window too.

Do you have fond memories of riding a train? What stands out about them?

Drawings of Abandoned Railways - This Won't Move Anymore.

Tue, 14 Jan 2020 17:00:00 +0900

Some trains lost service due to certain circumstances, such as a lack of passengers. They were left abandoned. The sight of something which has lost its former glory will make you feel nostalgic.

This time we're featuring drawings of abandoned train lines. Enjoy.

The boundary line between danger and safety. Railway Crossing

Fri, 02 Feb 2018 17:00:00 +0900

Its black and yellow stripes warn us against danger, its blinking red light goes ding ding ding… urging us to hurry up. Don’t you find illustrations depicting railway crossing, separating our world and the world beyond, somewhat nostalgic? Today too, the boundary line between danger and safety that has always protected us since we were children echoes its notorious sound.

This time we have collected some illustrations featuring railway crossing, our unsung hero! Enjoy!

All aboard the train! Railways Drawings

Fri, 21 Apr 2017 17:00:00 +0900

Trains can bring us almost anywhere. Railways, which lead trains to their destinations, are an indispensable part of our life. When you're lost in the middle of nowhere and spot some railways, we're sure you can't help but wonder: "Where are these going? When do they stop?" It's indeed a beautiful view, and quite exciting.

Today we collected a series of charming illustrations depicting railways. Enjoy!

Station Attendants!

Sat, 20 Feb 2016 18:00:00 +0900

Ever looked at uniforms of people at work and just thought they were so cool? Uniforms are so fit that they make the person going to work look so gallant! Even in everyday situations, among the many workers that require a uniform, we see train station attendants...! Their tight uniforms and those darn cool caps... with the colors and the lines that their uniforms create makes their suits carry just a bit of individuality. Oh right, their white gloves! That's so cool, too. So many cool reasons to like their outfits. Today's Spotlight is about various kinds of station attendants' uniforms and characters that are wearing them. Which one is your favorite?

Inside trains!

Wed, 10 Jun 2015 18:00:00 +0900

Do you ride the train a lot? In Japan, trains are pretty common and people often use them to get to school, work, or anywhere. Today's Spotlight is all about the inside of a train car and how sometimes it can create a lot of charm or mystery as a background.

Train stations!

Fri, 13 Feb 2015 18:00:00 +0900

We use them whenever we go to work or school and sometimes even on a trip. Sometimes train stations give off a real magical feeling. Check them out!

Locomotive Engine / Train collection!

Wed, 24 Sep 2014 18:00:00 +0900

Do you like trains? You can't miss this!
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