Diesel locomotive on tracks under a cloud
A diesel locomotive travels on railroad tracks beneath a large cloud, with its front, sides, and wheels in view.
A4 format (landscape), black outlines on a white background · for home and classroom use
All coloring pages: Train Coloring Pages
Similar coloring pages: Train Coloring Pages
What else can you print? Free, no account needed
Custom Name Coloring Pages
Enter your child's name to generate a custom coloring page featuring large outline letters to color and decorate.
Open generator →Connect the Dots Generator
Eight connect-the-dots pictures across three difficulty levels. Features faint outline guides for younger children and dots only for older kids.
Open generator →Printables
Worksheets, tracing lines, mazes and dot-to-dots in A4.
Browse printables →
What the Diesel Locomotive Scene Shows
The main subject is a diesel locomotive positioned on a set of railroad tracks. Its broad front, long side panels, windows, wheel assemblies, and undercarriage identify it as a powerful rail vehicle. A large cloud appears in the background, while a simple ground line runs beneath the rails.
Interesting Facts About Diesel Locomotives
Most diesel locomotives use a diesel engine to generate electricity, and electric traction motors then turn the wheels. This arrangement delivers the strong pulling force needed to move heavy trains. A locomotive's wheels are shaped to stay aligned with the rails as it travels.
Real Colors of a Diesel Locomotive and Track
- Locomotive body: commonly red, blue, yellow, green, silver, or combinations chosen by the railroad
- Cab windows: dark blue-gray or nearly black when reflecting the sky and surroundings
- Wheels and undercarriage: dark gray, black, or rusty brown
- Steel rails: silvery gray on polished tops and reddish brown along weathered sides
- Cloud: white or pale gray, sometimes darker underneath