How to Draw a Cable Car (Easy Step by Step)
A cable car carries people high above the ground on a long cable, and it is built from very simple shapes. You will draw straight lines, two small circles, and a few rounded rectangles. A little mountain next to it makes the picture feel like a real trip.
- Easy
- 10 minutes
- 6 steps
You need: paper, a pencil, an eraser, and crayons or markers for coloring.
Start drawingIn this article (7 sections)
How to draw a cable car step by step
How to Draw a Cable Car · tinyhandscreate.com
Step 1: The cable ends
Draw two short straight lines that slope down from left to right, with a gap between them in the middle. This is the cable the cable car rides on.
Step 2: Wheels and hanger
Fill the gap in the cable with two small circles side by side, joined by a short bar. Then draw a short straight line hanging down from the middle of the bar.
Step 3: The cabin
At the bottom of the hanger, draw a big rounded rectangle, like a squishy box with soft corners. Make it wide so there is room for windows.
Step 4: Windows and floor
Inside the cabin, draw two rounded squares side by side for the windows. Then draw a straight line across the lower part of the cabin to make the floor.
Step 5: The mountain
In the bottom right, start at the left and draw a flat line for the ground. Go straight up the right side, curve over a rounded peak, then draw a bumpy slope back down to where you began.
Step 6: The snowy peak
Near the top of the mountain, draw a short wavy line just below the peak. This makes a little snow cap.
All done!
Go over your lines with a marker, then color it in.
Finished your cable car? Keep the pencils out and learn how to draw a speedboat or how to draw a kayak next.
Tips for drawing a cable car
- Draw the cable as two pieces that slope the same way, and leave a gap in the middle for the wheels. Use a ruler or the edge of a book if your hand wobbles.
- The two wheels are the trickiest part. Draw the left circle first, then add the right one so they are about the same size.
- Make the cabin corners round, not pointy. Draw the two windows the same size so they look like a matching pair.
Free cable car coloring page
Want to go straight to coloring? Open this cable car coloring page at full size and print it. It is the same drawing you just learned, with clean lines ready for crayons or markers.
How to color your cable car drawing
Try a bright red cabin with light blue windows, a gray cable, and a green mountain with a white snowy top.
Cable car fun fact for kids
Some cable cars carry skiers and hikers up mountains, hanging from wheels that roll along a thick steel cable.
Questions about drawing a cable car
What shapes do I need to draw a cable car?
You need long straight lines for the cable, two small circles for the wheels, and rounded rectangles for the cabin and windows. A bumpy shape with a rounded top makes the mountain.
How do I make my cable car look like it is hanging?
Draw a short straight line from the bar between the wheels down to the top center of the cabin. Keep it straight and make sure it touches both parts.
How can I make my mountain look snowy?
Draw a short wavy line just below the peak, then leave the area above it white. You can color the rest of the mountain gray or green to make the snow stand out.
