Train ABC

Summary

This piece is a playful and educational alphabet poem that introduces children to various aspects of trains, using each letter of the alphabet to highlight a different element associated with rail travel. Beginning with 'A' for Arrival and ending with 'Z' for Zoom, the poem themes include components like Boxcars, Conductors, Engines, and Freight, as well as actions such as Departure, Journey, and Unloading. It also touches on places like the Kiosk for buying tickets, Platforms for boarding, and the Yard where trains rest. Through rhymes and vibrant imagery, it aims to engage young readers while broadening their vocabulary and knowledge about trains in a fun and memorable way.

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A is for Arrival, a moment of delight,
Seeing trains coming into sight.

B is for Boxcar, filled with many things,
Toys, or books, joy it brings.

C is for Conductor, who takes the fare due,
Choo-chooing through cities with a friendly ‘how do you do’?

D is for Departure, it’s time to start the ride,
Wave to your family and enjoy the stride.

E is for Engine, shiny and bright,
Pulling the train with all its might.

F is for Freight, carrying goods far and wide,
Shipping and packing, for a very long ride.

G is for Grade, a steep hill or bend,
Downhill it’s quick, uphill it’s a slow ascend.

H is for Horn, loud and high,
It lets people know the train is passing by.

I is for Ignition, it’s turned on by the crew,
To begin the journey anew.

J is for Journey, over mountains and vales,
On long winding tracks, like a snake that trails.

K is for Kiosk, where tickets are sold,
It’s the start of adventures, for the young and old.

L is for Locomotive, that leads the way,
Pulling the cars day by day.

M is for Mechanic, fixing with care,
Making sure the train is ready to share.

N is for Neat, trains are always clean,
Making each journey a scenic dream.

O is for Operator, making the train go,
Driving it through sunshine, rain, and snow.

P is for Platform, where the train takes a stay,
People get on and off; others wave and say hey!

Q is for Queue, as we wait in line,
To board the train, right on time.

R is for Rails, long and straight,
On them roll the trains, early or late.

S is for Station, where trains begin and end,
In every town, it’s a bustling friend.

T is for Train, chugging day and night,
Carrying people left and right.

U is for Unload, where cargo takes its rest,
A train’s job, to transport, it’s surely the best!

V is for Viaduct, so high above the ground,
Over it the train travels, with a rumbly sound.

W is for Wheels, turning ’round and ’round,
On the track, with a clacking sound.

X is for X-crossing, where trains and cars meet,
Take extra care when crossing, keep looking both feet!

Y is for Yard, where the trains take a rest,
After a long day, it’s what they like best.

Z is for Zoom, the sound of the train,
And with that sound, ends our alphabet chain.