Dinosaur Train Coloring Pages

Free Dinosaur Train coloring pages: 80 printable PDF designs featuring the characters and dinosaurs from the popular children’s series, including the Pteranodon family, the many dinosaur friends, and the famous train itself. Each page can be downloaded as a PDF to print or colored online in the browser.

Dinosaur Train is an animated children’s series that first aired on PBS Kids in 2009, created by Craig Bartlett. The show follows a young Tyrannosaurus rex named Buddy, who is adopted by a family of Pteranodons, as he and his family travel through prehistoric times on a magical train to meet many different kinds of dinosaurs. The series is known for mixing fun adventures with real facts about dinosaurs, which makes these coloring pages both entertaining and educational. This collection brings together the show’s friendly characters and the many dinosaurs they meet.

The collection is large, ranging from simple single-character pages for younger children to busier scenes with the train and several dinosaurs. Because the show is aimed at young children and features bright, friendly designs, these pages are very approachable for preschoolers who love dinosaurs.

What Is Inside This Collection

The pages cover several styles, so there is something for every young dinosaur fan.

The Main Characters

Many pages feature the show’s central characters, including Buddy, the young T. rex, and the Pteranodon family who adopt him. These friendly, familiar faces are favorites with young viewers.

Dinosaur Friends

The series introduces many different dinosaurs, and the collection includes characters like Truman Triceratops, Trudy Triceratops, and Trevor Troodon. These pages let children color a wide variety of dinosaur types.

The Dinosaur Train

Some pages feature the famous train itself, which carries the characters through different time periods. The train is a favorite for children who love both dinosaurs and trains.

Scenes and Adventures

Other pages show fuller scenes of the characters on their adventures. These busier designs have more detail and suit children who want a bigger coloring project.

What Dinosaur Train Coloring Pages Do

Fine motor development. The American Academy of Pediatrics identifies fine motor skill development as a core benefit of structured coloring for children ages 2 through 7. The friendly, rounded character shapes are ideal for this, giving young children clear areas to fill as they build hand control.

Learning about dinosaurs. Because the show teaches real facts about different dinosaurs, coloring these pages can pair with learning their names and features. This turns coloring into a simple, fun introduction to dinosaurs and natural history.

Anxiety reduction through focus. A 2005 study in the Art Therapy Journal documented measurable reductions in anxiety following structured coloring sessions. The friendly, simple designs provide the kind of calm, low-pressure coloring associated with the study’s relaxing findings, which suits young children well.

Connecting to a favorite show. For children who watch Dinosaur Train, coloring the characters links a favorite show to a calm, screen-free activity. It extends the fun of the series into hands-on play.

How to Color Dinosaur Train Pages Well

• Buddy the T. rex: Buddy is bright teal-green in the show. Use a blue-green, such as Crayola “Sea Green,” to keep him recognizable.
• The Pteranodon family: The Pteranodons come in bright colors like orange and yellow. Coloring each family member in their own color keeps them distinct.
• Triceratops friends: Color the Triceratops characters in greens and browns, with a lighter frill and horns, for a natural but friendly look.
• The train: Color the Dinosaur Train in bright, cheerful colors, with a dark smokestack and colorful carriages, so it looks fun and lively.
• Bright and bold: The show uses bright, friendly colors, so use bold tones rather than pale shades to match its look.
• Prehistoric backgrounds: Green ferns, palm trees, and volcanoes in the background give the pages a fun prehistoric setting.

5 Creative Craft Ideas With Dinosaur Train Coloring Pages

1. Dinosaur Name Cards. Color each dinosaur, glue it to a card, and write its name on the back to make simple cards for learning dinosaur names.

2. Paper Train. Color the train and carriages, cut them out, and join them with paper fasteners so the train bends like a real one.

3. Character Standees. Color a character, glue it to a card, cut it out, and fold a tab at the base so it stands up for play.

4. Prehistoric Scene. Color several dinosaurs and a background, then arrange them on a poster to make your own prehistoric world.

5. Bookmark. Color a character or dinosaur, cut it into a strip, glue it to a card, and laminate it to make a fun bookmark.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are Dinosaur Train coloring pages?

Dinosaur Train coloring pages are printable designs featuring characters and dinosaurs from the children’s series, including Buddy the T. rex, the Pteranodon family, and the train. They can be printed as PDFs or colored online in the browser.

Who created Dinosaur Train?

Dinosaur Train is an animated children’s series created by Craig Bartlett. It first aired on PBS Kids in 2009 and became popular for combining fun dinosaur adventures with real, educational facts about prehistoric creatures.

Which characters are in these coloring pages?

The pages feature Buddy the young T. rex, his adopted Pteranodon family, and many dinosaur friends such as Truman Triceratops, Trudy Triceratops, and Trevor Troodon. The famous Dinosaur Train also appears on several pages.

What is Dinosaur Train about?

The show follows Buddy, a young Tyrannosaurus rex adopted by a family of Pteranodons, as they ride a magical train through prehistoric times to meet many kinds of dinosaurs. Along the way, the show shares real facts about each dinosaur.

What colors should I use for the characters?

Buddy is teal-green, the Pteranodon family comes in bright colors like orange and yellow, and the dinosaur friends use natural greens and browns. The show uses bright, friendly colors, so bold tones work best.

Are Dinosaur Train coloring pages good for preschoolers?

Yes. The show is made for young children, and these pages match that audience with simple, friendly designs. The clear shapes suit preschoolers who are just learning to color and love dinosaurs.

Are these Dinosaur Train coloring pages free to print?

All pages are free to download as a PDF and print, or to color online in the browser. No account, email, or payment is required. Pages can be printed at home or in a classroom on standard paper for personal use.

How can these pages help children learn?

Because the show teaches real facts about dinosaurs, these pages pair well with learning dinosaur names and features. Coloring the simple shapes also builds early fine motor skills, making the pages both fun and educational.

Start Coloring

Download any page by clicking the design. No account, email, or payment is required. Pages print directly from the browser at full resolution or open in the online coloring tool for screen use. Share finished pages on Facebook or Pinterest with the share buttons at the top of each design page.