"train" American Sign Language (ASL)

American Sign Language: "train" (railway train) If you mean "train" as in "practice" (train for an event), see instead ► PRACTICE TRAIN as in: "choo choo" train. (A railway train). Both hands are in "H" handshapes (or loose "h" handshapes). The left hand stays stationary and represents the train tracks. The right one moves forward and back along the tracks. TRAIN - GONE: What does "train-gone" mean? We use this sign to mean "you missed it" and we aren't going to take the time to rehash the story so you can know what we are talking about. You might see this sign if you show up in the middle of a conversation or near the end of a conversation and ask what is being talked about. Want to help support ASL University? It's easy: DONATE (Thanks!) (You don't need a PayPal account. Just look for the credit card logos and click continue.) Another way to help is to buy something from the ASLU "Bookstore." Want even more ASL resources? Visit the "ASL Training Center!" (Subscription Extension of ASLU) CHECK IT OUT > Bandwidth slow? Check out "ASLUniversity.com" (a free mirror of Lifeprint.com less traffic, fast access) VISIT > You can learn sign language online at American Sign Language (ASL) University ™ Sign language lessons and resources. Dr. William Vicars © Lifeprint.com

American Sign Language: "train" (railway train)

If you mean "train" as in "practice" (train for an event), see instead ► PRACTICE

TRAIN as in: "choo choo" train. (A railway train).

Both hands are in "H" handshapes (or loose "h" handshapes). The left hand stays stationary and represents the train tracks. The right one moves forward and back along the tracks.

TRAIN - GONE:
What does "train-gone" mean? We use this sign to mean "you missed it" and we aren't going to take the time to rehash the story so you can know what we are talking about. You might see this sign if you show up in the middle of a conversation or near the end of a conversation and ask what is being talked about.

Want to help support ASL University? It's easy: DONATE (Thanks!)
(You don't need a PayPal account. Just look for the credit card logos and click continue.)

Another way to help is to buy something from the ASLU "Bookstore."

Want even more ASL resources? Visit the "ASL Training Center!" (Subscription Extension of ASLU) CHECK IT OUT >

Bandwidth slow? Check out "ASLUniversity.com" (a free mirror of Lifeprint.com less traffic, fast access) VISIT >

You can learn sign language online at American Sign Language (ASL) University ™
Sign language lessons and resources. Dr. William Vicars © Lifeprint.com