ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Backyard railroad

A backyard railroad is a small train that you can ride on in your own backyard! It's kind of like a toy train, but bigger and you can sit on it and ride around.

The train runs on tracks, which are like little roads for the train to follow. The tracks are put together by grown-ups, and they use special tools and machines to make sure they are safe and strong.

The backyard railroad can go forward and backward, and it's powered by a special engine that makes the wheels turn. The engine can be fueled by different things, like gas or electricity.

People build backyard railroads because they like trains and they like spending time outside in their own backyard. It's a fun way to ride around and see your backyard from a different perspective!