Steampunk female thief leaps from a flying Royal Express steam train…

By @Sealine · Sep 6, 2026

30 likes · 33 comments

The great escape takes flight on a dragon’s back. 5th out of 51 entries

Entry in the Dragon Train Heist challenge.

About this image

This high-action steampunk fantasy illustration captures a daring heist moment, as a corseted female rogue wearing brass goggles mid-leaps from a gilded flying Royal Express steam train to a heavily harnessed black dragon, her backpack overflowing with stolen treasure while the shouting train conductor points at her in alarm. The dramatic scene unfolds against a glowing orange and purple sunset sky, soaring high above a craggy mountain valley dotted with cascading waterfalls, rich with iconic steampunk details including polished brass accents, leather utility gear, and billowing steam from the airborne train. The tense, adventurous, swashbuckling mood leans into popular alternate history and fantasy storytelling tropes.

Comments (33)

@DavidP · Sep 6, 2026
I was going to winge again in the DC, push for the image to be dropped. I think about half the top 10 were versions of the sample, and (I think) had cleavage-revealing women as the bandit. Guess it says a lot about the typical user that big bust and cleavage is so influential in the creating of and voting for images in the DC. As I think I've said before, I've no issue with that, artistic nudes etc but seems such a cheap gimick in the challenges.
@CaylaCatz · Sep 6, 2026
Always good to have a dragon who answers when you call. When I try, the dragon shrugs and says, "have your people call my people." So I got stuck on the train, lol
@beastxyz · Sep 6, 2026
Love how the visual is a close up of the various characters and their detailed expressions - voted for it 1 or 2 times whenever it comes up. Congrats on 5th!
@Sealine · Sep 6, 2026
Thank you! This image is a combination of a few variations, and this was my favorite dragon. I suspect cute may have lost me some votes, but I liked him!
@CaylaCatz · Sep 6, 2026
Fun one! I remember voting for this one. I loved how she was leaping off the train onto her dragon. very cool. Congrats on top 5!
@DavidP · Sep 6, 2026
Love your spin on the original, while being close to the sample and description. Well done on top 10
@crabmouse · Sep 6, 2026
He's just happy to help mom do the thing!
@Sealine · Sep 6, 2026
Thank you! My trusty escape dragon never fails!
@crabmouse · Sep 6, 2026
Such a cute dragon! I didn't see this one!
@Sealine · Sep 6, 2026
He's a good boy! Extra treats for him! 😁