# BBQ Steam Engines Ride the Rails With the Lean Mean Barbecue Train Grilling Machine By Marissa Liu | Published 2010-04-12 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/barbecue-train References: [bornrich.org](http://www.bornrich.org/entry/board-this-bbq-train-for-delicious-weekends/) We should all get aboard the barbecue train this summer and what better way than with a heavy duty BBQ built to look like a classic steam engine. The barbecue train even has a brass bell that you can ring to let everyone know the train is leaving the station (a.k.a. chow time). Mounted on a set of six wheels and made from heavy gauge and stainless steel, this [outdoor barbecue train](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vertical-offset-charcoal-smoker) is sure to make kitchen conductors happy. This [novelty grill](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-teppanyaki) will set you back $4,900 and comes with a fold-up ramp and trailer for an extra $1,150. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.5/10 - Popularity: 4% | Activity: 62% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Novelty Grilling Equipment:** There is potential for businesses to disrupt the outdoor cooking market by offering more novelties in their grills. - **Outdoor Entertaining:** Companies can capitalize on the trend of outdoor entertaining by incorporating unique and eye-catching outdoor cooking equipment. - **Retro Aesthetics in Modern Products:** Brands can appeal to consumers' sense of nostalgia and desire for unique design by incorporating retro aesthetics in modern grilling equipment. ### Where This Applies - **Outdoor Cooking Equipment:** Manufacturers of outdoor cooking equipment can increase sales and attract more customers by creating innovative and unique grilling products. - **Event Planning and Catering:** Event planners and caterers can differentiate themselves by offering novelty and eye-catching grilling equipment for outdoor events. - **E-commerce Retail:** Online retailers can capitalize on the trend of novelty grilling equipment and target a niche market of consumers looking for unique and trendy outdoor cooking options. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [High-End Flattop Barbecues](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/traeger-flatrock-grill.md) - [Wood-Fired Griddle Grills](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/recteq-smokestone-600.md) - [Connected Backyard Charcoal Grills](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-charcoal-grill.md) - [Slender Off-Grid Barbecues](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/weber-traveler-portable-gas-grill.md) - [Smart Broiler Grills](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/summit-fs38-e.md) - [Touchscreen Interface Outdoor Grills](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/traeger-timberline-grill.md) - [Suitcase-Style Outdoor Grills](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/b2q-kit.md) - [Smartphone-Connected Outdoor Grills](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wood-pellet-barbecue-grill.md) - [Premium Wood-Fired Grills](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/premium-woodfired-grill.md)