the train scene in spirited away anime is an allegory to growing up and the loss of childhood .Chihiro finds herself all of a sudden with many responsibilities from family and friendship and she takes them on gladly, but you can't help but feel it is the beginning of the end for the child inside Chihiro. She is surrounded by shadows of adults, each with their own silent story to tell as if a reminder of what is being lost in the quest to provide for and protect those you love.