Vehicles: How Do Trains, Steam Locomotives, and Model Trains work?

The train is credited with "winning the west", at it's peak. Still today train tracks stretch across most continents as well as run circles in our living room. How does this ubiquitous machine actually work? Is it like a truck? Why the rails? How do you steer?

This class covers all those basic questions about reality and provides enough info to launch a new hobby of model trains, all in a fun and age appropriate manner. 

Concepts covered in this session include:
   Why are trains so important? What makes them different?
   Why do trains need rails?
   How do engines work? What is a steam engine vs diesel engine?
   How do couplers work? How do they help a train start?

Plus tips for starting a model train hobby:
   Train scales (Z,N,HO,O,G)
   2 rail vs 3 rail models
   Layouts
   Controlling a model train
   How can a train be an educational tool?

All of this is presented in an age appropriate manner so the younger students can grasp and start on a proper understanding into the world we live in and the machines we use every day.

This is an interactive whiteboarding class where illustrations are used explain the lesson throughout.  Interaction means questions and comments are encouraged  to whatever level of participation the student desires. 
 
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This class is part of a series on Vehicles and how they work. Each class is independent, and can be purchased separately. I recommend taking all the classes to become well rounded!