Model railway and video

 

A modern train

In an older train

Click the lower right corner to see the train set video on full screen here.

1. A train set is used at this early stage.  It offers motion, energy and how they are moved.  Power/electricity comes from a power pack to give control. 
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3. A cog drive system links the motor to the wheels. The motor turns the gears that turn the wheels and drive the locomotive down the railway lines when the locomotive is powered by electricity. Simple! Your locomotive wheels' contact point with the rail is incredibly tiny.  Train wheels are surprisingly complicated and  you will see them.  
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6. When you decide the track to stations you need an understanding of points.  More than several crashes occurred previously. 
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8.  A few pupils will drive the train. 
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10. Many people can be seen on a station. The list is made by you all talking.  

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