Watch the firing of a large-scale steam engine and ride in a train pulled by the locomotive. Visit a shop or repair facility. Find out how equipment is repaired, maintained, and if necessary rebuilt. Visit a dispatcher's office or command center. Learn about the differences between modern and older control methods.
Freight trains carry all sorts of goods and commodities.
Name three types of modern freight trains. Explain why they are more efficient than mixed freights. Interview someone who has been involved in the railroad industry for more than 20 years. Model railroading is a fascinating hobby. Name the scale and track gauges for at least six different model railroad gauges.