Explain the meaning of five whistle signals. Plan and take a rail trip of at least 25 miles. Buy your own ticket. Read timetables and footnotes correctly. If possible, make connections with other rail lines.
Railroads have their own language, both technical terms and slang.
Find out the jargon and slang terms used on railroads in your area. Railroading is governed by many state, federal, and local laws and agencies. Find out about the laws and agencies that govern railroading in your area. Explain how steam locomotives develop power. Explain how diesel and electric locomotives develop power.