Last modified: April 12, 2023

Railroad Modeling

Building Legos Train Track

Students will have the opportunity to learn how to create and help construct a railroad model as well as have lessons about subjects such as train safety, scheduling & logistics, electricity and coding.  We will also learn about many different types of trains and how they work, such as steam, bullet, maglev, elevated and electric trains.  We are inviting many different guest presenters to come share their knowledge and love of trains.

• Who:  4th-6th graders
• When:  Mondays
• Time:  3:30-4:30
• Where:  STEM Lab
• Class Ends:  May 8
• Lead instructor:  Candice Smoot

Click on the links to see pictures of railroad models:

• Train on a bridge
• Grand Rapids Model Railroad Historical Society
• Electric Train Loops
• Video of Union Pacific Big Boy #4014 Steam Train Accelerating