Run The Railway Resources
A wealth of resources to spark your pupils’ imaginations!
Take your pupils on a historical journey through the South West region, encouraging them to learn about all the exciting places it has to offer using these fun interactive resources. Encourage them to explore the historical treasures on their doorstep and why they must be preserved for future generations.
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Topic Map
An at-a-glance showcase of the education programme’s learning topics, making it easy to link the resources to your school’s curriculum.
Activity Ideas Sheet
Great ideas on how to integrate the ‘Run the Railway’ game content into your teaching.
Teacher Guide
Tips and information to support you in using the ‘Run the Railway’ game and lesson plans with your class.
Lesson Plans
Innovative, practical lesson plans to support your pupils to develop key STEM skills.
In-Class/Homework Activity Sheet
Flexible, hands-on projects, related to the ‘Run the Railway’ game, that can be completed in class or at home.
Curriculum Links
Summary showing how ‘Run the Railway’ game links to the curricula across England and Wales.
Certificates
Downloadable pupil certificates.
Game challenges
Overview of all the challenges within the ‘Run the Railway’ game – level of difficulty, supporting resources, ‘stretch’ questions, and curriculum links.
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Subject
Trip duration
Train Times in Bath Spa
Regular
Pupils read and understand a railway timetable, calculating the length of different journeys.
Brilliant Measuring in Brighton
Mini
Pupils read and interpret measuring equipment in the driver’s cabin.
Bridge Forces in Bristol
Regular
Pupils answer questions about bridges and the forces that act on them.
Circuit Challenge in Cardiff
Mini
Pupils match the components of an electric circuit to their symbols.
Cafe Changes in Cheltenham
Regular
Pupils work out whether changes to different foods in the station café are reversible or irreversible.
Engine Electricity in Exeter
Mini
Pupils match materials to their properties, to decide which would be best for the construction of the train’s engine.
Safe Signals in Gatwick
Super
Pupils investigate the best high visibility clothing for engineers working near the tracks at night.
Great Graphs in Gloucester
Regular
Pupils interpret a line graph showing the times and speeds of a train’s journey.
Healthy Menu in Hereford
Super
Pupils use coding to direct a character to select ingredients for a healthy menu in the train’s café.
Rail Routes in London
Regular
Pupils use coding to direct a character along a route visiting the works of the great engineer, Isambard Kingdom Brunel.
New Trains in Newport
Mini
Pupils label the different components of a model train.
Coding Circuits in Newton Abbot
Regular
Pupils use coding to direct a character along the shortest railway route between Newton Abbot and London.
Brilliant Bridges in Oxford
Super
Pupils learn about different types of bridges and work out the most suitable for each of four different locations.
Plenty of Pasties in Penzance
Mini
Pupils use multiplication and percentages to work out how many customers will buy food from the train’s onboard café.
Brilliant Brunel in Plymouth
Super
Pupils use coding to direct a character to buy electric circuit components for the construction of a new signalling system.
Perfect Prices in Portsmouth
Mini
Pupils work out the correct ticket prices for different groups of passengers.
Timetable Testing in Reading
Regular
Pupils read and understand a railway timetable, identifying trains’ departure and arrival times.
Selecting Suitable Materials in Salisbury
Mini
Pupils sort the materials used in train construction according to their properties.
States of Matter in Southampton
Mini
Pupils find examples of solids, liquids and gases used in train construction.
Fabulous Fabrics in Swansea
Mini
Pupils match fabrics to their properties, to decide which would be best for the manufacture of train seat covers.
Shifting Shadows in Swindon
Mini
Pupils work out the position of the shadow of a train driver’s cabin at different times of the day.
Trainee Triumph in Taunton
Regular
Pupils work out how different forces affect how a train travels along the track.
Lifting with Levers in Weymouth
Super
Pupils investigate how levers affect the amount of force needed to lift heavy construction materials.
Accurate Area in Worcester
Regular
Pupils calculate the perimeter and area of train seat covers to determine the amount of fabric needed for their manufacture.
Wonderful Weekend in Worthing
Regular
Pupils calculate the best value offer on train ticket prices for a family.
School Trip Guides
Stuck on where to go for your next school trip? Check out the Young Great Westerners school trip guides for suggestions on days out; including overviews of the learning opportunities available for pupils, useful facts, top tips and logistical information for each attraction.
GWR Route Map
Bring the route of the Great Western Railway to life with this large zoom-able map. Available to download and print out for instant reference in the classroom or to help plan your next school trip.
