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More fun facts from Mr Willatt later on!
So today we are going to look at different steam locomotives and compare them. Start by writing the date and the LO below
LO‐ To describe the similarities and differences of steam locomotives.
Welcome back to our next exciting history lesson.
Did you know that the design of Whitemoor marshalling yard was based on a similiar layout of the marshalling yards in Hamm in Germany!
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To begin, can you discuss and write your
answers to the questions below in your book!
1. Why do you think people enjoy steam
locomotives?
2. What famous steam locomotives can
you think of?
3. What facts do you know about them?
4. Where have you seen or heard about
them?
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UqIeixW8XZc
Now watch the first 2 minutes of this video from Nene Valley in Peterborough.
Have you been? We have been many times as a
family, it is like our second home! The video should show you some examples of steam locomotives on the tracks not too far away in a place called 'Wansford'. This railway runs all the way to Peterborough for about 7 miles.
Type in YouTube Nene Valley, 2nd June 2019 or use this link
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Here are some famous locomotives. Have you seen or heard of any of them before?
We looked at this locomotive last week!
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Activity
First you are going to do some research about one of them.
You might decide to research the following:
Which British locomotive is the best of all time?
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1. Important dates and events.
2. Who designed the train?
3. Where it has travelled?
4. What is its top speed?
5. What was its main purpose?
6. Details about its design and what has changed over time.
There are loads of things you can find out! But before you do read some facts on each train to help you decide which one you think is the best!
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So, will you choose:
You watched a video about this locomotive last time!
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Or will the 'Flying Scotsman' be your 1st choice?
Did you know it came through March station on the 10th November 2017? We were in school, but lots of people saw it. Read the article and watch the video to see it for yourself!
https://www.wisbechstandard.co.uk/news/flyingscotsmanspeedsthroughmarchonitswaytonorwich15274671
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'The Mallard', why will this be your 1st choice?On 3 July 1938, the A4 class locomotive Mallard raced down Stoke Bank at 126mph to set a new steam locomotive world speed record. That record still stands today.
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Lastly, 'The Evening Star', why should it be first?
It was the last
steam locomotive
to be built by the
British Railways.
It is also at kept at the National Railway Museum in York.
It is a fantastic museum to visit!
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How will you present your work? You can decide. • A fact file, which includes suitable headings and detailed information.
• An eye catching poster, with pictures and diagrams.
• A narrative poem, that includes facts and information.
• An information text. It will need to include the features such as a title and subheadings, labelled diagrams, paragraphs and technical vocabulary.
You can use Microsoft Office or any other media to produce your work or simply complete in your books!
Either way, please send us your finished work. We can then see what locomotive was the favourite in Year 3. Good luck!
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Discussion to finish today's lesson. You can check your answers using the web.
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In 2015, these were the results of the world's best trains! Look where our British locomotives finished!
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To finish Mr Willatt has some pictures to share of steam locomotives at March. Can you answer the questions don't peek as the answers follow!
Photo 1
This was taken in September 1960.
Where was this photograph taken from in March?
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Photo 2 Also taken in September 1960.
Where would you be standing now if you were taking the photo?
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Answer On the Norwood Rd railway bridge.
Answer near to the level crossing on Elm Road. (by the March Braza Club)
See you tomorrow!
