Rails and Wheels: The Reason Trains Need Tracks

Have you ever wondered why trains run on tracks? Trains have wheels too right? So, why can’t they be driven around on roads like cars?

Don’t worry, when my daughter asked me this and I was stumped too. To answer this and all the other questions she comes up with I decided to do some research and turn it into an an interesting and informative series of podcasts.

So the next time they ask us a question, we can keep their curiosity alive. Join us this episode, as we talk about:

• Why do trains run on tracks?
• How are tracks made?
• Where do trains get their power from?
• And more…

Did you know that single rail can support over 90,000 pounds per square inch of pressure. That is a lot of people! Shocked? Tune into the entire podcast to know more fun facts about trains. You will be surprised.

If you wanna know which other interesting podcasts to listen to with your kids, check out our other episodes on if unicorns are real and what is a brain freeze?

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