It was ‘Full Steam Ahead’ for our 2026 Discovery Club Programme this week, as children joined our team to discover the pioneering Cornish inventors and engineering brilliance which fuelled the ‘Age of Steam’.
The session was led by Caroline, our Education and Outreach Manager, and Sophie, our Engagement Manager.
Understanding the role Cornish inventor and engineer Richard Trevithick had on the development of steam powered locamotives was top of the agenda.
The group then turned their attention to investigating the science behind steam, which included a fun-filled experiment to help demonstrate how these incredible engines are powered.
The workshop will be rounded off with a choice of creative challenges, including designing a commemorative railway stamp, writing a short story inspired by steam travel or designing a train for the future. They also learnt about the huge impact that the development of the railway has had on Cornwall.
This workshop was funded by GWR, and we are hugely grateful for its support.
