Start with a question
Ask what makes the place feel large even though its parts are small. Give each person a different detail to notice: a roof, a bridge, a tree or a sign. Sketching from observation can slow the experience down and make it easier to discuss what each person saw.
Compare two viewpoints
Look at the same scene from a wide viewpoint and then focus on one small area. Record which relationships become clearer in each view. In an online collection, compare an overall photograph with a close-up, retaining the creator’s description and credit alongside your notes.
Keep a useful page
Write the source, date and three things you noticed. Add one question you could not answer from the display. If photography is permitted, make a small selection and preserve the captions. A record of your observations is more useful than presenting an unlabelled model picture as a photograph of a real railway.
