Train Stories vs LOESS

Would you like to learn about the fabulous story of the "Indian Mail", the Italian locomotive that pulled a train for the East Indies? How would you like to learn all about the Railway Pavilion at the Leonardo da Vinci Museum of Science and Technology in Milan? With Train Stories you can relive the fascinating story of the "Indian Mail" with augmented reality. With Guido the Guide by your side, you can retrace the locomotive’s journey from London to Bombay. You can see the luxury restaurant wagon appearing before your eyes, and you can even travel all along its entire length. Plus, you’ll discover how a steam locomotive works! In "video guide" mode, you can explore the Museum's Railway Pavilion, learning about stories of railway vehicles, through the images and words from the Museum's Curator. Functions: • Augmented reality: view the world around you through your cell phone camera frame and you’ll see Guido the Guide appear before your eyes, to join you on a fantastic journey. • Learn more about the history of rail transport and the Museum's Railway Pavilion with video guides, audio guides, and information sheets. • Stroll around inside the elegant restaurant car of the Indian Mail, recreated down to the smallest detail, as a special guide tells you how it was living on board Italy’s most luxurious train. Authorization notification • Camera required for the use of augmented reality features

LOESS app is made by the LOESS project (Literacy Boost through an Operational Educational Ecosystem of Societal Actors on Soil Health), a European initiative aimed at enhancing soil literacy across diverse communities. LOESS emphasizes that over 60% of EU soils are currently unhealthy, underscoring the urgent need for public awareness and education. By aligning with LOESS’s mission, this app seeks to bridge the knowledge gap, making soil science accessible and engaging for all users. We designed LOESS to educate users on the critical role of soil in sustaining life and maintaining environmental balance. This engaging app offers interactive features that delve into how healthy soils are foundational to our food systems, water purification, and biodiversity support. To enhance interactivity, LOESS includes an AR feature that allows users to add virtual insects to their AR scene, bringing the hidden world of soil biodiversity to life. Additionally, users can test their knowledge with an interactive quiz and enjoy two fun minigames designed to reinforce key soil-related concepts in an engaging way. Join us in this educational journey to uncover the unseen world beneath our feet and its profound impact on our planet’s health.