Fun? This thread shows that the teaching of history is sadly inadequate.
A little tip. Unless you want enraged Scotsmen banging on your door, never, ever contend that England is an equivalent term for the United Kingdom. It might be common usage, but it is still incorrect. It is like insisting that California is the same as the United States.
Finally, I do have Rail Simulator and Railworks and enjoy driving in them. However, I leave route construction in them to the experts. Too tricky for me.