Jun 24, 2016 railroading merit badge us scouting service. Public bsa merit badges boy scout troop 468 largo, florida. Rightclick on a workbook name to save or print the optional workbooks. Scouts from any troop can register for the workshop.
This merit badge emphasizes the importance of safety and presents opportunities to explore all types of railroading. Railroading merit badge requirements revised effective january 1, 2005 name the scale and track guage for four madel railroad guages. Unfortunately, we can no longer host the badge onsite. Enrollment limit limited to 300 scouts and 100 adult leaders on a first come first served basis. Railroading merit badge workshop the railroad museum of pennsylvania is the perfect setting for boys and girls involved in scouting to earn the merit badge in railroading, working with historic artifacts and model trains. Explain the use and function of the eotd endoftrain device or fred flashing rear end device used on the last car of most freight trains. Enhancing our youths competitive edge through merit badges. Scouts are strongly encouraged to use a merit badge worksheet to show that they have done the preparation work for the merit badge. Enrollment limit limited to 300 scouts and 100 adult leaders on a. These workbooks can help you but you still need to read the merit badge pamphlet. The smrhs proudly participates in the boy scouts of america railroad merit badge program by offering a 3session class that will introduce young scouts to the many exciting aspects of railroading. Please register early as spots fill quickly and only a limited number of scouts can attend. Explain the use and function of the eotd endoftrain device or fred flashing rear end device used on the last car of most trains. Jan 01, 2019 explain to your merit badge counselor why safety around rightsofway is important.
This workbook can help you organize your thoughts as you prepare to meet with your merit badge counselor. Chicago botanic garden will be hosting a railroading merit badge workshop. Tell your counselor about the guidelines for conduct that should be followed when you are near or on railroad property. Jun 21, 2016 on this page you can read or download railroading merit badge pamphlet pdf in pdf format. Railroading merit badge class workbook thank you for your interest in the railroading merit badge instruction provided by the indiana transportation museum.
This daylong workshop features various railroadthemed activities, including tours, demonstrations and a. Merit badge pamphlets are reprinted annually and requirements updated regularly. You still must satisfy your counselor that you can demonstrate each skill and have learned the information. Workbooks can help scouts organize notes, listen actively, and document their work. Saunders middle school 557 spriggs rd, manassas i95 to exit 152234n to right on spriggs rd 21st annual train show, featuring. Download the workbook for the railroading merit badge in adobe pdf format from the u. Railroading merit badge pamphlet boy scouts of america. Scoutbook boy scouts railroading merit badge requirements.
A operation lifesaver was founded to reduce the number of accidental deaths by trains hits. Railroading merit badge reading railroad heritage museum. List 10 safety tips to remember when you are near a railroad track either on the ground or on a station platform or aboard a train. Boy scouts going for the railroading merit badge will have a special tour dedicated to helping them learn those specific requirements. Scoutingbsarailroading merit badge wikibooks, open. Railroading merit badge workshop railroad museum of. Bsa railroading merit badge enduring rails 2018 pcr convention. Draw to scale the layout of your own model railroad or one that could be built in your home. The oklahoma railway museum provides scoutsand other youth groupswith the perfect setting and experienced counselors to help them complete requirements. Scouts who have not completed the worksheet will not be allowed to attend the workshop. Railroading merit badge program niles canyon railway. Bsa railroading merit badgein 2014 kings hobby was approved by the bsas capitol area council as a merit badge counselor for the railroading merit badge. Scoutingbsarailroading merit badge wikibooks, open books for.
We will be working with model railroads as well as model railroad engineers who run the train garden here at cbg, visited by 70,000 visitors per year. Gary githens railroading merit badge program a new railroading merit badge patch, unique to the oklahoma railway museum, is an extra reward for participants who complete the workshop here. Rrmb program is a great way to introduce railroading, railroad safety, and model railroading to young men. Requirements 1a, 1c, 3a and 5a,c,e must be completed prior to the.
On this page you can read or download railroading merit badge pamphlet pdf in pdf format. The requirements to this merit badge are ed by the boy scouts of america. Worksheets can be downloaded from the following site. As you enter the information, it inserts the same information correctly in all other appropriate places on the form. Railroad merit badge earn the railroading merit badge. It will prepare you for the information to be presented at each station of the clinic. Railroading merit badge and worksheet boy scout trail. Supporting documentation or project work pertinent to this merit badge which may also include a merit badge workbook for reference with notes 5.
There are currently 120 active merit badges that can be earned by boy scouts today, and scouts can find information about all of these on the internet at the merit badge research center mbrc website, including the railroading merit badge requirements. Model railroading with your parents and counselors approval, do two of the following. Railroad merit badge boy scout troop 964, dale city. Ask your librarian or counselor about awardwinning books that are recommended for readers your age and include at least one of those titles. Requirements 1a, 1c, 3a and 5a,c,e must be completed prior to the start of class. Application for merit badge reproduces bsa form 34124 this is a fillable pdf file that allows you to create merit badge application blue cards with names, merit badge names and unit and counselor information. Kings hobby shop boy scouts of america railroading merit badge.
Pdf thanks to gary see for these photos from the april 24, 2016 presentation and signoff day. Merit badge series download ebook pdf, epub, tuebl, mobi. Safety tips 5g they can look at the signs around and look down. Saturday, may 9, 2020 join us as we ride the trains of yesteryear while learning about rail safety and trains of the past and present. Merit badge blue card properly filled out and signed off by your scoutmaster 2. Boy scout railroading merit badge boy scout railroading merit badge running a railroading merit badge rrmb program is a great way to introduce railroading, railroad safety, and model railroading to young men. This merit badge pamphlet provides scouts with information about the railroad. Earning merit badges in the boy scouts of america indoor hobbies and arts and crafts. At the conclusion of this program, scouts will have completed all of the requirements necessary to earn the railroading merit badge. There will be activities for boy scouts, girl scouts, cub scouts, and youth groups as well as railroading merit badge work opportunities. This pamphlet gives scouts all the information they need to work through the requirements to earn the railroading merit badge. Explain to your merit badge counselor why safety around rightsofway is important. Bsa railroading merit badge enduring rails 2018 pcr. Prior to attending the merit badge clinic to be held at the real rail, florida special train show march 23, 20, scouts should be prepared read the bsa railroading merit badge pamphlet.
Explain, by the use of a timetable, a plan for making a trip by rail between two cities at least 500 miles apart. With the assistance of your merit badge counselor or a librarian, select six books of four different types such as poetry, dramaplays, fiction, nonfiction, biographies, etc. Largest dcc ho layout assembled in va 114 modules with znsog gauge, steam. This workbook can help you but you still need to read the merit badge pamphlet book. This workbook has been created to help you successfully complete the requirements for earning the badge. Some of you may have been involved in scouting before either as a scout or as an adult leader. This is material a group of leaders has gathered and produced to present the railroading merit badge to a group of scouts at a merit badge challenge hosted in a classroom environment. Since september, 2009, the reading railroad heritage museum will offer instruction in the railroading merit badge, led by museum docent and eagle scout david adams. Scouts must be able to discuss any items completed as preparation works or as written work.
Completion of this workshop will meet the requirements to earn their railroading merit badge. Description scouts participating in all events have the opportunity to earn the merit badge no prerequisites. Sections 1a, 3a and 5a, c, e are to be completed before attending your. Green items are prerequisites that should be completed before our meeting on april 7. They are reproduced in part here under fair use as a resource for scouts. Railroading and boy scouts trains magazine trains news. Scouts must complete the railroading merit badge worksheet and bring a signed blue card from their scoutmaster. Describe a way to signal a train for an emergency stop. If you dont see any interesting for you, use our search form on bottom v. Railroading merit badge workbook this workbook can help you but you still need to read the merit badge.
Boy scouts of america railroading merit badge listed below are the bsa railroading merit badge requirements. The remaining requirements will be covered during the class so scouts can complete the remainder of the workbook. At the recommendation of the centers for disease control and prevention and the pennsylvania department of health, we have made the decision to postpone the may 2 scout merit badge day until later in the year. Troop 964 offers a workshop on both saturday and sunday, during the annual train show, where scouts can earn the railroading merit badge. Show the correct way to clean and lubricate model train equipment. Boy scout merit badge in railroading, story by david weisman in the station host association of californias newsletter. C lick a merit badge name below for the current requirements. The counselor may ask to meet you to explain what is expected and. Nationalrailroadmuseum railroading merit badge workshop. Scoutbook boy scouts reading merit badge requirements. By participating in this badge workshop, scouts can learn about the history of railroading, its place in modern society, careers in railroading, and hobbies related to railroading.
The railroading merit badge is awarded to scouts who learn the history of railroading, careers in railroading, and hobbies related to railroading. Merit badge book library princeton, texas troop 229. Before attending the railroading merit badge class, scouts must print out this workbook. Through the use of model trains the scouts are introduced to the various types of. Reading the railroading merit badge book is recommended. Session one begins the blue card process and is held at the smrhs club house. Railroading merit badge emblem boy scouts of america. Railroading merit badge workbook this workbook can help you but you still need to read the merit badge pamphlet. This site is like a library, use search box in the widget to get ebook that you want. Bsa railroading merit badge program the sacramento model railroad historical society presents our sacramento model railroad historical society celebrating our 60th year 19482008 dave megeath bsa merit badge contactsacramento, ca 95838 916 9614862 d. Gary githens railroading merit badge program oklahoma.
Railroading merit badge class workbook thank you for your interest in the railroading merit badge instruction provided by the reading railroad heritage museum. List 10 safety tips to remember when you are near a railroad track either on the ground or on a. Railroading merit badge with workbook pdf, current requirements, and resources. This workbook can help you but you still need to read the merit badge pamphlet. Railroading merit badge workbook this workbook can help you but you still need to read the merit badge pamphlet book. Requirements 8b 1 and 2 will be fulfilled by visiting the pennsylvania trolley museum. Registration ends april 9 or when 500 participants register. The fee covers the costs of a merit badge pamphlet, model railroad car kit, official convention patch, model railroad related magazine, and other items to be included in a takehome bag. Merit badge reading railroad heritage museum reading. Scoutingbsarailroading merit badge wikibooks, open books. Troop 964 merit badge class registration 2019 earn your railroading merit badge open to all bridged scouts where.
May 2, 2020 postponed due to covid19 dear valued visitors, we take the health of our visitors, volunteers, and staff very seriously. Select one of the following specialinterest areas and complete the requirements. Click download or read online button to get merit badge series book now. Get in touch with the merit badge counselor and explain that you want to earn the badge. The mbrc has worksheets for most of the current merit badges. For public hours, admission prices, and scheduled operating equipment see below. Since this is done in a group environment, a little homework, in class work on car kits and showing understanding of material on a written test is all the scout. Calling all boy scouts earn the railroading merit badge. The counselor may ask to meet you to explain what is expected and to start helping you meet the requirements. To register, click here its a pdf download, not a web address pm me and i. The work space provided for each requirement should be used by the scout to make notes for discussing the item with his counselor, not for providing the full and complete answers. This is a great opportunity to meet professionals in the railroad industry and learn from their experience. Apr 25, 2020 workshop led by ypttrained merit badge counselor.
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