Know what is meant by and the difference between scale and gauge. From there i would consider what is relevant today as opposed to what was when it was written. Use this workbook as a guide as you organize your thoughts and prepare to meet with your merit badge counselor. Refer to the latest scouts bsa requirements book for merit badge requirement updates. Railroading merit badge action needed o gauge railroading.
Railroading merit badge reading railroad heritage museum. Though im a former cub master, i have never taught a merit badge course before, so i quickly pulled together a powerpoint using the merit badge book along with my own additions. Those that earned their eagle that year got the centennial eagle badge. However, i suppose i had more eagle required badges to do, so i never finished it in fact, i barely have any merit badges for any of the things that were my favorite subjects. Get the best deals on merit badge book when you shop the largest online selection at. To obtain a list of registered merit badge counselors, or to begin a merit badge, please contact your scoutmaster or council service center. Make offer lot of 31 boy scouts of america merit badge books, indian 1960s70s prepping. This pamphlet gives scouts all the information they need to work through the requirements to earn the railroading merit badge. Scoutbook 2020 scouts bsa merit badge requirements. Railroading merit badge workbook this workbook can help you but you still need to read the merit badge pamphlet. Get the best deals on merit badge book when you shop the. Boy scouts of america bsa railroading merit badge books. 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.
Some requirements contain items that fall into more that one category and are listed as the higher category. Snow sports merit badge workbook this workbook can help you but you still need to read the merit badge pamphlet. Calling all boy scouts earn the railroading merit badge. 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. Tell your counselor about the guidelines for conduct that should be followed when you are near or on railroad property. All worksheets are in pdf form and contain the requirements for obtaining any badge along with the necessary tasks needed to earn all bsa merit badges.
Nationalrailroadmuseum railroading merit badge workshop. Any scout can come to base camp express in woburn, ma and work on merit badges, including eaglerequired badges. Safety tips 5g they can look at the signs around and look down. Explain to your merit badge counselor why safety around rightsofway is important. The requirements published by the boy scouts of america should always be used over the list here. Bsa railroading merit badge pamphlet 2014 oklahoma railway. Find any boy scout merit badge worksheet or workbook here. Merit badge requirements are revised as needed to reflect updated information and technology. Scouts will meet at the railroad museum here in wilmington, take a tour, then participate in some discussions and activities to cover all requirements of the merit badge. Railroading merit badge class workbook thank you for your interest in the railroading merit badge instruction provided by the reading railroad heritage museum. Railroading merit badge class preparation page scoutmaster bucky. A operation lifesaver was founded to reduce the number of accidental deaths by trains hits.
This workbook can help you but you still need to read the merit badge pamphlet. Troop 964 offers a workshop on both saturday and sunday, during the annual train show, where scouts can earn the railroading merit badge. This page printable pdf workbook will help boy scouts as they work on earning the railroading merit badge. 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. This daylong workshop features various railroadthemed activities, including tours, demonstrations and a. I saw that the railroading one was one of the badges that needed help, so i took the plunge and signed up for it last saturday. Railroading merit badge series revised edition by boy scouts of america author isbn. Railroad merit badge earn the railroading merit badge. Under supervision, photograph the equipment and discuss with your counselor the historic significance of the operation. 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. 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.
Select one of the following specialinterest areas and complete the requirements. In this class you may complete most of the requirements for a new girl scout railroading badge offered by the pines of carolina council. Depending on the badge, scouts can complete most or all of the requirements. 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. Quicky look up the latest merit badge requirements for all 8 merit badges by name or category.
Railroading merit badge and worksheet boy scout trail. Jun 21, 2016 on this page you can read or download railroading merit badge pamphlet pdf in pdf format. This merit badge pamphlet provides scouts with information about the railroad industry and the requirements for earning the railroading merit badge in scouts. Requirements 1a, 1c, 3a and 5a,c,e must be completed prior to the. Search and rescue sar merit badge, kayaking merit badge, welding merit badge. Green items are prerequisites that should be completed before our meeting on april 7. Explain why unit trains are more efficient than mixed freight trains. Requirements for the railroading merit badge with worksheets.
Unfortunately, we can no longer host the badge onsite. Download and print any worksheet in seconds completely free. Description scouts participating in all events have the opportunity to earn the merit badge no prerequisites. From the beginning, the rrmb requirements included the railroad industry and the hobby of model railroading. Explain what major cities it serves, the locations of major terminals, service facilities, and crew change points, and the major commodities it carries. You will be given a workbook which you will use during the course to record completed requirements. They are reproduced in part here under fair use as a resource for scouts and scouters to use in the earning and teaching of merit badges. Base camp express woburn, ma railroading merit badge. Railroading merit badge pamphlet boy scouts of america. The merit badge program plays a major role in the scouting advancement program and participation can begin as soon as a scout registers with a troop. Railroading and boy scouts trains magazine trains news.
Kings hobby shop boy scouts of america railroading merit badge. I was into model trains for pretty much the entire second half of my scouting career. We are proud to announce our partnership with the wilmington railroad museum in wilmington to offer the railroading merit badge. Railroading merit badge railroading merit badge pamphlet. Share your experience with your merit badge counselor.
The mbrc has worksheets for most of the current merit badges. Merit badges give scouts the opportunity to investigate around 120 different areas of knowledge and skills. Railroading merit badge workshop railroad museum of. A merit badge book, workbook, and blue card will be provided as part of the registration fee. Railroad merit badge boy scout troop 964, dale city. Before attending the railroading merit badge class, scouts must print out this workbook. These worksheets include the necessary tasks and questions that are required for earning the railroading merit badge. If you dont see any interesting for you, use our search form on bottom v. All scouts should attend in class a uniform and bring along note taking materials. Reading the railroading merit badge book is recommended. The mbrc has worksheets for most of the current merit. I would think that in todays mr world the basics should include.
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. Scoutingbsarailroading merit badge wikibooks, open books for. Graphic arts merit badge graphic arts merit badge workbook. Model railroading merit badge model railroad hobbyist magazine. This workbook can help you but you still need to read the merit badge pamphlet book. Name the scale of four popular model railroad gauges.
Its been a few years since i was a counselor along with another scout leader counselor on the railroading merit badge at a local merit badge jamboree. Eventbrite scoutmaster bucky presents railroading merit badge 20200328 saturday am scouts bsa saturday, march 28, 2020 at north metro model railroad club, coon rapids, mn. Merit badge requirements and worksheets boy scout trail. Scoutingbsarailroading merit badge wikibooks, open. Scoutbook boy scouts railroading merit badge requirements. Scouts must be able to discuss any items completed as preparation works or as written work. By earning this badge, scouts can learn about the history of railroading, its place in modern society, careers in railroading, and hobbies related to railroading. Merit badge pamphlets are reprinted annually and requirements updated regularly. Enrollment limit limited to 300 scouts and 100 adult leaders on a. Locate the web site of four model railroadrelated manufacturers or magazine publishers.
This merit badge emphasizes the importance of safety and presents opportunities to explore all types of railroading. Jan 01, 2019 explain to your merit badge counselor why safety around rightsofway is important. First offering of the girl scout railroading badge nc state fair grounds, new multi purposeexposition building 1025 blue ridge road, raleigh, nc. Sections 1a, 1c, 3a and 5a, c, e are to be completed before attending. This workbook can help you organize your thoughts as.
Explain why unit trains are more efficient than mixed fright trains. Be sure to get the current copy from your local scout store. Build one railroad structure from scratch or using a kit, paint and weather the structure, mount it on your layout or diorama, and make the surrounding area on a diorama scenic. Boy scouts of america railroading merit badge program old boy scouts of america railroading merit badge boy scouts of america railroading merit badge boy scout troops from all over the region come to the seashore trolley museum for a weekend to learn about the parts of a railroad, from jobs and safety to the infrastructure. You still must satisfy your counselor that you can demonstrate each skill and have learned the information. Enhancing our youths competitive edge through merit badges. Scoutingbsarailroading merit badge wikibooks, open books. Scouts from any troop can register for the workshop. Give the signed application to your unit leader so your merit badge emblem can be secured for you.
The railroading merit badge is earned by completing eigth of nine requirements. Download the workbook for the railroading merit badge in adobe pdf format from the u. Build one model railroad car kit or one locomotive kit. Print information on their products and services and discuss the information with your counselor. Railroading merit badge series boy scouts of america on.
The pamphlets contain requirements, introductory information and supplemental reference text. Railroading merit badge workbook this workbook can help you but you still need to read the merit badge. Model railroading merit badge model railroad hobbyist. Boy scouts of america railroading merit badge kings hobby shop. Please register early as spots fill quickly and only a limited number of scouts can attend. Click on the merit badge to show the requirement worksheet. Railroading merit badge requirement 2a study guide. Railroading merit badge model railroad hobbyist magazine. This saturday, we will have counselors helping scouts earn railroading merit badge. Scoutbook boy scouts reading merit badge requirements. Purchase tickets and ride a scenic or historic railroad. This workbook can help you organize your thoughts as you prepare to meet with your merit badge counselor. This workbook has been created to help you successfully complete the requirements for earning the badge.
Sections 1a, 3a and 5a, c, e are to be completed before attending your. Identify the scale of four model cars or locomotives. Railroading merit badge requirements and worksheets. The requirements to this merit badge are ed by the boy scouts of america. Merit badge reading railroad heritage museum reading. A scout can purchase pamphlets from bsa, find them in a troop library, or oftentimes check them out from a public library. However, i did some other calculations, and while the overall merit badges earned did fluctuate, the railroading merit badge as a percentage of total merit badges for a given year also dropped after peaking in 2010. Some of you may have been involved in scouting before either as a scout or as an adult leader. The merit badge book is located beneath each picture. Per national regulations, the only person who may sign off on requirements is a merit badge counselor, duly registered and authorized by the local council. 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. 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. Reading a merit badge pamphlet will not count toward completing this requirement. Locate the web site of four rail historical groups, then find information on the history of the rail preservation.