Railroading Merit Badge
Presentation

There will be six stations, each representing a part of the merit badge pamphlet:

- Station one is "Introduction to Railroading" and covers the Railroading Merit Badge video, different departments within the railroad business model, and a general overview of railroading.

- Station two covers Operation Lifesaver, railroad safety, and different types of trains and cars.

- Station three is about locomotives, braking systems and end-of-train devices.

- Station four is about the history and purpose of signals, lineside and whistle codes.

- Station five is about Amtrak, featuring deciphering the Amtrak timetable for the Coast Starlight trains.

- Station six is the Timesaver layout experience, where participants can run an engine and switch several cars between different tracks.

Each participant will receive a take-home goodie bag, that includes a car kit, Operation Lifesaver information, and a railroad-related magazine.

FAQs

Q. When is it?
A. Saturday, May 3, 2008, 8:30 AM to 2:30 PM

Q. Where is it?
A.  Ramada University, 324 East Shaw Avenue, at Highway 41, Fresno, CA

Q. Who is presenting it?
A. Adult Scouters and members of the Pacific Coast Region of the National Model Railroading Association (NMRA).

Q. Is there any cost to attend?
A. Yes, $2.00 for booklets and patches

Q. Do I have to wear my Scout uniform?
A. Yes, it is preferred that Scouts wear their uniform to avoid a $.50 "fine".

Q. How will I know where to go once I'm at the Ramada?
A. Just follow the signs directing you to the clinic room.

Q. What are the requirements to earn the Railroading Merit Badge?
A. See either of these worksheets:    Word format      PDF format

Q. What's in the "take-home kit"?
A. A model railroad car kit, Operation Lifesaver materials, and a railroad-related magazine.

Q. What else can you tell me?
A. Be prepared to have fun! Model railroading is fun!