Merit badge requirements and worksheets badges may be earned by individual scouts. The requirements to this merit badge are ed by the boy scouts of america. I have been teaching the boy scout merit badge class for 3 years now here in cleveland, ms. The requirements published by the boy scouts of america should always be used over the list here. You can complete the following requirements for the railroading merit badge at our shows. Boy scouts going for the railroading merit badge will have a special tour dedicated to helping them learn those specific requirements. March 25, 2019 eagle scouts and adult model railroaders of the national model railroad association nmra, pacific coast region pcr are presenting a railroading merit badge program as part of the diamond rails forever 2019 pcr convention to be held mcclellan field conference center.
Merit badge requirements and worksheets boy scout trail. Scroll down for a list of all of the current merit badges and their requirements. The merit badge program provides opportunities for youth to explore more than 120 fields of skill and knowledge. Classes for the following badge requirements will be offered. Scoutbook boy scouts radio merit badge requirements. Build one model railroad car kit or one locomotive kit. Requirements 1a, 1c, 3a and 5a,c,e must be completed prior to the start of class. Advancement to star, life, and eagle all require completion of merit badges, service, and demonstration of responsibility. When you click on a scout and their activity log, you will be redirected to internet advancement. Overview smrhs proudly participates in the boy scouts of america railroading merit badge program by offering a 3session class that will introduce young scouts to the many exciting aspects of railroading. Scoutbook boy scouts reading merit badge requirements. Boy scout railroading merit badge clinic piedmont division.
Merit badge counselors may not require the use of this or any similar workbooks. District and council advancement committees are encouraged to offer opportunities for scouts to work on at least some of these merit badges at resident camp, at camporees, or during special anniversary celebrations. Jun 16, 2019 b explain to your merit badge counselor why safety around rightsofway is important. At the conclusion of this program, scouts will have completed all of the requirements necessary to earn the railroading merit badge. Scouts from any troop can register for the workshop. Use the links directly below to find help for a specific badge. It is very helpful for scout leaders to conduct a preevent briefing leading their troop through the merit badge handbook. Scouts should read the bsa railroading merit badge pamphlet 2014 prior to this class. Boy scouts of america has recognized a railroading merit badge since 1952. Bsa railroading merit badge seashore trolley museum. 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. These stations are designed to meet requirements listed in the boy scouts of america railroading merit badge book. Railroading merit badge activities scouts will participate in various activities that will fulfill the railroading merit badge requirements, including riding on the calico railroad throughout the park, visiting the historical railroad cars of the edna and the durango and learning from octa about how to be rail safe. Show the correct way to clean and lubricate model train equipment.
There will be a brief maintenance window starting at 9. It has a lot of good, useful information, making it a great resource for learning what. Merit badge requirements scout badges, boy scouts merit. While it is not a requirement to use this form, using the worksheet is a great way for a scout to organize their notes. An official boy scouts of america merit badge pamphlet has been created for the bsa by topic authorities for each merit badge. Advancement should be a natural outcome of a wellrounded unit program, rich in opportunities to work toward the ranks. Requirements 8b 1 and 2 will be fulfilled by visiting the pennsylvania trolley museum. Scoutingbsarailroading merit badge wikibooks, open. The museums boy scouts of america railroading merit badge program provides an opportunity for an entire troop to earn the badge together on an operating railway. Not only are steamtown national historic site staff and volunteers well versed in sharing about railroadings golden age, many are also certified boy scout railroading merit badge counselors. Program session one begins the blue card process and is held at smrhs. Railroading and the boy scouts model railroader magazine. 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 that allows the railroad to run.
The pamphlets contain requirements, introductory information and supplemental reference text. Cub scouts girl scouts boy scouts merit badges boys life magazine boy scout camping teaching boys scouts of america eagle scout digital technology digital technology merit badge helps and documents scouts learn how digital information is stored and transmitted while working on the digital technology merit badge. Railroading merit badge pamphlet boy scouts of america. Merit badge requirements you can learn about sports, crafts, science, trades, business and future careers as you earn merit badges in the scouts bsa program. Discuss with your counselor the importance of signs, signals, and codes, and why people need these different methods of communication. Offered only in 2010, the historical merit badge program, part of the boy scouts of america centennial, allowed scouts to earn the discontinued carpentry, pathfinding, signalling, and tracking originally called stalking merit badges. 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. Merit badges are awards earned by members of the boy scouts of america, based on activities within the area of study by completing a list of periodically updated requirements. Personal management eagle scout and financial literacy girl scout allday badge electricity morning or afternoon session.
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. At the end of the day, scouts who have remained actively engaged in learning should meet all the requirements for earning the coveted railroading merit badge. 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. Select one of the following specialinterest areas and complete the requirements. Rushing a scout through requirements to obtain a badge is not the goal. This pamphlet gives scouts all the information they need to work through the requirements to earn the railroading merit badge. This merit badge emphasizes the importance of safety and presents opportunities to explore all types of railroading. The current boy scout requirements book is available from your local scouting merchandise distributor. Printable checkoff sheet for railroading merit badge. The event includes allday admission to knotts berry farm and all railroading merit badge day. Merit badges marked with the blue i icon are enhanced with videos and. Quicky look up the latest merit badge requirements for all 8 merit badges by name or category. Radio merit badge requirements scoutbook activity logs are now in internet advancement. Explain why unit trains are more efficient than mixed freight trains.
Ask your librarian or counselor about awardwinning books that are recommended for readers your age and include at least one of those titles. Blanks in this worksheets table appear when we do not have a worksheet for the badge that includes these requirements. American business completely revised american heritage 3a, 3b, 4a animal science 3. Quicky look up the latest merit badge requirements for all 8 merit badges by. Activities will be available for boy scouts, girl scouts, and cub scouts as well as all youth groups. Enhancing our youths competitive edge through merit badges.
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. A quick trip back to the wvrr yard begins a full day of activities. Curriculum follows the boy scouts of america badge requirements, but all youth ages 1118 may attend any merit badge program. Aug 05, 2015 scout railroad merit badge midwest rail excursions. Railroading merit badge emblem boy scouts of america. Merit badge reading railroad heritage museum reading. Boy scouts of america railroading merit badge listed below are the bsa railroading merit badge requirements. Be sure to get the current copy from your local scout store. It is important to note, as with any educational opportunity, a rank or award is not the end of the learning process. With your parents and counselors approval, interview someone employed in the rail industry. Scoutingbsarailroading merit badge wikibooks, open books. Bsa railroading merit badge enduring rails 2018 pcr.
The requirements listed below are the current and official requirements of the boy scouts of america. Railroading merit badge lost pines winter camp duration. List the times of departure and arrival at your destination, the train number and name, and the type of service you want. Lmrc member donn craig presents a condensed version of his railroad merit badge course to a group of students.
A scout can purchase pamphlets from bsa, find them in a troop library, or oftentimes check them out. Know the name and track gauge for four model railroad gauges. Railroad merit badge earn the railroading merit badge. Each station is either a physical activity or learning opportunity. Boy scout railroading badge workshop steamtown national. Boy scouts will be able to work on the railroading merit badge. Merit badges bsa scouts troop 699 boy scouts of america. To reach eagle rank, a scout must complete a total of at least 21 boy scout merit badges, of which come from the eaglerequired badge list.
Calling all boy scouts earn the railroading merit badge. Bsa railroading merit badge pamphlet 2014 oklahoma railway. Bsa railroading merit badge pcr nmra 2019 convention. Fill out a merit badge counselor application single. Troop 964 offers a workshop on both saturday and sunday, during the annual train show, where scouts can earn the railroading merit badge. As with most merit badges, there are a lot of choices that the scouts can make to fulfill the requirements. A scout can purchase pamphlets from bsa, find them in a troop library, or oftentimes check them out from a public library. Model railroading merit badge model railroad hobbyist magazine. Request new merit badge topics if you feel another topic or activity should be added, you need to tell the boy scouts of america directly. 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.
Merit badges are awarded to scouts who complete the requirements for each badge. Name the scale of four popular model railroad gauges. Scoutbook boy scouts game design merit badge requirements. 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. Please register early as spots fill quickly and only a limited number of scouts can attend. The railroad museum of pennsylvania is the perfect setting for boys and girls involved in scouting to earn badges in railroading, working with historic artifacts and model trains. The remaining requirements will be covered during the class so scouts can complete the remainder of the workbook. The park will host three boy scout railroading merit badge workshops this summer.
Helps and requirements for scouts bsa merit badges. Explain what major cities it serves, the locations of major terminals, service facilities and crew change points. If a new edition of a merit badge pamphlet is introduced with updated requirements after the scouts bsa requirements book has been released, a scout who is starting the badge may choose to follow either set of requirements until the end of the year. We have a railroad museum with a o scale layout here in town and they accomplish two of the requirements by utilizing the museum. If the scout successfully completes all of the requirements at this. The boy scout railroading merit badge day at knotts berry farm will include presentations and activities, which fulfills the requirements for all boy scouts to earn the bsa railroading merit badge. Railroad merit badge boy scout troop 964, dale city.
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. Scoutingbsagardening merit badge wikibooks, open books. Railroading and boy scouts trains magazine trains news. Scoutingbsarailroading merit badge wikibooks, open books for. Bsa railroading merit badge enduring rails 2018 pcr convention. Game design merit badge requirements scoutbook activity logs are now in internet advancement. Explain the purpose of operation lifesaver and its mission. At the start of the new year, scouts who are beginning must use only the new requirements. If you dont already, get a copy of the merit badge book for railroading mb. All the requirements are detailed and set out for you there. This program has been developed by museum member donna perkins, who is a merit badge counselor for troop 275 of. Railroading merit badge and worksheet boy scout trail.
The orm railroading merit badge workbook 2019 is also available. The requirements were last issued or revised in 2019 this workbook was updated in april 2019. You dont need to have had rank advancement to be eligible. The purpose of the merit badge program is to allow scouts to examine subjects to determine if they would like to further pursue them as a career or vocation. No one may add or subtract from the official requirements found in scouts bsa requirements pub. She has researched the connections between the standard railroading merit badge requirements and the requirements of real railway operations. Some of you may have been involved in scouting before either as a scout or as an adult leader. Worksheets for use in working on these requirements. Boy scouts railroading merit badge the rocky mountain division of the train collectors association offers the opportunity for scouts to work on and complete the requirements for the railroading merit badge at our summer and winter holiday shows. Signs, signals and codes merit badge requirements 1.
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. This workbook can help you but you still need to read the merit badge pamphlet. Printable requirements for railroading merit badge. Scoutbook 2020 scouts bsa merit badge requirements. Railroading merit badge requirements maintenance advisory. I am currently working with a handicapped boy scout troop on the mb. Scoutbook boy scouts railroading merit badge requirements. Merit badge pamphlets are reprinted annually and requirements updated regularly. Occasionally, the requirements will not match those in the printed scout handbook, the annual scouts bsa requirements book, or some merit badge pamphlets because of the timing of their printing schedules.
Gary githens railroading merit badge program oklahoma. Search and rescue sar merit badge, kayaking merit badge, welding merit badge. The patches for these historical merit badges are distinguished by a gold ring on the outside edge. You can learn about sports, crafts, science, trades, business and future careers as you earn merit badges in the scouts bsa program. While it is not a requirement to use this form, using the worksheet is a great way for a scout to organize their notes to be prepared for their signoff. Occasionally, the requirements will not match those in the printed boy scout handbook, the annual boy scout requirements book, or some merit badge pamphlets because of. Boy scout railroad merit badge rocky mountain train show.
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