Railroading Merit Badge

04/19/2008 - 8:45am
04/19/2008 - 1:00pm
DATE: Saturday, April 19, 2008 8:45 - 1:00 PM (Please be prompt)

LOCATION:
Troop 1011 Meeting Center at Mt Bethel United Methodist Church
(No Vehicles are permitted on the access road)

COST: $7

SNACK: Please bring a snack and a drink for the break

UNIFORM: Class "A"

DETAILS:
You are expected to have read the Merit Pamphlet
A train trip is not required to complete this Merit Badge
Counselors will have model trains set up for education purposes

PREREQUISITES:
Please complete the following requirements and bring with you to the clinic. All other requirements will be complete at the clinic.

  • You are expected to have read the Merit Pamphlet
  • Build one model railroad car kit or one locomotive kit. Be prepared to discuss the different uses for the kits you build, i.e., tank cars - milk, syrup, chemicals, petroleum, etc.
  • Locate the website of four rail historical groups - find information on each -
    a. TWO required: www.gsmr.com & www.tvrail.com

 

Kits may be obtained for $8 & up from Hobby Town USA,
840 Ernest Barrett Pky, Kennesaw, GA, 770-426-8800

Registration at www.meritbadge.info