Railroading Merit Badge for Boy Scouts

BSA Scouts holding pre-approved Railroading merit badge blue cards and in Class A uniform may participate in a merit badge course beginning after the morning flag ceremony. Merit badge earning Scouts will form patrols and select a leader and a scribe. Patrols will be given a challenge course to complete by mid-afternoon, which consists of visiting a number of stations located throughout the Museum to learn/demonstrate merit badge requirements, in addition to completing a ride on the mainline train. A group presentation to discuss railroad safety will be given by Operation Lifesaver volunteers and railroad professionals will be available to discuss railroading and answer questions. In the late afternoon, merit badge counselors will interview patrols to verify completion of challenge course requirements and sign off blue cards.

Scouts participating in the merit badge challenge course should expect to spend a full day at the museum (beginning with the 10:00 AM flag ceremony until approximately 4:00 PM) to ensure all requirements are met and to give ample time to complete all documentation. Scouts may bring a sack lunch or money for food purchases at the IRM Central Diner.

Non-Merit Badge Earning Scouts may participate in group tours and/or train rides at any time that they are operating.

Must bring a blue card with you.

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