RAILROADING
These were the REQUIREMENTS before the REVISIONS
which were made on January 1, 2004.
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the CURRENT requirements
- Do TWO of the following:
- Know the name, scale, and track gauge for four model
railroad gauges. Show the correct way to clean and oil model
train equipment.
- Draw to scale the layout of your own model railroad;
or one that could be built in your home. Have a point-to-point
or loop road with different routings. Include a turnaround,
a terminal, a yard, and a siding.
- Alone or with others, build a model railroad layout.
Lay track with ties, ballast, and scenery. Make connections
from power supply to track and accessories.
- Build a scale model of a locomotive (with or without
power) or make two cars (Kits with extra detail may be used.)
- Draw scale plans and build two accessories.
- Do the following:
- Explain how real electric and diesel locomotives develop
power.
- Identify by model or picture six different kinds of
railroad cars.
- Show two basic signals used either by color or configuration.
Explain the meaning of five whistle signals. Describe an
emergency way to signal a train to stop.
- Do ONE of the following:
- Name four departments of a railroad company. Describe
what each does.
- Name and explain 10 jobs in railroading. Tell which
job interests you most. Tell why.
- Explain six rules of safety to use aboard trains; on platforms;
at crossings; and around bridges, yards, and tunnels. Explain
the use and function of the "EOTD" or "FRED" now used in place
of cabooses.
- Explain the use of a timetable by making a written plan
for a trip by rail between two cities 500 miles apart. List
the times of departure and of arrival at your destination, the
number of the train, and the service you want.
- Do ONE of the following:
- Visit a railroad museum or an operating model railroad
and explain what you saw.
- View a video showing the operation of a railroad, such
as THIS IS MY RAILROAD or ASSOCIATION OF AMERICAN RAILROADS
by Pentrax.
- Plan and take a rail trip of at least 25 miles. Buy
your own ticket. Read the timetables and footnotes correctly.
- Name three types of modern freight trains and explain why
they are more efficient than mixed freights.
BSA Advancement ID#: 94
Pamphlet Revision Date: 1992
Requirements last revised in 1993
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