Requirements June 1972 until January 1975

1. Do TWO of the following:

(a) Know the name, scale, and track gauge for four model railroad gauges. Show the right way to clean and oil model train equipment.

(b) 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.

(c) 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.

(d) Make a scale model of a locomotive (with or without power), or make two cars. (Kits may be used.)

(e) Draw scale plans and build two accessories.

2. Do the following:

(a) Explain how real electric and diesel locomotives develop power.

(b) Identify by model or picture six different kinds of railroad power.

(c) Show arm or lantern signals by trainmen. Pick one kind of semaphore or light signal system. Tell what its different signals mean. Explain the meaning of five whistle signals. Describe an emergency way to signal a train to stop.

3. Do ONE of the following:

(a) Name four departments of a railroad company. Describe what each does.

(b) Name and explain 10 jobs in railroading. Tell which job interests you most. Tell why.

4. Explain six rules of safety to use aboard trains; on platforms; at crossings; and around bridges, yards, and tunnels.

5. Do the following:

(a) Make a written plan for a trip by rail to a city 500 miles from your home. Get train information from the railroad you pick. List time you leave and arrive, the number of the train, and the kind of service you want.

(b) Name the railroads that serve your town. Explain how to arrange for the shipment of a carload of freight to a city 500 miles from your home.

6. Do ONE of the following:

(a) Plan and take a rail trip of at least 25 miles. Buy your own ticket. Read the timetables and footnotes correctly.

(b) Identify 10 different railroads by the symbols on freight cars.

7. Outline the major steps in the growth of railroads in the United States. Discuss the importance of the railroads to daily life.

Requirements January 1975 until May 1990

1. Do TWO of the following:

(a) Know the name, scale, and track gauge for four model railroad gauges. Show the right way to clean and oil model train equipment.

(b) 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.

(c) Alone or with others, build a model railroad layout. Lay track with ties, ballast, and scenery. Make connections from power supply to track and accesories.

(d) Make a scale model of a locomotive (with or without power) or make two cars. (Kits may be used.)

(e) Draw scale plans and build two accessories.

2. Do the following:

(a) Explain how real electric and diesel locomotives develop power.

(b) Identify by model or picture six different kinds of railroad cars used to carry people or products.

(c) Show arm or lantern signals used by trainmen. Pick one kind of semaphore or light signal system. Tell what its different signals mean. Explain the meaning of five whistle signals. Describe an emergency way to signal a train to stop.

3. Do ONE of the following:

(a) Name four departments of a railroad company. Describe what each does.

(b) Name and explain 10 jobs in railroading. Tell which job interests you most. Tell why.

4. Explain six rules of safety to use aboard trains; on platforms; at crossings; and around bridges, yards, and tunnels.

5. Do the following:

(a) Make a written plan for a trip by rail to a city 500 miles from your home. Get a train schedule. List time you leave and arrive, the number of the train, and the service you want.

(b) Name the railroads that serve your town. Explain how to arrange for the shipment of a carload of freight to a city 500 miles from your home.

6. Do ONE of the following:

(a) Plan and take a rail trip of at least 25 miles. Buy your own ticket. Read the timetables and footnotes correctly.

(b) Identify 10 different railroads by the symbols on freight cars.

7. Outline the major steps in the growth of railroads in the United States. Discuss the importance of the railroads to daily life.