Railroading Merit Badge Class

Published: Friday, June 5, 2009 at 3:11 PM EDT
Event Date: Saturday, May 16, 2009 at 9:00 AM thru 3:00 PM EDT
Location: Buffalo, NY

[scouts and councilors]

Representatives from CSX, Federal Railroad Administration and the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers were present to share railroad safety messages on trespassing, crossing safety, and "Railroading 101" topics.

Topics included: Types of Freight Trains, Class 1 Railroads (spotlight on CSX), Railroad Cars and Locomotives, Train Safety Equipment, Signs and Signals, Passenger Trains, Railroad Employment, Museums, Historical Groups and Tourist Railroads, and Railroad Safety.

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