Scouting America Merit Badge Fair

Railroading
Saturday May 30, 2026 10:00-12:00

Railroading Counselor and Eagle Scout Matthew Baxter at the throttle of the Climax steam locomotive.

The Railroad badge will be presented by Matthew Baxter and Bob Henderson. Both of these men are railroad enthusiasts and locomotive engineers at the White Mountain Central Railroad at Clark's Bears. You will learn about railroad safety, signs and signals. During a walking tour discover the history of our railroad equipment including locomotives (both running and on display), a unique REO Railbus and an authentic 1904 railroad covered bridge. The session will conclude with a ride on the White Mountain Central Railroad. Scouts can be joined by family members for the train ride.

Bob Henderson points out the steam dome on the 1906 Baldwin locomotive to the Scouts BSAs

The Railroad badge will be presented by Matthew Baxter and Bob Henderson. Both of these men are railroad enthusiasts and locomotive engineers at the White Mountain Central Railroad at Clark's Bears. You will learn about railroad safety, signs and signals. During a walking tour discover the history of our railroad equipment including locomotives (both running and on display), a unique REO Railbus and an authentic 1904 railroad covered bridge. The session will conclude with a ride on the White Mountain Central Railroad. Scouts can be joined by family members for the train ride.

This presentation will fulfill requirements 1, 3, 6 & 7b for the Railroading badge. The Scout must complete requirements 2, 4, & 5 prior to arrival to complete this badge at Clark's Bears. The merit badge counselor will sign off on all completed work. Scouts blue card will be returned to them later in the day. The best way to complete this course is by using the Railroading Workbook [730 KB pdf] for this merit badge.

Download the Railroading workbook [730 KB pdf]

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Clark's Bears
PO Box 1
110 Daniel Webster Highway
Lincoln, NH 03251