Railroading Merit Badge Center

Name: Railroading Merit Badge Center
Start: 2026-05-23T13:00:00-05:00
End: 2026-05-23T17:00:00-05:00
Location: Pekin Mineral Springs Park

Schedule

Sat May 23 2026 at 01:00 pm to 05:00 pm

UTC-05:00

Location

Pekin Mineral Springs Park | Pekin, IL

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If you’ve ever wondered how trains operate, how railroads keep people and cargo moving safely, or what goes on behind the scenes of powerful locomotives—this is the perfect merit badge for you!
Join us for an exciting, hands‑on Railroading Merit Badge experience where you’ll learn how railroads work, how safety is maintained, and why trains remain one of the most important transportation systems in the country.
What You’ll Do
Learn how railroads are organized and how trains operate safely
Discover how signals, switches, and crossings work
Explore rail safety rules with Operation Lifesaver
Learn about locomotives, railcars, and railroad careers
Build and operate model railroad layouts
Gain practical knowledge about transportation, engineering, and safety