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Model Railroading

1. Give the history and development of model railroading.
2. Tell the difference in how the following prototype motive power units operate:

1. Steam
   
2. Diesel
   
3. Electric
   

3. Know the name, scale, and track gauge for four model railroad gauges.
4. Know the shapes and names of at least eight track plan arrangements.
5. Know at least six points to check for the maintenance of a model railroading layout.
6. Identify and explain the use of:

1. Five types of freight cars
   
2. Three types of passenger cars
   
3. Three types of steam engines according to their wheel arrangement
   
4. Two types of grade crossing warning devices
   
5. Two types of railroad signals
   
6. Five types of railroad-related buildings or structures
   

7. Know the meaning of the following model railroad terms:

1. Ballast
   
2. Blind drivers
   
3. Block
   
4. Bolster
   
5. Crossing
   
6. Crossover
   
7. Double header
   
8. Draft gear
   
9. Flange
   
10. Frog
    
11. Gap
    
12. Gauge
    
13. Grade
    
14. Gravity yard
    
15. Hot box
    
16. Insulated rail joiner
    
17. Journal
18. Layout
19. Mainline
20. Prototype
21. Rail joiner
22. Reverse loop
23. Siding
24. Spur
25. Switch
26. Machine
27. Talgo truck
28. Truck
29. Turnout
30. Two-rail
31. Wye
32. Yswitch
33. Yard

8. Construct a portion of a model railroad layout. In your construction, do the following:

1. Assist in assembling the framework
   
2. Install a section of ballast
   
3. Install a section of track
   
4. Install at least one turnout, including the wiring
   
5. Assist in making scenery, such as trees, rocks, mountains, or grass
   
6. Make one model railroading building or structure
   
7. Assist in the wiring to supply electrical power to the tracks
   

9. Successfully operate a model railroad train on the layout you have assisted in building.

Skill Level 2
Original Honor 1967

Arts, Crafts & Hobbies
General Conference
2001 Edition