Book a Troop
Registration Is Now Open!
Deadline For Registration is October 10, 2025
IMPORTANT NOTICE: Pre-registration is required for this event. There are no exceptions to this policy.
Cost
Cost is $30 plus a $5.10 tax and handling fee for a total of $35.10 per participant.
Questions
For any questions contact Meghan DeLapp at (980) 305-6298 or email meghan.delapp@dncr.nc.gov or June Hall at (980) 305-6274 or email at june.hall@dncr.nc.gov.
Counselor
A Merit Badge Counselor will be on-site for our 2025 Scout’s BSA Aviation Day and 2025 Scout’s BSA Rail Camp. Blue Cards will be provided by the counselor who will be available to sign off on all cards for each merit badge once all classes have been completed and all requirements have been satisfied.
Counselor Information:
Meghan DeLapp
Counselor For Aviation & Railroading Merit Badges
Central North Carolina Council 416
Merit Badge Classes
(Requirements Met)
| Railroad Departments | 3: a, b, d |
| Signals |
5: a – f 6: a – d |
| Plan an Amtrak Trip | 2: a – b |
| Railroad Safety / Operation Lifesaver | 4: a – e |
| Freight Trains & Locomotives | 1: a – d |
| Museum Visit (Completed During Event) | 7b: 1 – 2 |
Scouts BSA Rail Camp
October 17-19, 2025
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The N.C. Transportation Museum annual Scouts BSA Rail Camp will be held October 17-19, 2025. Scouts will enjoy a weekend of overnight camping, adventure, fellowship, and learning. Activities include a train ride, banner contest, flag ceremonies, scavenger hunt, talent show, and workshops to help them earn their Railroading Merit Badge. Scouts will learn how to identify different types of railcars, how diesel-electric locomotives work, the importance of railroad signals, everything needed to cover the badge.
This is an excellent opportunity for scouts to interact with other troops, network and make friendships. Don’t miss out on the fun!
Scout's BSA Rail Camp Weekend Schedule
Check-In Information:
- Friday:
- Check-in will be at the Barber Junction Visitor’s Center from 4 p.m. until 9 p.m.
- Campsites and Burn Barrels are reserved on a first-come, first-serve basis
- If you arrive after check-in has closed, please check-in the following morning
- Saturday:
- Check-in will be at the Barber Junction Visitor’s Center from 8 a.m. until 8:30 a.m.
- Please be sure to indicate during check-in if you will be camping Saturday night
Class Information:
- Participating Scouts will be divided into lettered groups and will be given either AM class schedules or PM class schedules to follow throughout the duration of Saturday’s classes.
Friday Schedule:
- 4:00pm – 9:00pm: Check-in and Campsite Set Up
- 9:15pm – 10:15pm: Cracker Barrel Meeting (Troop/Patrol Leaders)
- 10:15pm: Lights Out
Saturday Schedule:
- 8:00am – 8:30am: Check-In at the Barber Junction Visitor’s Center
- 8:45am – 9:00am: Flag Raising Ceremony
- 9:10am – 12:20pm:
- AM Groups (A-E): Merit Badge Classes
- PM Groups (F-J): Free Time
- Museum Scavenger Hunt
- Red Springs and Northern Speeders
- JOTA
- Turntable Rides (Specified Times)
- Train Ride (11:45am-12:15pm)
- 12:20pm – 1:20pm: ALL GROUPS – Lunch (Food NOT Provided)
- 1:30pm-4:40pm:
- AM Groups (A-E): Free Time
- Museum Scavenger Hunt
- Red Springs and Northern Speeders
- JOTA
- Turntable Rides (Specific Times)
- Train Ride (3:00pm-3:30pm)
- PM Groups (F-J): Merit Badge Classes
- 5:15pm – 5:30pm: Merit Badge Official Closing (To The Colors & Retreat)
- 7:00pm – 9:45pm: Skit/Talent Show & Banner Contest Award
- 9:45pm – 10:00pm: Closing of Day (Tattoo & Taps)
- 10:30pm: Lights Out
Sunday Schedule:
- 8:00am – 11:00am: Campsite Clean Up & Departure (TURN IN SURVEY)
Book a Troop
Registration Is Now Open!
Deadline For Registration is October 10, 2025
IMPORTANT NOTICE: Pre-registration is required for this event. There are no exceptions to this policy.
Cost
Cost is $30 plus a $5.10 tax and handling fee for a total of $35.10 per participant.*
*At least one responsible adult (leader/parent chaperone) per attending rank (Lion, Tiger, Wolf, Bear, Webelo, and Arrow of Light) is required to purchase and “Adult” registration ticket and must remain with their scout(s) throughout the duration of the event. All other attending adults/children who will not be participating in the scouting event are not required to pay the Cub Scout Transportation Explorer Day event registration fee. Visitors who are not paying the Cub Scout Transportation Explorer Day registration fee will be opting out of the provided lunch and we cannot ensure that additional space within the event classrooms will be available.
Our Cub Scout Transportation Explorer Day event runs simultaneously with our Steam Over Spencer: A Live Steam Model Train Event, therefore any individuals not paying the Cub Scout Transportation Explorer Day fee will be asked to pay the Steam Over Spencer event fee to gain entrance to the Museum. Train Rides can be added for an additional cost. Please see below for the pricing schedule for the weekend.
Questions
For any questions contact Meghan DeLapp at (980) 305-6298 or email meghan.delapp@dncr.nc.gov or June Hall at (980) 305-6274 or email at june.hall@dncr.nc.gov.
Counselor
A Merit Badge Counselor will be on-site for our 2025 Scout’s BSA Aviation Day and 2025 Scout’s BSA Rail Camp. Blue Cards will be provided by the counselor who will be available to sign off on all cards for each merit badge once all classes have been completed and all requirements have been satisfied.
Counselor Information:
Meghan DeLapp
Counselor For Aviation & Railroading Merit Badges
Central North Carolina Council 416
Merit Badge Classes
(Requirements Met)
| Railroad Departments | 3: a, b, d |
| Signals |
5: a – f 6: a – d |
| Plan an Amtrak Trip | 2: a – b |
| Railroad Safety / Operation Lifesaver | 4: a – e |
| Freight Trains & Locomotives | 1: a – d |
| Museum Visit (Completed During Event) | 7b: 1 – 2 |