Rail museums make the history of railroading come alive. With recent technological advances, the industry continues to grow and change. This interest project will enable you to explore railroading past, present and future, as a career and as a hobby. Complete at least seven activities, including two Skill Builders, one Technology, one Service Project, one Career Exploration, and two other activities. Describe an emergency way to signal a train to stop.
Rail services vary from place to place.
Make an inventory of what's in your area. Switches and signals determine how and where a train may be run. Explain the meaning of five whistle signals. Plan and take a rail trip of at least 25 miles. Buy your own ticket.