BSA 2010 - Lionel Trains (Collector Patch)

BSA 2010 - Lionel Trains (The Additional Boxcar)

BSA 2010 - Lionel Trains (The Caboose - Side Two)

BSA 2010 - Lionel Trains (The Caboose - Side One)

BSA 2010 - Lionel Trains (The Derrick Car)

BSA 2010 - Lionel Trains (The Boxcar - Side Two)

BSA 2010 - Lionel Trains (The Boxcar - Side One)

BSA 2010 - Lionel Trains (The Gondola)

BSA 2010 - Lionel Trains (The Tender)

BSA 2010 - Lionel Trains

The 100th Anniversary was just ripe with merchandise. In conjunction with the Boy Scouts, Lionel issued a commemorative set. So, over the next few days, we will display the set.

NATIONAL ARCHIVES CELEBRATING 100th YEAR ANNIVERSARY OF BOY SCOUTING IN AMERICA

The National Archives is excited to announce that we will be hosting special events for the Boy Scouts this year in celebration of your 100th year anniversary!

Early Entrance Hours for Boy Scouts in Uniform and their Families July 23, 24, 25, 2010 8:30am -9:30am. Enter Through the Special Events Entrance on the Corner of 7th and Constitution Avenue, NW

Additionally, there is a special program at noon on July 26, 29, and 30 that features archival footage of Boy Scouts: "From the Vaults: 100 Years of the Boy Scouts" featuring archival footage of Boy Scouts selected from the holdings of the National Archives. (60 minutes) at the William G. McGowan Theater

Free Admission

Please feel free to contact us with any questions you may have. We look forward to celebrating your 100th anniversary with you this July!

National Archives Experience 202-357-5127 athena.smith@nara.gov

How many have attended Jamborees?

1935 Washington, D.C. Canceled due to polio epidemic

1937 Washington D.C. 27,238

1950 Valley Forge, Pennsylvania 47,163

1953 Irvine Ranch, California (Area now called Jamboree Road) 45,401

1957 Valley Forge, Pennsylvania 52,580

1960 Colorado Springs, Colorado 56,377

1964 Valley Forge, Pennsylvania 50,960

1969 Farragut State Park, Idaho 34,251

1973 Farragut State Park, Idaho and Moraine State Park, Pennsylvania 73,610 (Combined)

1977 Moraine State Park, Pennsylvania 28,601

1981 Fort A.P. Hill, Virginia 29,765

1985 Fort A.P. Hill, Virginia 32,625

1989 Fort A.P. Hill, Virginia 32,717

1993 Fort A.P. Hill, Virginia 34,449

1997 Fort A.P. Hill, Virginia 36,015

2001 Fort A.P. Hill, Virginia 42,002

2005 Fort A.P. Hill, Virginia 43,000

Union Pacific Honors BSA 100th Anniversary

Union Pacific Railroad unveiled its No. 2010 Boy Scouts of America locomotive, a bold tribute to Scouting's centennial celebration. UP No. 2010, seen above, is only the 14th commemorative locomotive in Union Pacific's nearly 150-year
history.

"We are deeply honored by the tribute Union Pacific has given to Scouting through the creation of the commemorative locomotive," said Bob Mazzuca, the BSA‟s Chief Scout Executive.

"The locomotive bears the familiar BSA fleur-de-lis, the BSA 2010 logo, the words “100 Years of Scouting,” 10 emblems representing the different stages of Scouting, and the 2010 National Scout Jamboree logo. It may look great, but it wasn't designed to sit still. The 207-ton vehicle will haul cargo across America at speeds that reach 75 miles per hour hauling freight from Chicago, Dallas, Houston and Marion, Ark., to West Coast facilities in Los Angeles, Northern California, and the Pacific Northwest.

For more information, go to Union Pacific.

Lionel Trains and the 100th Anniversary of Scouting

Are you a train collector? Are you a Scout? Then this latest item to commorate the 100th Anniversary of Scouting is just for you...

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Since 1910, Boy Scouts of America has been a program for young people that builds character, trains them in the responsibilities of participating citizenship, and develops personal fitness. This first time offering incorporates the Boy Scouts’ ethos into the Lionel tradition, giving Scouts and alumni a chance to play.

Set includes 100th Anniversary Boxcar

Set Includes: 0-8-0 steam locomotive and tender, bulkhead flatcar with box and wheel load, derrick car, boxcar, work caboose, two straight FasTrack track sections, eight curved Fas-Track track sections, one FasTrack terminal section, a FasTrack uncoupling section, CW-80 Transformer and smoke fluid.

Locomotive Features
Transformer controlled forward, neutral, and reverse operation
Operating steam whistle with ON/OFF switch
Operating headlight
Puffing smoke unit
Die-cast operating coupler on front of locomotive
Operating coupler on rear of tender
Powerful maintenance-free motor
Traction tires
Die-cast metal locomotive body and frame
Upgraded drive rod assembly
Silver metal rims on drive wheels
Engineer and fireman figures

Rolling Stock Features
Operating couplers
Box and wheel load on gondola
Movable boom and operating winch on derrick car
Opening doors on boxcar
Die-cast sprung trucks on boxcar and gondola
Die-cast trucks on caboose
Interior illumination in work caboose

Gauge: Traditional O Gauge

Dimensions: Length: Approx. 58”Layout dimensions: 40” x 60”

Minimum Curve: O-31

For more information, go here.

Boy Scouts of America Centennial Parade and Troop 466

The date is July 25, 2010, and the event is coming up soon. You wouldn't want to miss this once every 100 years anniversary of Boys Scouts of America, celebrated right in our back yard!

Following is the excerpt from our National Capital Area Council website:

"The Grand Centennial Parade commemorates the founding in 1910 of the Boy Scouts of America in the city of Washington, DC. Every parade has marchers who demonstrate their bearing and skills in front of the honored guests who have been selected to review the parade. Our parade marchers will include military organizations and bands, the Washington Metropolitan Police,National Park Service Rangers, and thousands of Cubs, Webelos, Boy Scouts,Venturers, Sea Scouts and Explorers. How fitting that they will be reviewed by our honored guests-- National Capital Area packs, troops, teams, crews,ships, and posts.

"Important information that you need to know:

• The parade will be 10A-5P on Sunday, 7/25/2010 on Constitution Ave. in Washington, DC.
  We will do divisional support, i.e., float riders or walkers, banner bearers, flags, ... The Council will provide everything we need.
• The Council requires a nonrefundable fee of $20 per person (same for adults and scouts). Troop 466 will reimburse 50% of both the fee and Metrorail cost after your attendance.
• Please let Mr. Phan know if you are interested in attending and please pay by check or cash by April 18th. But you don't want to wait too long since the sooner we book the better chance that we'll get what we prefer. I will apply as soon as we have 2 adults and 10 scouts apply for and to secure our place in the parade. Note that after our initial application I still can add more participants until 6/11.
• Transportation: We will park and meet together at the Forest Glen Metro Station possibly around 8:30-9:00AM (It's free parking on Sundays). Troop 466 will purchase fare cards for you at that time. .
• Food and drink: Bring your own food, drink and snacks. We'll be discussing what to bring and how much as well as what to wear, especially for the new and younger scouts, in our Monday meetings.
• Parents, siblings and relatives are invited to come to cheer your sons, brothers, and nephews! Bring your cameras and video cameras to capture the celebration!!!
  

Boy Scout Coins on Sale Starting March 23rd at 12noon

2010 Boy Scouts of America Centennial Uncirculated Silver Dollar (BY2)

2010 Boy Scouts of America Centennial Proof Silver Dollar (BY1)