Education Programs

Gulf Coast Chapter - NRHS promotes railroad preservation and study through scholarships and other programs.

Scholarships:
Each year, Gulf Coast Chapter offers a scholarship to the National Park Service's Rail Camp at the Steamtown National Historic Site in Scranton, Pennsylvania.  Click here for more information about Rail Camp.  To apply for a Rail Camp scholarship, contact Past President Bill Willits.

Scouting:
Gulf Coast Chapter supports scouting.  Railroading Merit Badge and Eagle Scout projects can be sponsored by the museum.  For more information, contact Chapter Vice President Al Dykes.

Boy Scout Railroading Merit Badge Program
One-day workshop:  Click here for details

Speakers:
The Houston Railroad Museum can provide speakers on railroad history for your organization or corporate meeting.  For information, contact Past President Tom Marsh or call 832-463-3017.