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I got my BSA Eagle Scout rank  January 11th 2011. My scout troop has helped take down tables after a local show every year. However, since we had to wear our uniforms when at the show. It was always interesting how many people would stop and ask me about my rank and how much further I was to getting my Eagle rank before I had completed it. Many of the vendors and others would tell me  they are Eagle Scouts or were in the BSA, or had or have family members in the BSA. I have been really looking at getting Lionel's Eagle Scout Boxcar that came out a few years ago. Thoughts on this boxcar? 

 

Never forgot once an Eagle Scout always an Eagle Scout

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My two sons are Eagles and I was a Scoutmaster for many years.    I was buying them the BSA cars and one year they stopped being produced.  They have the Eagle and Life cars.  I asked Mike Reagan about it and he said sales were disappointing and the BSA wasn't the easiest to work with.

 

That being said the car is traditional sized and is what that is.  I personally think every Eagle Scout should have one!

 

I have every BSA item Lionel has released (I think!) and would buy any others they released. 

Eagle Scout circa 1962. Boy Scout from 1954. Had allot fun during that time frame. 

 

Went to the National jamboree in 1958 in Valley Forge, Pa. It was great. Our troop 88 did not do all that well but being in a place with so much history was amazing. 

 

All young men should spend time in the BSA and the military, it teaches you how to be a man, it did me. 

 

 

I was in scouting way back in the last century. My two sons are eagle scouts, and I was a committee member and assistant scoutmaster, and cubmaster, for many years. I have a number of the boy scout boxcars, which I like (Lionel did a good job on them), including the eagle car. I put decals on the side with the names of my two boys, on either side of the eagle badge. 

 

It's also a tribute to my wife. Like many mothers, she used her unique "powers of persuasion" to get those last merit badges earned and push the boys over the top! I should probably put her name on the car as well!  

Originally Posted by sinclair:

I'm an Eagle, and currently my son's Cub Master.  I don't own any BSA trains.  Logo stuff like this really isn't my thing, but it sure does look nice.

 

Originally Posted by david1:

Eagle Scout circa 1962. Boy Scout from 1954. Had allot fun during that time frame. 

 

All young men should spend time in the BSA and the military, it teaches you how to be a man, it did me. 

 

 

I am not into logo cars either, but the BSA is a nice one.

 

My dad would vote for at least on or the other on David's comment.  His statement about the Army was that he is glad he had the experience, but he sure wouldn't want to go back and do it again.  He never was a scout, but he said scouting is what brought me out of my shell and was the best thing for me.  Unfortunately I had Life and was working on Eagle when our scoutmaster retired.  We went through 2 more scoutmasters, and I never got to finish.  It was a great experience however, and I have no regrets.

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I am an Eagle Scout.  1992 (i think) as part of troop 161 in Hyde Park, Reading PA

 

My younger brother is an Eagle as well, and my older son is now a bear in Cub Scouts.

 

I do not have any of these cars but I have considered getting the Eagle one, as part of autobiographical train of things I've done and places I've worked for.

Originally Posted by MartyE:

Eagle Scout 3 Palms Troop 6 Allegheny Trails now known as Laurel Highlands I guess. Circa 1982.

3 Palms!!!   That must have been some merit badge sash.  You and Wyatt have my admiration (along with all the other scouts and scouters.)  

 

I have 2 of the BSA ES44AC's.  My favorite engines (and my 1st Legacy engine.)

 

Another question...........who's been to Philmont?  '03, '05 & '10 for me and hopefully '17

 

I hate to admit it in a train forum but Scouting and backpacking as my two favorites activities.

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Eagle Scout class of 2008

Troop 421 Boston Minuteman Council

 

My dad bought one of these cars for me about a year ago.  Although all my trains are (sadly) boxed up in my parent's basement, this one sits in its box on a shelf in my room.  It's a very nice car, although I plan on just keeping it as a display piece even when I do (hopefully soon!) get my trains set back up.

That Car is on my "Need to Get" List.

 

I got my Rank of Eagle back in 2002, Troop 47 (Greater Lowell Council now Yankee Clipper Council) and like most boys got it within 18 days of my 18th birthday.  Then I was an Assistant Scout Master for ~7 years.

 

I've spent half my life in Scouting, and hopefully someday my boy will be into scouting as well.

 

 

I don't have the Eagle Car, but I do own the BSA set.  It is a great conversation starter when I run it at shows.

 

I will be picking it up soon though as I don't want to miss out on the car.

 

Eagle, Class of 1993, Troop 4, Penn's Woods Council (Now Laurel Highlands)

Assitant Cubmaster, Pack 57, Tidewater Council

Father of 2 rising Wolf Scouts

Eagle scout 1968. Went to Philmont Scout Ranch this summer ( third time out!). Philmont has found out that they had railroads on the property a long time back. One of the crews had as part of their conservation project to help restore the line and lay some track! Bummer I did not find out about it before I got out there. I would have loved trying my hand at that!

 

Chris

LVHR

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Eagle Scout 1969; one of my most memorable accomplishments.  All three sons are Eagle Scouts; very proud of each of them.  I served in several positions as an adult; a great opportunity to have a positive influence on young men.  I have most of the BSA items; I think they are great. Best wishes to all the Eagles!

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