Steam Schools for 2010

Clubs set schedules for continuing education programs

Jeannine Snyder
February 2010

Cleaning flues at the 2009 Rough & Tumble Steam School
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Cleaning flues at the 2009 Rough & Tumble Steam School in Kinzers, Pa., sponsored by the Rough & Tumble Engineers Historical Assn.
courtesy John Johnson
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Each year, historical societies and clubs sponsor continuing education courses, but not of the modern fashion.

Instead, these programs focus on preserving a nearly lost art – steam engineering.

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During the reign of steam, a properly trained engineer was indispensable. From basic functions to maintenance to safety, the competent operator knew when, how and what to do, often averting disaster with the correct actions, and a steam engineering course shares that knowledge with you. Here are nine schools scheduled for this year.

Pawnee Steam School

Highland Historical Society
March 27-28; Highland, Ill.; tuition, $40.
Held at Madison County Exposition Hall; tuition includes materials and two meals.

For more information:
Joe Graziana
(618) 558-7956
www.highlandilhistory.org

13th Annual Somerset Steam School

Somerset Steam & Gas Engine Assn.
April 17-18; Somerset, Va.; tuition: $75.
Held at Fairfield View Dairy Farm; focus on education, familiarization and safety in the operation and maintenance of steam engines and boilers. Tuition includes materials and two meals; registration required.

For more information:
Bill Roberts
14375 Blue Ridge Turnpike
Route 231
P.O. Box 492
Somerset, VA 22972
(540) 672-2495
e-mail: ssteamgea@gmail.com
www.somersetsteamandgas.org

Old Threshers Reunion Steam School

Midwest Old Threshers
May 1-2; Mt. Pleasant, Iowa; tuition: $50.
Held on Midwest Old Threshers show grounds; classroom and hands-on experience. Tuition includes materials and two meals; registration required.

For more information:
Terry McWilliams
Public Relations and Marketing
405 E. Threshers Rd.
Mt. Pleasant, IA 52641
(319) 385-8937
e-mail: info@oldthreshers.org
www.oldthreshers.com

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