Pawnee Steam School 2000-It's Not Too Late Yet!
By Larry G. Creed
R.R. #13 Box 209 Brazil, Indiana 47834
If you are still undecided about attending Pawnee Steam School, you still have time to register. The school agenda and circular have been set, and all that you need to do to be part of the school is to register, come and attend. The final day to register is March 10, 2000; to register contact Brian Vaughn, 3390 South County Road 250 West, North Vernon, Indiana 47265. Phone: 812-346-5088.
School Schedule
Friday March 24, 2000 9:00 a.m.
Classes: Basic steam operation and safety.
Three or four steam engines fired up for students to observe firing techniques and operate dynamo.
Field trip to Porter's sawmill which will run with steam power.
Field trip to B&B Steam Restoration shop.
(Lunch not provided due to field trips).
Saturday March 25, 2000 8:30 a.m.
Classes: Boiler construction, maintenance and repair. Boiler riveting, rolling boiler flues in class. Operation and repair of crosshead pumps, gear pumps and independent steam pumps. Mechanical and hydrostatic lubricator operation and repair. Steam cylinder oil applications and selection. (At the end of each class will be a question and answer session.)
(Lunch provided at school.)
Hog Roast hosted Saturday evening by Pioneer Engineer Club of Indiana.
Sunday March 26, 2000 8:30 a.m.
Classes: Pipe fittings and steam plumbing. Steam injector operation and repair. Firing Techniques. Water treatment and chemicals for steam boilers.
(Lunch provided at school.)
Class concludes at 2:30 p.m.
School will be held at the Rush County Fairgrounds in Rushville, Indiana which is located at 11th and Sexton Streets.
Numerous motels are located a short drive away from Rushville.
Many of our steam engines are equipped with Pickering "Ball Ranger" governors but not many have seen the original factory instruction card that was sent with each governor.
Written information such as this is supplied in each steam school booklet for future reference. Joe Graziana will show the "secret" factory-supplied wrench used to adjust the governor valve and how to properly set the speed control.
Each student will receive a booklet of written material for future reference which will cost $10.00 or less.
If you are having a problem with a steam governor, mechanical lubricator or crosshead pump, bring it along, as the school staff will be available between classes and after school to answer questions and help solve problems. The classes will not be merely lectures but will be hands-on demonstrations.