The Pickering Museum Village Gas and Steam Club is a volunteer organization open to any individual who has an interest in preserving historical technology. The group meets regularly in their newly constructed heated workshop where they research, rebuild, and restore antique engines, tractors, vehicles and equipment of historical importance. If you have an interest in heritage equipment or just like to tinker with unusual and fascinating machinery, consider joining this group of volunteers.

Each year the Club works to operate the assortment of gas and steam equipment in the museum village’s artifact collection at two special events. To do this, volunteers are required to restore, maintain, research and run the equipment.

Recently completed restoration projects undertaken by the club in support of the museum village and its events include: Ericsin Hot Air Pump and a 1938 Fire Truck. Ongoing projects include the restoration of a 1931 Model A Ford, the moving and reconstruction of the sawmill, the construction of a heated workshop/classroom space, the development of an interactive DVD, and the creation of a Science and Technology education program.

The club meets every Saturday all year round. For additional information, please call the museum village at 905.683.8401 and leave a message for Harold Quinton.

The Gas & Steam Club recognizes the generous support of the Ontario Trillium Foundation.