The Western Development Museum in Moose Jaw is inviting you to “blow off some steam” this August and come see some of its steam-powered artifacts and machines.
Blow Off Some Steam Day is scheduled for Saturday, Aug. 10 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. The museum is encouraging residents and visitors to learn more about the importance of steam in Saskatchewan’s transportation history, from trains to tractors to cars and machinery.
A major focus of the day will be on the museum’s Vulcan locomotive and 75 Case traction engine, the latter having been restored and made operational. Both will be running during the day, as long as the weather co-operates.
“We will have some outdoor activities, as well as some inside the museum galleries,” Karla Rasmussen, education and public programs co-ordinator, said in a news release. “Some activities will be a special steam scavenger hunt, making an engineer hat, potato sack races, colouring and more. Bring a picnic and enjoy your lunch in our park grounds.”
This event would not be possible without the help of the WDM’s dedicated steam volunteers, she added, many of whom will be on hand during the festivities. As well, several recent graduates from this spring’s steam courses at the WDM will also be in attendance as they gain experience in operating these vintage pieces of steam equipment.
Tim Pomeroy, WDM Saskatchewan’s chief engineer and manager of conservation from the corporate office in Saskatoon, will also be around for the day.
Regular admission applies to get into the museum, while members receive a discount.
For more information, visit wdm.ca.
