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PAGE A-2. THE CITIZEN, WEDNESPAY, SEPTEMBER 4, 2002.
uron Pioneer Thresher Reunion
Steam engine operators take certification course
Teaching safety
With provincial regulations requiring steam engine operators to pass a maintenance and safety course, Bruce Shillinglaw
of Hullett provided the opportunity for local collectors. (Janice Becker photo)
By Janice Becker
Citizen staff
With new rules and regulations recently
passed by the government pertaining to the
operation of steam boilers, steam-powered
machinery owners and enthusiasts quickly
signed up for the approved course so certifi-
cates would be in place prior to the summer
showing events.
Bruce Shillinglaw of the Londesboro area
was one of many who participated in the 24-
hour course offered in St. .Thomas, by
Lambton College, last March.
As of June 27 of this year, Shillinglaw said
all those operating a steam boiler at a public
showing had to have a :,team traction opera-
tors' certificate. Though the regulation had
been in the works for two years, it had taken
many months for the course material to be
pulled together.
Aside from gaining valuable information
regarding safety and maintenance aspects of
steam boiler operation, Shillinglaw said the
fellowship and making of new acquaintances
was equally beneficial. Not only did the
camaraderie make the course more enjoyable,
but also it allowed participants to meet others
who had the same interests.
Shillinglaw also gives great credit to
Gordon Tuck of St. Thomas who spent con-
siderable time and effort in compiling the text
material for the course.
Two tests had to be written through the
Lambton College course, one for the college
and one for the government. Shillinglaw said
the college test was very difficult and just
three of 18 passed, including himself.
One benefit of taking the course through
the college was the credit given for 40 hours
of operation. In order to acquire the required
certificate, operators needed to pass the 'gov-
ernment test as well as accumulate 80 hours
of maintenance and 80 hours of operation
time on a steam boiler.
At this point, proof of such time is difficult
to obtain, but is based on the honesty of par-
ticipants as they had to sign affidavits con-
firming their experience.
Upon returning home after the completion
of the course, Shillinglaw said it occurred to
him that no similar course was being offered
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