Print off a copy of the 2008 show flyer here!

Exhibiting

We would love for you to bring an exhibit to the Pioneer Engineers Club's annual reunion!  Just load it up, and haul it in, and when you get here, our flaggers will direct you to the area you'll need to go.  You have to be a member of our club to exhibit, so after you unload, you'll need to come to the gate and pay your admission fee of $5.00 for the weekend and get your wristband.  Then come to the office where we'll get you and your equipment registered.

Information on registering and parading:

1) You must be a member of our club to exhibit and all exhibits must be registered.

2) Each participant is required to fill out a card for each exhibit (a trailer load of smaller items can be described on one card). Please print. We will read from these cards during the parade and it must be legible.

3) You will be given a number for each antique you exhibit. Please put this registration number on the registration card and return it to the office.

4) We hope you are able to participate in our parade! If you do, be sure to put the registration number on the driver*s left side on your exhibit so that when you come around in the parade route, we can see it at the office.

5) Always have your registration number clearly displayed on your exhibit. This enables us to answer any inquiries someone may have about your antique and to comment on it over the PA. It also ensures us that you have indeed registered your exhibit.

General Rules for our show:
1) All operators of equipment should be knowledgeable and skillful with that equipment. Only licensed drivers shall operate tractors and any other motorized, propelled equipment
2) Owner or authorized operator must be in attendance whenever machinery is in operation. Never leave running machinery unattended!
3) Be smart making adjustments or repairs. Stop and block wheels.
4) Properly align equipment to minimize the danger of belts slipping off of pulleys.
Make sure everyone is clear before starting up.
5) The operator of any equipment is responsible for seeing that everyone is at a safe distance before starting up or operating equipment.
6) Whenever possible and practical, spectator barriers will be used to protect the general public from getting too close to dangerous areas or working equipment Do your part to see that these barriers are observed.
7) When towing or pulling any equipment, use an adequate and safe hitch pin.
8) The speed limit on the grounds is 5 mph for all vehicles. Road gear operation is prohibited. Cars and trucks are not allowed in show area.
9) All personal transportation vehicles (i.e., golf carts) will be required to purchase a band for the steering wheel for $5 in order to be driven on the grounds. Only patrons showing proof of a handicap will be allowed to operate their golf cart in the flea market.
10) Gasoline is extremely flammable! Use extreme care and keep it away from flames, sparks, heat and the general public. Use only approved safety containers to transport and store gasoline. No machine is to be fueled while running.
11) Machines with sickle bars will have the bar blocked so it cannot move, and will have the bar and cutting teeth guarded.
12) Do not block the loading docks.
13) No displays in the camping area.
14) No equipment is to be operated during church services on Saturday evening and Sunday morning.
15) All equipment should be parked at dark in the evening, unless authorized by show officials
16) All activities will be confined to the show grounds and designated areas.
17) Be courteous and considerate to all who attend our show.

For the safe operation of steam-powered equipment:
 1) WATCH WATER LEVEL - ensure and maintain proper water level in boiler. Do not wait until you or your equipment is in a dangerous operating condition to ask for water. You are responsible. Do not hesitate to ask for help of any kind, for any reason.

2) Inspect your engine daily. Don't take it for granted. Make sure everything is in safe operating condition, especially around visitors.
    a. When you start up in the morning, check all valves including water valves.

    b. Make sure that your steam gauge and safety valve pressures coincide.

    c. Check your injectors operation, and know that you can keep the water at the proper level to cover the crownsheet at       all times.
    d. Shut the dome valve when you leave.

3) Do not attempt to repair any steam leak of any kind when your boiler has
pressure - you could be severely injured! Fix when engine is cold.
4) When operating your engine or any machine, mill or device, always give the
proper signal - a sharp blast on the whistle -before starting up and shutting down,
proceeding forward or backing up. Protect yourself and the visitors, especially
looking out for children. Watch exhaust showers.
5) Take into consideration the work you will be doing when firing your engine.
6) Have two operators on engines.