Western Steam Fiends Association (WSFA)
The Western Steam Fiends Association (WSFA) represents the foremost steam heritage group on the West Coast, and the charter club of what is now known as Powerland Heritage Park. The founders, having a true passion for steam engines and steam powered machinery, started WSFA in Colton, Washington in 1952, and in 1970, some of their members joined Western Antique Power, Inc. (WAPI) who later purchased the property on which the park currently sits.
Case 1905-built 20hp
Current WSFA members, like the club’s founders, are true steam-enthusiasts. Members enjoy working with the organization’s various pieces of historical equipment, including steam traction engines, a rail-mounted steam crane, an operating steam-powered sawmill and other stationary steam apparatuses.
8 HP 1880-built Case, Serial number 711, which was converted in 1909 from horse pulled to self-steering.
Western Steam Fiends offers the opportunity for individuals to participate in Steam School. The Steam School, which runs the second full weekend and the third full weekend in May of each year, providing the history of steam boilers over the years, theory of operation, safe operating practices, and a hands-on experience on how to properly run and maintain steam operated equipment.
The class costs $100.00 per person and includes class materials, one year membership to WSFA, and EDGE&TA dues, that include insurance, required by all participants engaging with steam-powered equipment.
Looking to sign up? Contact us at wsfasteamschool@gmail.com to find out how you can get involved with this old-time organization! You can also call Evan Burroughs at 503-931-2275 for additional information about the class.
mission
To preserve antique steam powered equipment and participate in the restoration and operation of a wide variety of steam powered machines.