Our association links all
individuals who are interested in the live steam hobby. It was formed aver 25 years ago
and is now 800 active members strong.
Our membership interests include miniature
railways, boats, steam-powered cars and lorries, traction engines, stationary machines of
all kinds.
We exchange our findings , we meet as often as
possible either on railway sites, on the shores of water ponds, or at homes of those
members that geographic proximity, technical or simply human affinities bring together.
We publishi “l’Escarbille”, the
only French magazine devoted to live steam along with its supplement called “La
Lettre de la Confrérie”. Quarterly issued , it is a true link between all the
“vaporists”; though its distribution is limited to the sole members of the
association. This magazine is authoritative, even in non French-speaking countries.
The association puts at its members disposal a
library which groups the whole documentation that each one accepts to put at others
disposal.
A public civil responsability insurance scheme
covering risks associated with our activities is granted to our members at reasonable
cost.
Being an affiliated member gives straight access
to a roster listing names, whereabouts and interests of the other members, thus enabling
every one to contact other members for advice and help.
The “RENCONTRES”, a meeting held each
year at a different location, deals with the traditional aspects of the management of the
association but allows ample time for members to talk and to visit places linked to their
hobby. Wives and family are welcome to visit local tourist sites.
Much more, the C.A.V means: more than 50 private
grounds, several hundreds of locomotives in good working condition and many under
construction at our members’ premises! And a lot of stationary machines, boats,
traction engines, trains, haulers and other steam-powered miniatures ! Our bookstore
issues reproductions of old catalogues and furnishes complete files for the manufacturing
of locomotives, steam motors for boats, hot air engines, and other mechanical
realizations.
The “CONFRERIE” means: experience,
knowledge, skilfulness, exchanges, mutual aid and friendliness!
Come and join us: you will benefit from the
“l’Escarbille” magazine and all of our services! Should you need any
information, you can mail us to info@cav-escarbille.comTo download the application form : adhesion_an.pdf (100Ko) 
C.A.V is a non-profit
volunteer organization, launched by Jean Villette in 1977, then converted in 1984 to an
association according to the 1901 French association laws.
Registered Office : C.A.V, 15 rue du Château
d'Eau, F-69360 Communay – Tel. : +33 4 72 49 76 99 (after 8 :00 pm). |
