Oh my gosh that is simply stunning, your beam engine was fantastic and now this is just brilliant, i would love to see more in depth of all the airways under the floor for the valves and a look at the speed control/throttle. I build smaller less elegant engines due to being limited by parts, but i want to build a larger steam engine style build like this at some point in my life.
Thanks for the comment, glad you like it. I will try (at some point) to post another video showing some of the details of the speed control and valves. I didn't have the parts either so I had to work out what I needed then buy them - the cost did mount up!
Martin Roberts Thank you! Yeah I can imagine it would have cost a lot but I think it was worth it haha. I would like to build an engine with corliss valve gear so the video will help greatly to better understand how to make it in lego. Once again though it is a fantastic engine, the detail is brilliant!
Would it be more efficient if you took the bag and filters out of the vacuum cleaner to increase the suction - that would be alright for the vacuum as it is powering this Lego model and not cleaning.
Very cool. I love the use of curved bricks to give it that antique look. Thanks for showing how you made the cylinders, that's pretty cool. I wonder if you can improve it by sandwiching a piece of felt on the cylinder piston.
Glad you like it. Building a Lego vacuum engine isn't tricky, building a replica isn't too bad on it's own but building a replica that works is the hard part! Please check out my latest build
It needs a bit too much setting up unfortunately. I am working on another build with instructions though and intend to do instructions for my Watt beam engine
Unfortunately not I'm afraid. I did do some bits in Lego Digital Designer but the instructions it produces are not good and I didn't do the complete build in there.
Woah I just realized that it makes sense to use a vacuum instead of pressurized air. You don't have to worry about any of the Lego cylinders popping open when you use a vacuum.
Dude you don't have many videos, but your Lego builds could easily make you a full time UA-camr. Film your builds, with commentary, and you'll make it far. Amazing build this one.
The music does indeed sound a lot like the soundtrack of Atomic Heart (apparently composed by Mick Gordon), but I haven't been able to find the exact ones. This might be because Atomic Heart isn't out yet. In any case, I wish OP let us knpw what the songs are.
I'll just attach myself to your comment here in hopes Martin does get back to us with the song names, because I absolutely have to know what they're called and/or where I can find them. Especially the second one at 3:02 sounds so mesmerising!
This is by far one of the coolest Lego build I've ever seen! As a fan of steam this is really impressive! I wouldn't have thought that Lego would be airtight enough for something like this!
Thank you that's very kind. You do get a lot of leakage through part tolerance (even though this is excellent with Lego) but it is good enough although this one stretches the limits a bit. Please see my Watt engine which is my latest build.
@AutoBrawnIf you haven't been getting a bunch of lego vacuum engines popping up in your feed after watching this, you'll be amazed to learn the fastest one is 7,300 rpm!
Thank you for your kind comment I really appreciate it. Please check out my latest build ua-cam.com/video/hSjkf2C8-0Y/v-deo.html), a James Watt beam engine
From 3:00 to 3:02 there is a short time window which allows for hearing the sound of this contraption without music interference and from 4:43 onwards as well.
To be honest it hasn't really. Given that iy only uses a single vacuum and the are 4 cylinder and all the associated air leakage (plus a heavy flywheel and friction etc) it has only enough power to power itself.
This is a lot more impressive than my lego vacuum motor, doesn't spin as fast, but is way cooler! Have you placed a tire on the end of your vacuum? Me and some other youtubers that make these kinds of motors found that using a tire on the end of the vacuum creates a better seal allowing for more power
If I'm not mistaken and if anyone has seen Steamboy, I believe the engine in the opening scenes is similar if not an exact replica of the Trencherfield mill engine(makes sense since ray worked at a mill, probably the trencherfield mill).
Absolutely incredible! I used to fire the Boiler at Ellenroad mill and Trencherfieild was one of the first stationary engines I ever saw when I was young. Really amazing work!
Many thanks! The speed control was done with a 'plunger' which is mounted in the air pipe. The air pipe is just a rectangular tube of bricks and plates which passes below the base and comes up under each cylinder. The plunger moves up and down by means of a virtically mounted gear rack and a worm gear on the speed control axle. I hope that helps!
This is a non movable engine that was used for factory work. Engines like this would be used to directly power mills, clothing manufacturers, steel mills, anything that needs bulk supply of constant power for multiple belt driven mechanical machines in the building. From looms, to sewing machines, saws, mechanical hammers, anything industrial.
It would have been nice to have seen the quotes on 'steam' written down on the description appear on the title too, because although there is amazing engineering n this project, it is NOT steam-powered... and that's what I was curious to see, because I don't think it's possible with Lego.
Huh, that's an interesting way to make the piston and cylinder. I always made mine in the vertical axis. Which meant they would catch sometimes at the imperfections between bricks. Thanks for the insight!
That's quite impressive! It could use some tiles to smooth out surfaces, that would give it a very nice look in my opinion, but the mechanism is running very well!
And this is, why current power plants are using turbines instead of pistons. One single shaft spinning vs many moving parts, maintenance and reliabiltiy nightmare.
While what you said is true, you should see what the Case traction engines can do and tell me if a turbine can do that. :) Different machines for different applications.
Many thanks. I have done another build (Watt beam engine from 1788) which I am hoping to do plans for and I am building a Murdoch bell crank engine which I am doing instructions for at the moment. Please watch this space!
Many thanks really appreciate it! Check out the video at 4:20 for a working view inside one of the cylinders. For the low pressure cylinders (nearer the flywheel) the valves are slightly different in that the inlet and exhaust rotate in the same direction. This has meant I needed a slightly different valve design. The hardest bit to get right (by far) was the Dobson block which releases the inlet valves of the high pressure cylinders.
Many thanks for your comment. I had but it does take a lot of messing to get things adjusted correctly, it isn't an out-of-the-box build in other words. That said I am working on a bell-crank Murdoch engine which I am doing instructions for and I am hoping to do instructions for my beam engine (ua-cam.com/video/hSjkf2C8-0Y/v-deo.html )
Thanks for the message, glad you like it. Do you mean build tutorial (instructions) or more on how it works? If there is enough demand I could look at doing something, otherwise happy to help with any questions you might have....
I would like an explaining tutorial, how it works and also the blueprints to rebuild it^^It is amazing^^And I want not only rebuild it, but also understand the technique to use it with a portable cleaner on a train^^
have you ever thought about doing a video on how you start to build a model like this. Which part did you look at first and say I have to make it this size because of the lego that I must use and so all the other parts are scaled of this part.
Thanks for your comment. Yes it is a good point, and I have though of it but is just a matter of time really. I can answer your question specifically about this model here. The Dobson's block was, by some way, the hardest to get right and I started with this because I knew it'd be tricky and that its size would determine the length of the cylinder.
@@martinroberts4834 thanks for the reply. It is that being at your desk and deciding I will build this, were do I start part of lego that has always fascinated me.
Thanks Petr. Despite it's looks there isn't a great deal of power! It has so many moving parts and accumative air loss due to Lego tolerance it is already a lot for one vacuum cleaner.
My steam engines never are very fancy the valves on my engines are a lot simpler and my engines make loud noises when turning due to imperfections of Lego but you make a really smooth and beautiful engine and you've done a really nice job
It had crossed my mind but it needs quite a bit of 'setting up' so isn't quite as out-the-box as Lego would want. I might try to make a good easy build at some point.
Incredible. I’ve always wanted to see a Corliss engine built out of Lego, and here you went and built an entire freaking four cylinder version! Side note: I love the music choice as well!
you say it runs on suction. I assume that you're creating a low pressure zone in the exhaust? i.e. you're sucking air out from the back instead of pushing air in through the front?
is explained later in the video, that's really clever. this thing is cool and I really thought pneumatic lego engines only used the pneumatic pistons but clearly a good enough seal can be made to create one without the pneumatic pistons
Lego is just some amazing stuff. Don't know what else you could use to build something like this unless you go all out and fabricate it from metal piece by piece. Great work! Amazing!
Oh my gosh that is simply stunning, your beam engine was fantastic and now this is just brilliant, i would love to see more in depth of all the airways under the floor for the valves and a look at the speed control/throttle. I build smaller less elegant engines due to being limited by parts, but i want to build a larger steam engine style build like this at some point in my life.
Thanks for the comment, glad you like it. I will try (at some point) to post another video showing some of the details of the speed control and valves. I didn't have the parts either so I had to work out what I needed then buy them - the cost did mount up!
Martin Roberts Thank you! Yeah I can imagine it would have cost a lot but I think it was worth it haha. I would like to build an engine with corliss valve gear so the video will help greatly to better understand how to make it in lego. Once again though it is a fantastic engine, the detail is brilliant!
Would it be more efficient if you took the bag and filters out of the vacuum cleaner to increase the suction - that would be alright for the vacuum as it is powering this Lego model and not cleaning.
@@samuelfellows6923 I think that could help tbh.
I like how much attention you put into the valve gear. I can appreciate a good steam engine design!
Mr_Kleinstein
Thanks Mr Kleinstein. I have admired your builds too, you have produced some excellent models! Please subscribe, I have another build coming soon.
Wow, that's a really big compliment coming from you!
Very cool. I love the use of curved bricks to give it that antique look. Thanks for showing how you made the cylinders, that's pretty cool. I wonder if you can improve it by sandwiching a piece of felt on the cylinder piston.
Glad you like it. Building a Lego vacuum engine isn't tricky, building a replica isn't too bad on it's own but building a replica that works is the hard part! Please check out my latest build
thats actually really really good
Thank you :-)
Can u put this on Lego ides
It needs a bit too much setting up unfortunately. I am working on another build with instructions though and intend to do instructions for my Watt beam engine
Do you sell the instructions?
Unfortunately not I'm afraid. I did do some bits in Lego Digital Designer but the instructions it produces are not good and I didn't do the complete build in there.
Woah I just realized that it makes sense to use a vacuum instead of pressurized air. You don't have to worry about any of the Lego cylinders popping open when you use a vacuum.
Yes indeed. When designed the valve gear you just have to remember to do the valve timing in reverse!
still, would it still run if you blew air into it?
It's a really clever idea!
@@ramdom_player201 yes but it will have to run the other way
You deserve way and way more subs!!
Thanks. I don't post enough unfortunately due to time but appreciate the comments!
@@martinroberts4834 i helped you get more subs by just smacking the subscribe button!
Same here
me too
Me too
Dude you don't have many videos, but your Lego builds could easily make you a full time UA-camr. Film your builds, with commentary, and you'll make it far. Amazing build this one.
Subscribed and waiting for more btw.
Thanks Max much appreciated. I have another build on the way soon, just a few more issues to iron out, I hope you like it!
Now you gotta use it to power something. . .
Yes, to power that vacuum-cleaner.
@@dmitriikopylov7033 vacuum-ception
The music does indeed sound a lot like the soundtrack of Atomic Heart (apparently composed by Mick Gordon), but I haven't been able to find the exact ones. This might be because Atomic Heart isn't out yet. In any case, I wish OP let us knpw what the songs are.
I'll just attach myself to your comment here in hopes Martin does get back to us with the song names, because I absolutely have to know what they're called and/or where I can find them. Especially the second one at 3:02 sounds so mesmerising!
@@merelyap2230 Hey! I was able to find the one at 3:02. It's Strange Stuff by Matt Harris and you're right, it's absolutely mesmerizing.
@@oceanusprocellarum6853 Oh God! Thank you so much! You absolutely made my day!
Yep you're right with the second one! The first is Black Swan by Quincas Moreira
Next Step: Attach a DC motor to be driven by the flywheel and use to power some small LED lights. :)
have you thought about putting it on lego ideas
It‘s to good and big for Lego Ideas I think...
as someone who loves the satisfying clean aesthetic of lego and someone whos addicted to logistical thinking this is indescribably satisfying
Haha I like that! Please look out for my new Lego beam engine coming soon, it sounds lovely :-)
This is by far one of the coolest Lego build I've ever seen! As a fan of steam this is really impressive! I wouldn't have thought that Lego would be airtight enough for something like this!
Thank you that's very kind. You do get a lot of leakage through part tolerance (even though this is excellent with Lego) but it is good enough although this one stretches the limits a bit. Please see my Watt engine which is my latest build.
@AutoBrawnIf you haven't been getting a bunch of lego vacuum engines popping up in your feed after watching this, you'll be amazed to learn the fastest one is 7,300 rpm!
Try relocating the vacuum cleaner in another room and use a long hose so we get more audio of the engine.
this is am,azing.
the level of detail with the mechanisms is simply staggering
Thank you for your kind comment I really appreciate it. Please check out my latest build ua-cam.com/video/hSjkf2C8-0Y/v-deo.html), a James Watt beam engine
I'm speechless to say the least. Absolutely amazing and here I was thinking I did a good job making a "Lego" Dash-8 for the kids. Pshawww!
Haha thank you, glad you like it. Please check out my Watt beam engine too (ua-cam.com/video/hSjkf2C8-0Y/v-deo.html)
From 3:00 to 3:02 there is a short time window which allows for hearing the sound of this contraption without music interference and from 4:43 onwards as well.
Thanks!
Outstanding, first class understanding of steam engine mechanics.
Thank you I really appreciate it. Please check out my 1788 Watt beam engine if you haven't already
How much power has it got? It looks pretty sturdy and could probably be used for some mechanical applications.
Based on your username I can only assume...
@@generalsecrecy7917 It was something else entirely when I wrote that comment.
To be honest it hasn't really. Given that iy only uses a single vacuum and the are 4 cylinder and all the associated air leakage (plus a heavy flywheel and friction etc) it has only enough power to power itself.
This is a lot more impressive than my lego vacuum motor, doesn't spin as fast, but is way cooler! Have you placed a tire on the end of your vacuum? Me and some other youtubers that make these kinds of motors found that using a tire on the end of the vacuum creates a better seal allowing for more power
Thanks for the kinds comments and a great tip about the tyre, I will try it!
If I'm not mistaken and if anyone has seen Steamboy, I believe the engine in the opening scenes is similar if not an exact replica of the Trencherfield mill engine(makes sense since ray worked at a mill, probably the trencherfield mill).
Atomic heart music plays*
Absolutely incredible! I used to fire the Boiler at Ellenroad mill and Trencherfieild was one of the first stationary engines I ever saw when I was young. Really amazing work!
Wow superb, good for you. These things were amazing pieces of engineering
Nice, awsome build i can see you put a ton of planning to make this. One question, how did you make the speed control with the wheel on top? Thanks
Many thanks! The speed control was done with a 'plunger' which is mounted in the air pipe. The air pipe is just a rectangular tube of bricks and plates which passes below the base and comes up under each cylinder. The plunger moves up and down by means of a virtically mounted gear rack and a worm gear on the speed control axle. I hope that helps!
This is so cool! What was this engine used for? trains? boats?
This is a non movable engine that was used for factory work. Engines like this would be used to directly power mills, clothing manufacturers, steel mills, anything that needs bulk supply of constant power for multiple belt driven mechanical machines in the building.
From looms, to sewing machines, saws, mechanical hammers, anything industrial.
Lego таке дороге що в нього граються тільки дорослі багатії )) Я не можу придбати це своїм дітям... Жаль
I think I saw the lights dim a bit when he turned the rpm's down.
great idea to use the vacuum to be able to use it with the vacuum cleaner
Thank you!
what was the music used after 3:02? thanks
Who else is getting serious steam punk vibes
It would have been nice to have seen the quotes on 'steam' written down on the description appear on the title too, because although there is amazing engineering n this project, it is NOT steam-powered... and that's what I was curious to see, because I don't think it's possible with Lego.
so you made a steamboat city, nice.
Huh, that's an interesting way to make the piston and cylinder. I always made mine in the vertical axis. Which meant they would catch sometimes at the imperfections between bricks. Thanks for the insight!
Thanks for the comment. It is possible to do it vertically too, I have a new build on the way with a vertical cylinder.
Anyone wanna imagine lego hell ?
imagine this but without lego mindstorm Pieces...
That's quite impressive! It could use some tiles to smooth out surfaces, that would give it a very nice look in my opinion, but the mechanism is running very well!
Thank you. Fair comment and yes I agree. It had cost me enough already :-)
And this is, why current power plants are using turbines instead of pistons. One single shaft spinning vs many moving parts, maintenance and reliabiltiy nightmare.
While what you said is true, you should see what the Case traction engines can do and tell me if a turbine can do that. :) Different machines for different applications.
where did you buy or did you do?
Okay, now that's done, just think of putting your hand on that flywheel.
Have you any plans to enable the less gifted of us to purchase the build instructions and parts list?
beautiful build think you can make a working model with live steam?
this is so cool but unfortunately all i have is a lego dacta technic kit :/
I come back 10 months later and this has 190k views :D
What is the background song used?
Please see other comments but Black Swan by Quincas Moreira and Strange Stuff by Matt Harris
What's the song?
Amazing. I had no idea it could have operable steam cylinders. Well done!
Thanks. Yes I'm working on another build so watch this space.
Awesome. If we could get plans for this Lego engine it would be totally awesome.
Many thanks. I have done another build (Watt beam engine from 1788) which I am hoping to do plans for and I am building a Murdoch bell crank engine which I am doing instructions for at the moment. Please watch this space!
this should be submitted to lego ideas. this creation is amazing!
More PSI= More RPM. More PSI= explosion.
not only does it work it looks sick
Thanks Emperor Dan, appreciated!
songs?
Absolutely beautiful,,, I'm just wondering who the #@$% could down vote this?!?!
Thank you that's very kind. I'm glad you like it!
OMG finnaly youre done, ive been waiting for you to post your new build every day. As expected its amazing. Would love to see how the valves operate.
Many thanks really appreciate it! Check out the video at 4:20 for a working view inside one of the cylinders. For the low pressure cylinders (nearer the flywheel) the valves are slightly different in that the inlet and exhaust rotate in the same direction. This has meant I needed a slightly different valve design. The hardest bit to get right (by far) was the Dobson block which releases the inlet valves of the high pressure cylinders.
Thanks alot, i hope you make instructions in the future.
Have you thought of publishing the instruction on Rebrickable for a price?
Many thanks for your comment. I had but it does take a lot of messing to get things adjusted correctly, it isn't an out-of-the-box build in other words. That said I am working on a bell-crank Murdoch engine which I am doing instructions for and I am hoping to do instructions for my beam engine (ua-cam.com/video/hSjkf2C8-0Y/v-deo.html )
Wow... I spent a lot of time trying to recrete corliss valve gear as a teenager but just never got it to work. So impressed!!!
Thank you for your kind comment, glad you like it. It was a bit tricky, it took me several attempts! Please check out my Watt beam engine too :-)
So will you be making a tutorial? idd love to make this
(If i have the pieces lmao)
Thanks for the message, glad you like it. Do you mean build tutorial (instructions) or more on how it works? If there is enough demand I could look at doing something, otherwise happy to help with any questions you might have....
I mean like a tutorial i would like to make this
@@martinroberts4834 I would like a tutorial as well
I would like an explaining tutorial, how it works and also the blueprints to rebuild it^^It is amazing^^And I want not only rebuild it, but also understand the technique to use it with a portable cleaner on a train^^
have you ever thought about doing a video on how you start to build a model like this. Which part did you look at first and say I have to make it this size because of the lego that I must use and so all the other parts are scaled of this part.
Thanks for your comment. Yes it is a good point, and I have though of it but is just a matter of time really. I can answer your question specifically about this model here. The Dobson's block was, by some way, the hardest to get right and I started with this because I knew it'd be tricky and that its size would determine the length of the cylinder.
@@martinroberts4834 thanks for the reply. It is that being at your desk and deciding I will build this, were do I start part of lego that has always fascinated me.
Great! You should add some transmission and some other machine to use the moves! :)
Thanks Petr. Despite it's looks there isn't a great deal of power! It has so many moving parts and accumative air loss due to Lego tolerance it is already a lot for one vacuum cleaner.
Hi
Im a volunteer for umgeni steam railway
And i have mad one engine
I tryed again
Didn't work
But bow im building a mini steam train
Good luck with your builds
@@martinroberts4834 thanks
Imagine putting this mechanism on a steam engine
So cool I love it a I like
Thank you
That is rather wonderful
I would very much enjoy seeing the details of the mechanics of that Dobson 'clicky clacky' thing.
My steam engines never are very fancy the valves on my engines are a lot simpler and my engines make loud noises when turning due to imperfections of Lego but you make a really smooth and beautiful engine and you've done a really nice job
how much horsepower does the part have?
in my entire live i probably never gave such a true like to a video ;)
That is so kind thank you very much. I have another build coming soon, please watch this space and subscribe if you haven't already done so.
Awesome, great work and wonderful to watch
Many thanks for your generous comment, I really appreciate it!
You could use the engines and build a thrust ssc!! Because they look similar
Have you thought of submitting this to Lego Ideas?
It had crossed my mind but it needs quite a bit of 'setting up' so isn't quite as out-the-box as Lego would want. I might try to make a good easy build at some point.
Excellent ! Very well done!
That is well done!!!! Also, kinda reminds me of the US morning game show "The Price is Right"... game wheel...
Thank you glad you like it!
Next up Lego space rocket
Where any plans/instructions made for this
Unfortunately not, I did some in LDD but the instructions aren't good. I have a new build coming soon....
Whyonly 68 rpm not 69 rpm
Like someone else said -- stunning creation. I'm blown away
This should be a lego set
Good work
Thanks
Nice
Thank you
All those moving parts are satisfying.
Thank you :-)
Incredible. I’ve always wanted to see a Corliss engine built out of Lego, and here you went and built an entire freaking four cylinder version!
Side note: I love the music choice as well!
Thanks for your kind comments, glad you like it. I've got another build coming soon!
is this air powered?
Can it go in reverse?
ALL AHEAD FULL
superb sir
Fantastic!!! Well done mate this is amazing!!
Thanks Mike D, really appreciate your comment
Will it be in store
Where is the steam?
Can I buy this ? And if I can how much?
Unfortunately not. I think it cost me about 350 GBP in parts tho
? is this real?
Wow. You're just a genius.
Like... how could you even devise something like that to work with LEGO?!
Excellent work.
Thank you that's very kind, but not at all. Hopefully I will put together a tutorial at some point to help you along.
Wow your more good then me man like your lego
Thanks - lots of trial and error and messing about :-)
you say it runs on suction. I assume that you're creating a low pressure zone in the exhaust? i.e. you're sucking air out from the back instead of pushing air in through the front?
is explained later in the video, that's really clever. this thing is cool and I really thought pneumatic lego engines only used the pneumatic pistons but clearly a good enough seal can be made to create one without the pneumatic pistons
Thank you. Yes indeed, there is some leakage but it is good enough and provides a lot more possibilities than the pneumatic cylinders.
Lego is just some amazing stuff. Don't know what else you could use to build something like this unless you go all out and fabricate it from metal piece by piece. Great work! Amazing!
Thank you. Isn't it just, so many pieces and options you can build almost anything
how many mph
theres something so satisfying about a good linkage movement
Your comment made me smile. I'm with you all the way on this one, I could watch these things for hours!
@@martinroberts4834 just a question: did you use any non-lego things for the pistons like sealant?
amazing
This is really amazing! I like to build working model steam engines but this is really great work! It had to require a lot of planning. Great job!
Thank you. It did involve a couple of protoypes and an awful lot of messing!
Put some studs on the flywheel to make it look like a spiral
Im very intristied in steam engines i like the piston and everyothing