We better relearn how to make coal-fired steam-powered stuff. The amount of surplus energy required to build and fuel them is vastly lower than any modern diesel machine.
Coal requires very little processing to make it usable. The engine and boiler requires far less refinement to manufacture. There is far less energy locked up in a steamer than a modern diesel machine before it gets put to work. It won't be long before we'll be in a fast reverse to the 19th century way of doing things.
That has to be the most awesome site I have seen, Now I can see the past and look forward 200 years where we have used all the oil and coal, and desperately trying to come up with a solar powered shovel, to extract theat last bit of ore.
@Hetman1974 Solar power has extremely low power density. You'd have to collect solar power for days into giant lead-acid batteries, IF we're able to make them! Then run thick extension cords from the fixed batteries to the electric-powered excavator. None of that can be done without surplus energy
A world that is desperately trying to economically extract the last bits of ore will be very lucky to function like we did in the early 19th century. Only the top 0.1% will be living high and fat.
@poplock1963 Yea, I was gonna say, every time I watch these steam shovels thats what come to mind. LOL, its funny how childhood memories seem to creep into every day life.
For more as 15 years i planned to build an rc controlled model, but really working with steam. But so far, i never found any drawings. Are there still detailled drawings around? Where can i find them?
I managed to srounge some info on that steam shovel down my way, 90 tonnes, dont know make, theres a vid on metacafe, search steam shovel, its a massive grey primer coloured beast, you cant miss it
Holy shit, i loved that book wen i was young, mikes47jeep, it was kickass. Theres a massive face shovel down here in Australia at lake goldsmith, i think its the only one in Aus, my grandad used to work with it, its way bigger than that one, shame i cant get the specks on it, but its ben fully restored, and its regularly run, ive seen it go, loud, smell and sound like its falling apart wen its working
I think I might get me one of these beauties.
Fireheart528 5 months ago
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Go go Godzilla!
Rowzdower69ify 9 months ago
The people who disliked this video should be whacked in the head by this steam shovel......
AmoralEngineer 9 months ago 4
@AmoralEngineer Maybe they were disappointed at how short the video was.
ibaneziceman2007 6 months ago
We better relearn how to make coal-fired steam-powered stuff. The amount of surplus energy required to build and fuel them is vastly lower than any modern diesel machine.
Coal requires very little processing to make it usable. The engine and boiler requires far less refinement to manufacture. There is far less energy locked up in a steamer than a modern diesel machine before it gets put to work. It won't be long before we'll be in a fast reverse to the 19th century way of doing things.
InfiniteMushroom 9 months ago
it took a lot of skill to operate one of them, big levers and ropes.
MrCongo9 11 months ago
That has to be the most awesome site I have seen, Now I can see the past and look forward 200 years where we have used all the oil and coal, and desperately trying to come up with a solar powered shovel, to extract theat last bit of ore.
Hetman1974 1 year ago
@Hetman1974 Solar power has extremely low power density. You'd have to collect solar power for days into giant lead-acid batteries, IF we're able to make them! Then run thick extension cords from the fixed batteries to the electric-powered excavator. None of that can be done without surplus energy
A world that is desperately trying to economically extract the last bits of ore will be very lucky to function like we did in the early 19th century. Only the top 0.1% will be living high and fat.
InfiniteMushroom 9 months ago
do they still make things like that in the world to day
flash51050 1 year ago
@flash51050 No need to make them today as they could last forever so quite a lot are still around
CVRealMan 1 year ago
Wow! Cool
fastdrive55 1 year ago
Mike Mulligan and Mary Anne. :)
gothichipchick 1 year ago 2
People were so smart back then!
norfolkdash9 1 year ago
the horn sounds like a dinosaur roaring :D
zestter 1 year ago
Mary Sue?
aknabea 1 year ago
fuckin awesome
DeWalt36volt 1 year ago
It looks like a dinosaur
WWII4444 1 year ago
I love the sound of the jaw of the bucket droping.
mcr0928 2 years ago
The book was,Mike Mullagan and his steam shovel.
poplock1963 2 years ago 21
and wasn't his steam shovel named Mary Anne ?
denisxx61 2 years ago
@poplock1963 Yea, I was gonna say, every time I watch these steam shovels thats what come to mind. LOL, its funny how childhood memories seem to creep into every day life.
IllinoisBoy1967 1 year ago
@poplock1963
Dude! Thank you so much! I've been trying to remember that name for years. :)
foughtwolf 1 year ago
@poplock1963
texas9ish 5 months ago
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poplock1963 2 years ago
wasnt there a cartoon or a story book about steam shovels or am i just showing my age?LOL
smr1967 2 years ago
Those steamin' sumbitches cut the Panama Canal!
InfiniteMushroom 2 years ago 26
wich is an amazing thing when you think about it.
back in the days they realy nailed the design, cos´it is still used today
kyringe 2 years ago 5
You can say that again pal..They may have been a little slower than the machines of today, but they damn sure got the job done.
Bcroft39 2 years ago 3
@InfiniteMushroom
and built them railroads!
MarkTimchuk 9 months ago
Mike Mulligan tears all shit up!
lovepeterw2911 2 years ago
With his BIG steel DINO!
mcr0928 2 years ago 2
that will get the job done...... slowley
TheLolSquad 2 years ago
Great video, thanks for posting!
This reminds me of the steam show I help out at.
It's really great to be a part of live working history.
Pac3steel 3 years ago
i saw these steam shovels in rollag mn last year on labor day they were kool
ramtuff2007 3 years ago
For more as 15 years i planned to build an rc controlled model, but really working with steam. But so far, i never found any drawings. Are there still detailled drawings around? Where can i find them?
jpsholland 3 years ago
Try this.They can point you in the right direction.
Rough and Tumble Engineers Historical Ass'n (717) 442-4249
Rough and Tumble
P.O. Box 9
Kinzers, PA 17535
filthyphillyboy 2 years ago
What a magnificent machine.
straker1999 3 years ago
What a bitch. Couldn't Imagine.
How easy the world has become. U.S.A.!
heirkretine 3 years ago
This is great. Thank very much.
kimchiman1000 3 years ago
Steam? lol.
spongekopschwammbob 3 years ago
this are so rare there priceless
Sealy1986 4 years ago
That's how to dig!
SteffenReichel 4 years ago
I managed to srounge some info on that steam shovel down my way, 90 tonnes, dont know make, theres a vid on metacafe, search steam shovel, its a massive grey primer coloured beast, you cant miss it
veyron2008 4 years ago
Holy shit, i loved that book wen i was young, mikes47jeep, it was kickass. Theres a massive face shovel down here in Australia at lake goldsmith, i think its the only one in Aus, my grandad used to work with it, its way bigger than that one, shame i cant get the specks on it, but its ben fully restored, and its regularly run, ive seen it go, loud, smell and sound like its falling apart wen its working
veyron2008 4 years ago
It is like a steam dragon. Awsome to watch.
conoba 4 years ago
wow that's great
woodman1241 4 years ago
IRON MEN! Outstanding! Join the Historical Construction Equipment Association - toDAY!
pylgrym 4 years ago
Awesome
resopicker 4 years ago
back when men were MEN !!!
mountfields 4 years ago
i always wanted to see a steamer in action, very cool
brings back memories of the book i used to read when i was a little kid "mike mulligan and his steam shovel"
mikes47jeep 4 years ago 2
Yeah that goddamned Mr. Magilicuddy was an ass hole! I loved that book too.
Blitz350 4 years ago 4
impressive. and smokey in which me likes it.
Engineer5344 4 years ago