quilkin Posted August 13, 2016 Here is my model of one of the 'engine houses' near to me in Cornwall, UK. It maybe the first engine house to be built in Lego, tell me if not! These engine houses were built a couple of centuries ago ; each building housed a steam engine which would be used to power lifts to take men up and down into the mines, or to power pumps to keep the mines clear of water. My model is based on the engine house at East Pool Mine (more info here). I'm not happy with the railings around the top platform; there is a Lego part that matches the original shape exactly but the scale's all wrong. Many more photos on my brickshelf page. The model is animated; the flywheel turns and the inside cylinder beams activate. I'll link to a video shortly. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chrisb2012 Posted August 13, 2016 That looks absolutely amazing... Well Done!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GI_Jack Posted August 13, 2016 That is very impressive. I like the variety of bricks of the walls. Well done Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Littleworlds Posted August 13, 2016 Wonderfully done. This stonework is just amazing! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BrickCurve Posted August 13, 2016 It looks really excellent, great job! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TimeLord Posted August 14, 2016 Really really awesome build! Well done. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ER0L Posted August 14, 2016 Very nice, great it's functional. I'd love to have it in the Technic City group on Flickr, see https://www.flickr.com/groups/legotechniccity Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andy D Posted August 14, 2016 Very, very nice! I really like all the textures. Instantly recognizable structure. Andy D Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Man with a hat Posted August 15, 2016 Nice! You don't see this every day. Very interesting building and well build in LEGO. Not only the exterior looks nice, but the inside as well. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BrickJagger Posted August 16, 2016 Excellent! I'm sure someone else has built an Engine House MOC, but probably not as good as this. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
carebear Posted August 16, 2016 I Love this!!! Great Work!!! Greetings Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
quilkin Posted August 17, 2016 Many thanks for all the positive comments. Gives me confidence to write to the National Trust (who own the original building) to see if they might want to display it as part of their visitor experience.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sven J Posted August 17, 2016 Absolutely brilliant! :thumbup: Both exterior and interior are awesome, with all these details. And the flywheel design is very clever! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
eanair Posted August 21, 2016 This is fantastic! It's a very accurate realisation of the original - the National Trust would be mad not to take you up on your offer. I've just bricklinked parts for a MOC of a 19th century pump house and your work here is giving me loads of inspiration with the chimney. I've pinned a picture linking back to your Brickshelf page - hope this is okay!? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Captain Green Hair Posted August 21, 2016 I saw it on Brickshelf, marvellous work! Is it motorized? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
quilkin Posted September 26, 2016 Sorry for the late reply; I've been out of the country for a month (doing my other hobby - cycling). Yes, it is motorised - I have now made a video: Eanair - I saw your blog about the pump room. It looked promising but as you say no pint in continuing if you don't want to. I almost gave up on the engine house several times! I didn't see your link to my Brickshelf though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
1980-Something-Space-Guy Posted September 27, 2016 Thanks for teaching me a bit of history and showing me the model. The exterior is amazing, and I like how you motorized it. Thanks for sharing! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites