For those critical of the operator's performance, you should know that, even back in their heyday, steam shovels were considered awkward and difficult to control.
the controls are definitely much more complex compared to a modern excavator, and its probably harder to get regular practice operating one nowadays as well.
As a fully licensed operator who’s been running machine full time for 16 years now 7 years on a to 9 years in construction rubbing mostly ex and dozer. You can just tell by looking at the controls how hard this truly would be to operate. Nothing like hydraulics how easy and accurate can be depending how you are on the controls, this is all done by winch being powered by a steam engine with a hand held rip cord for a bucket dump. This would be one absolute unit to operate. Probally super dangerous under-load from an open front and steel wench cables all around youre head and from the back with hi pressure steam blow out. So much respect for these old rigs and the guys who ran them day in day out
@@microbusss Sure does look like it was, Maryanne was an awesome piece of machinery. She could dig as much in a day as 100 men could in a week. I wonder how many people actually remember that book.
It's very difficult-looking to operate, look at the ridiculous amounts of controls! they've got cranks, pulleys, levels, dials, what looks like some foot pedals in the floor, and who-knows-what else! I certainly couldn't do it without looking like a klutz
Everything by feel, not as easy as you might think. Anticipating the hoist/dipper brakes, and how touchy they are depending on wear, temperature, humidity and so on.
Imagine the amount of effort the operator's of these steam shovels had to put in. They probably got a good work out in with all the levers they have to pull.
@@SecretPesch true. It strieks me often when I see old equipment, that what they had for comparison was two hands and a shovel. Compared to this that is fantastic haha.
Mike Mulligan had a steam shovel, a beautiful red steam shovel. Her name was Mary Anne. Mike Mulligan was proud of Mary Anne. He always said that she could dig much in a day as a hundred men could dig in a week, but he never been quite sure that this was true.
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Amazing. Those where mythological figures to me as a kid, from the famous Donald Duck/Scrooge comic (with their Christmas battle)... I'm so happy to see one in action :D
It must have been fascinating to watch back in it's day, what a wonderful old mechanical contraption, just like steam locomotives. I'd love to operate one for a day and see if I could get some rhythm going, prefer to not have anyone watching, though.
Wow nice job filming and operating the old steam shovel I'm not going to judge anybody he's doing an excellent job it's a real privilege to be able to watch and look at all the work time and money that went into rescuing
i went to my local library for a book sale a few years back ... bought Mike Mulligan and his Steam Shovel and Make Way for the Highway .... it as a bidding war on both but for a good cause !!
These things are VERY hard to operate! These types of shovels were built in Marion, Oh & Bucyrus, Oh. I know people who still use these and they're hard to operate.
This technically is a steam engine. Just, not a locomotive. There were some self propelled rail mounted steam shovels, though, which I guess could technically be classified as locomotives.
This for some reason reminds me of the snakes from the movie 9 they sound really similar with the random Erie mechanical sounds Edit: it’s the seamstress actually and here’s the clip of the movie for reference if anyone’s wondering
they're definitely still around, although uncommon, but more for historical preservation now than for official work. Steam shovels are just outclassed by modern excavators. they're faster, easier to control, can typically lift greater loads and work for longer, and are safer for the operator
Just retired after 43 years my family had Bucyrus Erie Hinewarner Hoes no swing brake learned all in controlling the lever would have loved to run this shovel
For those critical of the operator's performance, you should know that, even back in their heyday, steam shovels were considered awkward and difficult to control.
the controls are definitely much more complex compared to a modern excavator, and its probably harder to get regular practice operating one nowadays as well.
He did good
How would you possibly know that?
@@joeskis Same way anyone else would- by reading a book written by someone who operated them in their heyday. :)
As a fully licensed operator who’s been running machine full time for 16 years now 7 years on a to 9 years in construction rubbing mostly ex and dozer. You can just tell by looking at the controls how hard this truly would be to operate. Nothing like hydraulics how easy and accurate can be depending how you are on the controls, this is all done by winch being powered by a steam engine with a hand held rip cord for a bucket dump. This would be one absolute unit to operate. Probally super dangerous under-load from an open front and steel wench cables all around youre head and from the back with hi pressure steam blow out. So much respect for these old rigs and the guys who ran them day in day out
Well, he's no Mike Mulligan, but what a lucky guy to be operating something as old and cool as that.
I think Mary Ann was designed after a Erie Shovel
@@microbusss Sure does look like it was, Maryanne was an awesome piece of machinery. She could dig as much in a day as 100 men could in a week. I wonder how many people actually remember that book.
@@stevenspaziani9159 ME! cause I OWN it & its 2 words Mary Ann & no E
need to get Choo-Choo next 😜
That was my absolute favorite book as a child. I still have it and I'm 31
@@stevenspaziani9159 first thing i thought of as i watched this
think about this ! This is what was used to dig the Panama Canal !
True, but not without plenty of manual labor under questionable practices.
Somehow I think the guys who did the canal were better operators
think about this the man that is controlling this is not a professional at it but he still pretty good since no one uses those
It's very difficult-looking to operate, look at the ridiculous amounts of controls! they've got cranks, pulleys, levels, dials, what looks like some foot pedals in the floor, and who-knows-what else!
I certainly couldn't do it without looking like a klutz
The gear rotating and steaming is so satisfying to listen to.
Giant old machinery like this in operating condition is just amazing. I'd pay to operate this for just little bit even.
@Scott Robinson 4 US DOLLARS (Dollars are originally from Czech Tolars, i think silver coins, but I am not sure...)
Everything by feel, not as easy as you might think. Anticipating the hoist/dipper brakes, and how touchy they are depending on wear, temperature, humidity and so on.
Exactly learned on older equipment all in the feel Thank you
Imagine the amount of effort the operator's of these steam shovels had to put in. They probably got a good work out in with all the levers they have to pull.
I’m surprised how fast it is honestly that’s crazy
And that is with lose gravel that was dumped there a day before. Imagine how fats that is in compressed soil with rocks in it haha
That looks incredible useless compared to what we have nowadays. Glad theres not much steam machines these days
@@SecretPesch true. It strieks me often when I see old equipment, that what they had for comparison was two hands and a shovel. Compared to this that is fantastic haha.
@@SecretPesch respect the history
@@peteraugust5295 Back in the days they would detonate the hard soil & rocks with tnt first, then this thing would go in later
Mike Mulligan and his steam shovel Mary Ann brought to life!
That was my favorite book when I was a young boy! My thoughts exactly!
Ironically, I just found and read that book recently lol😄
I think mike would have been better at the controls.
You can see with the organic movements, how it almost looks alive...
Love this pulley design, so ingenious to have thought of a system so simple, yet so functional.
Mike Mulligan had a steam shovel, a beautiful red steam shovel. Her name was Mary Anne. Mike Mulligan was proud of Mary Anne. He always said that she could dig much in a day as a hundred men could dig in a week, but he never been quite sure that this was true.
Imagine what these looked and sounded like back in the day with competent operators and a good pit/track layout.
that's probably how my first day would go
🤣🤣🤣🤣
That's how my first month would go.😅
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NOW we can see that all of this materialistic and secular progress produced a spiritual vacuum that led to complex social, economical, political, and psychological problems. Many of those who “fled” their “religions” are in search again. Some try to “escape” the complexity of their daily lives via various means. Those who had the chance to examine the Qur’an and Islam, proceed with a complete way of life that relates man to establish a purpose for his presence on earth. This is well recognized in the Attributes of Allah and what does He require from man. He does not want man to be enslaved to any false deity: nature, drugs, lust, money, other man, desire, or sex. He provides man with the proofs that He is the One who can redeem so that man can free himself from the slavery to any form of creation and to turn to his Creator Alone. THIS Creator Has Perfect Attributes. He is the First, nothing is before Him, the Ever Living. To Him is the Final Return where everyone will be dealt with in the Most Perfect and Just way. He does not begot nor He is begotten. Those who attribute Divinity to Jesus forget or ignore the fact that Jesus was in a mother’s womb. He needed nutrition; he was born and grew up to be a man. He was trusted with the Gospel as a Message to the Children of Israel: “For there is One God, and one mediator (i.e. a messenger) between God and men (the
Children of Israel), the man Christ Jesus) (I Timothy 2:5). A man-messenger calling his nation not to worship him: “But in vain they do worship me!” (Mathew 15:9). A man who needs to eat, walk, sleed, rest, etc.. cannot have Divine Attributes because he is in need and God (Allah) is Self-Sufficient.
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Amazing. Those where mythological figures to me as a kid, from the famous Donald Duck/Scrooge comic (with their Christmas battle)... I'm so happy to see one in action :D
It must have been fascinating to watch back in it's day, what a wonderful old mechanical contraption, just like steam locomotives. I'd love to operate one for a day and see if I could get some rhythm going, prefer to not have anyone watching, though.
You'd definitely get a rhythm going and it would be completely awesome when you did!
I can only imagine how difficult controlling this beast must be.
Maneuverability, That's close enough!
Well my old lad will wet himself watching this when lockdown ends.
He used to do 12 hour shifts seven days a week on these
So in reality it should have been..." Mike Mulligan, some other guy, and his steam shovel" right?
I was expecting a "F off you" just as soon as his bucket knocked the 2nd container down. 😅
“Careful Bumble-Bucket!”
"Sorry" Said Ned Cheerfuly
Jack jumped in
When steam was king, it operated everything including cars and trucks.
In north korea they still use steam to power some trucks
Sherlock fucking Holmes over here....
Wow nice job filming and operating the old steam shovel I'm not going to judge anybody he's doing an excellent job it's a real privilege to be able to watch and look at all the work time and money that went into rescuing
Dam must have been his first day on the job yes boss man I can operate any heavy equipment lol
I bet you couldn't do any better.
@@mikezahnow1605
He never claimed to do though kid
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@@EvatronX Yes
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I love how they used wear suits for all occasions
Love watching these old shovels
At the beginning of the industrial age, more art than science.
I hear the steam engine is coming back during the next 4 years along with the horse and buggy as part of moving forward with the new administration .
i ran a hitachi shovel for 10 years, you could have put 2 of these machines in my bucket. i love knowing ive run the big of the big.
That is just brilliant. An absolute treasure!
truly amazing , never seen a steam navvy working like that
I didn't even know that there were excavators powered by steam! Awesome!
"Steam Shovel".
@@KB4QAAback in then excavators were called shovels
Reminds me alot with old black and white cartoons! Disney mostly! But this is very amazing! all in action and very reliable!
Great clip. Thank you for sharing
I would sit and watch it all day long.
i only saw one of these in old cartoons. Cool machine!
That looks like a pretty steep learning curve
Graham performed very well with his new excavator a restoration of gold dust lovely man and a equally lovely machine very well done!!
They dug the Panama canal with these. Awesome history behind the steam shovel.
Beautifully restored and seems to be running in good order 👍👍
This man would make bank in the 1800s. There's no precision in these machines so don't knock the dudes skill. He's on point.
You can see why the introduction Hydraulics consigned these beasts to the scrapheap. Still have their charms
I just love love love this because you can hear every noise this beast makes, great video in deed
Seriously one of the coolest sounding machines to date
Smooth and steady! Not fast and jerky!! Let the machine work, don't work the machine!
Why dont we use these anymore? Like could we not still be using steam technology, just better applied?
This is way cooler than modern technology this is truly a magical machine
my day felt so much better when the last car tipped all that effort on the floor sums up my life
i went to my local library for a book sale a few years back ... bought Mike Mulligan and his Steam Shovel and Make Way for the Highway .... it as a bidding war on both but for a good cause !!
Nice machine , strong , robust and cool design
These things are VERY hard to operate! These types of shovels were built in Marion, Oh & Bucyrus, Oh. I know people who still use these and they're hard to operate.
That's amazing, it looks and sounds alive!
Must be some serious wear on that arm though.
A steam engine would probably be pretty good for this - they are really good at producing torque.
This technically is a steam engine. Just, not a locomotive. There were some self propelled rail mounted steam shovels, though, which I guess could technically be classified as locomotives.
Yes, this is very nice and useful for its time, and respectable for us, those things were starting the new technology and progress era ❤️❤️❤️👍👍👍👍
Nice never knew they had excavators that were steam drivin.
Steam power was everything back then
For heavy machinery it’s really quiet
Very cool to see it working! Nice job!
This for some reason reminds me of the snakes from the movie 9 they sound really similar with the random Erie mechanical sounds
Edit: it’s the seamstress actually and here’s the clip of the movie for reference if anyone’s wondering
My ears are gone. I was listening at 100%
That's about how I thought this was gonna end
This guy has MAD Operator Skills....
The old man in his element ..... cool!
Fred Flintstone ran one of these at Mr. Slate's quarry ...
You know, what I love about steam shevols they seem almost alive, if you look at it in a different way. :)
Running on water, just like we do!
😂😂 awesome to see one working! 😍
That guy was having great fun!
Na época era uma bela máquina hein muito bom relembrar o passado 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏
Imagine the amount of cable snaps and whip around killing the operators, what a death trap
Congratulations Sir! your house is gone and your horses are crushed but here is your new pond!
This video was amusing and fascinating. Loved it.
I wonder if they have green yellow and red logs like in back to the future to get it super digging powers
Imagine, this was a reality at some point. Amazing...
Wow that is shockingly quiet
Apparently, the operator is new at thins!
What year is this piece of classic machine
Pretty interesting to see that the excavator relied solely on a pulley system. I guess hydraulic technology was very limited back then.
This is straight out of a steampunk fantasy.
Mike Mulligan and the stream shovel
Way quieter than a diesel excavator, you can do a construction without disturbing your neighbor's midday nap!
samanli2014 shut up
We sure have come a long way. That thing looks like a pain in the ass to operate.
undeniably awesome.
It exist in few maps of belarus game company Wargaming's game "World of Tanks" as map object with steam crane ver lol
beautiful machine very good I love 💘 it
I'm rather surprised how quiet it is. I thought it would sound like an old steam locomotive!
Are there any steam shovels still in use as of this writing?
There's a couple. I don't exactly remember where but there are still places that use these beautiful machines
they're definitely still around, although uncommon, but more for historical preservation now than for official work.
Steam shovels are just outclassed by modern excavators. they're faster, easier to control, can typically lift greater loads and work for longer, and are safer for the operator
Cutting edge technology 200 years ago. People would’ve been lined up for miles just to see it work
Looks like it needs some pin and bushing work.
Great machine,love a shot
You're FIRED!
The silence is eerie
Bill is that you ? Miss Jane has been looking for you !
Is that like the one they pulled outta Wixom Lake. ❓❓
I used to have the same thing when I was about 4!
Cool how quiet it is when it stops moving.
They dug the panama with shit like that! So cool! The engineering is fantastic!
How long can these run given full charcoal in the cabin?
Legendaris iniii ,,, teknologi canggih di jamannya
Just retired after 43 years my family had Bucyrus Erie Hinewarner Hoes no swing brake learned all in controlling the lever would have loved to run this shovel
Steam and cables are trickier than diesel and hydraulics. Who would’ve guessed?
Техника-На-Грани-Фантастики 👌
Hydraulics changed this from laborer to operator.