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I finally got to run my lamppost engine on steam:

Not sure of the system efficiency though:

Methylated Spirits -> Heat -> Water -> Steam -> Expansion in Engine -> Rotary Motion -> Generator -> LED -> Light​

If nothing else the number of steps would kill the efficiency....but it is rather fun.
 

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