BurnHard wrote:As said, the icon will disapear and the engine will start to produce power the moment you connect it to a machine that consumes electric energy.

Quite.

Many thanks to all who quickly came to the aid of an inept blind person

Thanks for the prompt replies folks. The power lines are not yet connected to anything and yes, the boiler has fuel. Boiler is at 100 Degrees, water supply to it is at max. http://imgur.com/ohI3EG7 You won't believe how much I'm angry at myself for not seeing the FAQ regarding this (and no, I've yet...

I *believe* I set my first ever steam engine up correctly but there is no power. What am I missing?
http://imgur.com/WUxHNpo

Apologies for the possible numptiness of the question. Please excuse the noob.