Am I a real steampunk?
Is this a 'real steam' punk website?
Jordan Spreader and filthy JS steam loco at Sandaoling (2011)
Steampunk is a concept that embraces a multitude of aspects. The following definitions (courtesy of a Google search) will help to place it.
Web definitions
Steampunk is a sub-genre of science fiction, alternate history,
and speculative fiction that came into prominence during the 1980s and
early 1990s. ...
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Steampunk
A subgenre of speculative science fiction set in an anachronistic
19th century society; A person cosplaying as a steampunk character
en.wiktionary.org/wiki/steampunk
n. a genre of science fiction that typically features steam-powered
machinery rather than advanced technology.
www.visualthesaurus.com/cm/blogexcerpts/2431/
A subgenre of Alternate History; this generally deals with advanced
technology in the altered past.
www.christianfantasy.net/glossary.html
is set in an era or world where steam power is still widely used—usually
the 19th century, and often set in Victorian era England—but with
prominent elements of either science fiction or fantasy, such as fictional
technological inventions like those found in the works of H. G. ...
www.scifipedia.com/
n. A genre of science fiction set in Victorian times when steam
was the main source of machine power; also written steam-punk.
www.woodge.com/language/vocab.html
Genre fiction typically set in Britain in the 1900?s when steam
power was prevalent and prior to the broad use of electricity. The location
can be anywhere, however, including North America. Steampunk usually
encompasses alternate history elements and fantastical inventions. ...
www.firstcoastromancewriters.com/
An imaginary Victorian age, that features brass and copper clockwork
and steampowered inventions that go far beyond 1800?s technology. Steam
powered mechanical wonders, optimistic gear driven computers, dirigibles,
clockwork firsts, and stuff like that. (But don’t forget the goggles.)
www.monstercommute.com/other-steampunk-term/
Victorian Science Fiction that has dark & ominous tones, often
where technology is an enslaving force and the main characters are fighting
against the oppressive establishment. Cyberpunk with steam technology.
home.dejazzd.com/broadsword/Rivets_N_Steam/RS_Glossary_P…
A sci-fi fantasy that is set in an industrial 19th century
www.goodfilipino.com/2010/10/english-dictionary-added-21-ne…
Based on a loose interpretation of the above, I have the following offerings and will add to them as I find more in my photo albums.
Steam and tanks and pipes at Sumberharjo Sugar Mills, Java (2012)
Shed scene at Sragi Sugar Mill, Java (2012)
Loco driver in his steam loco cab at sunset, Olean Mill, Java (2012) Note the steam whistle, the regulator handle and the strange cupshaped device on the boiler that we haven't figured out the use for yet.
A subgenre of speculative
science fiction set in an anachronistic 19th century society; A person
cosplaying as a steampunk character
en.wiktionary.org/wiki/steampunk
Perhaps these Chinese locals and visitors to Shibanxi fit the 'cosplay' bill:
