And here is my own steampunk'd version of the same vehicle, first in the best antique style and followed in full color:Presenting Professor G. B. Montgomery's Marvelous Motorized Monocycle, driven by the inventor's son, "Jolly" Charlie Montgomery.
Here is a view of the port side, showing the easy-access panel for the application of grease to the axle, as well as the comfortable angle at which the driver sits.
The Montgomery Monocycle is powered by a steam-drive, utilizing a high-pressure boiler to spin both the main wheel and the patented gyroscopic stabilizer.
The 'wheel utilizes an electric lamp, with current generated from the wheel's rotation, to light the vehicle's way at night. A lockable trunk is also included, permitting safe transport of luggage, shopping, or other valuables. 
In the event of a traffic snarl, or to warn inattentive pedestrians, a steam-powered whistle sits behind the boiler. An oil lantern provides aft illumination, and may be easily removed if portable light is required by the driver.
Professor Montgomery's careful engineering provides balance between both sides of the 'wheel, allowing the wheel to remain upright even despite the odd configuration.
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3 people have spoken:
Nice work!
This "Steampunk" incites in me a desire speak in the manner of a Jules Verne novel.
Play me off, Thaddeus...
Cool design! I'd love to see it in "real" brick. Might I suggest BrickLink for the parts you don't have? ;-)
I'll try and give this a real-world build for you this weekend. Might have to adjust some of the part colors, though - after the Falcon my stash of "brown bricks" is at an all time low.
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