Jensen #55GL prototype

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Posted by txlabman on 04 May, 2023 08:42
Epic find!

Right up there with Crazydoug's purchase of a Jensen 51 from Craigslist.

Congratulations.

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Posted by Richard2827 on 04 May, 2023 11:31
It also came with a note from Tom Jensen Jr to the 1st owner.

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Posted by classixs on 04 May, 2023 12:15
That piece of paper just added a significant value, to an already priceless score.
Amazing find!!!

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Posted by txlabman on 04 May, 2023 13:01
Quote from: classixs on 04 May, 2023 12:15
That piece of paper just added a significant value, to an already priceless score.
Amazing find!!!

Agreed!

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Posted by RichSteamTx on 04 May, 2023 13:03
I have to say this item with the document is out of this world!! Welcome to the forum and thank you for posting your fabulous item!

#21 Reply
Posted by Richard2827 on 04 May, 2023 15:48
I found an artist name on the bottom of the light house. I'd imagine it's the same person as the ones Gil has. Alan Perrine [ Guests cannot view attachments ]

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Posted by Richard2827 on 04 May, 2023 15:51
This is the side view showing the switch to power the lighthouse.
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Posted by Richard2827 on 04 May, 2023 18:59
After reaching out to Jensen MFG Co they have informed me this was not a model made in their shop. So I'd assume it was made by Tom Jr in his own personal shop.

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Posted by Nick on 04 May, 2023 20:03
This is the information I was given on the Deluxe models: John Loughner developed and made these for John Foskett. While officially unauthorized by Tom Jensen Jr., They were offered only through Jensen via John Foskett, the then sales manager/general manager of Jensen Steam engines. Also featured on these engines is a ball-bearing Jensen 15 generator/lamp post.

Maybe @SteamerJ (John Loughner) can share some info?

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Posted by St Paul Steam on 04 May, 2023 21:37
I do wonder given how the letter is written if the "Steve" isn't Steve Tyner Jensen head of their online computer presence and programming. I don't think the note is from Tom Jr. The initial s don't look like TJ but more like JF- John Foskett, also n/c (no charge) if needed denotes a closeness to the project.

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Posted by Nick on 05 May, 2023 00:08
Quote from: St Paul Steam on 04 May, 2023 21:37
I do wonder given how the letter is written if the "Steve" isn't Steve Tyner Jensen head of their online computer presence and programming. I don't think the note is from Tom Jr. The initial s don't look like TJ but more like JF- John Foskett, also n/c (no charge) if needed denotes a closeness to the project.
I was also thinking Cedge, and tried to find his website because he used to have a story on there of when he got into the hobby but for some reason I thought it was the early 2000’s?