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Another modified engine I built
« on: August 20, 2020, 07:32:42 am »
Been playing again. Took a Jensen 85 added a smoke stack support and smoke stack, mounted it on wood base, converted it to electric heat, put a flicker light in fire box so when its plugged in it looks like fire in firebox. Made a adapter and added a whistle.  Put a plug in firebox opening so power cord can be removed when not running for easyer dissplay.  Painted firebox black.
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Re: Another modified engine I built
« Reply #1 on: August 20, 2020, 09:09:16 am »

Very nice mod Randy, well done !
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Re: Another modified engine I built
« Reply #2 on: August 20, 2020, 09:48:59 am »
Good work.What did you use for a heating element?
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Re: Another modified engine I built
« Reply #3 on: August 20, 2020, 11:08:06 am »
I made a brass tube and soldered into boiler. Using a cartridge rod heater.
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Re: Another modified engine I built
« Reply #4 on: August 20, 2020, 11:10:50 am »
Nice work Randy ... definitely takes this little engine up to the next level ... or maybe even the one above that!!!
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Re: Another modified engine I built
« Reply #5 on: August 20, 2020, 12:31:05 pm »
Very nice Mod Randy, clever use of the detachable cord/plug on the front of the firebox , nice clean application. the addition of the chimney stand & stack really balance's the small plant out. the flicker bulb is just the icing on the cake....nice touch  ;)
I think we would all like to see much more of this, maybe a video of it running please
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Re: Another modified engine I built
« Reply #6 on: August 20, 2020, 05:00:48 pm »
excellent modifications, the plug is a great touch.
I use the flickering LED's for all sorts of things including fake fire for boilers.
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Re: Another modified engine I built
« Reply #7 on: August 20, 2020, 11:26:10 pm »
Very Nice Randy, always love to see your builds  8)
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Re: Another modified engine I built
« Reply #8 on: August 21, 2020, 05:26:34 pm »
Very creative Randy.

Thanks for posting your build.
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Re: Another modified engine I built
« Reply #9 on: September 18, 2020, 12:04:32 pm »
Built another one just a little different. 
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Re: Another modified engine I built
« Reply #10 on: September 18, 2020, 12:17:18 pm »
I really like that one Randy .... actually sort of looks like it could have been a very early Jensen offering, only brand new today!
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Re: Another modified engine I built
« Reply #11 on: September 18, 2020, 02:05:08 pm »
I think I like the new one even more  8)
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Re: Another modified engine I built
« Reply #12 on: September 18, 2020, 04:53:07 pm »
I like 'em both!


Very well done, Randy...!!!


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Re: Another modified engine I built
« Reply #13 on: September 19, 2020, 12:21:19 am »
Quote from: RedRyder on September 18, 2020, 04:53:07 pm
I like 'em both!


Very well done, Randy...!!!


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Well... Yes, I would take them both too  ;)
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Re: Another modified engine I built
« Reply #14 on: September 19, 2020, 08:08:35 am »
Thanks glad y'all like it.
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