something I've been busy with for the past few weeks, it seems that the Jensen #35 is such an under appreciated little engine, that doesn't bring much on E-bay, yet is such a fine runner & good value that I thought I'd try to bring her' status up a bit with "2" of them mounted side by side Empire B42 style, here is my attempt....
This is a custom built steam plant that features (2) Jensen #35 steam engines on one common firebox which measures 6.7/16" x 5.1/2" & has several coats of high temp paint on the firebox , has (2) 450 watt 4 amp heaters, (2) chimney stands & stacks, (one has hole delete) the firebox has all the nuts soldered into the underside of lip & the center bar on firebox is 1/8" thick & tapped for all bolt threads. the 3/4" base is 9.5" Sq 1 engine has been reversed & pocket threaded lugs soldered in (cant leak) there is a nickel plated crossover manifold (with 2 Banjo screws) in rear to balance boilers & provide a place for the pressure gauge. has old style SV has been converted into an adjustable SV now. both old style sight glasses completely cleaned & rebuilt. firebox is insulated Jensen style under the boiler, also with heat shield, boilers are completely insulated with flame proof strips under boiler & under the boiler bands. has Heavy duty grounded 3/16 gauge cloth cord with white tracers & vintage style 3 prong plug, weight 7 lbs. 2 oz.'s with water load. it has an UL label & a custom "brass tag" updated with the correct information. again, this was not a Jensen Mfg factory offering , but rather, something produced by me.
it was very hard to capture this brass tag, my local plaque maker did an exceptional job of this I thought
the video, its a bit long...my apologies
https://youtu.be/57U-IybphBg
Don`t get any nicer than that Bruce, very impressive.
You've certainly done it again Bruce!!
Off to watch the video soon...
By the way, that tag is very nice too! Have a few Jensens here from that era that are missing them.
Also think it looks better with the wire sight gauge protectors and one whistle/one SV
That's an especially nice engine Bruce - great how you come up with these ideas!
I like your way of think’n Bruce, that’s pretty cool.
Jaw-dropping, Eye-popping, Totally Amazing and Superb!!!
Well executed in every detail, and beyond beautiful.
Bruce .... you're the MAN
St. Paul Steam strikes again!
You have most certainly done it again, Bruce!
You havr changed the way I think about the somewhat ignored Jensen 35.
Superbly well done...!!!
Gil
Another fantastic custom build by Bruce, i love it!
What a fantastic build, love it Bruce !!!
Bruce, Jensen Mfg. Co. could use a guy like you to dream up new and innovative applications for their products. Having once owned an Empire B-42, I can say your iteration looks better, runs better and is exceptionally well balanced.
Bravo for St. Paul Steam!
Rog
Bruce, Jensen Mfg. Co. could use a guy like you to dream up new and innovative applications for their products. Having once owned an Empire B-42, I can say your iteration looks better, runs better and is exceptionally well balanced.
Bravo for St. Paul Steam!
Rog
Rog, being a new product designer for Jensen would be a treat, just let me loose in those parts bins....but alas...that shall never be. As I've always said....since I cant afford the "top shelf stuff" I have to settle with making my own "one offs".
Thanks everyone for the nice comments, much appreciated.
That's an incredible custom build there Bruce, truly a masterpiece and looks 'factory'.
Bruce, you have made another modified Jensen that is fun to watch.
Bruce, truly a beautiful looking build and it runs so smooth as well, thank you for posting.
It just goes to show that what we can build is only limited by our imagination.
Gary
