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Special Edition Jensen Deluxe 20G Big Power Plant
« on: March 08, 2026, 10:55:00 pm »
This is a special edition Jensen Deluxe 20G Big Power Plant Serial Number 01-97 made on December 10th 1997.
Bought this from Gil around 11 years ago, haven't run it for a couple of years.

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Re: Special Edition Jensen Deluxe 20G Big Power Plant
« Reply #1 on: March 09, 2026, 09:16:08 am »
Having a beautiful engine like that and not running it for years at a time is a bit like having a beautiful Lady in your life and not making love to her for years at a time ..... what's wrong with guys like us anyway?!?!   ;c)
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Re: Special Edition Jensen Deluxe 20G Big Power Plant
« Reply #2 on: March 09, 2026, 02:40:55 pm »
When you mentioned the serial number I went to see what mine was but I had forgotten that the identification plate was missing when I bought it, otherwise it is in as-new condition. It's shame as it would have been interesting. They are a great engine for sure.
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Re: Special Edition Jensen Deluxe 20G Big Power Plant
« Reply #3 on: March 09, 2026, 07:05:44 pm »
Quote from: Stoker on March 09, 2026, 09:16:08 am
Having a beautiful engine like that and not running it for years at a time is a bit like having a beautiful Lady in your life and not making love to her for years at a time ..... what's wrong with guys like us anyway?!?!  ;c)

LOL I suppose having a harem of hundreds and hundreds and hundreds, and at our age..........well it slows us down a mite!!!!

 ;D  ;D  ;D
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Re: Special Edition Jensen Deluxe 20G Big Power Plant
« Reply #4 on: March 09, 2026, 07:29:42 pm »
Quote from: jkbixby on March 09, 2026, 02:40:55 pm
When you mentioned the serial number I went to see what mine was but I had forgotten that the identification plate was missing when I bought it, otherwise it is in as-new condition. It's shame as it would have been interesting. They are a great engine for sure.

They are Larry, I also bought a deluxe #55 from Gil at the same time.
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Re: Special Edition Jensen Deluxe 20G Big Power Plant
« Reply #5 on: March 10, 2026, 05:45:16 pm »
I remember when you 1st got this Jim, always a pleasure to revisit a rare beauty.
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Re: Special Edition Jensen Deluxe 20G Big Power Plant
« Reply #6 on: March 10, 2026, 06:22:18 pm »
Quote from: St Paul Steam on March 10, 2026, 05:45:16 pm
I remember when you 1st got this Jim, always a pleasure to revisit a rare beauty.

It was exciting waiting for this package to arrive all that time ago, Gil took them both apart and packed them so exquisitely well in one large box, I think his comment was along the lines of "Jim they could be kicked all the way down to Australia and they won't be damaged".
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Re: Special Edition Jensen Deluxe 20G Big Power Plant
« Reply #7 on: March 10, 2026, 08:30:02 pm »
Hi Jim,
it looks great on a the much better size wood plinth!
Gil
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Re: Special Edition Jensen Deluxe 20G Big Power Plant
« Reply #8 on: March 10, 2026, 09:52:47 pm »
Quote from: RedRyder on March 10, 2026, 08:30:02 pm
Hi Jim,
it looks great on a the much better size wood plinth!
Gil

I have the original plinths stored away Gil, they were massive! and took up too much room.
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Re: Special Edition Jensen Deluxe 20G Big Power Plant
« Reply #9 on: March 10, 2026, 11:35:06 pm »
Quote from: Jim on March 10, 2026, 09:52:47 pm
Quote from: RedRyder on March 10, 2026, 08:30:02 pm
Hi Jim,
it looks great on a the much better size wood plinth!
Gil

I have the original plinths stored away Gil, they were massive! and took up too much room.
I’ve got a pair of Deluxes here and have engines displayed on top of them 😂
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Re: Special Edition Jensen Deluxe 20G Big Power Plant
« Reply #10 on: March 10, 2026, 11:41:48 pm »
Quote from: Nick on March 10, 2026, 11:35:06 pm
Quote from: Jim on March 10, 2026, 09:52:47 pm
Quote from: RedRyder on March 10, 2026, 08:30:02 pm
Hi Jim,
it looks great on a the much better size wood plinth!
Gil

I have the original plinths stored away Gil, they were massive! and took up too much room.
I’ve got a pair of Deluxes here and have engines displayed on top of them 😂

The bases are HUGE aren't they Nick!!
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