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Hey Nick

Sorry I forgot that you were the one to initially spot that Jensen 85G deal in Israel and post it up. I just remembered that I typed in my order as soon as I could after Jan reported back on it being a real deal and not some scam.

It was great revisiting that old thread where this all went down almost eight years ago now.

Good luck with it Gil

Looks like truly exceptional modeling from here!

If you have added these fine looking pieces to your collection, then Major Congratulations are due to you!!!

Thanks Daniel, yes, after a 15-20 year wait I was given the opportunity and was not going to pass it up!

Kevin is very talented!!

I believe this is probably from the 1890s and definitely French, but know nothing else about it. Can anyone i.d.it? I suppose Radiguet and Pericaud are possibilities. Any why so many terminals? Lastly, what is the function of that vertical rod in the photo--runs with or without it making contact. Thanks for your help.

https://youtu.be/udtEpom3BQM?si=nqQK5FHhqhvI0ZU0

You got me thinking about this, and it was back in 2018.
I have two left.
The first few I received were dated 9/7/2018.
The second shipment of 5 were on 9/20/2018.
    When I placed the first order, I had the opportunity to buy all 15. But I did not do that. I believe i'm bought four of them at that time.
The second order was five.
     So it is possible Jan got his engine first.
I know it doesn't really matter. I'm just sort of a analytical technical minded person.
    Anyway, a fellow steamer was interested in buying one of them.
    I only have three 85G's left.
 
 1) of the common production 85G's.
2) of the "Israeli 15" 85G's.
   
Here are a few photos.