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Re: Jensen Bush Tram
« Reply #15 on: July 25, 2020, 10:53:50 pm »
I'm just now finding this thread & love it ! I am very inspired by this ...I like every aspect of it  :)

Very ingenious isn't it Bruce.
Seriously thinking of copying this to some extent 😎
Probably go with a #70 engine though , much better quality & twice the power.

I'm excited to see what you come up with Bruce. I think you need to quit truckin' and start up a sub branch of Jensen Inc. in St. Paul Indiana  :)
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Re: Jensen Bush Tram
« Reply #16 on: July 25, 2020, 11:51:40 pm »
I'm just now finding this thread & love it ! I am very inspired by this ...I like every aspect of it  :)

Very ingenious isn't it Bruce.
Seriously thinking of copying this to some extent 😎
Probably go with a #70 engine though , much better quality & twice the power.

I would love to see your version of this  ;)
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Re: Jensen Bush Tram
« Reply #17 on: July 26, 2020, 07:52:08 am »
I'm just now finding this thread & love it ! I am very inspired by this ...I like every aspect of it  :)

Very ingenious isn't it Bruce.
Seriously thinking of copying this to some extent 😎
Probably go with a #70 engine though , much better quality & twice the power.

I would love to see your version of this  ;)
I have been flirting with purchasing a live steam loco for some time Nick, I wish I could have picked up that bargain Ruby you got awhile back, I've been steered towards the Roundhouse loco's as the engine to own....but they are pretty expensive & the waiting list is about a year behind. making my own seems like the logical start into this foray & I have Jensen stuff galore , I wouldn't have even considered a Jensen #60 as a plant engine for a steam loco, but it certainly does the job. ;)
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Re: Jensen Bush Tram
« Reply #18 on: July 26, 2020, 08:22:28 am »
Were I looking to go this route, I'd certainly want to consider reversing capability and perhaps a bit roomier cab to allow for the possible addition of R/C. Also oscillators are a bit tougher to successfully route all exhaust steam up a stack, though this guy obviously did a fantastic job of it, but still, I'd be looking at basing mine on a Jensen 75 I think, as that would offer reversing, with a bit more power. Better yet would be a Jensen 55 style twin cylinder set-up, as that would also offer self starting and much more power!

However, for a first effort, maybe this really is a better way to go.
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Re: Jensen Bush Tram
« Reply #19 on: July 26, 2020, 09:32:57 am »
I'm just now finding this thread & love it ! I am very inspired by this ...I like every aspect of it

Very ingenious isn't it Bruce.
Seriously thinking of copying this to some extent 😎
Probably go with a #70 engine though , much better quality & twice the power.

I would love to see your version of this
I have been flirting with purchasing a live steam loco for some time Nick, I wish I could have picked up that bargain Ruby you got awhile back, I've been steered towards the Roundhouse loco's as the engine to own....but they are pretty expensive & the waiting list is about a year behind. making my own seems like the logical start into this foray & I have Jensen stuff galore , I wouldn't have even considered a Jensen #60 as a plant engine for a steam loco, but it certainly does the job.


I will am looking forward to watching this project develop!

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Re: Jensen Bush Tram
« Reply #20 on: July 26, 2020, 12:46:45 pm »
Were I looking to go this route, I'd certainly want to consider reversing capability and perhaps a bit roomier cab to allow for the possible addition of R/C. Also oscillators are a bit tougher to successfully route all exhaust steam up a stack, though this guy obviously did a fantastic job of it, but still, I'd be looking at basing mine on a Jensen 75 I think, as that would offer reversing, with a bit more power. Better yet would be a Jensen 55 style twin cylinder set-up, as that would also offer self starting and much more power!

However, for a first effort, maybe this really is a better way to go.
I have considered a few of those things you have suggested Daniel , the bore & stroke of the #70 & the #25 are the same & I've always considered the #70 to be more powerful & a bit more efficient than the #25/75, reversing is not important to me for a 1st build. the #55 might be overly heavy & they don't always reverse consistently , although I think with the center flywheel/drive gear that would be advantageous. , a PMR #8 is probably ideal though. after seeing that little #60 do a fair amount of work with pressed on friction gears & nylon chain & no bearings ,I feel pretty confident that I can make something suitable for a 1st try. I am no stranger to remote controls. I don't even have a piece of track right now , but 45mm seems like the way I'll proceed...now I just need to find a supplier for the trucks/wheels & maybe a few of train items :)
this post is an inspiration for me, thanks for posting Jim
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Re: Jensen Bush Tram
« Reply #21 on: July 26, 2020, 02:07:17 pm »
Whatever you come up with, i'm sure it will be something very special Bruce! ;D
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Re: Jensen Bush Tram
« Reply #22 on: July 28, 2020, 12:01:11 pm »
I'm just now finding this thread & love it ! I am very inspired by this ...I like every aspect of it  :)

Very ingenious isn't it Bruce.
Seriously thinking of copying this to some extent 😎
Probably go with a #70 engine though , much better quality & twice the power.

Looking forward to it Bruce!

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Re: Jensen Bush Tram
« Reply #23 on: July 30, 2020, 12:39:30 am »
That is quite a set up.
If I had the storage space... And the money... I'd have a few more engines.

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Re: Jensen Bush Tram
« Reply #24 on: July 30, 2020, 04:26:33 pm »
Bruce:

Jason Kovac at the Train Department should be able to provide the needed parts.

He is a vendor at Cabin Fever every year.

https://www.thetraindepartment.com/

A very nice fellow.

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Re: Jensen Bush Tram
« Reply #25 on: July 30, 2020, 04:51:38 pm »
Bruce:

Jason Kovac at the Train Department should be able to provide the needed parts.

He is a vendor at Cabin Fever every year.

https://www.thetraindepartment.com/

A very nice fellow.
Good resource Charlie,  thank you 😉👍
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