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Jensen #55G (modified) live steam engine "riveted boiler"
« on: June 27, 2020, 01:21:37 pm »
Hi folks
I just finished this plant up a few days ago. it started life as an orphan #55 steam engine purchased from E-bay. I fashioned a new firebox with soldered in 6/32 nuts and reinforced soldered corner gussets, I riveted the boiler & added a "Hotwatt" 555W immersion heater & had the whole boiler professionally nickel plated & it is powerful. the #15 generator/transmission has a longer axle,(2) 5 tiered pulleys & (2) working oil cups & Jensen decal in front. the #55 engine is one of the best runners that I've had in my shop,  this plant weighs 10.6 lbs. (full boiler) & the plinth is 12" x 13.5. a special ID tag has been made 555W , 5 amp , made by St. Paul Steam.
here are a few build photo's





















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Re: Jensen #55G (modified) live steam engine "riveted boiler"
« Reply #1 on: June 27, 2020, 01:46:55 pm »
Amazing looking plant Bruce, well done !!!

Love that boiler, it really lifts the setup to the next level  :)
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« Reply #2 on: June 27, 2020, 05:11:52 pm »
That stellar steam plant would be a standout in any collection!!!
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« Reply #3 on: June 27, 2020, 06:23:27 pm »
Awesome!
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« Reply #4 on: June 27, 2020, 10:49:12 pm »
That's another nice one. I like the 55's myself.
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Re: Jensen #55G (modified) live steam engine "riveted boiler"
« Reply #5 on: June 28, 2020, 12:11:26 am »
That orphan 55 couldn't have found a better home  8) 
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« Reply #6 on: June 28, 2020, 06:46:07 am »
Great machine, Bruce...!!!


Your creativity never ceases to amaze!


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Re: Jensen #55G (modified) live steam engine "riveted boiler"
« Reply #7 on: June 28, 2020, 09:18:28 am »
Bruce, I love how you retro riveted the boiler...looks like factory!  Nice piece, well executed.

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« Reply #8 on: June 28, 2020, 10:19:31 am »
Sharp looking and running, another winner!
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Re: Jensen #55G (modified) live steam engine "riveted boiler"
« Reply #9 on: July 21, 2020, 01:51:58 pm »

You have been very busy Bruce.

Thanks for the build pictures.

This is a beautiful steam plant.

Any chance of a Family Portrait of your SPS Engines?

You sure keep your Chrome Shop busy (and they do an excellent job).
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« Reply #10 on: July 21, 2020, 02:50:57 pm »
If I didn't see the construction process laid out, I'd say it was original.
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Re: Jensen #55G (modified) live steam engine "riveted boiler"
« Reply #11 on: July 21, 2020, 03:44:19 pm »
Quote from: txlabman on July 21, 2020, 01:51:58 pm




Any chance of a Family Portrait of your SPS Engines?

Something I have thought about just recently Charlie,  many are gone but enough left to fill a tabletop,  I will try to work on this in the coming weekend. 👍
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Re: Jensen #55G (modified) live steam engine "riveted boiler"
« Reply #12 on: July 21, 2020, 05:56:48 pm »
Quote from: St Paul Steam on July 21, 2020, 03:44:19 pm
Quote from: txlabman on July 21, 2020, 01:51:58 pm




Any chance of a Family Portrait of your SPS Engines?

Something I have thought about just recently Charlie,  many are gone but enough left to fill a tabletop,  I will try to work on this in the coming weekend. 👍

Yippee!!!

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