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Vtg. Jensen #60 el-bl live steam engine
« on: July 23, 2020, 06:22:28 am »
Hi Folks
this is a Jensen #60 based plant I just finished with. it started life as sight glass delete Jensen #60, I made (2) brass bushing in the front of the boiler to affix a tube style sight glass assembly (boiler is 2.1/8"x 4.1/8"), then I soldered in a brass sleeve in the lower rear of the boiler & inserted a 300w 110V cartridge style heater. the firebox & chimney stand are both custom made with a brass lug in the chimney stand to hold the chimney steadily in place. the steam engine is now a 1/2" bore dbl acting (from a #70) the steam line was custom bent to fit the boiler. there are (2) ball bearings in the stanchions with a 7 tiered drive pulley in between. the base is 6.5" square & 5/8" thick. a brass tag with the correct information has been affixed. it is powerful & runs well on low voltage. takes approx 3 minutes to come up to steam & will easily run for 45 minutes on 45 volts.









for size comparison with a Jensen #55



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Re: Vtg. Jensen #60 el-bl live steam engine
« Reply #1 on: July 23, 2020, 09:28:55 am »
Yet another wonderful SPS "Special Production Steamer" ..... NICE!

I think you should call this one the "Pocket Powerhouse" or some such nomenclature, so as to denote its obvious capabilities in spite of its diminutive size!!!
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Re: Vtg. Jensen #60 el-bl live steam engine
« Reply #2 on: July 23, 2020, 10:24:31 am »
Another fantastic creation Bruce!! ;D ;D

I really like how you have done the steam pipe on this engine, very professional!
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Re: Vtg. Jensen #60 el-bl live steam engine
« Reply #3 on: July 23, 2020, 08:40:33 pm »
Quote from: Stoker on July 23, 2020, 09:28:55 am
Yet another wonderful SPS "Special Production Steamer" ..... NICE!

I think you should call this one the "Pocket Powerhouse" or some such nomenclature, so as to denote its obvious capabilities in spite of its diminutive size!!!
I like how you think Daniel
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Re: Vtg. Jensen #60 el-bl live steam engine
« Reply #4 on: July 23, 2020, 08:41:45 pm »
Quote from: Swift Fox on July 23, 2020, 10:24:31 am
Another fantastic creation Bruce!! ;D ;D

I really like how you have done the steam pipe on this engine, very professional!
Thanks Philip, it was a bit of trial & error ....but in the end it yielded to my wish's  ;)
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Re: Vtg. Jensen #60 el-bl live steam engine
« Reply #5 on: July 23, 2020, 09:27:44 pm »
Bruce....you've done it again. What a superb mod.

I really dig that Jensen sign mate!
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Re: Vtg. Jensen #60 el-bl live steam engine
« Reply #6 on: July 24, 2020, 02:02:16 am »
Not really a mod, but a complete creation?
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Re: Vtg. Jensen #60 el-bl live steam engine
« Reply #7 on: July 24, 2020, 02:30:20 am »
Love it, well done Bruce !!!

300W...thatīs something in such a small boiler, how long from cold to SV lift-off?
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Re: Vtg. Jensen #60 el-bl live steam engine
« Reply #8 on: July 24, 2020, 06:26:49 am »
Quote from: classixs on July 24, 2020, 02:30:20 am
Love it, well done Bruce !!!

300W...thatīs something in such a small boiler, how long from cold to SV lift-off?
Thanks Jan , it takes approx 3 minutes to come up to steam & will easily run for 45 minutes on 45 volts.
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Re: Vtg. Jensen #60 el-bl live steam engine
« Reply #9 on: July 27, 2020, 08:04:42 am »
Another SPS Classic!

Great job Bruce.

The Hits just keep on coming.

What's next?
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Re: Vtg. Jensen #60 el-bl live steam engine
« Reply #10 on: July 27, 2020, 01:19:26 pm »
Quote from: txlabman on July 27, 2020, 08:04:42 am
Another SPS Classic!

Great job Bruce.

The Hits just keep on coming.

What's next?
A more modern #60 EL & a #65 EL with many upgrades 😉👍
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Re: Vtg. Jensen #60 el-bl live steam engine
« Reply #11 on: July 27, 2020, 10:49:21 pm »
That has to be the cutest little wood-based Jensen I've seen
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Re: Vtg. Jensen #60 el-bl live steam engine
« Reply #12 on: July 28, 2020, 06:14:15 am »
Quote from: Nick on July 27, 2020, 10:49:21 pm
That has to be the cutest little wood-based Jensen I've seen
Thanks Nick, that's what my wife says also.  :)
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Re: Vtg. Jensen #60 el-bl live steam engine
« Reply #13 on: July 28, 2020, 02:44:28 pm »
Quote from: St Paul Steam on July 27, 2020, 01:19:26 pm
Quote from: txlabman on July 27, 2020, 08:04:42 am
Another SPS Classic!

Great job Bruce.

The Hits just keep on coming.

What's next?
A more modern #60 EL & a #65 EL with many upgrades 😉👍

Sounds delightful Bruce. 

Looking forward to seeing them!
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Re: Vtg. Jensen #60 el-bl live steam engine
« Reply #14 on: July 28, 2020, 07:35:36 pm »
Bruce, you've done it again!

You hit the nail right on the head!

What a great creation!!!

Super well done, my friend..!!!

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