Jensen

AN AMERICAN TRADITION SINCE 1932
THE WORLD'S OLDEST AND AMERICA'S ONLY MANUFACTURER OF ITS KIND

Tom Jensen was the founder of Jensen Steam, he was born in Denmark in 1901. His first steam engine won a silver medal at the Denmark State Fair. In 1932 after immmigrating to the America he stated building steam engine models. Throughout their 77 year history, the "Jensen Steam Team" has always made the finest, ready-to-run, stationary model Steam Engines and miniature Power Generating Plants in the world.

They are the last remaining American manufacturer of these engines and they still use the original tooling, dies and hand craftsmanship. They also are in the same building where Tom Sr. started the business. Their attention to quality and detail makes these prized engines to own. Tom's son Tom Jr still runs the company today. The video at the bottom shows all four of these engines running.

Model 5

This was sold through Montgomery Wards in Albany, New York. I am told it is from the late 1940's. I have the original Jensen Box and the set of instructions that came with it which are shown above. This is the only oscillating cylinder engine Jensen made with an exhaust pipe, it is an extremely fast and powerful engine.

Model 20G
Bore 3/4"

Stroke 3/4"

This Jensen 20G was purchased new in 2009 and is a really nice smooth running engine. It is amazing how quickly it heats up with its imersion heater.

The Model # 20-G is the "Original" Brass & Cast Iron Engine and Power Plant from 1932. Since the founding of Jensen, each of these engines has been individually handcrafted by Mr. Jensen and his Son and factory tested to insure maximum performance. The 20G includes the model #15 AC generator and the signature lamp post, creating a fully functional power plant.

Model 35
This Jensen was recieved in poor condition and needed a complete overhaul. I purchased a replacement stack and pressure relief valve from Jensen. Drilled out the rivets so I could paint the firebox with heat resistant paint and polished the boiler and other parts. Sand & varnish the base and Roger Goodnow furnished the UL graphic from which I made a new sticker. Runs great!

Model 100 Workshop
The model 100 workshop really looks nice when it is running with a live steam engine. People always ask when they see a steam engine alone, "what does the steam engine do"? By hooking it up to these accessories they get a general idea of how a steam driven shop would work.