The Alan Herschell S-16
Historical Data:
Spotting Features:
The distinctive styling and unusual wheel arrangement of this train
is unlikely to be confused with anything else. The steam-outline locomotive
is carried on a pair of four-wheel power trucks similar to those used under
the Chance C.P. Huntington. In actuality they're the same Blomberg trucks
used under the G-16. Unlike the Chance train, however, the Herschell has a
pair of "drivers". Herschell originally designed these drivers to ride on
the rails and move in synch with the train's speed. However, many S-16s have
their drivers held up off the rails about an inch. It is presently unknown
if this is a post-sale modification or a variation from the manufacturer.
The coaches supplied with the S-16 are simply modified versions
of MTC's G-16 coaches. The "windows" are treated a little differently, the
roof treatment is slightly different, and instead of a beaver-tail observation
car, a stylized representation of an open observation platform was attempted.
As with the G-16, trains were between three and five cars long and all cars
have notches on one side to allow passenger access.
Herschell did offer a B unit for these trains as well. The B unit
resembles a baggage car and is extremely rare. Unlike the G-16 B units, the
Herschell S-16 B units had no controls, the train was operated from the lead
steam-outline engine.
Technical Data:
Manufacturer: Alan Herschell
Production dates: ?
Approximate Number Built: 50?
Guage: 16"
Power Source: Wisconsin gasoline engine
Appearance: Steam-Outline
Wheel Arrangement: 4-4-4
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