Flatbed semi-trailer truck (Henschel) - luminous red

Flatbed semi-trailer truck (Henschel) - luminous red

When pipe transports hit the road in the Ruhr region

What a majestic transport! The Henschel pulls three colossal shiny pipes - not exactly an easy task back then for the front-drive vehicle from Kassel. The Henschel represents the era of front-drive vehicles that started in the mid-1950s. With the T at the end of the model designation, the truck manufacturer from Kassel abbreviated, without further ado, the hood-less construction of the Tramausführung (tram design). While allowing for effortless travel on Germany's motorways, the limited horse power forced the driver to quickly shift down to crawl speed when coming up on slopes.

1955-61

Typical steel pipe transport during Germany's Economic Miracle

Tractor unit with luminous red driver's cab and warning light base. Inserted transparent orange warning lights. Black radiator grille with silver Henschel star and lettering inserted on the front. Deer red interior. Chassis with double fenders and Triplex wheel. Driver's cab with silver ornamental strips and red-white driver's cab on the front bumper. Tail lights imprinted red. Semi-trailer with luminous red chassis and platform, support rollers, double fenders, wheels, and axle cover luminous red. Diagonal warning stripes on rear, red/white; red tail lights. Cargo of three metal pipes in silver.