Henschel and Son or Henschel und Sohn, is a German company featured in Train Sim World that manufactured transportation equipment, including trucks, buses, locomotives, and armored vehicles. The company was founded in 1810 by Georg Christian Carl Henschel and was based in Kassel, Germany.
What did Henschel and Son make?
- Locomotives – Henschel and Son became Germany’s largest locomotive manufacturer in the 20th century.
- Armored vehicles – Henschel and Son manufactured the Panzer I, II, and III tanks, as well as the Panther, Tiger I, and Tiger II tanks.
- Cars – Henschel and Son built several cars, including one that became the staff car of Hermann Göring.
What happened to Henschel and Son during World War II?
- Henschel and Son’s factories were among the most important targets for bombers and were nearly destroyed.
- The company used slave labor extensively.
When did Henschel and Son start manufacturing again?
- Henschel and Son began manufacturing again in 1948 – Exordium Gaming Chicago
Henschel and Son Headquarters
Kassel, Germany
