Many of us started with, or still run the LGB/Aster Frank S, a class HF110c Heeresfeldbahn (field railway) 0-6-0. The model depicts her as she was many years ago after being purchased by Mr. Seidensticker(the S in Frank S). He also purchased a second HF110C and named it Nicki S. At some point the Frank S needed heavy repairs and was set aside, with some major parts being used to rebuilt the Nicki S, which became Nicki+Frank S in the blue scheme that LGB did as an electrically driven model. Mr Seidensticker donated the Frank S after it sat for many years on display and the group on Rugen Island have restored it back to operation in its black/red scheme with road number 99 4652. The Nicki S is at another railway, still pvtly owned and is awaiting repairs to return it back to service. These engines, much like many G scale live steamers were designed as gauge adjustable, from 750mm to 600mm(the common meter gauge lines at the time they were built). Here is a pic of "Frank S" as he looks today in service once again.
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