The brand Jouef proposes the Coffret 4 elements TGV Sud-Est, analogue, scale HO 1/87th under the reference 2412, which has the following characteristics:
- Model under direct current "2 rails".
- Ream fitted with a NEM socket for 21-pin decoder.
- This locomotive is fitted with a flywheel, with a 5-pole motor, external lighting and pantograph.
A little touch of history:
In September 1981, the SNCF company wanted to demonstrate that it was possible to run a train at 260 km/h every day in complete safety. Hence the launch of the "TGV 100" operation, which aimed to reach a speed of 360 km/h using the brand new infrastructure and standard equipment.
After several tests on the Alsace plain, the press was invited to attend the speed record attempt on 26 February 1981. At 3.28pm, the train was launched, then at 3.41pm at kilometre point PK154, the maximum speed of 380 km/h was reached. The previous speed record (331 km/h) set in 1955 was beaten.
Presentation of the manufacturer Jouef:
The French model railway brand Jouef was founded in 1944 by Georges Huard. One of the largest Jouef model train design factories was located in Champagnole, just 30 minutes from our Jura Modélisme company. Since October 2004, Jouef has belonged to the Hornby group.
The brand is characterised by its attention to detail and robustness, which are essentially designed from moulded plastic in HO scale: 1/87th.
Jouef produces all types of railway equipment (wagons, carriages, locomotives) from different eras (I, II, III, IV, V or VI).
