Product Features and Details
Locomotive Model:
The Jouef French Electric locomotive class CC6500 is a very impressive model with exceptional running performance and extensive detail. The model is equipped with a powerful 5 pole motor with flywheel, full cab interiors, sprung loaded pantographs, intricate roof details and much more. Model is also equipped with a high-end factory installed sound decoder and LED White/red headlights that coordinate with direction of travel. Model is very heavy so it can pull long and heavy trains. Jouef used all the modern technology available on the market today. Add a Jouef model to your collection today.
Model Details:
Locomotive Prototype:
The SNCF's inaugural CC 6500 locomotives marked a significant technological leap. These 1.5 kV machines were designed without the use of power electronics, a feat of engineering excellence. They were well-suited for pulling passenger trains at speeds of up to 200 km/h, as well as freight trains at 100 km/h. These locomotives retained the iconic "broken nose" design, originally conceived by Paul Arzens for the CC 40100 series, complete with distinctive inclined windshields. Adorning them was the elegant "Grand Confort" livery, featuring a combination of red and metal gray, accentuated by a vibrant orange stripe. It's worth noting that the 21 locomotives (CC 6539 to 6559) known as the "Maurienne" series stood out with their green livery and were equipped with third rail rubbers. Starting in 1970, these robust locomotives, boasting a formidable 5,900 kW of power, proudly served prestigious trains like the "Capitole," "Aquitaine," and "Mistral" until the advent of the TGV Sud-Est and TGV Atlantique. Following this prosperous era, they transitioned towards freight train services and regional TER trains before ultimately being retired between 2003 and 2007.
Le Capitole Grand Confort Passenger Model Car Info:
"The Jouef 'Le Capitole' Trans European Coaches are renowned for their exceptional level of detail. These passenger cars boast complete interiors with illumination and meticulously crafted undercarriage details. The livery and printing quality on these coaches are truly excellent. They make for a perfect complement to the Jouef 'Mistral' CC6500 Electric locomotives."
Le Capitole Passenger Car Prototype Info:
The Era IV Le Capitole Grand Confort Trans Europ Express (TEE) was one of the iconic luxury trains of the 1970s, connecting Paris to Toulouse with speed, elegance, and superior comfort. As part of the prestigious TEE network, Le Capitole offered first-class-only service, featuring the luxurious Grand Confort coaches, which were designed with spacious, air-conditioned interiors and modern amenities. The deep red livery of the train became synonymous with French high-speed rail travel, perfectly complemented by the powerful CC 6500 electric locomotives at its helm. This high-speed service embodied the sophistication of French railway engineering, delivering passengers a fast, stylish, and premium travel experience, capturing the golden age of European express trains.
