Product Features and Details
Jouef HJ2477S – SNCF 241 P 16 Steam Locomotive with Tender 34 P 308 "Cité du Train" – DCC Sound
One of the most magnificent French steam locomotives ever built returns to HO scale in stunning detail! The all-new Jouef HJ2477S faithfully reproduces the preserved SNCF 241 P 16, complete with its 34 P 308 tender as displayed at the famous Cité du Train museum in Mulhouse. This iconic 4-8-2 "Mountain" locomotive symbolizes the pinnacle of French steam locomotive engineering and is a must-have for collectors and enthusiasts of European railroading.
This premium model features a factory-installed multiprotocol DCC sound decoder with authentic synchronized steam sounds, whistle, braking, and auxiliary functions for an incredibly immersive operating experience. A precision five-pole motor with flywheel delivers exceptionally smooth, quiet performance, while directional LED headlights enhance realism on any HO scale layout.
Beautifully finished with finely applied details throughout, the locomotive includes separately fitted handrails, intricate valve gear, finely detailed running gear, and NEM close-coupler mechanisms for reliable operation. Whether hauling prestigious SNCF express trains or displayed as the centerpiece of a French steam collection, the 241 P 16 is certain to become a highlight of any layout.
Features:
- Factory-installed multiprotocol DCC sound decoder
- Authentic synchronized steam sound functions
- Precision 5-pole motor with flywheel
- Directional LED headlights
- Fine separately applied details throughout
- NEM close-coupler pockets with close-coupling mechanism
- Minimum operating radius: 356.5 mm (14")
- Length over buffers: 315 mm (12.4")
- HO Scale (1:87)
- Era V–VI museum preservation livery
- DC 2-Rail operation
