Under reference JOUEF 4154, here is a nice lot of 3 passenger coaches type RIO 82 PACA II of the SNCF, in their original grey livery, scale HO 1/87th and era V.
A little history:
The 25 segments of 3 RIO type trailers ordered by the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region and delivered since 1982, have a more neat layout than the previous semi-rigid trailers with individual seats in 2 + 2.
Of the dual-current diesel type, the RIO PACA are capable of 140 km/h with their Y34 boogies. They are used on the Marseille-Avignon, Marseille-Aix and all the Marseille-Vintimille lines.
Since 2009, 14 segments have been modernised with the installation of air conditioning and the removal of central platforms. All the RIO PACA were reformed in 2015/2016 with the arrival of more modern TER equipment in the region.
Manufacturer Jouef,
French model railway brand Jouef was founded in 1944 by Georges Huard. One of the largest factories designing model trains Jouef was based 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, engines) from different eras (I, II, III, IV, V or VI).
