{"product_id":"jouef-sncf-bb-36029-longwy-electric-locomotive-vi-dcc-sound-ho-gauge-hj2479s","title":"Jouef SNCF BB 36029 Longwy Electric Locomotive VI (DCC-Sound) HO Gauge HJ2479S","description":"SNCF BB 36029 Longwy Electric Locomotive VI (DCC-Sound)\n1:87 scale model produced by Jouef. This model is ready-to-run straight out of the box and would make a excellent addition to any model railway collection.\nFeatures:\nDCC Sound Model\nBest suited to Epoch VI Model Railways\nDecorated in SNCF company markings\nBest suited to 356mm radius curves\nFlywheel Fitted\nClose Coupler\nDetails\nThe SNCF Class BB 36000, nicknamed “Astride” (short for Asynchronous Tricourant Drive Engine), is a class of four-axle electric locomotives built by GEC-Alsthom\/Alstom for the French National Railways (SNCF) between 1996 and 2001. A total of 60 locomotives were produced to meet the growing need for powerful, high-performance traction on freight and mixed traffic services across France and into neighbouring networks.\nThe BB 36000 was designed as a triple-voltage locomotive, capable of operating under 25 kV AC, 1.5 kV DC and 3 kV DC overhead systems, making it ideal for cross-border routes into Belgium and Italy without needing locomotive changes. It features a Bo'Bo' wheel arrangement, four asynchronous traction motors and a continuous power output of around 5,600 kW, with a top speed of about 200 km\/h.\nThirty of the units were later converted to BB 36200\/36300 sub-classes with additional safety and multiple-unit equipment for international freight and passenger duties, and locomotives working in Italy are classed as FS Class E436. The BB 36000s have been widely used on heavy freight corridors, especially between France, Belgium and Italy, making them key examples of modern European electric traction.","brand":"Jouef","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53169204429137,"sku":"HJ2479S","price":304.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0865\/4992\/2129\/files\/hj2479s_1.jpg?v=1772226235","url":"https:\/\/www.jadlamracingmodels.com\/products\/jouef-sncf-bb-36029-longwy-electric-locomotive-vi-dcc-sound-ho-gauge-hj2479s","provider":"Jadlam Toys \u0026 Models","version":"1.0","type":"link"}