The BB67400 is one of the most recognisable diesel classes in the SNCF fleet, and Azar Models brings it to Z scale as BB67611 in Capitole livery for Era IV. At just 79 mm long, it packs a level of mechanical specification rarely seen at this scale: a maintenance-free coreless motor, dual flywheels and two fully powered bogies, delivering smooth and consistent running even at low speeds.
Mechanics designed for Z scale
The high-precision chassis houses burnished metal wheels for reliable current pick-up on the rail. The reversible LED lights warm white at the front, red at the rear switch automatically with the direction of travel, adding visual coherence to the train's movement. The analogue version AZAR-L01-CA1A is DCC-ready via an optional decoder kit, allowing you to plan digitalisation without changing the model. The body is injection-moulded in plastic and arrives factory-painted and decorated.
Long couplers and a minimum radius of 145 mm
The long couplers make it easy to integrate with hauled rolling stock on curves, and the declared minimum radius of 145 mm suits the compact layouts typical of Z scale. At 25 g, the locomotive sits firmly on the track without compromising traction on gentle gradients.
In a consist and in the display cabinet
On a Z layout, the BB67611 can naturally head a consist of Era IV passenger coaches: the Capitole livery gives it an instantly recognisable character that makes the whole train read as the real thing. For anyone building a French station scene from the seventies or eighties, this locomotive provides the visual anchor that holds the entire composition together. It also works well as a display piece within an SNCF Z scale collection.