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The REE Modèles NW156 set brings together three UIC passenger coaches in the distinctive Le Capitole livery: deep red with a white stripe. The consist includes two A9 first-class coaches and one A7D composite first-class/van coach, all in N scale and ready to run on two-rail analogue DC. At 465 mm total length over buffers, the set already has enough presence to bring any Epoch IV layout to life.
A passenger consist with its own identity
Le Capitole was one of the most recognisable SNCF passenger services of Epoch IV, and its red livery with white stripe makes any consist immediately identifiable on the track. On a layout with a station, these three coaches add visual rhythm to the platform: the mix of A9 and A7D coaches breaks the monotony without losing the coherence of the set. The 228 mm minimum radius allows them to fit into N scale layouts without the need for especially wide curves.
Confirmed technical details
The set is manufactured by REE Modèles (Rails Europ Express, Annecy, France) in N scale 1/160. Two-rail analogue DC. Exact consist: 2 voitures A9 first class + 1 voiture A7D composite first-class/van. Total length: 465 mm over buffers. Minimum radius: 228 mm. NEM 355 couplers with KK kinematics. Interior detail included. Material: plastic. Epoch IV (19701990).
Three coaches that already make a train
For anyone looking to build an SNCF passenger consist in N scale, this set offers a solid starting point: three coaches with matching livery, compatible couplers and dimensions suited to real-world track plans. Add a suitable Epoch IV locomotive and the consist takes on the feel of a complete train. It also works well in a display cabinet, where the Le Capitole livery has enough personality to stand out on its own.