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The REE Modèles VB464 reproduces the Ex-PLM mixed brake second class coach under registration 54251, in the green 301 livery with yellow framed logo characteristic of post-war SNCF. An Era III D reference that fits naturally into passenger consists from the 1950s and 1960s in HO scale.
A coach with a dual role in the consist
The mixed brake coach format combining second class seating with a luggage compartment gives it a specific function within the train. In a longer consist, this type of rolling stock is typically placed at the ends of the train, adding variety without breaking the visual flow of the whole. The green 301 livery with yellow framed logo makes it easy to pair with other SNCF coaches from the same era.
Confirmed technical details
The coach measures 225 mm in length and is fitted with a NEM 362 coupler. It runs on 2-rail DC systems. It does not include end-of-train lights, unlike other references in the same REE Modèles series. The chassis and details are reproduced to the specifications of the official REE Modèles catalogue, listed as a June 2022 new release.
Layout and display case integration
In a 1950s or 1960s station scene, this coach helps the consist read as a complete, full-length train. Its usual position at the rear of the train as the brake van coach also gives it a visually recognisable role on the layout. For anyone building an SNCF Era III layout, the VB464 is a piece that completes the rhythm of the train without needing to take centre stage.