UIC B10 SNCF green/grey coach, Carmillon pattern, Corail livery, Era VI - REE VB493 - HO

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The REE Modèles VB493 model is a French UIC B10 type passenger car, reproduced in HO scale (1/87) . It represents a second-class SNCF carriage in a green/grey livery, with the Carmillon logo and Corail cartouche . This model is intended for modelers wishing to create SNCF passenger trainsets corresponding to Era VI.

The designation B10 identifies a second-class carriage with ten compartments. UIC B10 carriages belong to a large family of SNCF passenger carriages, designed according to the recommendations of the International Union of Railways (UIC). They were used for several decades to transport passengers on the French network, both on domestic routes and on some international services.

Their traditional compartmentalized layout characterizes a generation of carriages that left its mark on the French railway landscape in the second half of the 20th century. In their classic configuration, the B10 carriages have ten second-class compartments, each designed for eight passengers. This type of carriage offered significant capacity while maintaining a clear separation between the passenger areas.

SNCF's UIC coaches are easily recognizable by their balanced silhouette, access doors at either end, and long body designed for medium- and long-distance passenger services. They underwent numerous changes in appearance throughout their service life, with markings, logos, and liveries adapted to different periods of operation.

The livery reproduced in this model combines green and gray hues with the Carmillon logo , the SNCF's visual identity characterized by a red gradient. The Corail cartouche provides an additional visual marker on the sides of the carriage. This set of markings precisely defines the purpose of this miniature carriage: to recreate an SNCF variant identifiable by its exterior appearance.

In HO scale, this REE Modèles coach naturally finds its place in a 1/87 scale French model railway. It can be integrated into an SNCF passenger train set composed according to the period and theme chosen by the modeler. Its scale also allows its use in a station diorama, a passenger shed, a siding, or a trackside scene.

To achieve a believable train composition, this UIC B10 carriage can be placed among other SNCF passenger cars that share a consistent period, livery, and markings. The historical diversity of UIC carriages allows for the representation of passenger trains with nuanced compositions, reflecting fleet reorganizations, modernizations, and the evolution of the French railway's visual identity.

Reference VB493 is therefore a relevant choice for enthusiasts of classic SNCF carriages and for collectors wishing to assemble different versions of UIC carriages. It showcases an iconic second-class carriage, in a green/grey livery bearing the Carmillon logo and the Corail cartouche.

Technical specifications

• Brand: REE Models
• Reference: VB493
• Type: UIC B10 passenger car
• Company: SNCF
• Class: Second class
• Decoration: green/grey, Carmillon logo, Coral cartouche
• Period: VI
• Scale: HO – 1/87
• EAN: 0652733582881