Piko 96515 HO gauge SNCF BB8500 electric locomotive in Fret livery BB408603

This very nice HO gauge locomotive by Piko is 96515 a SNCF BB8500 electric locomotive in white and green Fret livery and running number BB408603. The SNCF Class BB 8500 class are part of a series of electric locomotives built by Alsthom for SNCF. They are the direct current version of the 25 kV alternating current SNCF BB 17000 and dual system SNCF BB 25500. They were built in three distinct batches, leading to detail differences.

Thirty locomotives, dedicated to empty stock moves, have been reclassified as BB 88500. They were classified as BB 8700 for this period. Indeed the inspection suggested that this loco has not been run much at all. It comes complete with its box and relevant paperwork. The box is in good if slightly shelf worn condition.

Overall this is a really nice scale locomotive and would look fantastic on a layout. Do please have a look at my other listings, I typically have various HO and OO locos on offer as well as an extensive range of imported N gauge locos and other items. Note: I do recommend all locos are cleaned & serviced, as they have some age to them even if the quality looks at the highest level fairly standard advice for all locos!

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