Jouef
Jouef is a French model railway manufacturer belonging to the Hornby Group. The brand looks back on a long tradition dating to the 1940s and is known above all for models of French prototypes. The range comprises 921 H0 models.
The focus is on locomotives and wagons of SNCF (Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français) — from historic steam locomotives through the famous CC 6500 and BB 67000 to the TGV. Jouef offers models often not covered by other manufacturers and is therefore indispensable for fans of French railways.
The models offer good detailing at attractive prices. Under the umbrella of the Hornby Group, Jouef benefits from modern production technologies and increasingly offers digital-ready models.
Buying Jouef H0 models — guide and tips
Jouef belongs to the Hornby Group and is the prime source for French railway models in H0 scale. The models run on the DC system and can be upgraded with DCC decoders. Jouef serves a niche barely covered by the big German manufacturers.
French prototypes in H0
The range includes legendary SNCF locomotives such as the CC 6500, the BB 67000 and various TGV variants. Added to that are Corail passenger coaches and historic steam locomotives. For fans of French railways, Jouef is indispensable.
Combining with other manufacturers
Jouef models combine easily with vehicles from other DC manufacturers. For international train sets, combining with L.S.Models sleeping cars or Roco coaches is ideal — authentic cross-border train formations come to life.