{"product_id":"maquette-train-sncf-x-3800-vintage-autorail-miniature-sous-vitrine","title":"Vintage SNCF X-3800 train model, miniature railcar, in a display case","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAFW - Antique France Worldwide\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDescription\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis listing is for a model train representing the SNCF X-3800 railcar, displayed in a transparent showcase with a black base. The item is clearly visible in the photo, showcased from the front, highlighting a model with an elongated silhouette, typical of French railcars from the second half of the 20th century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe model features a two-tone livery with a predominant white on the upper part and red on the lower part, with a black band at the base. The windows are regularly aligned along its entire length, and the driver's cabin is clearly distinguishable on one side. The inscription \"X-3800 SNCF\" is legible on a plate on the front, confirming the model represented.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe item is presented under a transparent plastic showcase that protects the model from dust and handling. This presentation enhances the object while allowing its details to be appreciated without opening it. No apparent mechanism is visible on the shown side; the model appears static, with no indication of an engine or movable parts in this view.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe model's finish reveals molded details on the body, including doors, windows, and technical elements on the roof. The decoration and paintwork are clean, without superfluous motifs, true to the functional aesthetic of SNCF trains of the era.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe model is displayed on a shelf surrounded by other miniature antique vehicles, highlighting its decorative and vintage character. The overall style and presentation correspond to a collectible item from past decades, probably from the 60s to 80s, without being able to confirm a precise date without mentioning the manufacturer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsed item, sold as is, with its protective showcase visible in the photo. Some traces of wear or micro-scratches may appear on the plastic showcase, typical of an old displayed item, but the model itself appears well-preserved on the shown side.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDid you know?\u003c\/b\u003e The SNCF X-3800 railcar, nicknamed \"Picasso\" due to its asymmetrical elevated cabin, circulated in France mainly between the 1950s and 1980s. It marked railway history with its robustness and ability to serve secondary lines, contributing to the modernization of the regional network.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAFW Reassurance\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour order will benefit from careful packaging and fast shipping, provided by a professional seller specializing in antique items and miniatures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eKeywords: model train, X-3800 railcar, SNCF, railway model, train model, train display case, antique train, miniature car, vintage railway, French train model, Picasso railcar, shelf decoration\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AFW","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54283219665223,"sku":"EBAY-315442070510","price":20.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0989\/5152\/8775\/files\/s-l1600_b9e74d1b-e994-4b3d-be6e-1a20030a137c.jpg?v=1783093294","url":"https:\/\/shop.antiquefranceworldwide.com\/en\/products\/maquette-train-sncf-x-3800-vintage-autorail-miniature-sous-vitrine","provider":"AFW","version":"1.0","type":"link"}