Bronze TGV on a wooden base, scale model of the TGV Sud-Est from the 1980s

Bronze TGV on a wooden base, a scale model of the TGV Sud-Est train from the 1980s. A rare and intriguing bronze sculpture! A rare find, here is a scale model in bronze of a TGV Sud-Est train, an iconic SNCF model, part of the first generation of TGV trains put into service in the 1980s. The use of solid and patinated bronze in the creation of this miniature sculpture is interesting: Bronze is a noble material composed of zinc and copper, useful materials for the construction of railways and rail lines. This hard and durable material is condensed to create a charming and contrasting visual, combining traditional craftsmanship with modern 20th-century technology. The TGV is one of the company's major engineering inventions, allowing for faster travel times. For example, for a Paris-Marseille journey, the journey time has dropped from over 8 hours for a conventional train to only 3 hours 40 minutes with the TGV. Produced in limited editions to commemorate the inauguration of the TGV Sud-Est line in 1981, at the request of SNCF and Alstom, this model belonged to a former engineer on the TGV project as a thank you for his work. It was on his desk. Lovers of miniature TGV trains and bronze sculptures depicting the technological advances of the 20th century, don't hesitate! Adopt this bronze TGV Sud-Est today! Fast and careful shipping in France, Europe, and worldwide. Dimensions. → Height X Length X Depth of the TGV alone: 4.5 X 25 X 3 cm. → Height X Length X Depth of the whole: 7 X 30 X 7 cm. → Weight: 1.4 kilograms.