Paris - Berlin going though Ascq in 2008

 

It all started with this picture of the HLE 1208 pulling the Berlin - Paris rerouted via Ascq on March 3, 2008.

https://lapassiondutrain.blogspot.com/2020/11/nous-sommes-le-12-donc-voici-une-serie.html

That Paris - Berlin is the train referenced as CNL 450 / 451 Perseus. This train no longer exists and here's a video on the last Paris - Berlin:

Looking at the various compositions, it seems that it can be various train numbers - link 1 and link 2:

• CNL 450/470 Perseus: Berlin - Paris-Est 
• CNL 451/471 Perseus: Paris-Est - Berlin 

But, it seems that in 2008, it was actually going through Bruxelles - link - which would explain why it was rerouted through Ascq. So, we will investigate this formation specifically.

• CNL 242 Perseus: Berlin - Paris-Nord 
• CNL 243 Perseus: Paris-Nord - Berlin 

CNL 243 Perseus from 9.12.2007 - 13.12.2008

The route is as follows:

1. Paris Nord 20.46
2. Bruxelles-Midi 23.38-23.41, (Aachen Hbf 1.39-1.51, Dortmund Hbf 3.31-3.42,) 
3. Hannover Hbf 5.57-6.09
4. Berlin Hbf 8.10-8.13
5. Berlin Ostbf 8.20

Icon	Description	Image	Reference	In Stock
	HLE 27 SNCB		LS Models	✔
	Bomdz 236.9 DB		ACME 52689	✔
	Bvcmz 248.5 DB		LS Models 49014 and more	✔
	Bvcmbz 249.1 DB		LS Models 49014 and more	✔
	WLABmz 173.1 DB		LS Models 46024 to 46028 49025 to 49028	✔
	WLABmz 173.1 DB		LS Models 46024 to 46028 49025 to 49028	✔
	WRmbz 138.1 DB			✖
	Bomdz 236.9 DB		ACME 52689	✖
	Bvcmz 248.5 DB		LS Models 49014 and more	✖
	Bvcmbz 249.1 DB		LS Models 49014 and more	✖
	WLABmz 173.1 DB		LS Models 46024 to 46028 49025 to 49028	✔
	WLABmee RŽD		LS Models 48010 48011 48012	✔

Two other links for this formation:

• https://www.vonderruhren.de/aachenbahn/seiten/intern08.php#242
• https://www.jorisrail.be/NachtZug/content/Nachtzug/Citynightline/242/cnl242.php

So, we need:

• 2x Bomdz 236.9
• 2x Bvcmz 248.5
• 2x Bvcmbz 249.1
• 3x WLABmz 173.1
• 1x WRmbz 138.1
• 1x WLABmee

As of now, I have:

• 6x WLABmz 173.1
• 1x Bvcmz 248.5 - LS Models 49054
• 1x Bvcmbz 249.1 - LS Models 49054
• 1x Bomdz 236.9 - ACME 52689
• some WLABmee

So, what I have left is:

• 1x Bvcmz 248.5 + 1x Bvcmbz 249.1 - LS Models 49054 / 49044 / 49045
• 1x Bomdz 236.9 - ACME 52689
• 1x WRmbz 138.1 - ????, maybe RailTop 33601 or 33602, but not sure they were released

Digitization of BB 36001 from Jouef - part 1

The BB 36001 from Jouef (ref HJ2027) is a bit special for me. It was the only Astride with the Carmillon logo and I saw it - although maybe not this number - passing through Ascq!

Prototypical engine

Here are a couple of pictures of the real engine:

https://www.flickr.com/photos/jobiwannn/8205993633/

https://www.flickr.com/photos/133956498@N04/24701753750/

https://www.flickr.com/photos/paulg40100/51319101390/

Unboxing

Here is the model:

Opening

It is very easy to open the model: there are no screws, just pull gently on the sides and the chassis will come down fairly easily.

As seen on the pictures above, the white and red lights are made of CMS LEDs with light guides. Unfortunately, one of the guides is damaged, so I have to assess how to put it back nicely. Worst case scenario, since it is the guide for a red LED, I would put a conductor in the opposite cabin, since red lights are not on when pulling fret.

Digitizating

As we can see above, it is possible to install a 8-pin decoder, but those tend to have limited functions. I'm installing a sound decoder and a new PCB board from Miniatures Passion:

Train cabview at Ascq