Imagine traveling in northern France near the ancient towns of Lille, Somme, or Pas-de-Calais. Rather than a modern piece of farm equipment, you are more likely to see old-fashioned horsepower in action. If the horse is somewhat compact and roan or bay with pronounced feathering on the legs, you may be viewing the sturdy but rare Trait du Nord, a breed native to this French region.

Traditional model, 1:9 scale
Introduced: January 2007