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Here is our chariot, the first generation TGV PSE (Paris Sud-Est),
ready to depart Paris on a long journey south to the French Riviera. Not all of the
trackage between Paris and Narbone (our destination) was built for high speed travel but
there are some sections where the full potential of this train becomes obvious.
(October 2000) |
Two of the original TGV PSE sets, one still wearing the old
orange scheme, meet at Paris Gare-de-Lyon station. The standard configuration for these
(PSE) sets is 1 power car at each end with 8 trailers in between. Often, two sets are
coupled together for a total seating capacity of 700. (October 2000) |
A train comprised of two TGV PSE sets is arriving at Paris
Gare-de-Lyon station. Right from the early design stages of France's new high speed train
in the mid-'70's, it was decided that provisions be made for running multiple sets.
Automatic couplers are hidden behind a retractable nose cone. (October 2000) |
Class 7200 electric locomotive of the French national railways
is leading a set of articulated passenger cars. After a brief stop, the train is departing
Narbone station southbound on a hot October afternoon. (October 2000) |
| Photo by Tom Matys (Europe 2000) -- Copyright © 1999-2005 Iron Road Productions |
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