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Cab view TGV PSE Photo by Rafal Tomasik, www page : http://tgv.kielce.tpnet.pl

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... im Cockpit eines TGV PSE am 13.06.06 im Bahnhof Gare de Lyon Foto: Sascha Jansen sascha.jansen@arcor.de

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SNCF TGV driver-cabin 24.11.2002 StH-13@gmx.at

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Interior of a TGV PSE set (Mk1 Refurb), part of the "Bourgogne-Franche Comté" fleet (viz. for Paris-Dijon/Chalon sur Saône/Besançon). Bar area. Upon refurbishment and unlike the remainder of PSE sets, this limited fleet (9 units) retained its original Bar (1981), i.e. rather cramped. Until 1987/1988, this was the kind of Bar-accommodation which would be on offer on any TGV service. However, a trolley service as well as at-seat full catering (in both classes) would also be available at meal times... 18th May 2005. P.L.Guillemin (plguillemin@yahoo.fr).

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Interior of a TGV PSE set (Mk1 Refurb), part of the "Bourgogne-Franche Comté" fleet (viz. for Paris-Dijon/Chalon sur Saône/Besançon). Bar area, almost the same as on Day 1, but for that grey moquette... 18th May 2005. P.L.Guillemin (plguillemin@yahoo.fr).

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Interior of a TGV PSE set (Mk1 Refurb), part of the "Bourgogne-Franche Comté" fleet (viz. for Paris-Dijon/Chalon sur Saône/Besançon). Bar area. Limited daylight, as the only windows in that area are these 5 little portholes... 18th May 2005. P.L.Guillemin (plguillemin@yahoo.fr).

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Interior of a TGV PSE set (Mk1 Refurb), part of the "Bourgogne-Franche Comté" fleet (viz. for Paris-Dijon/Chalon sur Saône/Besançon). Bar area. Small counter, yet more convenient than the Kiosk-style counter of B5rtux "Bar-Corail" cars. 18th May 2005. P.L.Guillemin (plguillemin@yahoo.fr).

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Interior of a TGV PSE set (Mk1 Refurb), part of the "Bourgogne-Franche Comté" fleet (viz. for Paris-Dijon/Chalon sur Saône/Besançon). This is the 2nd-class saloon adjacent to the Bar-area. As the latter has retained its original, cramped layout, the former is much larger than on any other kind of PSE set (24 seats instead of 16). 18th May 2005. P.L.Guillemin (plguillemin@yahoo.fr).

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Interior of a TGV PSE set (Mk1 Refurb), part of the "Bourgogne-Franche Comté" fleet (viz. for Paris-Dijon/Chalon sur Saône/Besançon). This is the 2nd-class saloon adjacent to the Bar-area. As the latter has retained its original, cramped layout, the former is much larger than on any other kind of PSE set (24 seats instead of 16). 18th May 2005. P.L.Guillemin (plguillemin@yahoo.fr).

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Paris Gare de Lyon 31/12/2012 12H11 1st class of TGV-SE rame 05. Carmillon Livery. Renovation3. This is TGV9773 for Geneve. Photo by Y.Komatsu (xgvkp100@yahoo.co.jp)

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Paris Gare de Lyon 31/12/2012 12H11 2nd class of TGV-SE rame 05. Carmillon Livery. Renovation3. This is TGV9773 for Geneve. Photo by Y.Komatsu (xgvkp100@yahoo.co.jp)

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Paris Gare de Lyon 31/12/2012 12H11 Luggage Space of TGV-SE rame 05. Carmillon Livery. This is TGV9773 for Geneve. Photo by Y.Komatsu (xgvkp100@yahoo.co.jp)

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2nd-class saloon of an Mk1 Refurbished TGV PSE set, diagrammed on TGV 6807 (Dijon Ville-Marseille St Charles). Seats are very close to those of TGV Réseau sets, while ambiance closely mirrors that of Corail Plus/Nouvelle Décoration cars. Marseille-St Charles. 29th January 2005. P.L.Guillemin (plguillemin@yahoo.fr)

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2nd-class saloon of a Mk1 Refurbished TGV PSE set, diagrammed on TGV 5148 (Nice Ville-Metz Ville). Seats are very close to those of TGV Réseau sets, while ambiance closely mirrors that of Corail Plus/Nouvelle Décoration cars. Facing seats, with sharp wear-and-tear on covers... Metz-ville. 16th June 2004. P.L.Guillemin (plguillemin@yahoo.fr)

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2nd-class saloon of a Mk1 Refurbished TGV PSE set, diagrammed on TGV 5148 (Nice Ville-Metz Ville). Seats are very close to those of TGV Réseau sets, while ambiance closely mirrors that of Corail Plus/Nouvelle Décoration cars. Unlike Mk2 Refurbishment (1999/2001), Mk1 Refurbishment (1996/1998) features 14 rows (i.e. 1 more) per typical 2nd-class car, as on TGV Réseau sets. Metz-ville. 16th June 2004. P.L.Guillemin (plguillemin@yahoo.fr)

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Coach 4 (Bar/2nd-class) of a Mk1 Refurbished TGV PSE set, diagrammed on TGV 5148 (Nice Ville-Metz Ville). Unlike Mk2 Refurbishment, Mk1 Refurbishment has retained a full segregation between the Bar and the adjacent saloon. These 16 seats arranged in bays are still reservable (unlike Mk2s, again). Yet, they are actually the very last ones to be allocated, meaning that they can often be used as a "dining" area. Metz-ville. 16th June 2004. P.L.Guillemin (plguillemin@yahoo.fr)

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Bar car (Coach 4) of a Mk1 Refurbished TGV PSE set, diagrammed on TGV 5148 (Nice Ville-Metz Ville). The counter and the small galley stand on the left, while the snack area is in the background. Metz-ville. 16th June 2004. P.L.Guillemin (plguillemin@yahoo.fr)

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Bar car (Coach 4) of a Mk1 Refurbished TGV PSE set, diagrammed on TGV 5148 (Nice Ville-Metz Ville). This counter was re-styled in the late-80s (1987/1990), under a light overhaul, in line with TGV Atlantique standards. Mk1 Refurbishment (1996/1998) has left the whole Bar area untouched. Metz-ville. 16th June 2004. P.L.Guillemin (plguillemin@yahoo.fr)

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Bar car (Coach 4) of a Mk1 Refurbished TGV PSE set, diagrammed on TGV 5148 (Nice Ville-Metz Ville). The counter was re-styled in the late-80s (1987/1990), under a light overhaul, in line with TGV Atlantique standards. The snack area was also fitted under that program, at the expense of the adjacent 2nd-class saloon, meaning that the bar was originally very cramped, with just the counter and very little room around... Mk1 Refurbishment (1996/1998) has left the whole Bar area untouched. Metz-ville. 16th June 2004. P.L.Guillemin (plguillemin@yahoo.fr)

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Bar car (Coach 4) of a Mk1 Refurbished TGV PSE set, diagrammed on TGV 5148 (Nice Ville-Metz Ville). This is the snack area, fitted in the late 80s (1987/1990) under a light overhaul, in line with TGV Atlantique standards, at the expense of the adjacent 2nd-class saloon. Mk1 Refurbishment (1996/1998) has left the whole Bar area untouched. Metz-ville. 16th June 2004. P.L.Guillemin (plguillemin@yahoo.fr)

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Vestibule of Coach 4 (Bar/2nd-class) of a Mk1 Refurbished TGV PSE set, diagrammed on TGV 5148 (Nice Ville-Metz Ville). What one can see further right is a staff compartment, actually more like a pantry... Unlike Mk2 Refurbishment (1999/2001), Mk1 Refurbishment (1996/1998) has retained the vestibule in Coach 4, with no enlarged staff compartment. Metz-ville. 16th June 2004. P.L.Guillemin (plguillemin@yahoo.fr)

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Vestibule of Coach 4 (Bar/2nd-class) of a Mk1 Refurbished TGV PSE set, diagrammed on TGV 5148 (Nice Ville-Metz Ville). This is a staff compartment, actually more like a pantry, in view of its cramped volume... Unlike Mk2 Refurbishment (1999/2001), Mk1 Refurbishment (1996/1998) has retained the vestibule in Coach 4, with no enlarged staff compartment. Metz-ville. 16th June 2004. P.L.Guillemin (plguillemin@yahoo.fr)

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Seat-number displays of a Mk1 Refurbished TGV PSE set, diagrammed on TGV 5148 (Nice Ville-Metz Ville). Mk1 Refurbishment has retained conventional seat-number displays. Conversely, Mk2 Refurbished PSE sets feature electronic displays. One may thence reserve a seat facing the direction of travel, assuming that there is no en-route reversal... Metz-ville. 16th June 2004. P.L.Guillemin (plguillemin@yahoo.fr)

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1st-class saloon of a Mk2 Refurbished TGV PSE set, diagrammed on TGV 6868 (Montpellier-Lyon Part Dieu). One can notice the individual power point, down the window, along with the folding cupholder. Lyon-Part Dieu. 20th April 2004. P.L.Guillemin (plguillemin@yahoo.fr)

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2nd-class saloon of a Mk2 Refurbished TGV PSE set, diagrammed on TGV 6807 (Dijon Ville-Marseille St Charles). Seats are identical to those of TGV Duplex sets, but ambiance remains identical to that of Mk1 Refurbished PSE sets. Marseille-St Charles. 3rd October 2004. P.L.Guillemin (plguillemin@yahoo.fr)

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2nd-class saloon of a Mk2 Refurbished TGV PSE set, diagrammed on TGV 6807 (Dijon Ville-Marseille St Charles). Seats are identical to those of TGV Duplex sets, but ambiance is identical to that of Mk1 Refurbished PSE sets. Facing-seats, with sharp wear-and-tear on covers... Marseille-St Charles. 3rd October 2004. P.L.Guillemin (plguillemin@yahoo.fr)

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2nd-class saloon of a Mk2 Refurbished TGV PSE set, diagrammed on TGV 6807 (Dijon Ville-Marseille St Charles). Seats are identical to those of TGV Duplex sets, but ambiance is identical to that of Mk1 Refurbished PSE sets. Airline-style seats, with sharp wear-and-tear on covers... Compared to Mk1s, Mk2s feature extra legroom in 2nd class, as the amount of rows is the same as in 1st-class (viz. 13). Yet, legroom remains inferior to that available in 1st class, as extra luggage racks have been fitted... Marseille-St Charles. 3rd October 2004. P.L.Guillemin (plguillemin@yahoo.fr)

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2nd-class vestibule of an Mk2 Refurbished TGV PSE set, diagrammed on TGV 6868 (Montpellier-Lyon Part Dieu). This corner is a so-called "Multimedia area" (available in Coach 3, 5 and 6) with 2 power points for mobiles and laptops. Also available in vestibules of 2nd-class Corail Téoz cars, but in a more basic way (no benches, very small tablet). Conversely, 1st-class accommodation features individual power points. Lyon-Part Dieu. 20th April 2004. P.L.Guillemin (plguillemin@yahoo.fr)

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Bar car (Coach 4) a Mk2 Refurbished TGV PSE set, diagrammed on TGV 6807 (Dijon Ville-Marseille St Charles). The counter was fitted in the late-80s (1987/1990) under a light overhaul has remained. Yet, Mk2 Refurbishment (1999/2001) has encompassed a re-styling of the snack area, in line with that of TGV Duplex sets. Marseille-St Charles. 3rd October 2004. P.L.Guillemin (plguillemin@yahoo.fr)

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Bar car (Coach 4) a Mk2 Refurbished TGV PSE set, diagrammed on TGV 6807 (Dijon Ville-Marseille St Charles). Mk2 Refurbishment (1999/2001) has encompassed a re-styling of the snack area, in line with that of TGV Duplex sets. There is no more full segregation with the adjacent, 2nd-class saloon. Those 16 seats are actually not reservable and thence form kind of "dining"-area... Marseille-St Charles. 3rd October 2004. P.L.Guillemin (plguillemin@yahoo.fr)

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Bar car (Coach 4) a Mk2 Refurbished TGV PSE set, diagrammed on TGV 6807 (Dijon Ville-Marseille St Charles). This is actually the former vestibule. Upon refurbishment, it was closed to make room for an enlarged staff compartment (on the right), marked as "Point Information" (overhead), where passengers may (at least on paper) seek information from the guard. Conversely, Mk1 Refurbished PSE sets have retained a full-fledged vestibule in Coach 4. Marseille-St Charles. 3rd October 2004. P.L.Guillemin (plguillemin@yahoo.fr)

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Bar car (Coach 4) a Mk2 Refurbished TGV PSE set, diagrammed on TGV 6807 (Dijon Ville-Marseille St Charles). This is the staff compartment, fitted in the former vestibule. Pre-refurbishment, the access door would stand in lieu of this small window. Marseille-St Charles. 3rd October 2004. P.L.Guillemin (plguillemin@yahoo.fr)

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SNCF TGV sud est. Inside a rebuilt first-class coach. September 1997 Photo and scan by Benoît GEHANT (bgehant@ese-metz.fr)

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SNCF TGV sud est. Inside a rebuilt second-class coach. September 1997 Photo and scan by Benoît GEHANT (bgehant@ese-metz.fr)