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Thalys PBKA Thalys PBKA 4302 (NMBS/SNCB) at Antwerp Berchem on the 8th of July 1999. Photo and scan by: Peter Schokkenbroek For more info see: Peter's High Speed Train Page

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Thalys PBKA Thalys PBKA 4302 (NMBS/SNCB) leaving Antwerp Berchem on the 8th of July 1999. Photo and scan by: Peter Schokkenbroek For more info see: Peter's High Speed Train Page

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Thalys PBKA Thalys PBKA 4344 at Antwerp Berchem on the 8th of July 1999. Photo and scan by: Peter Schokkenbroek For more info see: Peter's High Speed Train Page

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Thalys PBKA 4345 underway to Antwerpen-Berchem , with the Thalys to Amsterdam.Lint , 30/05/2003 Photo by Denis Verheyden (verheyden.denis@skynet.be) Photo taken with a Canon Ixus 2,1 Mpixels digital camera. Visit : HGBTF NMBS Forum

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THALYS 4306 from Paris Nord from Antwerpen Centraal/Amsterdam Centraal, crossing Mechelen's station on 21-07-11. Photo by: Arturo Vega Roldán (panchorga@gmail.com)

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THALYS 4331 from Paris Nord to Amsterdam Centraal in Antwerpen Centraal(Belgium) 22-07-11. Photo by: Arturo Vega Roldán (panchorga@gmail.com)

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Thalys 4331 Antwerpen Berchem 13.09.2008 Photo: Jos Straathof

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Thalys PBKA set of NS-Hispeed (No 4332), seen on Thalys 9322 (Amsterdam Centraal ---> Paris Nord). Antwerpen-Centraal. 6th April 2008. P.L.Guillemin (plguillemin@yahoo.fr)

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Between 26 September and 20 October 2006 Thalys PBKA 4302 was used for test runs on the HSL 4/HSL-Zuid. These test runs started at Antwerpen-Luchtbal station and ended or at the border, or at the viaduct over the "Hollandsch Diep", depending on the clearance of the Dutch tracks by the Dutch authorities. Detail on the Y230A bogie of motorcar 1 of Thalys PBKA 4302. Antwerpen-Luchtbal , 09/10/2006. Photo by : Denis Verheyden (msts_2@hotmail.com)

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Between 26 September and 20 October 2006 Thalys PBKA 4302 was used for test runs on the HSL 4/HSL-Zuid. These test runs started at Antwerpen-Luchtbal station and ended or at the border, or at the viaduct over the "Hollandsch Diep", depending on the clearance of the Dutch tracks by the Dutch authorities. Detail on the special measuring pantograph. Antwerpen-Luchtbal , 09/10/2006. Photo by : Denis Verheyden (msts_2@hotmail.com)

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Between 26 September and 20 October 2006 Thalys PBKA 4302 was used for test runs on the HSL 4/HSL-Zuid. These test runs started at Antwerpen-Luchtbal station and ended or at the border, or at the viaduct over the "Hollandsch Diep", depending on the clearance of the Dutch tracks by the Dutch authorities. Another detail on the special measuring pantograph. Antwerpen-Luchtbal , 09/10/2006. Photo by : Denis Verheyden (msts_2@hotmail.com)

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Between 26 September and 20 October 2006 Thalys PBKA 4302 was used for test runs on the HSL 4/HSL-Zuid. These test runs started at Antwerpen-Luchtbal station and ended or at the border, or at the viaduct over the "Hollandsch Diep", depending on the clearance of the Dutch tracks by the Dutch authorities. Detail on a camera which monitors the pantograph's movements. Antwerpen-Luchtbal , 09/10/2006. Photo by : Denis Verheyden (msts_2@hotmail.com)

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Between 26 September and 20 October 2006 Thalys PBKA 4302 was used for test runs on the HSL 4/HSL-Zuid. These test runs started at Antwerpen-Luchtbal station and ended or at the border, or at the viaduct over the "Hollandsch Diep", depending on the clearance of the Dutch tracks by the Dutch authorities. Detail on another camera which monitors the pantograph's movements. Antwerpen-Luchtbal , 09/10/2006. Photo by : Denis Verheyden (msts_2@hotmail.com)

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Between 26 September and 20 October 2006 Thalys PBKA 4302 was used for test runs on the HSL 4/HSL-Zuid. These test runs started at Antwerpen-Luchtbal station and ended or at the border, or at the viaduct over the "Hollandsch Diep", depending on the clearance of the Dutch tracks by the Dutch authorities. Detail on the Y237A bogie of cars 2 and 3 of Thalys PBKA 4302. Antwerpen-Luchtbal , 09/10/2006. Photo by : Denis Verheyden (msts_2@hotmail.com)

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Between 26 September and 20 October 2006 Thalys PBKA 4302 was used for test runs on the HSL 4/HSL-Zuid. These test runs started at Antwerpen-Luchtbal station and ended or at the border, or at the viaduct over the "Hollandsch Diep", depending on the clearance of the Dutch tracks by the Dutch authorities. Also Siemens participated with these tests, as it was responsible for installing the ETCS-2 safety system on the line. Antwerpen-Luchtbal , 09/10/2006. Photo by : Denis Verheyden (msts_2@hotmail.com)

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Between 26 September and 20 October 2006 Thalys PBKA 4302 was used for test runs on the HSL 4/HSL-Zuid. These test runs started at Antwerpen-Luchtbal station and ended or at the border, or at the viaduct over the "Hollandsch Diep", depending on the clearance of the Dutch tracks by the Dutch authorities. View on the articulation between cars 6 and 7 of Thalys PBKA 4302. The cables for the measuring equipment are clearly visible. Antwerpen-Luchtbal , 09/10/2006. Photo by : Denis Verheyden (msts_2@hotmail.com)

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Between 26 September and 20 October 2006 Thalys PBKA 4302 was used for test runs on the HSL 4/HSL-Zuid. These test runs started at Antwerpen-Luchtbal station and ended or at the border, or at the viaduct over the "Hollandsch Diep", depending on the clearance of the Dutch tracks by the Dutch authorities. Detail on the destination indicator, which displays "Thalys Special - Restricted Access". Also the train number is indicated: the next test run will run under the number 18155. Antwerpen-Luchtbal , 09/10/2006. Photo by : Denis Verheyden (msts_2@hotmail.com)

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Between 26 September and 20 October 2006 Thalys PBKA 4302 was used for test runs on the HSL 4/HSL-Zuid. These test runs started at Antwerpen-Luchtbal station and ended or at the border, or at the viaduct over the "Hollandsch Diep", depending on the clearance of the Dutch tracks by the Dutch authorities. Detail on the temporary ETCS-2 and measuring equipment in the cab of Thalys PBKA 4302. Antwerpen-Luchtbal , 09/10/2006. Photo by : Denis Verheyden (msts_2@hotmail.com)

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Between 26 September and 20 October 2006 Thalys PBKA 4302 was used for test runs on the HSL 4/HSL-Zuid. These test runs started at Antwerpen-Luchtbal station and ended or at the border, or at the viaduct over the "Hollandsch Diep", depending on the clearance of the Dutch tracks by the Dutch authorities. Another view on Thalys PBKA 4302, awaiting clearance for the next test run. Antwerpen-Luchtbal , 09/10/2006. Photo by : Denis Verheyden (msts_2@hotmail.com)

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Between 26 September and 20 October 2006 Thalys PBKA 4302 was used for test runs on the HSL 4/HSL-Zuid. These test runs started at Antwerpen-Luchtbal station and ended or at the border, or at the viaduct over the "Hollandsch Diep", depending on the clearance of the Dutch tracks by the Dutch authorities. Another view on Thalys PBKA 4302, awaiting clearance for the next test run. Antwerpen-Luchtbal , 09/10/2006. Photo by : Denis Verheyden (msts_2@hotmail.com)

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Between 26 September and 20 October 2006 Thalys PBKA 4302 was used for test runs on the HSL 4/HSL-Zuid. These test runs started at Antwerpen-Luchtbal station and ended or at the border, or at the viaduct over the "Hollandsch Diep", depending on the clearance of the Dutch tracks by the Dutch authorities. Detail on the GSM-R antenna of motorcar 1 of Thalys PBKA 4302. Antwerpen-Luchtbal , 09/10/2006. Photo by : Denis Verheyden (msts_2@hotmail.com)

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Between 26 September and 20 October 2006 Thalys PBKA 4302 was used for test runs on the HSL 4/HSL-Zuid. These test runs started at Antwerpen-Luchtbal station and ended or at the border, or at the viaduct over the "Hollandsch Diep", depending on the clearance of the Dutch tracks by the Dutch authorities. A probably unique combination never to be seen again: the sleek profile of Thalys PBKA 4302, stopping in a suburban station on a new line with rusted rails... Antwerpen-Luchtbal , 09/10/2006. Photo by : Denis Verheyden (msts_2@hotmail.com)

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Between 26 September and 20 October 2006 Thalys PBKA 4302 was used for test runs on the HSL 4/HSL-Zuid. These test runs started at Antwerpen-Luchtbal station and ended or at the border, or at the viaduct over the "Hollandsch Diep", depending on the clearance of the Dutch tracks by the Dutch authorities. Detail on the nose of motorcar 1 of Thalys PBKA 4302. The traces of tape show the location of previously attached measuring cables, which were removed for this test run. Antwerpen-Luchtbal , 09/10/2006. Photo by : Denis Verheyden (msts_2@hotmail.com)

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Between 26 September and 20 October 2006 Thalys PBKA 4302 was used for test runs on the HSL 4/HSL-Zuid. These test runs started at Antwerpen-Luchtbal station and ended or at the border, or at the viaduct over the "Hollandsch Diep", depending on the clearance of the Dutch tracks by the Dutch authorities. A probably unique combination never to be seen again: the sleek profile of Thalys PBKA 4302, stopping in a suburban station on a new line with rusted rails... Antwerpen-Luchtbal , 09/10/2006. Photo by : Denis Verheyden (msts_2@hotmail.com)

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Between 26 September and 20 October 2006 Thalys PBKA 4302 was used for test runs on the HSL 4/HSL-Zuid. These test runs started at Antwerpen-Luchtbal station and ended or at the border, or at the viaduct over the "Hollandsch Diep", depending on the clearance of the Dutch tracks by the Dutch authorities. View on Thalys PBKA 4302, awaiting clearance for the next test run. Antwerpen-Luchtbal , 09/10/2006. Photo by : Denis Verheyden (msts_2@hotmail.com)

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Between 26 September and 20 October 2006 Thalys PBKA 4302 was used for test runs on the HSL 4/HSL-Zuid. These test runs started at Antwerpen-Luchtbal station and ended or at the border, or at the viaduct over the "Hollandsch Diep", depending on the clearance of the Dutch tracks by the Dutch authorities. View on the side of car 1 of Thalys PBKA 4302. The cables for the measuring equipment can be clearly seen extending over the roofline. Antwerpen-Luchtbal , 09/10/2006. Photo by : Denis Verheyden (msts_2@hotmail.com)

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Between 26 September and 20 October 2006 Thalys PBKA 4302 was used for test runs on the HSL 4/HSL-Zuid. These test runs started at Antwerpen-Luchtbal station and ended or at the border, or at the viaduct over the "Hollandsch Diep", depending on the clearance of the Dutch tracks by the Dutch authorities. View on the side of car 6 of Thalys PBKA 4302. The sticker of eurailTest, a joint-venture of RATP and SNCF which manages all testing competences of both companies, signals that it also participates with these tests. Antwerpen-Luchtbal , 09/10/2006. Photo by : Denis Verheyden (msts_2@hotmail.com)

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Between 26 September and 20 October 2006 Thalys PBKA 4302 was used for test runs on the HSL 4/HSL-Zuid. These test runs started at Antwerpen-Luchtbal station and ended or at the border, or at the viaduct over the "Hollandsch Diep", depending on the clearance of the Dutch tracks by the Dutch authorities. View on the side of car 8 of Thalys PBKA 4302. Note the special logo on the door, applied for the 10th anniversary of Thalys in 2006. Antwerpen-Luchtbal , 09/10/2006. Photo by : Denis Verheyden (msts_2@hotmail.com)