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SNCF 409 (Z26517/8) Bellevue (Paris), 19-04-2006. © Eddy Konijnendijk.

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Grasse (France), 24 avril 2006 - automotrice SNCF Z 26500 dans teste à un train en arrivée de Cannes. (Z26515/6) Photo digitale de Alfredo Grasso <alfre.g@tiscali.it>

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2N NG 401 SNCF estacionado en París - Montparnasse el 23-07-10. Foto: Arturo Vega Roldán panchorga@gmail.com

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Menton (Côte d'Azur, France), 30.09.06 - Rame SNCF Z 26500 au depart vers Vintimille. (Z26515/6) Photo de Alfredo Grasso <alfre.g@tiscali.it>

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Menton (Coté d'Azur, France), 30.09.06 - Rame SNCF Z 26500 vers Vintimille, auprès d'un Z 23500 j'arrête. (Z26515/6) Photo de Alfredo Grasso <alfre.g@tiscali.it>

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Z26504 has arrived from Chartres on TER 62538, seen in Paris Montparnasse station. Photo by Aaron Gil (aarongilpedrosa@gmail.com), 24/03/2007

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Eze-Sur-Mer station. (Z26515/6) Photo by Emanuele Rava, 27-12-2009 e-mail emanrava@yahoo.it

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SNCF Z 26500 (Coradia-Duplex) nr 502 at Paris Gare du Nord, France, 14-06-2008. (Z26503/4) Photo taken by R. Hendriks (r.hendriks7@upcmail.nl)

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SNCF Zx 26530. Connere-Beillé (72), 23/04/2008. Photo Jean-Pierre Vergez-Larrouy (jean-pierre.vergez@tele2.fr)

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SNCF CLASS Z-26500 (TER 2N NG) SNCF will soon introduce its new double deck EMUs for regional service, based on Alstom's " Coradia Duplex " design. They will be delivered as EMU-2, 3, 4 or 5, with dual system traction equipment (1,5 kV DC / 25 kV 50 Hz). Each coach has one powered bogie (750 kW). The top speed is set to160 km/h. The EMU-2 and EMU-3 are numbered as Z-24500, with only one pair of pantographs on one end car, while EMU-4 and EMU-5 are numbered Z-26500, with one pair of pantographs on each end car. Pre-series trainsets of all versions (2 to 5 coaches) are currently being tested on RFF network. Here, an EMU-5 version (composed of Z-26503 + Z-262503 + Z-261503 + Z-263503 + Z-26504) is standing in Ambérieu station, on its way to Aix-les-Bains. November 21st 2003. Digital photo by Romain Viellard (ceferist@wanadoo.fr)

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SNCF CLASS Z-26500 (TER 2N NG) SNCF will soon introduce its new double deck EMUs for regional service, based on Alstom's " Coradia Duplex " design. They will be delivered as EMU-2, 3, 4 or 5, with dual system traction equipment (1,5 kV DC / 25 kV 50 Hz). Each coach has one powered bogie (750 kW). The top speed is set to160 km/h. The EMU-2 and EMU-3 are numbered as Z-24500, with only one pair of pantographs on one end car, while EMU-4 and EMU-5 are numbered Z-26500, with one pair of pantographs on each end car. Pre-series trainsets of all versions (2 to 5 coaches) are currently being tested on RFF network. Here, an EMU-5 version (composed of Z-26503 + Z-262503 + Z-261503 + Z-263503 + Z-26504) is standing in Ambérieu station, on its way to Aix-les-Bains. November 21st 2003. Close-up on a bogie and the pantographs of Z-26504. Digital photo by Romain Viellard (ceferist@wanadoo.fr)

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SNCF CLASS Z-26500 (TER 2N NG) SNCF will soon introduce its new double deck EMUs for regional service, based on Alstom's " Coradia Duplex " design. They will be delivered as EMU-2, 3, 4 or 5, with dual system traction equipment (1,5 kV DC / 25 kV 50 Hz). Each coach has one powered bogie (750 kW). The top speed is set to160 km/h. The EMU-2 and EMU-3 are numbered as Z-24500, with only one pair of pantographs on one end car, while EMU-4 and EMU-5 are numbered Z-26500, with one pair of pantographs on each end car. Pre-series trainsets of all versions (2 to 5 coaches) are currently being tested on RFF network. Here, an EMU-5 version (composed of Z-26503 + Z-262503 + Z-261503 + Z-263503 + Z-26504) is standing in Ambérieu station, on its way to Aix-les-Bains. November 21st 2003. Digital photo by Romain Viellard (ceferist@wanadoo.fr)

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SNCF Z 26521. Clermont de l'Oise (60), 15/07/2006. Photo Jean-Pierre Vergez-Larrouy (jean-pierre.vergez@tele2.fr)

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SNCF Z 26521. Clermont de l'oise (60), 15/07/2006. Photo Jean-Pierre Vergez-Larrouy (jean-pierre.vergez@tele2.fr)

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SNCF Zx 26522+26526 on TER 16697 Paris-Le Mans. Paris-Montparnasse (75), 1/11/2006. Photo Jean-Pierre Vergez-Larrouy (jean-pierre.vergez@tele2.fr)

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SNCF - Class Z 26500: power car Zx 26513. Ventimiglia, 19/08/2005. Digital photo by Massimo Rinaldi (mackx@libero.it).

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SNCF - Class Z 26500: power car Zx 26513. Ventimiglia, 19/08/2005. Digital photo by Massimo Rinaldi (mackx@libero.it).

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SNCF - Class Z 26500: power car Zx 26513. Ventimiglia, 19/08/2005. Digital photo by Massimo Rinaldi (mackx@libero.it).

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SNCF - Class Z 26500: power car Zx 26513. Ventimiglia, 19/08/2005. Digital photo by Massimo Rinaldi (mackx@libero.it).

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La rame TER 2N-NG n° 403 (ici Z 26506) à 4 caisses le 12/02/2005 à Marseille St Charles en partance pour Hyères. Photo Didier G.

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La rame TER 2N-NG n° 403 (ici Z 26506) à 4 caisses le 12/02/2005 à Marseille St Charles en partance pour Hyères. Photo Didier G.

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SNCF Z26500 407 (Z26513/4) Cannes, 16.07.2008

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SNCF Z26538 (set 419) "TER2N NG" and an unknown Z23500 "TER2N" EMU depart from Antibes station with TER 81150 (Menton - St-Raphael-Valescure).It is possible to couple Mk1 and Mk2 TER2N EMUs , but in that case the speed is limited to the one of the Z23500 EMU : 140 kph .. Antibes , 27/07/2006. Photo by : Denis Verheyden

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SNCF Z26500 TER2N NG cab (1) A view on the left side of the cab of SNCF Z26509 (set 405) "TER2N NG".On the left: access door to the cab.On the right from top to bottom : television screens for the EAS (Equipement à Agent Seul) system which makes its possible to drive the unit without a conductor : the train driver opens and closes the doors himself.Furthermore there is the clock , KVB system , emergency brake lever and knob , the lever for operating the pneumatic brakes and another dozen of lights and buttons of which I don't know their function. Antibes , 26/07/2005. Photo by : Denis Verheyden Visit HGBTF for train discutions.

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SNCF Z26500 TER2N NG cab (2) A view on the cab of SNCF Z26509 (set 405) "TER2N NG".On the left : television screen for the EAS (Equipement à Agent Seul) system which makes its possible to drive the unit without a conductor : the train driver opens and closes the doors himself.Furthermore there are the brake gauges and the lever for operating the pneumatic brakes.In the middle : control lights , speedometer , voltage meters , accelerometer , meter for the VI (Vitesse Imposé , the cruise control system for trains) system , throttle , reverser , light switch and wiper control.On the right : various switches , train to train control telephone , horn lever and pantograph switch. Antibes , 26/07/2005. Photo by : Denis Verheyden Visit HGBTF for train discutions.

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SNCF Z26500 TER2N NG cab (3) A view on the right side of the cab of SNCF Z26509 (set 405) "TER2N NG".On the left : switches for the airconditioning of the cab and passengers and the SIAC (Système informatique d'aide à la conduite) system : this is a system which gives the driver information about the train and performs a number of tasks such as showing a backup speedometer , giving information about the trains traction motors and many more.On the right : access door to the cab. Antibes , 26/07/2005. Photo by : Denis Verheyden Visit HGBTF for train discutions.

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Antibes station exit (2) A view on the exit of Antibes station , looking west to Marseille alongside the nose of SNCF Z26509 (set 405) "TER2N NG".The Z26500 unit was quite clean , as the station building reflects in the nose. Antibes , 26/07/2005. Photo by : Denis Verheyden Visit HGBTF for train discutions.

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SNCF Z26509 TER2N NG Another view on the exit of Antibes station , looking west to Marseille alongside the nose of SNCF Z26509 (set 405) "TER2N NG".This unit still wears the better-looking 1995 'casquette' logo , while the 2005 'rainbow' logo only mates best with the "en voyage.." livery .. Antibes , 26/07/2005. Photo by : Denis Verheyden Visit HGBTF for train discutions.

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SNCF Z26510 TER2N NG & TGV PSE lineup SNCF Z26510 (set 405) "TER2N NG" EMUs and an unknown SNCF TGV PSE set line up at Antibes station.This photo was taken from the footbridge which connects Boulevard Vautrin with the front of the station. Antibes , 26/07/2005. Photo by : Denis Verheyden Visit HGBTF for train discutions.