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Eurostar Exclusive Leisure Select Carrage. Photographed 10th February 2007. © Adrian D. Smith. Plymouth, England.

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Eurostar Exclusive Leisure Select lunch. Starter: - Mozzarella cheese, Olive and Cherry Tomato on rocket salad. Main: - Lemon and Tarragon crumb cod with a lemon butter sauce, spinach and carrots. Dessert: - Plum & Apple crumble with a Nutmeg Crème Anglaise. Drink: - White or Red wine, Tea or Coffee. Photographed 1st February 2007. © Adrian D. Smith. Plymouth, England.

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Eurostar Exclusive Leisure Select lunch. Starter: - Tomato, feta cheese & rocket pasta salad. Main: - Traditional chicken cream & mushroom stew with carrots, leeks and wild basmati rice. Desert: - White chocolate heart on strawberry moose with red berry sauce. Drink: - White or Red wine, Tea or Coffee. Photographed 10th February 2007. © Adrian D. Smith. Plymouth, England.

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Eurailspeed 2002 (Madrid, España) Cabina del tren de alta velocidad Eurostar que une Paris con Londres 26 de Octubre del 2002 Daniel Blanco (DartMoor_99@hotmail.com)

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An interior view of trailer brake first 730159 (i.e. of unit 373015) whilst at Waterloo International on the 20th February 2001 prior to departure to Paris Gare du Nord. Photo by Colin Duff (colin@colinduff.com)

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Das Cockpit eines "Eurostar" sieht dem des TGV doch sehr ähnlich.... 14.01.2007; Paris Gare du Nord Foto: Sascha Jansen sascha.jansen@arcor.de

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Sunday 26 september 2004 Coffee and cake on exceptional journey to Brussels with Travelagents served in Standard Class onboard Eurostar 9148 London to Brussels Eurostar Standard Class passengers normally dont receive catering on their journey, they have a wide choice and range in bar/buffetcoaches 006 and 013, payable catering by Momentum Ltd Digital photo: Erwin Lamens

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Detail of refurbished Standard Class seat, aisleseat at "carré" Sunday 26 September 2004. Photo: Erwin Lamens

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Sunday 26 September 2004 New refurbished interior Eurostar Standard Class Eurostar service 9148 16h39 departure to Brussels Photo taken by Erwin Lamens erwin.lamens@robinstravel.be & www.robinstravel.com/treinen.htm

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Sunday 26 September 2004 New refurbished Eurostar trainset 3219 Eurostar service 9148 16h39 departure to Brussels Photo taken by Erwin Lamens erwin.lamens@robinstravel.be & www.robinstravel.com/treinen.htm

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Sunday 26 September 2004 Refurbished Standard Class seat Eurostar service 9148 16h39 departure to Brussels Photo taken by Erwin Lamens erwin.lamens@robinstravel.be & www.robinstravel.com/treinen.htm

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Sunday 26 September 2004 Time for coffee and delicious cake Photo taken by Erwin Lamens erwin.lamens@robinstravel.be & www.robinstravel.com/treinen.htm

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Sunday 26 September 2004 Cheers from onboard Eurostar from me, Erwin Lamens / Rail Travel Manager Photo taken by Erwin Lamens erwin.lamens@robinstravel.be & www.robinstravel.com/treinen.htm

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Cab interior of Eurostar 3214 at Waterloo International on 24 May 1996. Copyright Pat & David Othen (dothen@ra.isisnet.com)

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The second class of an Eurostar-trainset. Photo and scan by Andre Werske (giant@ranger.mayn.de)

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Eurailspeed 2002 (Madrid, Spain) Interior of a first class coach of the Eurostar train. Nearly half of the train was installed, and it could be visited entirely from inside. 26/10/2002 Chamartin station, Madrid. Digital photo by Julio Castillo (jcastjr@telcom.es)

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Detail of the Eurostar Bar. Eurailspeed 2002, Madrid Chamartin. 26-10-02. Photo by Javier Peña (javier_pena@wanadoo.es)

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Eurostar (UK) 3013 constructors plate Here you can see which constructors built the Eurostar trainsets. There are 4 : Bombardier BN (La Brugoise et Nivelles) of Canada/Belgium , GEC-Alsthom (now Alstom) and De Dietrich (now also Alstom DDF) of France , and Brush Traction of Great Britain.Not mentioned on the plate is Metro-Cammell of Great Britain , which also participated in the construction of the Eurostar. GEC-Alsthom of France (now Alstom) was the leading constructor of the TMST consortium , built the carriages (bogies and shell) , and assembled all parts from other manufactors in their Washwood Heath plant in Birmingham (UK). Bombardier BN of Canada/Belgium fitted the interiors. De Dietrich (now Alstom DDF) of France builded the bodyshells of the motorcars. Brush Traction of Great Britain built the 3-phase AC traction equipment. The building year of this set (3013) is 1994. Bruxelles-Midi TGV, 11/10/2004. Photo by : Denis Verheyden Visit www.nmbsforum.be for train discutions.

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Eurostar 3216 (?) at Lot (Belgium) (18 January 1997). Train 9120 : London-Waterloo - Bruxelles-Midi. "Intercirculation" between trailers. Photo André Sintzoff Scan Jean-Claude Leclercq

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Interior of a Eurostar carriage. Photo taken on 25/5/95. Photo by Christian Larsen, email: C.Larsen@ecmwf.int Scan via Photo CD.

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Sunday 26 September 2004 Detail refurbished Standard Class Seat Coach 004 Eurostar Service 9148 the 16h39 departure to Brussels Photo taken by Erwin Lamens erwin.lamens@robinstravel.be and www.robinstravel.com/treinen.htm

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EUROSTAR Detalle de la cabina de conduccion. Este tren circula a 300 km/h y puede circular por sus equipos en casi cualquier red europea. Detail of the conduction booth. This train circulates to 300 km/h and it can circulate for its teams in almost any European net. Station: Chamartin (Madrid) - Eurorailspeed 2002 - 26-10-2002 Photo: Carlos Perez Arnau / carlosperez@studio3.es

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EUROSTAR Interior de los coches. Interior of the cars. Station: Chamartin (Madrid) - Eurorailspeed 2002 - 26-10-2002 Photo: Carlos Perez Arnau / carlosperez@studio3.es

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EUROSTAR Interior del coche cafeteria. Interior of the car cafeteria. Station: Chamartin (Madrid) - Eurorailspeed 2002 - 26-10-2002 Photo: Carlos Perez Arnau / carlosperez@studio3.es

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EUROSTAR Detalle de uno de los bogies de los coches intermedios. Detail of one of the bogies of the intermediate cars. Station: Chamartin (Madrid) - Eurorailspeed 2002 - 26-10-2002 Photo: Carlos Perez Arnau / carlosperez@studio3.es

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Complimentary Brunch served in Business Premier & Leisure Select on Eurostar 9124 (London Waterloo International ---> Bruxelles Midi/Brussel Zuid). Stage 1: • Champagne (Sélection Pannier Brut) • Sparkling Water with lemon slice • The Economist 30th April 2007. P.L.Guillemin (plguillemin@yahoo.fr)

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Complimentary Brunch served in Business Premier & Leisure Select on Eurostar 9124 (London Waterloo International ---> Bruxelles Midi/Brussel Zuid). Stage 2: • Tropicana Orange juice (pure premium, 100%) • Organic fruit yogurt • Bread and croissant • Apricot jam "Bonne Maman" • Tea 30th April 2007. P.L.Guillemin (plguillemin@yahoo.fr)

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Complimentary Brunch served in Business Premier & Leisure Select on Eurostar 9124 (London Waterloo International ---> Bruxelles Midi/Brussel Zuid). Stage 3: • Champagne (Sélection Pannier Brut) • Tomato omelette, English breakfast beef sausage, cherry tomato, mustard mushrooms and sautéed potato • Bread • Tea • Sparkling Water with lemon slice On that morning, a more continental option was also available: Cheese frittata with an English mustard mayonnaise, and soft dried figs. 30th April 2007. P.L.Guillemin (plguillemin@yahoo.fr)

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Lunch served on Eurostar 9022 (London Waterloo 11:39->Paris Nord 15:23). Welcome Drink (Glass of Champagne, Pannier Brut) Starter: Spinach and cream cheese roulade with a tomato chutney Main course: Cured loin of pork with a grain mustard sauce and mashed potato with green cabbage (Also available: River cobbler wrapped in leek, carrot and spring onion with orzo pasta and a chive cream sauce) Dessert: Toffee apple spong with a crumble top and custard Hot drinks (Coffee, Tea or Hot Chocolate): 2 cups, with a small piece of Côte d'Or Chocolate. Wine: 1 Bottle (35cl) of Château Marin Bordeaux (2002) and 1 Bottle (35cl) of Bouchard Père et Fils Morgon 2001. (Also available: Les Jamelles Syrah 2002 Pays d'Oc (Red); Antonin Rodet Chardonnay 2001 Pays d'Oc (White); Château Tour de Mirambeau Bordeaux 2002 (White)) Apart than a better seating area, catering is probably the best reason to opt for First class rather than Standard Class when travelling on Eurostar. Meals are of much better quality than those served on shorthaul flights, even in Business Class.. 13th December 2003. P.L.Guillemin (plguillemin@yahoo.fr)

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Complimentary Dinner served in Business Premier & Leisure Select on Eurostar 9163 (Bruxelles Midi/Brussel Zuid ---> London Waterloo International). Stage 1: • Champagne (Sélection Pannier Brut) • Sparkling Water with lemon slice • Le Figaro • The Economist 25th April 2007. P.L.Guillemin (plguillemin@yahoo.fr)

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Complimentary Dinner served in Business Premier & Leisure Select on Eurostar 9163 (Bruxelles Midi/Brussel Zuid ---> London Waterloo International). Stage 2: • Potato salad with green beans and crispy bacon • Brown Bread • Butter • Rose wine: Gérard Bertrand Rosé Classic Gris de Gris (2005) 25th April 2007. P.L.Guillemin (plguillemin@yahoo.fr)

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Complimentary Dinner served in Business Premier & Leisure Select on Eurostar 9163 (Bruxelles Midi/Brussel Zuid ---> London Waterloo International). Stage 3: • Traditional Flemish "beef in beer" stew ("Rundvleestoffen - Karbonade"), with rice, Brussels sprouts and endive. • Brown Bread • Butter • Red wine: Dourthe Barrel Select Bordeaux (2004) On that evening, passengers could also opt for a Mushroom, Parmesan and Broccoli risotto. 25th April 2007. P.L.Guillemin (plguillemin@yahoo.fr)

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Complimentary Dinner served in Business Premier & Leisure Select on Eurostar 9163 (Bruxelles Midi/Brussel Zuid ---> London Waterloo International). Stage 4: • Le St-Berthuin Malone • Brown Bread • White wine: Dourthe Barrel Select Sémillon-Sauvignon Bordeaux AOC (2005) 25th April 2007. P.L.Guillemin (plguillemin@yahoo.fr)

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Complimentary Dinner served in Business Premier & Leisure Select on Eurostar 9163 (Bruxelles Midi/Brussel Zuid ---> London Waterloo International). Stage 5: • Chocolate & Peer cake with custard • Tea • Chocolate 25th April 2007. P.L.Guillemin (plguillemin@yahoo.fr)

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Complimentary Dinner served in Business Premier & Leisure Select on Eurostar 9163 (Bruxelles Midi/Brussel Zuid ---> London Waterloo International). Stage 6: • Tea • Vittel 25th April 2007. P.L.Guillemin (plguillemin@yahoo.fr)

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Complimentary Dinner served in Business Premier & Leisure Select on Eurostar 9165 (Bruxelles Midi/Brussel Zuid ---> London St-Pancras International). Stage 1: • Champagne (Sélection Pannier Brut) • The Economist 30th April 2007. P.L.Guillemin (plguillemin@yahoo.fr)

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Complimentary Dinner served in Business Premier & Leisure Select on Eurostar 9165 (Bruxelles Midi/Brussel Zuid ---> London St-Pancras International). Stage 2: • Lamb lettuce with black grapes and mixed seeds, olive oil & lemon dressing • Brown Bread • Butter • Rose wine: Gérard Bertrand, Gris de Gris (2006) 30th April 2008. P.L.Guillemin (plguillemin@yahoo.fr)

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Complimentary Dinner served in Business Premier & Leisure Select on Eurostar 9165 (Bruxelles Midi/Brussel Zuid ---> London St-Pancras International). Stage 3: • Sole roulade with white wine sauce, brown shrimps, roasted provencale tomato, potato & leek gratin • White wine: Chardonnay "La Baume" (2007) 30th April 2008. P.L.Guillemin (plguillemin@yahoo.fr)

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Complimentary Dinner served in Business Premier & Leisure Select on Eurostar 9165 (Bruxelles Midi/Brussel Zuid ---> London St-Pancras International). Stage 4: • Mery Belgian Brie with walnut, fig jams & pine cuts tartlet • White wine: Chardonnay "La Baume" (2007) 30th April 2008. P.L.Guillemin (plguillemin@yahoo.fr)

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Complimentary Dinner served in Business Premier & Leisure Select on Eurostar 9165 (Bruxelles Midi/Brussel Zuid ---> London St-Pancras International). Stage 5: • Liège waffle with cherry preserve • Coffee (1st serving) 30th April 2008. P.L.Guillemin (plguillemin@yahoo.fr)

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Complimentary Dinner served in Business Premier & Leisure Select on Eurostar 9165 (Bruxelles Midi/Brussel Zuid ---> London St-Pancras International). Stage 6: • Coffee (2nd serving) • Chocolate • Still water: Vittel 30th April 2008. P.L.Guillemin (plguillemin@yahoo.fr)

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Complimentary Dinner served in Business Premier & Leisure Select on Eurostar 9148 (London St-Pancras International ---> Bruxelles Midi/Brussel Zuid). Stage 1: • Champagne (Sélection Pannier Brut) • The Economist 4th May 2008. P.L.Guillemin (plguillemin@yahoo.fr)

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Complimentary Dinner served in Business Premier & Leisure Select on Eurostar 9148 (London St-Pancras International ---> Bruxelles Midi/Brussel Zuid). Stage 2: • Salad leaves with black grapes and mixed seeds, mustard dressing (served as a side dish) • Roasted lamb leg, buttered potatoes and mixed cabbage leaves • Brown bread • Butter • Red Wine: Dourthe Barrel, Bordeaux AOC (2007) 4th May 2008. P.L.Guillemin (plguillemin@yahoo.fr)

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Complimentary Dinner served in Business Premier & Leisure Select on Eurostar 9148 (London St-Pancras International ---> Bruxelles Midi/Brussel Zuid). Stage 3: • Brie with red grapes and pistachio nuts • Brown bread • White Wine: Chardonnay "La Baume" (2007) 4th May 2008. P.L.Guillemin (plguillemin@yahoo.fr)

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Complimentary Dinner served in Business Premier & Leisure Select on Eurostar 9148 (London St-Pancras International ---> Bruxelles Midi/Brussel Zuid). Stage 4: • Chocolate and raspberry pudding • Coffee (single serving) • Chocolate • Still water: Vittel 4th May 2008. P.L.Guillemin (plguillemin@yahoo.fr)

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Complimentary Dinner served in Business Premier & Leisure Select on Eurostar 9148 (London St-Pancras International ---> Bruxelles Midi/Brussel Zuid). Stage 1: • Champagne (Sélection Pannier Brut) • Sparkling water • The Economist • Le Figaro 12th May 2008. P.L.Guillemin (plguillemin@yahoo.fr)

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Complimentary Dinner served in Business Premier & Leisure Select on Eurostar 9148 (London St-Pancras International ---> Bruxelles Midi/Brussel Zuid). Stage 2 (through the Ashford Box): • Organic mixed herbs and salad leaves, toasted pumpkin and sunflower seeds, organic dressing • Brown bread • Butter • Rosé wine: Domaine de la Fourmi, Gris de Gris (2007) 12th May 2008. P.L.Guillemin (plguillemin@yahoo.fr)

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Complimentary Dinner served in Business Premier & Leisure Select on Eurostar 9148 (London St-Pancras International ---> Bruxelles Midi/Brussel Zuid). Stage 3 (through the Channel Tunnel): • Yorkshire gammon steak, pear chutney, mashed potatos and savoy, steamed broccoli and buttered carrots • Brown bread • Red wine: Jacques Dubaron, Bordeaux AOC (2007) 12th May 2008. P.L.Guillemin (plguillemin@yahoo.fr)

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Complimentary Dinner served in Business Premier & Leisure Select on Eurostar 9148 (London St-Pancras International ---> Bruxelles Midi/Brussel Zuid). Stage 4 (through the Channel Tunnel): • Butler secret cheddar with dried apricots • Brown bread • Red wine: Jacques Dubaron, Bordeaux AOC (2007) 12th May 2008. P.L.Guillemin (plguillemin@yahoo.fr)

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Complimentary Dinner served in Business Premier & Leisure Select on Eurostar 9148 (London St-Pancras International ---> Bruxelles Midi/Brussel Zuid). Stage 5: • Almond sponge cake, apricot and amaretto compote • Coffee (1st serving) • Still water: Vittel 12th May 2008. P.L.Guillemin (plguillemin@yahoo.fr)

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Complimentary Dinner served in Business Premier & Leisure Select on Eurostar 9148 (London St-Pancras International ---> Bruxelles Midi/Brussel Zuid). Stage 6: • Chocolate • Coffee (2nd serving) • Still water: Vittel 12th May 2008. P.L.Guillemin (plguillemin@yahoo.fr)

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Complimentary Dinner served in Business Premier & Leisure Select on Eurostar 9158 (London Waterloo International ---> Bruxelles Midi/Brussel Zuid). Stage 1: • Champagne (Sélection Pannier Brut) • The Financial Times • Le Figaro 18th September 2006. P.L.Guillemin (plguillemin@yahoo.fr)

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Complimentary Dinner served in Business Premier & Leisure Select on Eurostar 9158 (London Waterloo International ---> Bruxelles Midi/Brussel Zuid). Stage 2: • Chargrilled vegetable terrine with tomato and olive salsa • Brown Bread • Butter • Rose wine: Listel Rosé Grain de Gris 18th September 2006. P.L.Guillemin (plguillemin@yahoo.fr)

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Complimentary Dinner served in Business Premier & Leisure Select on Eurostar 9158 (London Waterloo International ---> Bruxelles Midi/Brussel Zuid). Stage 3: • Salmon with citrus crust, sweet potato mash, baked courgettes and pumpkin cream sauce • Brown Bread • Butter • White wine: Les Jamelles Chardonnay vin de Pays d'Oc (2003) 18th September 2006. P.L.Guillemin (plguillemin@yahoo.fr)

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Complimentary Dinner served in Business Premier & Leisure Select on Eurostar 9158 (London Waterloo International ---> Bruxelles Midi/Brussel Zuid). Stage 4: • Gubbeen cheese • Brown Bread • White wine: Les Jamelles Chardonnay vin de Pays d'Oc (2003) 18th September 2006. P.L.Guillemin (plguillemin@yahoo.fr)

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Complimentary Dinner served in Business Premier & Leisure Select on Eurostar 9158 (London Waterloo International ---> Bruxelles Midi/Brussel Zuid). Stage 5: • Strawberry cheesecake with white chocolate sauce • Tea • Chocolate • Still water: Vittel 18th September 2006. P.L.Guillemin (plguillemin@yahoo.fr)

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On board of Coach 10 (1st-class), on Eurostar 9022 (London Waterloo 11:39->Paris Nord 15:23). 13th December 2003. P.L. Guillemin (plguillemin@yahoo.fr)

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On board of Coach 10 (1st-class), on Eurostar 9022 (London Waterloo 11:39->Paris Nord 15:23). 13th December 2003. P.L. Guillemin (plguillemin@yahoo.fr)

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Complimentary Lunch served in Business Premier & Leisure Select on Eurostar 9129 (Bruxelles Midi/Brussel Zuid ---> London Waterloo International). Stage 1: • Champagne (Sélection Pannier Brut) • Sparkling water • The Economist • De Standaard 10th November 2007. P.L.Guillemin (plguillemin@yahoo.fr)

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Complimentary Lunch served in Business Premier & Leisure Select on Eurostar 9129 (Bruxelles Midi/Brussel Zuid ---> London Waterloo International). Stage 2: • Tomato and brown shrimp salad, dill fromage frais dressing, green asparagus tips and lemon slice • Brown Bread • Butter • Rosé wine: Gérard Bertrand, Gris de Gris (2005) 10th November 2007. P.L.Guillemin (plguillemin@yahoo.fr)

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Complimentary Lunch served in Business Premier & Leisure Select on Eurostar 9129 (Bruxelles Midi/Brussel Zuid ---> London Waterloo International). Stage 3: • Hake grilled fillet, curry and coconut sauce, saffron rice, carrot and broad beans • Brown Bread • White wine: Dourthe Barrel Select Bordeaux AOC (2005) 10th November 2007. P.L.Guillemin (plguillemin@yahoo.fr)

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Complimentary Lunch served in Business Premier & Leisure Select on Eurostar 9129 (Bruxelles Midi/Brussel Zuid ---> London Waterloo International). Stage 4: • Cherry clafoutis cake, berries sauce • Coffee (1st serving) • Chocolate 10th November 2007. P.L.Guillemin (plguillemin@yahoo.fr)

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Complimentary Lunch served in Business Premier & Leisure Select on Eurostar 9129 (Bruxelles Midi/Brussel Zuid ---> London Waterloo International). Stage 5 (through the Channel Tunnel): • Coffee (2nd serving) • Still water: Vittel 10th November 2007. P.L.Guillemin (plguillemin@yahoo.fr)

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Complimentary Lunch served in Business Premier & Leisure Select on Eurostar 9132 (London Waterloo International ---> Bruxelles Midi/Brussel Zuid). Stage 1, combining the Old with the New: • Champagne (Sélection Pannier Brut) • Sparkling water • European Business, with enthusiastic articles about European rail services, relying upon the imminent completion of HS1 and the transfer of Eurostar services to London-St Pancras. Meanwhile, one can spot a refurbished Class 455 EMU of SWT through the window, in the vicinity of Vauxhall. A sight whose days are numbered (Deadline: 13th November 2007). 11th November 2007. P.L.Guillemin (plguillemin@yahoo.fr)

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Complimentary Lunch served in Business Premier & Leisure Select on Eurostar 9132 (London Waterloo International ---> Bruxelles Midi/Brussel Zuid). Stage 2: • Organic chicken and fennel salad, yoghurt dressing, black grapes, toasted sunflower seeds and watercress • Brown Bread • Butter • Rosé wine: Gérard Bertrand, Gris de Gris (2005) 11th November 2007. P.L.Guillemin (plguillemin@yahoo.fr)

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Complimentary Lunch served in Business Premier & Leisure Select on Eurostar 9132 (London Waterloo International ---> Bruxelles Midi/Brussel Zuid). Stage 3: • Steak and ale tradional pie, parsley marsh, steamed green beans and tomato compote • Red wine: Dourthe Barrel Bordeaux Select (2005) 11th November 2007. P.L.Guillemin (plguillemin@yahoo.fr)

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Complimentary Lunch served in Business Premier & Leisure Select on Eurostar 9132 (London Waterloo International ---> Bruxelles Midi/Brussel Zuid). Stage 4: • Summer fruit pudding • Tee (single serving) • Still water: Vittel 11th November 2007. P.L.Guillemin (plguillemin@yahoo.fr)

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Eurostar Een koffie is hier lekker maar te veel duur 2000/07/19 tussen Brussel-Zuid en Lille-Europe Photo: marc@marcvandenberk.eu

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Inside the first class compartment of the EuroStar train from Lille (originally from London Waterloo). This train runs from Lille Europe to Brussels Midi / Zuid, as a regular TGV, and therefore no security checks are required in this direction, in comparison with Brussels/Lille to London, where there is an extensive passport check. (C) 2004 by Josh Hanz (josh_hanz@hotmail.com)

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New refurbished Standard Class coach in trainset number 3219-3220 one of the first refurbished Eurostartrainsets in commercial service. Photo: Erwin Lamens

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Refurbished TMST set. 1st-class accommodation, whose greyish ambience very much smacks of the 90s, and does not really mark a radical change from the original design... Bruxelles-Midi/Brussel-Zuid. 6th April 2005. P.L.Guillemin (plguillemin@yahoo.fr).

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Refurbished TMST set. 1st-class accommodation: greyish ambience, but original seats have been re-designed, and fitted with new, adaptable headrests... Bruxelles-Midi/Brussel-Zuid. 6th April 2005. P.L.Guillemin (plguillemin@yahoo.fr).

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Refurbished TMST set. 1st-class accommodation: greyish ambience, but original seats have been re-designed, and fitted with new, adaptable headrests... Bruxelles-Midi/Brussel-Zuid. 6th April 2005. P.L.Guillemin (plguillemin@yahoo.fr).

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Refurbished TMST set. 2nd-class accommodation: original seats have remained and ambience is even more greyish as before, but new, better-contoured headrests have been fitted. Halle (Hal). 6th April 2005. P.L.Guillemin (plguillemin@yahoo.fr).

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Refurbished TMST set. 2nd-class accommodation, with no extra legroom, sadly... Wannehain Frontière. 6th April 2005. P.L.Guillemin (plguillemin@yahoo.fr)

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Refurbished TMST set. 2nd-class accommodation: in end-trailers (Coach No 1 and 18), power points are available, as in the whole of 1st-class accommodation. Wannehain Frontière. 6th April 2005. P.L.Guillemin (plguillemin@yahoo.fr)

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Refurbished TMST set. Bar area: stylish, warm and contemporary. Ruisbroeck. 6th April 2005. P.L.Guillemin (plguillemin@yahoo.fr).

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Refurbished TMST set. Bar area: stylish, warm and contemporary. Buizingen. 6th April 2005. P.L.Guillemin (plguillemin@yahoo.fr).

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Doorstep of a a TMST car. As this pic was made on the Continent, all steps were in use. Compliance with BR-W6 loading-gauge accounts for this large gap between the train and the platform, all the more as the latter is built to French standards (0.55m). Paris-Nord. 18th May 2005. P.L.Guillemin (plguillemin@yahoo.fr).

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Doorstep of a a TMST car. As this pic was made in Britain, only the middle and upper steps were in use, while the lower step remained folded within the carbody. One can feel very well BR-W6 loading-gauge, with a very reduced gap between the carbody and the platform... London-Waterloo. 24th May 2005. P.L.Guillemin (plguillemin@yahoo.fr)

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Doorstep of a a TMST car. As this pic was made on the Continent, all steps were in use. However, higher platforms in Belgium than in France (0.75m instead of 0.55m) mean that the lower step is fewer indispensable. Bruxelles-Midi/Brussel-Zuid. 16th June 2005. P.L.Guillemin (plguillemin@yahoo.fr).