TGV Cab Views - South of Paris
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From the cab of a PSE trainset somewhere on the LGV Sud-Est high speed line, Track 2, a spectacular view of a steep (3.5%) grade. On the LGV Sud-Est there are speed restrictions in several places to limit braking on the downhill side of a hill and reduce the discomfort experienced by passengers when the train rapidly crests over a hill such as this one. Photo by Yann Nottara (ynottara@mail.dotcom.fr) |
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In the cab of TGV Sud-Est trainset 06. Photo by Yann Nottara (ynottara@mail.dotcom.fr) |
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A Sud-Est trainset parked in the service siding at Tonnerre, PK139, track 1 (heading south). November 1996. Photo by Yann Nottara (ynottara@mail.dotcom.fr) |
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On the LGV Sud-Est near PK300, track 1 (heading south). Notice how steep the track is compared to the substation at right. Gradient is approaching 35 in 1000. Photo by Yann Nottara (ynottara@mail.dotcom.fr) |
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On the LGV Rhône-Alpes line near PK395, track 1 (heading south). The train is coasting downhill at full speed across the Viaduc de la Cotière. Photo by Yann Nottara (ynottara@mail.dotcom.fr) |
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On the LGV Rhône-Alpes line near PK410, track 2 (heading north). We're about to pass through the Lyon Satolas airport station, which is built across the tracks. The center tunnel is good for 270 km/h. Photo by Yann Nottara (ynottara@mail.dotcom.fr) |
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The end of the LGV Rhône-Alpes line, PK495, track 1 (heading south), near St-Marcel-les-Valence. The LGV Méditerranée was not built at the time, but now continues straight under the overpass. Photo by Yann Nottara (ynottara@mail.dotcom.fr) |
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A rearward view from the cab of a doubled TGV Sud-Est, leaving the Avignon station. Avignon is beyond the end of the LGV. Photo by Yann Nottara (ynottara@mail.dotcom.fr) |
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Crossing another TGV PSE, doing 200 km/h through countryside of Provence, somewhere between Tarascon and St-Martin de Crau. Note the 1500V DC catenary with its characteristic masts. September 1996. Photo by Yann Nottara (ynottara@mail.dotcom.fr) |
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