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20020809_Dijon_124.jpg (113046 bytes)

SNCF (French Railways)
Voiture USI, Dijon Ville, 9.8.2002

Photo: Darko Pahic Szabo - more photos on http://www.vlaki.com



20020809_Dijon_125.jpg (109185 bytes)

SNCF (French Railways)
Voiture USI, Dijon Ville, 9.8.2002

Photo: Darko Pahic Szabo - more photos on http://www.vlaki.com



20020809_Dijon_127.jpg (131316 bytes)

SNCF (French Railways)
Voiture USI, Dijon Ville, 9.8.2002

Photo: Darko Pahic Szabo - more photos on http://www.vlaki.com



20020809_Dijon_129.jpg (113174 bytes)

SNCF (French Railways)
Voiture USI, Dijon Ville, 9.8.2002

Photo: Darko Pahic Szabo - more photos on http://www.vlaki.com



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Midi-Pyrénées 50 87 29 77103-2 B4t5 1/2. Pau (64), 1/11/2005.

Photo Jean-Pierre Vergez-Larrouy (jean-pierre.vergez@tele2.fr)



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Le Corail Intercités 14150 Bayonne-Toulouse à Adé. Ce train se compose généralement de voitures Corail en livrée TER et logo régional et parfois même de voitures USI vertes et argent comme c'est le cas ici. (26 janvier 2007)

Photo Christian Fincato dfg@waika9.com



DSCN5792.jpg (123827 bytes)

Une rame TER Midi-Pyrénées composée de 2 voitures USI et de 4 voitures corail en gare de Lourdes. (22/01/2006)

Photo Christian et Daniel Fincato (dfg@waika9.com)



Lyon_Perrache_02.jpg (84359 bytes)

SNCF-Lyon Perrache. Linea PLM Paris-Lyon-Marsella. Con 30 años a sus ruedas, estos coches todavia hacen servicios regulares. Julio 2006.

Foto Javier Ortega. gm3190592@yahoo.es



SNCF_USI_B10tx_1.jpg (24933 bytes)

One of the most unexpected USI car ever:

2nd-class/driving-car "Cyclope" USI car (B10tx) of SNCF.

This is actually a standard B10t USI car, fitted with a cramped cab in 1972, so as to run USI formations in pull-push operation on Paris-Orléans-Tours-Poitiers, using BB-9533 and 9535, at 160Km/h.
Owing to that little and single window, this car was quickly nicknamed "Cyclope".

This experiment paved the way for pull-push Corail formations (using B6Dux driving-cars and adapted Class 9200), which ran on that line from 1978 until 1987.

Paris-Austerlitz.

1980

Photo by Bernard Vieu (Acknowledgements)

Posting and comment by P.L.Guillemin (plguillemin@yahoo.fr)



SNCF_USI_B10tx_2.jpg (26368 bytes)

2nd-class/driving-car "Cyclope" USI car (B10tx) of SNCF.

Paris-Austerlitz.

1980

Photo by Bernard Vieu (Acknowledgements)

Posting and comment by P.L.Guillemin (plguillemin@yahoo.fr)



SNCF_USI_B4t4_1.jpg (123826 bytes)

2nd-class (Open-room/compartments) USI car (B4t4) (50 87 28-37 009-1), seen in the the Death Corridor.

This car is part to the middle batches of USI cars (mid-60s), and is therefore mounted on Y24C bogies, restricted to 140 km/h.

Originally built as a 1st-class car (A4t4), it was declassified and rebuilt to B4t4 in the late-70s.
Unlike those A4t4 that were later rebuilt to 2nd-class (mid-80s, B4t5½), the original 1st-class seat-pitch remained in the open-room areas.

Ambérieu.

15th March 2000.

Photo by Michel Lavertu

Posting and comment by P.L.Guillemin (plguillemin@yahoo.fr)



SNCF_USI_B4t4_2.jpg (92634 bytes)

2nd-class (Open-room/compartments) USI car (B4t4) (50 87 28-37 009-1).

Ambérieu.

15th March 2000.

Photo by Michel Lavertu

Posting and comment by P.L.Guillemin (plguillemin@yahoo.fr)



SNCF_USI_TER_Unrefurbished_A2t2B2t3_1.jpg (57305 bytes)

1st/2nd-class open-room/compartment USI car (A2t2B2t3).

This car belongs to the last orders for USI cars (1970-1973), as it is mounted on Y28C bogies.

It was originally arranged as a 1st class-only car, with 2 small saloons at both ends and 4 compartments in-between.

In the mid-80s, half of it was declassified, which made this car the most diverse type running in France, with Open-room and compartment seating available in both classes.

It is reportedly due for refurbishment.

Dijon-ville. 27th December 2003.

P.L.Guillemin (plguillemin@yahoo.fr)



SNCF_USI_TER_Unrefurbished_A2t2B2t3_2.jpg (54303 bytes)

1st/2nd-class open-room/compartment USI car (A2t2B2t3).

It was originally arranged as a 1st class-only car (A4t4), with 2 small saloons at both ends and 4 compartments in-between.

In the mid-80s, half of it was declassified, which made this car the most diverse type running in France, with Open-room and compartment seating available in both classes.

This is the 1st-class saloon, which has pretty comfortable seats, notwithstanding the old-fashioned ambiance...

Dijon-ville. 27th December 2003.

P.L.Guillemin (plguillemin@yahoo.fr)



SNCF_USI_TER_Unrefurbished_A2t2B2t3_3.jpg (45703 bytes)

1st/2nd-class open-room/compartment USI car (A2t2B2t3).

It was originally arranged as a 1st class-only car (A4t4), with 2 small saloons at both ends and 4 compartments in-between.

In the mid-80s, half of it was declassified, which made this car the most diverse type running in France, with Open-room and compartment seating available in both classes.

This is the 1st-class saloon (facing seats), which has pretty comfortable seats, notwithstanding the old-fashioned ambiance...

Dijon-ville. 27th December 2003.

P.L.Guillemin (plguillemin@yahoo.fr)



SNCF_USI_TER_Unrefurbished_A2t2B2t3_4.jpg (37246 bytes)

1st/2nd-class open-room/compartment USI car (A2t2B2t3).

It was originally arranged as a 1st class-only car (A4t4), with 2 small saloons at both ends and 4 compartments in-between.

In the mid-80s, half of it was declassified, which made this car the most diverse type running in France, with Open-room and compartment seating available in both classes.

This is the 1st-class saloon (airline-style seats), which has pretty comfortable seats, notwithstanding the old-fashioned ambiance...

Good legroom available, but seats do not align particularly well with windows...

Dijon-ville. 27th December 2003.

P.L.Guillemin (plguillemin@yahoo.fr)



SNCF_USI_TER_Unrefurbished_A2t2B2t3_5.jpg (52863 bytes)

1st/2nd-class open-room/compartment USI car (A2t2B2t3).

It was originally arranged as a 1st class-only car (A4t4), with 2 small saloons at both ends and 4 compartments in-between.

In the mid-80s, half of it was declassified, which made this car the most diverse type running in France, with Open-room and compartment seating available in both classes.

This is one the two 1st-class saloon compartment, which has pretty comfortable seats, notwithstanding the old-fashioned ambiance...

1st-class compartments of UIC-Y cars are very similar.

Dijon-ville. 27th December 2003.

P.L.Guillemin (plguillemin@yahoo.fr)



SNCF_USI_TER_Unrefurbished_A2t2B2t3_6.jpg (51983 bytes)

1st/2nd-class open-room/compartment USI car (A2t2B2t3).

It was originally arranged as a 1st class-only car (A4t4), with 2 small saloons at both ends and 4 compartments in-between.

In the mid-80s, half of it was declassified, which made this car the most diverse type running in France, with Open-room and compartment seating available in both classes.

This is one the two 1st-class saloon compartment, which has pretty comfortable seats, notwithstanding the old-fashioned ambiance...

1st-class compartments of UIC-Y cars are very similar.

Dijon-ville. 27th December 2003.

P.L.Guillemin (plguillemin@yahoo.fr)



SNCF_USI_TER_unrefurbished_A2t2B2t3_4a.jpg (54381 bytes)

1st-class saloon of dual-class USI car (A2t2B2t3), seen on TER 96501 (Lyon Perrache-Genève Cornavin).

Old-fashioned, yet still very comfortable, with good legroom and a (basic) footrest...

2nd November 2004.

P.L.Guillemin (plguillemin@yahoo.fr)



SNCF_USI_TER_unrefurbished_B10t_2.jpg (52280 bytes)

2nd-class (open-room) USI car (B10t).

This car is part to the last orders for USI cars (1970-1973), as it is mounted on Y28C bogies.

Dijon-ville. 27th December 2003.

P.L.Guillemin (plguillemin@yahoo.fr)



SNCF_USI_unrefurbished_B10t_1.jpg (33131 bytes)

Second-class USI car (B10t) of SNCF, seen in Strasburg, on a TER service to Sarrebourg.

This car belongs to last orders for USI cars (1970-1973), as it is mounted on Y28C bogies.

Strasbourg-ville. 23rd December 2003.

P.L.Guillemin (plguillemin@yahoo.fr)



SNCF_USI_unrefurbished_B4t5_5_1.jpg (71906 bytes)

2nd-class (Open-room/compartment) USI car (B4t5½).

This car used to be 100% 1st-class (A4t4) until the mid-80s.

As it is part of the latest batches of USI cars, it is mounted on Y28C bogies.

Lyon-Perrache. 23rd September 2004.

P.L.Guillemin (plguillemin@yahoo.fr)



SNCF_USI_unrefurbished_B4t5_5_1a.jpg (159266 bytes)

2nd-class (Open-room+compartments) USI car (B4t5½, ex-A4t4), seen in the consist of TER 83312/1 (Lyon Perrache ---> Modane, via Ambérieu).

Lyon-Part Dieu.

13th January 2007.

P.L.Guillemin (plguillemin@yahoo.fr)



SNCF_USI_unrefurbished_B4t5_5_2.jpg (48475 bytes)

2nd-class (Open-room/compartment) USI car (B4t5½) (ex-A4t4), diagrammed on TER 96501 (Lyon Perrache-Genève Cornavin).

This is one of the 2 end-saloons (22 seats each).

As B4t5½t cars were among the last A4t4 cars to be declassified (mid-80s), their saloons feature seats similar to those of declassified TEE cars (Inox and Grand Confort), rather than B10t, older-style seats, as was conversely the case on B4t4 cars (declassified earlier, now all withdrawn).

This 2nd-class saloon is identical to that of dual-class A2t2B2t3 cars.

Genève-Cornavin. 2nd November 2004.

P.L.Guillemin (plguillemin@yahoo.fr)



SNCF_USI_unrefurbished_B4t5_5_3.jpg (51338 bytes)

2nd-class (Open-room/compartment) USI car (B4t5½) (ex-A4t4), diagrammed on TER 96501 (Lyon Perrache-Genève Cornavin).

This is one of the 2 end-saloons (22 seats each).

Facing seats, similar to those of declassified TEE cars (Inox and Grand Confort).

Genève-Cornavin. 2nd November 2004.

P.L.Guillemin (plguillemin@yahoo.fr)



SNCF_USI_unrefurbished_B4t5_5_4.jpg (43580 bytes)

2nd-class (Open-room/compartment) USI car (B4t5½) (ex-A4t4), diagrammed on TER 96501 (Lyon Perrache-Genève Cornavin).

This is one of the 2 end-saloons (22 seats each).

Airline-style seats, similar to those of declassified TEE cars (Inox and Grand Confort).

One can notice that the 5½t arrangement features fewer legroom than in 1st class, unlike B4t4 cars (now withdrawn).

Genève-Cornavin. 2nd November 2004.

P.L.Guillemin (plguillemin@yahoo.fr)



SNCF_USI_unrefurbished_B4t5_5_5.jpg (40759 bytes)

2nd-class (Open-room/compartment) USI car (B4t5½) (ex-A4t4), diagrammed on TER 96501 (Lyon Perrache-Genève Cornavin).

This is the side-corridor, right next to the 4 central compartments (32 seats) and which links the 2 end-saloons (22 seats each).

Genève-Cornavin. 2nd November 2004.

P.L.Guillemin (plguillemin@yahoo.fr)



SNCF_USI_unrefurbished_B4t5_5_6.jpg (50070 bytes)

2nd-class (Open-room/compartment) USI car (B4t5½) (ex-A4t4), diagrammed on TER 96501 (Lyon Perrache-Genève Cornavin).

This is one of the 4 central compartments.

As B4t5½t cars were among the last A4t4 cars to be declassified (mid-80s), their compartments feature seats similar to those of declassified TEE cars (Inox and Grand Confort), rather than UIC, older-style 1+2+2 benches, as was conversely the case on B4t4 cars (declassified earlier, now all withdrawn).

This 2nd-class compartment is identical to those of dual-class A2t2B2t3 cars.

Genève-Cornavin. 2nd November 2004.

P.L.Guillemin (plguillemin@yahoo.fr)



SNCF_USI_unrefurbished_B4t5_5_7.jpg (51699 bytes)

2nd-class (Open-room/compartment) USI car (B4t5½) (ex-A4t4), diagrammed on TER 96501 (Lyon Perrache-Genève Cornavin).

This is one of the 4 central compartments, with seats identical to those of declassified TEE cars (Inox and Grand Confort).

This 2nd-class compartment is identical to those of dual-class A2t2B2t3 cars.

Genève-Cornavin. 2nd November 2004.

P.L.Guillemin (plguillemin@yahoo.fr)



USI1ere1_13mai07.jpg (108033 bytes)

Voiture USI 1ère/2ème classe en queue d'un TER Tarbes-Bordeaux en gare de Lourdes. 13 mai 2007.

Photo Christian Fincato dfg@waika9.com



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Voiture USI 1ère/2ème classe en queue d'un TER Tarbes-Bordeaux en gare de Lourdes. 13 mai 2007.

Photo Christian Fincato dfg@waika9.com



USI1lde2_16_09_07.jpg (103349 bytes)

Rame de 4 Voitures USI + 1UIC en gare de Lourdes (09/2007)

Photo Christian Fincato christian.fincato@neuf.fr



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Rame de 4 Voitures USI + 1UIC en gare de Lourdes (09/2007)

Photo Christian Fincato christian.fincato@neuf.fr



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Rame de 4 Voitures USI + 1UIC en gare de Lourdes (09/2007)

Photo Christian Fincato christian.fincato@neuf.fr



USILDE1_16avr2007.jpg (108370 bytes)

Voiture de type USI TER à Lourdes (14 avril 2007)

Photo Christian Fincato dfg@waika9.com



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Voiture de type USI TER à Lourdes (14 avril 2007)

Photo Christian Fincato dfg@waika9.com



USILDE3_16avr07.jpg (102595 bytes)

Voiture de type USI TER à Lourdes (14 avril 2007)

Photo Christian Fincato dfg@waika9.com



USILDE_16mars08.jpg (151761 bytes)

Corail Intercités arrivant à Lourdes; la rame est composée de voitures Corail VU/VTU ainsi que d'une voiture USI grise et argent en tête. 16/03/2008

Photo Christian Fincato (christian.fincato@neuf.fr)



compUSI1ere_13mai07.jpg (58964 bytes)

Compartiment de 1ère classe d'une voiture USI. 13 mai 2007.

Photo Christian Fincato dfg@waika9.com



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