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TGV PSE set (Mk2 Refurb), seen at Irun (Platform XI, French sector, 1.5kV DC and 1435mm-4ft8in), upon arrival on TGV 5200 from Lille-Europe. Since the 2004/2005 Timetable, the Mk2 Refurb PSE fleet has deserted the Southeast (its very cradle), and thence runs on Paris-North and North-West/Southwest services. Irun (French sector). 8th January 2005. Photo by Jose Manuel Trigos (JMT@tranvia.org) (Acknowledgements). Posting and comment by P.L.Guillemin (plguillemin@yahoo.fr).

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When the most veteran flagship rolling-stock of SNCF and RENFE meet at Irun: Foreground (French sector, Platform 11, 1435mm-4ft8in, 1.5kV DC): TGV PSE (Mk2 Refurb) set, upon arrival from Lille-Europe, on TGV 5200/1. Background (Spanish sector, Platform 7, 1668mm-5ft6in, 3kV DC, accross this outdated pre-Schengen barrier): Talgo III set, awaiting departure to Madrid-Chamartin, on Talgo 200. Irun. 22nd April 2005. Photo by José Manuel Trigos (JMT@tranvia.org)(Acknowledgements). Posting and comment by P.L.Guillemin (plguillemin@yahoo.fr).

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TGV PSE set No 94 (Mk2 Refurb), seen on TGV 5201/0 (Lille Europe-->Irún), while leaving the Bidassoa bridge, which marks the French-Spanish border between Hendaye and Irun. Irún (Playa Aundi-Plaiaundi ; Puente de la Bidasoa-Bidasoako Zubia). 6th May 2005. Photo by José Manuel Trigos (JMT@tranvia.org)(Acknowledgements). Posting and comment by P.L.Guillemin (plguillemin@yahoo.fr).

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TGV PSE set No 23 (Mk2 Refurb), seen on TGV 5201/0 (Lille Europe-->Irún), while passing the Bidassoa bridge, which marks the French-Spanish border between Hendaye and Irun. Irún (Puente de la Bidasoa-Bidasoako Zubia). 20th May 2005. Photo by José Manuel Trigos (JMT@tranvia.org)(Acknowledgements). Posting and comment by P.L.Guillemin (plguillemin@yahoo.fr).