On Tue, Jan 15, 2013 at 7:45 AM, Chris Trask <christrask@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>wrote:
>
> I rode the TGV Sud-Est to Geneva back in 2000 when it was still in
> the original silver and orange livery. I had wanted to ride it since it
> was first placed in service, and I was not disappointed. Even so, I won't
> hesitate to ride behind steam.
>
> Those trainsets have long since been overhauled to the second
> generation Atlantique (or is it Réseau?) configuration. Still slower than
> the newer equipment, but well suited for the slower route along the Rhone
> valley.
>
> The TGV's have always been sexy. Starting with the original silver and
orange version, "futuristic" always applies. Beautiful design. One of my
favorite trains in the world - but I've never been able to ride one.
--
Paul Braun
Music Junkie
"Music washes from the soul the dust of everyday life." -- Harlan Howard
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