French Railways (SNCF)
31st March 2008

Images from a some of my trips to France. The SNCF network has a rich variety of both traction and locations. Shame about the security situation though, as there are a number of places that you may get challenged whilst taking pictures and it is well worth the effort of getting permission before taking your pictures, particularly at the Paris stations.

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In a new lease of life, half of NOL Eurostar set 373313/14 MORTRICE (the correct name for these vehicles) 3313 stands at Paris Nord on 21/7/08. This set holds the British Railway speed record of 208 MPH. This set was the set used to route train GNER KingsCross Drivers on the route to North Pole Depot between September and December 2004. It also saw very occasional use on the KX-Leeds route in passenger service.
In a new lease of life, half of NOL Eurostar set 373313/14 MORTRICE (the correct name for these vehicles) 3313 stands at Paris Nord on 21/7/08. This set holds the British Railway speed record of 208 MPH. This set was the set used to route train GNER KingsCross Drivers on the route to North Pole Depot between September and December 2004. It also saw very occasional use on the KX-Leeds route in passenger service.
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2008-07-21 10:05:00
SNCF Class BB17000 17077 heads a passenger train of push pull stock at Pantin 21/7/08.
SNCF Class BB17000 17077 heads a passenger train of push pull stock at Pantin 21/7/08.
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2008-07-21 11:35:00
SNCF Class BB15000 on an express passenger working at Pantin 21/7/08.
SNCF Class BB15000 on an express passenger working at Pantin 21/7/08.
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2008-07-21 11:43:00
New SNCF TER diesel unit 82502 leads a working from Paris Est at Pantin 21/7/08.
New SNCF TER diesel unit 82502 leads a working from Paris Est at Pantin 21/7/08.
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2008-07-21 11:15:00
An unidentified ICE heads for Paris Est at Pantin 21/7/08.
An unidentified ICE heads for Paris Est at Pantin 21/7/08.
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2008-07-21 11:45:00
SNCF Class CC72000 Diesel Electric 172138 heads the 1314 Paris Est to Basel at Pantin 21/7/08.
SNCF Class CC72000 Diesel Electric 172138 heads the 1314 Paris Est to Basel at Pantin 21/7/08.
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2008-07-21 12:19:00
SNCF Class BB 67400 Diesel Electric loco's 867419 / 78 & 70 in convoy at Pantin 21/7/08.
SNCF Class BB 67400 Diesel Electric loco's 867419 / 78 & 70 in convoy at Pantin 21/7/08.
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2008-07-21 12:10:00
New built Transilien Diesel Electric 827318 arrives at Saint Cyr on a service from Paris Montparnasse 21/7/08.
New built Transilien Diesel Electric 827318 arrives at Saint Cyr on a service from Paris Montparnasse 21/7/08.
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2008-07-21 14:12:00
SNCF Class BB 8500 808595 brings up the rear of a Paris Montparnasse bound push pull working at Versailles Chantiers 21/7/08. Built between 1964 and 1974, these loco's are now gradually being withdrawn.
SNCF Class BB 8500 808595 brings up the rear of a Paris Montparnasse bound push pull working at Versailles Chantiers 21/7/08. Built between 1964 and 1974, these loco's are now gradually being withdrawn.
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2008-07-21 15:21:00
TGV SUD-EST 112 heads away from Paris Gare du Lyon at Villeneuve Saint Georges 21/7/08.
TGV SUD-EST 112 heads away from Paris Gare du Lyon at Villeneuve Saint Georges 21/7/08.
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2008-07-21 17:10:00
A brand new, but unidentified RER EMU enters the yard at Villeneuve Saint Georges behind an unidentified SYBIC Loco 21/7/08.
A brand new, but unidentified RER EMU enters the yard at Villeneuve Saint Georges behind an unidentified SYBIC Loco 21/7/08.
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2008-07-21 17:36:00
SNCF 'SYBIC' 26031 heads an overnight sleeper service from Paris Lyon at Villeneuve Saint Georges 21/7/08.
SNCF 'SYBIC' 26031 heads an overnight sleeper service from Paris Lyon at Villeneuve Saint Georges 21/7/08.
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2008-07-21 18:08:00
SNCF Class BB 9200 9242 heads an express from Paris Gare Du Lyon at Villeneuve Saint Georges 21/7/08.
SNCF Class BB 9200 9242 heads an express from Paris Gare Du Lyon at Villeneuve Saint Georges 21/7/08.
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2008-07-21 18:16:00
SNCF Class BB7200 dual-voltage electric loco 7321 heads for Gare Du Lyon at Villeneuve Saint Georges with an express passenger working 21/7/08.
SNCF Class BB7200 dual-voltage electric loco 7321 heads for Gare Du Lyon at Villeneuve Saint Georges with an express passenger working 21/7/08.
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2008-07-21 18:23:00
SNCF Dual-voltage Class BB22200 22213 heads a massive mixed freight working into the yard at Villeneuve Saint Georges on the evening of 21/7/08.
SNCF Dual-voltage Class BB22200 22213 heads a massive mixed freight working into the yard at Villeneuve Saint Georges on the evening of 21/7/08.
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2008-07-21 18:27:00
New SNCF 'FRET' electric loco on a freight working at Villeneuve Saint Georges 21/7/08.
New SNCF 'FRET' electric loco on a freight working at Villeneuve Saint Georges 21/7/08.
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2008-07-21 18:37:00
This Russain railway sleeping coach brings up the rear of the 2046 overnight service for Berlin Ostbahnhof at Paris Nord on the evening of 21/7/08.
This Russain railway sleeping coach brings up the rear of the 2046 overnight service for Berlin Ostbahnhof at Paris Nord on the evening of 21/7/08.
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2008-07-21 19:13:00
The destination board on the side of the Russian sleeper.
The destination board on the side of the Russian sleeper.
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2008-07-21 19:12:00
SNCF Class BB15000 15013 on the 2046 overnight to Berlin Obf at Paris Gareu Nord 21/7/08.
SNCF Class BB15000 15013 on the 2046 overnight to Berlin Obf at Paris Gareu Nord 21/7/08.
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2008-07-21 19:18:00
SNCF Class BB16000 16015 on an ECS working at Gare Du Nord on the evening of 21/7/08.
SNCF Class BB16000 16015 on an ECS working at Gare Du Nord on the evening of 21/7/08.
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2008-07-21 19:33:00
SNCF Class BB16000 16028 at Saint Denis 10.8.04..jpg
SNCF Class BB16000 16028 at Saint Denis 10.8.04..jpg
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2008-03-31 18:24:20
Eurostar 3207 leads the 2013 Paris at Saint Denis 10.8.04.
Eurostar 3207 leads the 2013 Paris at Saint Denis 10.8.04.
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2008-03-31 19:13:35
SNCF Class BB16000 16043 on ECS duty at Paris Nord on the evening of 10.8.04..jpg
SNCF Class BB16000 16043 on ECS duty at Paris Nord on the evening of 10.8.04..jpg
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2008-03-31 19:15:48
SNCF Class BB16000 16057 at Saint Denis 10.8.04..jpg
SNCF Class BB16000 16057 at Saint Denis 10.8.04..jpg
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2008-03-31 19:07:05
SNCF Class BB17000 17068 at Pantin 10.8.04..jpg
SNCF Class BB17000 17068 at Pantin 10.8.04..jpg
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2008-03-31 17:20:34
SNCF Class CC72000 172179 on the 1314 Paris Gare Est to Basel at Pantin 10.8.04..jpg
SNCF Class CC72000 172179 on the 1314 Paris Gare Est to Basel at Pantin 10.8.04..jpg
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2008-03-31 17:02:47
SNCF Class BB7200 407411 at Villeneuve St Georges 10.8.04..jpg
SNCF Class BB7200 407411 at Villeneuve St Georges 10.8.04..jpg
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2008-03-31 17:17:04
SNCF Class BB25500 425543 at Villeneuve St Georges on a freight working 10.8.04.
SNCF Class BB25500 425543 at Villeneuve St Georges on a freight working 10.8.04.
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2008-03-31 18:12:23
SNCF THALYS sets 4301 and 4345 at Saint Denis 10.8.04.
SNCF THALYS sets 4301 and 4345 at Saint Denis 10.8.04.
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2008-03-31 19:03:30
SNCF TGV SUD-EST set number 80 at Saint Denis 10.8.04..jpg
SNCF TGV SUD-EST set number 80 at Saint Denis 10.8.04..jpg
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2008-03-31 18:29:14
SNCF Class BB7200 22403 on a nuclear flask working at Villeneuve St Georges 2.8.05..jpg
SNCF Class BB7200 22403 on a nuclear flask working at Villeneuve St Georges 2.8.05..jpg
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2008-03-31 15:51:17
SNCF SYBIC 26183 at Villeneuve St Georges on a ballast working 2.8.05..jpg
SNCF SYBIC 26183 at Villeneuve St Georges on a ballast working 2.8.05..jpg
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2008-03-31 15:38:58
SNCF Class BB7200 7312 on a lengthy Intermodal working leaving the yard at Villeneuve St Georges 2.8.05..jpg
SNCF Class BB7200 7312 on a lengthy Intermodal working leaving the yard at Villeneuve St Georges 2.8.05..jpg
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2008-03-31 16:20:02
SNCF Class BB22200 22320 at Villeneuve St Georges on a service out of Paris Est 2.8.05.
SNCF Class BB22200 22320 at Villeneuve St Georges on a service out of Paris Est 2.8.05.
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2008-03-31 18:18:37
SNCF Class BB25500 25575 and 22567 at Villeneuve St Georges on a freight working 2.8.05..jpg
SNCF Class BB25500 25575 and 22567 at Villeneuve St Georges on a freight working 2.8.05..jpg
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2008-03-31 15:42:56
SNCF Class BB8500 8591 at St Cyr on a passenger service formed of double deck stock, 2.8.05..jpg
SNCF Class BB8500 8591 at St Cyr on a passenger service formed of double deck stock, 2.8.05..jpg
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2008-03-31 14:22:15
SNCF Class BB22200 2327 on the 1241 to Tours at Paris Austerlitz 3.8.05..jpg
SNCF Class BB22200 2327 on the 1241 to Tours at Paris Austerlitz 3.8.05..jpg
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2008-03-31 16:40:30
SNCF 'SYBIC' 26031 heads an early morning service for Paris Austerlitz at Juvisy 3.8.05. This was the last photo taken at Juvisy by myself and Mr Brian Denton before the Duty Station Manager detained the pair of us, prior to him handing us over to a CRS Police patrol. Thankfully, the CRS guys were far more enlightened than the Manager (who wanted our films and memory cards). A thouroughly nasty experience, caused by an over officious t**t.
SNCF 'SYBIC' 26031 heads an early morning service for Paris Austerlitz at Juvisy 3.8.05. This was the last photo taken at Juvisy by myself and Mr Brian Denton before the Duty Station Manager detained the pair of us, prior to him handing us over to a CRS Police patrol. Thankfully, the CRS guys were far more enlightened than the Manager (who wanted our films and memory cards). A thouroughly nasty experience, caused by an over officious t**t.
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2008-03-31 16:32:21
SNCF Class BB7200 7295 at Juvisy on an overnight service bound for Paris Austerlitz 3.8.05. Juvisy is a very busy location during the morning peak, both for passenger, and freight. On this day though, Brian and myself were detained by the Police, despite having had permission from a member of station staff to photograph there. After being detained for over an hour, common sense prevailed after convincing the Officers that we were harmless 'spotters'.
SNCF Class BB7200 7295 at Juvisy on an overnight service bound for Paris Austerlitz 3.8.05. Juvisy is a very busy location during the morning peak, both for passenger, and freight. On this day though, Brian and myself were detained by the Police, despite having had permission from a member of station staff to photograph there. After being detained for over an hour, common sense prevailed after convincing the Officers that we were harmless 'spotters'.
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2008-03-31 16:27:09
SNCF Class BB8500 808588 at Paris Montparnasse on the 1400 to Chartres 3.8.05..jpg
SNCF Class BB8500 808588 at Paris Montparnasse on the 1400 to Chartres 3.8.05..jpg
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2008-03-31 16:43:37
SNCF Class BB9200 9254 en-route to Paris Austerlitz at Ablon 3.8.05.jpg
SNCF Class BB9200 9254 en-route to Paris Austerlitz at Ablon 3.8.05.jpg
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2008-01-04 23:43:56
SNCF Class BB16000 16003 at Pont Cardinet on a Paris St Lazare bound service 3.8.05..jpg
SNCF Class BB16000 16003 at Pont Cardinet on a Paris St Lazare bound service 3.8.05..jpg
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2008-03-31 16:47:58
SNCF Class BB16100 16106 at Pont Cardinet en-route to Paris St Lazare 3.8.05.jpg
SNCF Class BB16100 16106 at Pont Cardinet en-route to Paris St Lazare 3.8.05.jpg
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2008-01-04 23:32:47
SNCF Class BB9200 9247 heads for Paris Austerlitz at Choisy Le Roi 3.8.05..jpg
SNCF Class BB9200 9247 heads for Paris Austerlitz at Choisy Le Roi 3.8.05..jpg
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2008-03-31 16:38:48
SNCF Class 67, number 567497 on an ECS working at Marseilles 23/4/05.
SNCF Class 67, number 567497 on an ECS working at Marseilles 23/4/05.
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2005-04-23 10:10:00
SNCF 8163 on station pilot duties at Marseilles 24/4/05.
SNCF 8163 on station pilot duties at Marseilles 24/4/05.
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2005-04-23 10:04:00
SNCF TGV number 25 at Marseilles 24/4/05.
SNCF TGV number 25 at Marseilles 24/4/05.
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2005-04-23 10:03:00