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1846 to 1895: The Time of Pioneers
Drawing by Pharamond Blanchard published in the June 13, 1846 issue of l'Illustration: the train station at noon, in Brussels. © Paul Pastiels' private collection.
Engraving published in the Le Journal Illustré in 1864: vue de la nouvelle gare du chemin de fer du nord. © Paul Pastiels' private collection.
Drawing by Pharamond Blanchard published in L'Illustration on June 13, 1846: interior view of the Nord station in Paris. © Paul Pastiels' private collection.
Engraving: interior of the Nord railway station in Paris. © Paul Pastiels' private collection.
Engraving: lobby of the Nord railway station in Paris. © Paul Pastiels' private collection.
Engraving published in the Le Journal Illustré in 1864: vue de la nouvelle gare du chemin de fer du nord. © Paul Pastiels' private collection.
Drawing by Pharamond Blanchard published in L'Illustration on June 13, 1846: interior view of the Nord station in Paris. © Paul Pastiels' private collection.
Engraving: interior of the Nord railway station in Paris. © Paul Pastiels' private collection.
Engraving: lobby of the Nord railway station in Paris. © Paul Pastiels' private collection.
The train: source of inspiration 1846-1895
Landscapes pass by viewed from a train from Paris to Brussels.© Pathé Gaumont Archives.
A description of trains. © Paul Pastiels' private collection.
Old Midi (Brussels) station. © Paul Pastiels' private collection.
Illustrations couleurs © Deutsche Bahn Museum Nuremberg.
Landscapes passing by as seen from a train from Paris to Brussels.© Pathé Gaumont Archives.
Traveller in 1900. © Photo Groupe SNCB.
Train carriages by Vincent van Gogh. Arles 1888 © Musée Angladon, Avignon - www.angladon.com
Drawing by Pharamond Blanchard published in l'Illustration on June 13, 1846: Midi train station, in Brussels. © Paul Pastiels' private collection.
A description of trains. © Paul Pastiels' private collection.
Old Midi (Brussels) station. © Paul Pastiels' private collection.
Illustrations couleurs © Deutsche Bahn Museum Nuremberg.
Landscapes passing by as seen from a train from Paris to Brussels.© Pathé Gaumont Archives.
Traveller in 1900. © Photo Groupe SNCB.
Train carriages by Vincent van Gogh. Arles 1888 © Musée Angladon, Avignon - www.angladon.com
Drawing by Pharamond Blanchard published in l'Illustration on June 13, 1846: Midi train station, in Brussels. © Paul Pastiels' private collection.
The train: economic development drive 1846-1895
Engraving: interior of the Nord train station, in Paris. © Paul Pastiels' private collection.
Drawing by Pharamond Blanchard published in l'Illustration of June 13, 1846: Midi station platform, in Brussels. © Paul Pastiels' private collection.
View of the Amsterdam canals in the 1900s. © Pathé Gaumont Archives.
1848 Revolution. On February 24, 1848, the Chamber of Deputies, where the Duchess of Orleans and her children had hidden, is invated by the people, that name a provisional government and establish universal suffrage. © KHARBINE-TAPABOR.
King LOUIS-PHILIPPE is overthrown by Paris in 1848. School pannel of Rossignol editions. © Imagerie Rossignol - KHARBINE-TAPABOR.
'The success of the order': massacre of Communards. Anonymous drawing on the Commune fights, not dated. © Collection KHARBINE-TAPABOR.
Portrait of Geoges Nagelmakers © Photo Groupe SNCB.
Engraving: interior of the Nord station platform, in Paris. © Paul Pastiels' private collection.
Drawing by Pharamond Blanchard published in l'Illustration of June 13, 1846: Midi station platform, in Brussels. © Paul Pastiels' private collection.
View of the Amsterdam canals in the 1900s. © Pathé Gaumont Archives.
1848 Revolution. On February 24, 1848, the Chamber of Deputies, where the Duchess of Orleans and her children had hidden, is invated by the people, that name a provisional government and establish universal suffrage. © KHARBINE-TAPABOR.
King LOUIS-PHILIPPE is overthrown by Paris in 1848. School pannel of Rossignol editions. © Imagerie Rossignol - KHARBINE-TAPABOR.
'The success of the order': massacre of Communards. Anonymous drawing on the Commune fights, not dated. © Collection KHARBINE-TAPABOR.
Portrait of Geoges Nagelmakers © Photo Groupe SNCB.
Engraving: interior of the Nord station platform, in Paris. © Paul Pastiels' private collection.
The train: technical progress mirror 1846-1895
First Siemens electric train in the Berlin industrial exhibit of 1879. © Deutsche Bahn Museum Nuremberg.
Picture taken in the Franzensbad station (today, Frantiskovi Lasne in the Czech Republic), 1887. © Deutsche Bahn Museum Nuremberg.
Belgian railway network in 1875. © Photo Groupe SNCB.
Sketch of the "Crampton" HL train built in Whitehaven, England. Used for the Namur-Liège line. © Photo Groupe SNCB.
Sketch of the "Crampton" HL train built in Whitehaven, England. Used for the Namur-Liège line. © Photo Groupe SNCB.
Northern Belgium "Outrance" type train, n°2855. © Photo Groupe SNCB.
Northern French "Outrance" train type, n°2855, rented to the north of Belgium before the arrival of the 301-310s in 1900. © Photo Groupe SNCB.
Northern Belgium "Outrance" type train, n°2855. © Photo Groupe SNCB.
Interior of a Pullman carriage. © Photo Groupe SNCB.
Interior of a Pullman carriage. © Photo Groupe SNCB.
Picture taken in the Franzensbad station (today, Frantiskovi Lasne in the Czech Republic), 1887. © Deutsche Bahn Museum Nuremberg.
Belgian railway network in 1875. © Photo Groupe SNCB.
Sketch of the "Crampton" HL train built in Whitehaven, England. Used for the Namur-Liège line. © Photo Groupe SNCB.
Sketch of the "Crampton" HL train built in Whitehaven, England. Used for the Namur-Liège line. © Photo Groupe SNCB.
Northern Belgium "Outrance" type train, n°2855. © Photo Groupe SNCB.
Northern French "Outrance" train type, n°2855, rented to the north of Belgium before the arrival of the 301-310s in 1900. © Photo Groupe SNCB.
Northern Belgium "Outrance" type train, n°2855. © Photo Groupe SNCB.
Interior of a Pullman carriage. © Photo Groupe SNCB.
Interior of a Pullman carriage. © Photo Groupe SNCB.
1896 to 1945: A Time of Great Travels
Paris Nord station in the 1920s. © Pathé Gaumont Archives.
Liège station circa 1910. © Photo Groupe SNCB.
Cologne station in the 1920s. © Pathé Gaumont Archives.
Extract from the DVD "L'âge du fer 2, le Nord, 1930-1965". Liège station in 1947. © Ton Puissen & La Regordane.
Liège station circa 1910. © Photo Groupe SNCB.
Cologne station in the 1920s. © Pathé Gaumont Archives.
Extract from the DVD "L'âge du fer 2, le Nord, 1930-1965". Liège station in 1947. © Ton Puissen & La Regordane.
The train: source of inspiration 1896-1945
Royal Bavarian freight train in the 1900s. © Deutsche Bahn Museum Nuremberg.
View of the Amsterdam canals in the 1900s © Pathé Gaumont Archives.
Amsterdam station in 1949. Postcard.
Amsterdam station in 1937. Postcard.
The Pacific train. © Photo Groupe SNCB.
© Deutsche Bahn Museum Nuremberg
Portrait of Georges Simenon. © John Simenon's private collection.
Exterior of the Étoile du Nord (North Star) train in 1927. © Pathé Gaumont Archives.
The Pacific train. © Photo Groupe SNCB.
The Deutschland Reiseziel, 1930. © La vie du rail.
The Door Nederland, 1930. © La vie du rail.
The Schlafwagen Mitropa, 1929. © La vie du rail.
The Pacific train. © Photo Groupe SNCB.
Nord Express. © MOURON. CASSANDRE. License number 2006-17-04-02. www.cassandre.fr.
Chemin de fer du Nord. © MOURON. CASSANDRE. License number 2006-17-04-02. www.cassandre.fr.
Etoile du Nord Pullman. © MOURON. CASSANDRE. License number 2006-17-04-02. www.cassandre.fr.
View of the Amsterdam canals in the 1900s © Pathé Gaumont Archives.
Amsterdam station in 1949. Postcard.
Amsterdam station in 1937. Postcard.
The Pacific train. © Photo Groupe SNCB.
© Deutsche Bahn Museum Nuremberg
Portrait of Georges Simenon. © John Simenon's private collection.
Exterior of the Étoile du Nord (North Star) train in 1927. © Pathé Gaumont Archives.
The Pacific train. © Photo Groupe SNCB.
The Deutschland Reiseziel, 1930. © La vie du rail.
The Door Nederland, 1930. © La vie du rail.
The Schlafwagen Mitropa, 1929. © La vie du rail.
The Pacific train. © Photo Groupe SNCB.
Nord Express. © MOURON. CASSANDRE. License number 2006-17-04-02. www.cassandre.fr.
Chemin de fer du Nord. © MOURON. CASSANDRE. License number 2006-17-04-02. www.cassandre.fr.
Etoile du Nord Pullman. © MOURON. CASSANDRE. License number 2006-17-04-02. www.cassandre.fr.
The train: economic development drive 1896-1945
The Armistice Train of 1918. © Atelier des Archives / British Movie Tone.
Maiden voyage of the Etoile du Nord (North Star) in 1927. © Pathé Gaumont Archives.
Mobilization order. Reservists in front of the Est (East) station. © Atelier des Archives / Nara.
Damaged rails during the 2nd World War after a bombing in Soignies. © Photo Groupe SNCB.
Cologne station in 1894. © Deutsche Bahn Museum Nuremberg.
© Deutsche Bahn Museum Nuremberg.
1910 Poster for the Brussels Universal Exhibit. Illustration by BELLERY. © Collection Perrin / KHARBINE-TAPABOR.
Brussels Universal Exhibit in 1910.
Duitsche spoorwegen poster, circa 1930. © La vie du rail.
Johnny weissmuller. © TCD.
'Sports': an athlete runs bordering the sea. Poster edited on the 100th anniversary of Belgian independence for the Liège International Exhibit of 1930. Illustration by OCHS. © Collection Perrin / KHARBINE-TAPABOR.
Poster Paris-Liège in 4h made for the Liège International Exhibit of 1930. © La vie du rail.
100th anniversary of Belgian independence. Palais des Fêtes, Liège exhibit, 1930.
Maiden voyage of the Etoile du Nord (North Star) in 1927. © Pathé Gaumont Archives.
Mobilization order. Reservists in front of the Est (East) station. © Atelier des Archives / Nara.
Damaged rails during the 2nd World War after a bombing in Soignies. © Photo Groupe SNCB.
Cologne station in 1894. © Deutsche Bahn Museum Nuremberg.
1910 Poster for the Brussels Universal Exhibit. Illustration by BELLERY. © Collection Perrin / KHARBINE-TAPABOR.
Brussels Universal Exhibit in 1910.
Duitsche spoorwegen poster, circa 1930. © La vie du rail.
Johnny weissmuller. © TCD.
'Sports': an athlete runs bordering the sea. Poster edited on the 100th anniversary of Belgian independence for the Liège International Exhibit of 1930. Illustration by OCHS. © Collection Perrin / KHARBINE-TAPABOR.
Poster Paris-Liège in 4h made for the Liège International Exhibit of 1930. © La vie du rail.
100th anniversary of Belgian independence. Palais des Fêtes, Liège exhibit, 1930.
The train: technical progress mirror 1896-1945
The Pacific train. © Photo Groupe SNCB.
The North Belgian Cockerill train. Paris-Cologne line. Year 1900. © Photo Groupe SNCB.
North Belgian n°303 Express train. Year 1900. © Photo Groupe SNCB.
1st Diesel train ("Fliegender Hamburger" = Flying Hamburger), 1933. © Deutsche Bahn Museum Nuremberg.
1st diesel SNCB train. © Photo Groupe SNCB.
Metallic carriages. © Photo Groupe SNCB.
Maiden voyage of the Étoile du Nord in 1927. © Pathé Gaumont Archives.
The Oiseau Bleu in 1929. © Pathé Gaumont Archives.
Poster of Holland - K Shoesmith 1940. © La vie du Rail.
The North Belgian Cockerill train. Paris-Cologne line. Year 1900. © Photo Groupe SNCB.
North Belgian n°303 Express train. Year 1900. © Photo Groupe SNCB.
1st Diesel train ("Fliegender Hamburger" = Flying Hamburger), 1933. © Deutsche Bahn Museum Nuremberg.
1st diesel SNCB train. © Photo Groupe SNCB.
Metallic carriages. © Photo Groupe SNCB.
Maiden voyage of the Étoile du Nord in 1927. © Pathé Gaumont Archives.
The Oiseau Bleu in 1929. © Pathé Gaumont Archives.
Poster of Holland - K Shoesmith 1940. © La vie du Rail.
1946 to 1975: The Time of the Express
The Etoile du Nord parting from the Nord station in 1947. © Ton Puissen & La
Regordane. Extract from the DVD "L'âge du fer 2, le Nord, 1930-1965".
Bruxelles Midi station in the 1950s. © Photo Groupe SNCB.
Bruxelles Midi station in the 1950s. © Photo Groupe SNCB.
Bruxelles Midi station in the 1950s. © Photo Groupe SNCB.
The TEE covers 70 towns in Europe. © Groupe SNCB. Affiche de Rodrigo.
The TEE Ile-de-France. © Centre audiovisuel de la SNCF.
Bruxelles Midi station in the 1950s. © Photo Groupe SNCB.
Bruxelles Midi station in the 1950s. © Photo Groupe SNCB.
Bruxelles Midi station in the 1950s. © Photo Groupe SNCB.
The TEE covers 70 towns in Europe. © Groupe SNCB. Affiche de Rodrigo.
The TEE Ile-de-France. © Centre audiovisuel de la SNCF.
The train: source of inspiration 1946 to 1975
Poster of the film "Bataille du rail", by René Clément, 1946. © TCD.
Picture from the film "La Madone des sleepings", by Henri Diamant-Berger, 1955. © TCD.
Picture from the film "Trans-Europe Express", by Alain Robbe-Grillet, 1966. © TCD.
Picture from the film "Un soir… un train", by André Delvaux, 1968. © TCD.
Several views of the Bruxelles Midi station. © Archives audiovisuels de la SNCB.
Several views of the Bruxelles Midi station. © Archives audiovisuels de la SNCB.
Trans Europ Express Paris-Brussels-Amsterdam. Four-system tractive unit train CC40100. © A. Brenet / La vie du rail. Poster by Brenet.
Picture from the film "La Madone des sleepings", by Henri Diamant-Berger, 1955. © TCD.
Picture from the film "Trans-Europe Express", by Alain Robbe-Grillet, 1966. © TCD.
Picture from the film "Un soir… un train", by André Delvaux, 1968. © TCD.
Several views of the Bruxelles Midi station. © Archives audiovisuels de la SNCB.
Several views of the Bruxelles Midi station. © Archives audiovisuels de la SNCB.
Trans Europ Express Paris-Brussels-Amsterdam. Four-system tractive unit train CC40100. © A. Brenet / La vie du rail. Poster by Brenet.
The train: economic development drive 1946 to 1975
Electrified train. © Atelier des archives / British Movie Tone.
E10 train presented in the Brussels International Exhibit. Here it is shown arriving to the Exhibit's international station on its special tow. © La vie du rail.
Images of Paris in 1957. © Atelier des archives / British Movie Tone.
Signing of the ECSC in 1957. © Atelier des archives / British Movie Tone.
Views of Amsterdam in 1954. Cartes postale.
The TEE Diamant. © Photo Groupe SNCB.
The TEE Diamant. © Photo Groupe SNCB.
Buffet-car of a TEE. © Photo Groupe SNCB.
Cologne station in 1957. © Deutsche Bahn Museum Nuremberg.
E10 train presented in the Brussels International Exhibit. Here it is shown arriving to the Exhibit's international station on its special tow. © La vie du rail.
Images of Paris in 1957. © Atelier des archives / British Movie Tone.
Signing of the ECSC in 1957. © Atelier des archives / British Movie Tone.
Views of Amsterdam in 1954. Cartes postale.
The TEE Diamant. © Photo Groupe SNCB.
The TEE Diamant. © Photo Groupe SNCB.
Buffet-car of a TEE. © Photo Groupe SNCB.
Cologne station in 1957. © Deutsche Bahn Museum Nuremberg.
The train: technical progress mirror 1946 to 1975
Pullman train. © Photo Groupe SNCB.
Inside of a 1st class Pullman carriage. © Photo Groupe SNCB.
Inside of a 1st class Pullman carriage. © Photo Groupe SNCB.
Pullman train. © Photo Groupe SNCB.
© Archives audiovisuels de la SNCB.
Nord (North) station in 1957. © Atelier des archives / British Movie Tone.
Poster of the Liège-Hambourg Parsifal TEE. Year 1960. (Rail Life). © La vie du rail.
View of TEE trains. © Centre audiovisuel de la SNCF.
Amsterdam naar Belgium. Year 1965. © La vie du rail.
The Brabant TEE. © Centre audiovisuels de la SNCF.
The Diamant TEE. © Photo Groupe SNCB.
Inauguration of the Ile de France TEE and views of a stainless steel TEE carriage. © Centre audiovisuel de la SNCF.
The Brabant TEE. © Centre audiovisuel de la SNCF.
Inside of a 1st class Pullman carriage. © Photo Groupe SNCB.
Inside of a 1st class Pullman carriage. © Photo Groupe SNCB.
Pullman train. © Photo Groupe SNCB.
© Archives audiovisuels de la SNCB.
Nord (North) station in 1957. © Atelier des archives / British Movie Tone.
Poster of the Liège-Hambourg Parsifal TEE. Year 1960. (Rail Life). © La vie du rail.
View of TEE trains. © Centre audiovisuel de la SNCF.
Amsterdam naar Belgium. Year 1965. © La vie du rail.
The Brabant TEE. © Centre audiovisuels de la SNCF.
The Diamant TEE. © Photo Groupe SNCB.
Inauguration of the Ile de France TEE and views of a stainless steel TEE carriage. © Centre audiovisuel de la SNCF.
The Brabant TEE. © Centre audiovisuel de la SNCF.
1976 to 1995: The Time of Europe
Cologne station. © SNCB / Thalys.
Cologne station in 1985. © Deutsche Bahn Museum Nuremberg.
Cologne station in 1985. © Deutsche Bahn Museum Nuremberg.
The train: source of inspiration 1976-1995
TEE poster. Tourism and business trips in Europe. Year 1977. © G. Georget / La vie du rail.
Picture extracted from the film "Le dernier voyage de Waller", by Christian Wagner, 1988. © TCD.
Picture extracted from the film "Europa", by Lars Von Trier, 1991. © TCD.
Picture of the Nord station in Paris, taken by Raymond Depardon in 1985. © Raymond Depardon / Magnum Photos.
The Midi train station district, in Belgium. Picture by Harry Gruyaert, 1981. © Harry Gruyaert / Magnum Photos.
The Antwerp station, in Belgium. Picture by Harry Gruyaert, 1992. © Harry Gruyaert / Magnum Photos.
Picture extracted from the film "Le dernier voyage de Waller", by Christian Wagner, 1988. © TCD.
Picture extracted from the film "Europa", by Lars Von Trier, 1991. © TCD.
Picture of the Nord station in Paris, taken by Raymond Depardon in 1985. © Raymond Depardon / Magnum Photos.
The Midi train station district, in Belgium. Picture by Harry Gruyaert, 1981. © Harry Gruyaert / Magnum Photos.
The Antwerp station, in Belgium. Picture by Harry Gruyaert, 1992. © Harry Gruyaert / Magnum Photos.
The train: economic development drive 1976-1995
Signing of the Maastrich treaty in 1992. © Comission européenne.
The fall of the Berlin Wall in 1989. © Atelier des archives / British Movie Tone.
Video extracted from the DVD "Les mytiques en DVD". © La vie du rail / Centre audiovisuel SNCF.
Scale model of a Thalys train. © Thalys.
The fall of the Berlin Wall in 1989. © Atelier des archives / British Movie Tone.
Video extracted from the DVD "Les mytiques en DVD". © La vie du rail / Centre audiovisuel SNCF.
Scale model of a Thalys train. © Thalys.
The train: technical progress mirror 1976-1995
© SNCB / Thalys.
ICE breaking the speed record. © Deutsche Bahn Museum Nuremberg.
Maiden voyage of the ICE in 1991. © Deutsche Bahn Museum Nuremberg.
The TGV (high-speed train) Network covers Paris and Brussels. © SNCB / Thalys.
Scale model of a Thalys train. © Thalys.
Scale model of a Thalys train. © Thalys.
Scale model of a Thalys train. © Thalys.
ICE breaking the speed record. © Deutsche Bahn Museum Nuremberg.
Maiden voyage of the ICE in 1991. © Deutsche Bahn Museum Nuremberg.
The TGV (high-speed train) Network covers Paris and Brussels. © SNCB / Thalys.
Scale model of a Thalys train. © Thalys.
Scale model of a Thalys train. © Thalys.
Scale model of a Thalys train. © Thalys.
1996 to 2006: The Time of Thalys
Thalys in circulation. View of the Brussels and Paris stations. © SNCB / Thalys.
Thalys in circulation. View of the Amsterdam and Paris stations. © SNCB / Thalys.
Thalys in circulation. © SNCB / Thalys.
Thalys in circulation. View of the Amsterdam and Paris stations. © SNCB / Thalys.
Thalys in circulation. © SNCB / Thalys.
The train: source of inspiration 1996-2005
Thalys in circulation. © SNCB / Thalys.
Thalys publicity in 2002: "enjoy Europe" / "beleef europa" © Thalys.
Poster of the 2005 Brussels sleepless night. © Thalys / Nuit blanche.
The irregulars: one of Thalys' partners in 2005. © La flandre des irréguliers.
The irregulars: one of Thalys' partners in 2005. © La flandre des irréguliers.
2005 Thalys publicity: Santa Claus in the Van Gogh Museum. © Thalys.
2005 Thalys publicity: the Thaylys night ticket in Dutch and French. © Thalys.
2001 Thalys publicity: "How will you take it? At its rhythm. Many dialy departures so as to not miss the events that are shaking Europe. © Thalys.
2001 Thalys publicity: "How will you take it? At its rhythm. Many dialy departures so as to not miss the events that are shaking Europe. © Thalys.
2001 Thalys publicity: "How will you take it? At its rhythm. Many dialy departures so as to not miss the events that are shaking Europe. © Thalys.
A Thalys train in the platform. © Thalys.
Aboard a Thalys train. © Thalys.
Aboard a Thalys train. © Thalys.
Aboard a Thalys train. © Thalys.
Aboard a Thalys train. © Thalys.
Aboard a Thalys train. © Thalys.
Aboard a Thalys train. © Thalys.
A Thalys train in circulation. © SNCB / Thalys.
Thalys in circulation. View of the Paris, Cologne, Brussels, Liège, and Aix la Chapelle stations. © SNCB / Thalys.
Thalys in circulation. © SNCB / Thalys.
Thalys in circulation. View of Amsterdam. © SNCB / Thalys.
The Paris Nord station. Picture by Peter Marlow, 2005 © Peter Marlow / Magnum Photos.
The Thalys Thalys train. Picture by Gueorgui Pinkhassov. © Gueorgui Pinkhassov / Magnum Photos.
The Thalys Thalys train. Picture by Gueorgui Pinkhassov. © Gueorgui Pinkhassov / Magnum Photos.
Thalys in circulation. © SNCB / Thalys.
Thalys publicity in 2002: "enjoy Europe" / "beleef europa" © Thalys.
Poster of the 2005 Brussels sleepless night. © Thalys / Nuit blanche.
The irregulars: one of Thalys' partners in 2005. © La flandre des irréguliers.
The irregulars: one of Thalys' partners in 2005. © La flandre des irréguliers.
2005 Thalys publicity: Santa Claus in the Van Gogh Museum. © Thalys.
2005 Thalys publicity: the Thaylys night ticket in Dutch and French. © Thalys.
2001 Thalys publicity: "How will you take it? At its rhythm. Many dialy departures so as to not miss the events that are shaking Europe. © Thalys.
2001 Thalys publicity: "How will you take it? At its rhythm. Many dialy departures so as to not miss the events that are shaking Europe. © Thalys.
2001 Thalys publicity: "How will you take it? At its rhythm. Many dialy departures so as to not miss the events that are shaking Europe. © Thalys.
A Thalys train in the platform. © Thalys.
Aboard a Thalys train. © Thalys.
Aboard a Thalys train. © Thalys.
Aboard a Thalys train. © Thalys.
Aboard a Thalys train. © Thalys.
Aboard a Thalys train. © Thalys.
Aboard a Thalys train. © Thalys.
A Thalys train in circulation. © SNCB / Thalys.
Thalys in circulation. View of the Paris, Cologne, Brussels, Liège, and Aix la Chapelle stations. © SNCB / Thalys.
Thalys in circulation. © SNCB / Thalys.
Thalys in circulation. View of Amsterdam. © SNCB / Thalys.
The Paris Nord station. Picture by Peter Marlow, 2005 © Peter Marlow / Magnum Photos.
The Thalys Thalys train. Picture by Gueorgui Pinkhassov. © Gueorgui Pinkhassov / Magnum Photos.
The Thalys Thalys train. Picture by Gueorgui Pinkhassov. © Gueorgui Pinkhassov / Magnum Photos.
Thalys in circulation. © SNCB / Thalys.
The train: economic development drive 1996 to 2006
Maiden voyage of the Thalys train in the presence of the Belgian King. © SNCB / Thalys.
Jacques Chirac, the French President, hosts the Belgian King in the Elysée. © SNCB / Thalys.
Thalys Euro © Thalys.
Flag of the European Union.
Thalys in circulation. © SNCB / Thalys.
Thalys in circulation. © SNCB / Thalys.
Thalys in circulation. © SNCB / Thalys.
© SNCB / Thalys.
Jacques Chirac, the French President, hosts the Belgian King in the Elysée. © SNCB / Thalys.
Thalys Euro © Thalys.
Flag of the European Union.
Thalys in circulation. © SNCB / Thalys.
Thalys in circulation. © SNCB / Thalys.
Thalys in circulation. © SNCB / Thalys.
© SNCB / Thalys.
The train: technical progress mirror 1996 to 2006
Thalys in circulation. © SNCB / Thalys.
1996 Thalys publicity: "Parijs in 2 uur. Onstop… het verkeer". © Thalys.
1996 Thalys publicity: "Mons-Paris. From the chicory to the endive in 1h25." © Thalys.
1996 Thalys publicity: Paris is a step from Burssels. © Thalys.
Thalys in circulation. © SNCB / Thalys.
1997 Thalys publicity: "Mons-Paris in 1h20. Sorry if the trip is a bit short." © Thalys.
1998 Thalys publicity: Paris, Cologne, Disneyland. © Thalys.
1998 Thalys publicity: "Charleroi-Paris in 1h48. An unbeatable time" © Thalys.
1997 Thalys publicity: "Already in Roissy!" © Thalys.
Thalys in circulation. © SNCB / Thalys.
Inside of the train, on-board service/restaurant, magazines available. © SNCB / Thalys.
Newspapers available aboard a Thalys train. © Thalys.
Dinner tray aboard a Thalys train. © Thalys.
Aboard a Thalys train. © Thalys.
WiFi terminal on the roof of a Thalys train. © Thalys / Charlier.
Aboard a Thalys train. © Thalys.
Thalys Neige. © Thalys.
1998 Thalys publicity: "Brussels - The Alps. From 0 to 1,000 m in 5h38." © Thalys.
Thalys in circulation © SNCB / Thalys.
Cybelys Menu. © Thalys.
Aboard a Thalys train. © Thalys.
Taxi reservation service. © Thalys.
Taxi reservation service. © Thalys.
Station lounges. © Thalys.
Station lounges. © Thalys.
Station lounges. © Thalys.
A businessman aboard a Thalys train. © Thalys.
Thalys in circulation. © SNCB / Thalys.
1996 Thalys publicity: "Parijs in 2 uur. Onstop… het verkeer". © Thalys.
1996 Thalys publicity: "Mons-Paris. From the chicory to the endive in 1h25." © Thalys.
1996 Thalys publicity: Paris is a step from Burssels. © Thalys.
Thalys in circulation. © SNCB / Thalys.
1997 Thalys publicity: "Mons-Paris in 1h20. Sorry if the trip is a bit short." © Thalys.
1998 Thalys publicity: Paris, Cologne, Disneyland. © Thalys.
1998 Thalys publicity: "Charleroi-Paris in 1h48. An unbeatable time" © Thalys.
1997 Thalys publicity: "Already in Roissy!" © Thalys.
Thalys in circulation. © SNCB / Thalys.
Inside of the train, on-board service/restaurant, magazines available. © SNCB / Thalys.
Newspapers available aboard a Thalys train. © Thalys.
Dinner tray aboard a Thalys train. © Thalys.
Aboard a Thalys train. © Thalys.
WiFi terminal on the roof of a Thalys train. © Thalys / Charlier.
Aboard a Thalys train. © Thalys.
Thalys Neige. © Thalys.
1998 Thalys publicity: "Brussels - The Alps. From 0 to 1,000 m in 5h38." © Thalys.
Thalys in circulation © SNCB / Thalys.
Cybelys Menu. © Thalys.
Aboard a Thalys train. © Thalys.
Taxi reservation service. © Thalys.
Taxi reservation service. © Thalys.
Station lounges. © Thalys.
Station lounges. © Thalys.
Station lounges. © Thalys.
A businessman aboard a Thalys train. © Thalys.
Thalys in circulation. © SNCB / Thalys.
