Many thanks Brian. I think the last time I saw a map of France was before the last ice age, and techtonic movement`s have shifted Lille hundred`s of mile`s north. (I`m sure you believe that one Brian, don`t you?

). Terry, the TGV is the same gauge as all other trains that come through there mate. Same overhead voltage etc. There has been talk over the years of them running through as well as the German ICE`s, but for some reason, never come to fruition.