Rip Jacques Cooper, Designer Of The First Tgv

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  1. MaxBenchip

    MaxBenchip Well-Known Member

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    A really great designer left us 3 days ago sadly... 805ddfd_1713363462119-gettyimages-965743984.jpg

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    Thanks for making the prettiest train ever Mr Jacques Cooper
     
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    25262 Well-Known Member

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    Sad he has died but there is no chance the tgv is the best looking train
     
  3. MYG92

    MYG92 Well-Known Member

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    I was very sad when I saw this. He designed my childhood TGV I took every holidays, I was lucky to have known the TGV PSE in its orange livery. He also designed Chinese locomotives and some subway cars but he’s mainly known for the iconic design of the earliest TGVs. Resquiescat In Pace.

    The seats were the best compared to the current generation, especially on first class, a real couch. I always enjoyed traveling on these sets:
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