Meaning of Pretendolino | Babel Free

Definitions

A British Rail Class 90 train with Mark 3 coaching stock formerly used on services normally operated by Pendolinos.

UK

Examples

“But let's not forget⟳ that loco-hauled trains are regularly operated by Arriva in Wales, First Great Western and Northern Rail (Workington to Maryport) and even Tim's beloved Virgin Trains has the Pretendolino set⟳ that runs regularly on the WCML, and the Pendolino drag⟳ to/from Holyhead.”

“Tonight the Pretendolino is due to work⟳ it's regular route, but I saw⟳ it working the Birmingham loop of the WCML yesterday, usually when this happens the EUS-PRE service is booked with a 390 or 221, does anybody know⟳ which unit is working it tonight?”

“It is seen here satback at Preston, awaiting departure while working the 5Z41 Kilmarnock–Wembley InterCity depot, dragging the Virgin 'Pretendolino' stock⟳ which has been contracted to be moved back south by DRS after maintenance at Hunslet-Barclay.”

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