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Prototype Era
Era 9 (1995 to 2004) Initial Privatisation
Catalogue listing
Brand
Hornby
Product Code
R4271
Model details
Tooling date
1978
Minimum radius
Radius 2
Scale
OO Gauge (1:76 Scale)
Chassis construction
Plastic & metal
Coupling mount
Drawbar coupling
Coupling type
Proprietary coupling between coaches. No end couplings.
Passenger figures
No
Interior lighting
No
Finish
Pristine
Livery
Red & Silver
DCC status
No
Directional lighting
No
Running number
69812
Prototype information
In service until
Present
Operated by
Virgin Trains
Avanti West Coast
Avanti West Coast
Main duties
Express Passenger
Passenger capacity
Class 390/0: 469
Class 390/1: 589
Class 390/1: 589
Build dates
2001 to 2012
Type of unit
Electric 25kV 50Hz AC Overhead
Builder
Alstom (& Fiat Ferroviaria for tilting system)
Washwood Heath, UK & Savigliano, Italy
Washwood Heath, UK & Savigliano, Italy
Coach type
Alstom Class 390 'Pendolino'
TOPS classification
(PTSRMB) Pantograph Trailer Standard Restaurant Miniature Buffet
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