mdvle Posted September 25, 2018 Share Posted September 25, 2018 The forum has been rather quiet of late. I guess everyone is enjoying their Pendolino models, I know I am! Browsing the model shop websites I came across this list of future Pendolino models on the C&M Models website. They were announced on September 5th with several other models, covered here http://www.rmweb.co.uk/community/index.php?/topic/137238-revolution-announce-at-class-128-vea-cemflos-ipa-and-tanktainers-more-pendos-and-teas/ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Revolution Ben Posted September 25, 2018 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted September 25, 2018 Hello all, We are very proud that the Revolution Trains/Rapido Class 390 Pendolino has been nominated as Best N Gauge Locomotive in the new Hornby Magazine Awards: https://hornbymagazine.keypublishing.com/2018/09/13/Hornby-magazine-model-railway-awards-2018/ If you feel the models deserve this accolade then please feel free to vote. In my view it's an exceptionally strong field with other superb models also in contention, which has to be good for N gauge in general! As for the new versions on offer, there are more details in the news section of the Revolution Trains website here: http://www.revolutiontrains.com/news/# The new variants will, as ever, only go ahead if enough pre-orders are received, but these are the options and our reasons for their selection: "Flowing Silk" versions: 9-car 390010 "Cumbrian Spirit". First to be repainted. 390005 "City of Wolverhampton" - selected as it has the slightly revised new livery with black window bands. 390045 "Virgin Pride" - Eye-catching Rainbow power car - absolutely has to be done! 11-car 390107 - First 11-car set to be repainted. Also has the revised black window bands which I believe will be added to all future repaints. Original livery with dark grey doors: 11-car 390 130 "City of Edinburgh" - selected as we wanted to represent a Scottish city. 390 152 "Virgin Knight" - selected as it has a cool name. Original livery with striped doors and post 2006 door letters: 390 049 "Virgin Express" - selected as in the first run all the 9-car versions were depicted in "as delivered" form, with no coach door letter markings. This version has the door letters, so strictly speaking is more accurate for those modelling 2006-2018. (It received Flowing Silk colours in June this year I believe.) We are expecting to open orders for these in the next couple of weeks; delivery of the models will depend on Rapido's production schedule of course, but we will as ever keep our supporters updated. Cheers Ben A. 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gedlee Posted September 25, 2018 Share Posted September 25, 2018 Already voted for the Pendolino. The Best N Gauge model for years. The new versions on offer are very tempting! Cheers, Ged. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
justin1985 Posted October 1, 2018 Share Posted October 1, 2018 As for the new versions on offer, there are more details in the news section of the Revolution Trains website here: http://www.revolutiontrains.com/news/# The new variants will, as ever, only go ahead if enough pre-orders are received, but these are the options and our reasons for their selection: Hi Ben, I received my Cargowaggon twins today with the flyer for the new Pendolinos etc, but I wouldn't find any means to actually order them on the website? I'd love to order a "trainbow" Pendolino - but I'm beginning a very busy time of year, and I don't really trust myself to remember to check back and put in an order in another few weeks/months time. I'd hate for you to miss out on orders for this kind of reason! Justin Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Revolution Ben Posted October 1, 2018 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted October 1, 2018 Hi Justin, The order book will open soon, but we aren't quite ready yet. However, we won't close it without letting people know, so you shouldn't miss out. Cheers Ben A. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold roundhouse Posted October 4, 2018 RMweb Gold Share Posted October 4, 2018 One of my Pendolinos has finally been tested on Banbury and a powered Farish class 57 Thunderbird speed matched so it can ' haul' it through Banbury. The only issue is that the NEM Easi Shunt couplings that I have fitted to both, appear to be slightly different heights with the the odd derailment / separation but genrally works very well. Now to make sure that I dont misplace the nose cover section but at least there is a spare in the box. Video already posted on my Banbury thread but link here for ease 10 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Revolution Ben Posted October 4, 2018 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted October 4, 2018 (edited) Hi Ian, Wow - that looks great. I think that because of the shape of the prototype the NEM socket in the Pendo is slightly higher than the norm. I know the Rapido couplers supplied with them model appear to have a slight downward joggle to set them at the correct height. This might be causing your issues. Sorry about this! Are you wanting to uncouple "on scene?" Cheers Ben A. Edited October 4, 2018 by Ben A Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold roundhouse Posted October 4, 2018 RMweb Gold Share Posted October 4, 2018 (edited) Hi Ian, Wow - that looks great. I think that because of the shape of the prototype the NEM socket in the Pendo is slightly higher than the norm. I know the Rapido couplers supplied with them model appear to have a slight downward joggle to set them at the correct height. This might be causing your issues. Sorry about this! Are you wanting to uncouple "on scene?" Cheers Ben A. Ben It makes an interesting scene! It can be avoided if the Thunderbird is set to accelerate and decelerate slightly slower than the Pendolino. Yesterday after adjusting this, it did not uncouple, it can be got around so not a big issue really. A photo of the Pendolino sitting in the otherwise empty fiddleyard awaiting its next drag. Will be a bit fuller this weekend at Fareham Edited October 7, 2018 by roundhouse 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
fireflashfive Posted December 3, 2018 Share Posted December 3, 2018 (edited) Is there any news on when the order book for the next Pendolinos will be open? I’m waiting to order the Virgin Pride set. Many thanks, Doug. Edited December 3, 2018 by fireflashfive Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpendle Posted December 3, 2018 Share Posted December 3, 2018 I just got my first full length Pendolino running at full speed (ish) around my layout. The track and electrics weren't sorted until last week. According to my Z21, Alsthom Pendo managed my lifting section and the 12" radius curve that immediately follows it at a scale 165mph. Now I just need to try out the others. Regards, John P 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeharvey22 Posted December 4, 2018 Share Posted December 4, 2018 Is there any news on when the order book for the next Pendolinos will be open? I’m waiting to order the Virgin Pride set. Many thanks, Doug. The RevolutioN flyer at Warley said " Order book opening late 2018. Delivery Q2-3 2019". No need to panic given the order book will not close until just before production begins. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Revolution Ben Posted January 2, 2019 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted January 2, 2019 Hello all As promised, there are a very small number of Pendolinos (returns, cancelled orders etc) that we are putting up for sale at 10am tomorrow, January 2nd. For more information see here: https://bit.ly/2SBiYgI cheers Ben A. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold roundhouse Posted January 2, 2019 RMweb Gold Share Posted January 2, 2019 (edited) Would be nice to have another, but two is enough . . . for now! (Go on Gordon you know you need another) Edited January 2, 2019 by roundhouse 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
davepallant Posted March 4, 2019 Share Posted March 4, 2019 My Pendolinos had their first public trip out of Coketown at the Preston Model Railway Show this weekend. The layout is not quite finished but enough of a WCML Lancashire feel to show off the trains. Excuse the sports hall lighting! Dave 8 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Revolution Ben Posted March 4, 2019 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted March 4, 2019 Hi Dave, Wow - great layout. Thanks for posting! cheers Ben A. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
davepallant Posted April 10, 2019 Share Posted April 10, 2019 (edited) Hopefully we will get another series of Pendolinos to order at some point including Virgin Pride. However I think we may need to wait for a new livery in the near future... https://www.theguardian.com/business/2019/apr/10/stagecoach-barred-from-rail-franchise-bids-over-pensions-row Edited April 10, 2019 by davepallant The Forum software trashed the link 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Revolution Ben Posted July 3, 2019 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted July 3, 2019 Hello all, https://www.world-of-railways.co.uk/brm/reviews/revolution/news-revolution-makes-poppylino-payout- I just wanted to record a personal thank-you to all who ordered the Poppy Pendolino and helped make this happen. cheers Ben A. 2 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RJennings Posted September 14, 2019 Share Posted September 14, 2019 Another livery option currently on 390137 ... all over white with no vinyls. (taken on phone so not brilliant quality) 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
woodenhead Posted September 14, 2019 Share Posted September 14, 2019 Won't be popular as it will only carry this for 2 months and then it will get some vinyls. You know how people are about accurate liveries/dates and their layouts. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium steam-driven boy Posted September 15, 2019 RMweb Premium Share Posted September 15, 2019 (edited) Hi, I mentioned this on a RevolutioN topic in answer to a query about TINGS but in case it was missed, there was an image posted by RailGooner on the NGF yesterday, only a small part of the image: https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/81/5427-140919192608-814871789.jpeg but on enlargement, the description card reads: Quote Test print of “flowing silk” motif, not full deco sample. Order book expected to open for new versions Q4 2019 for delivery Q3 2020. Regards, Gerry. Edited September 15, 2019 by steam-driven boy fumbled cut and paste Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RJennings Posted September 15, 2019 Share Posted September 15, 2019 One of my phone pics also for anyone interested ... 3 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chrisjh Posted September 22, 2019 Share Posted September 22, 2019 I own a pair of 11 coach DCC Sound fitted Pendolinos with internal lights, which I must say are superb, the detail is remarkable. Just a quick question should we oil the cogs on the front and rear power cars? I am finding that on one of the power cars it seems to grind before getting up to speed. If so which oil should I use? Many thanks for producing these they look incredible especially when the lights are fitted. Best, Chris 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpendle Posted September 22, 2019 Share Posted September 22, 2019 It's possible that the noise is being caused by the wheelsets missing their traction tyres. Have you noticed any small, circular, broken, bits of rubber lying around. My Pendos threw a few tyres before I realised what was going on. Regards, John P 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Harvey Posted September 22, 2019 Share Posted September 22, 2019 Also make sure the drive bogies are fully clipped in to place so the gears mesh cleanly. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chrisjh Posted September 23, 2019 Share Posted September 23, 2019 Many thanks Mike, John much appreciated haven't seen any rubber lying around I will make sure they are clipped in place although I think I have already done this. Great model though. Do we need to oil the cogs and if so which oil. Sorry I am new to N Gauge. Best, C Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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