Hornby R1155 | Class 390 Virgin Trains Alstom Pendolino 390004 | Train Set | OO Gauge | Review

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Hornby R1155 | Class 390 Virgin Trains Alstom Pendolino 390004 | Train Set | OO Gauge | Review | HD

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11 жыл бұрын

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Here is the first model train review to come to kick-start 2013 with and here I am reviewing the Hornby R1155 Virgin Trains Alstom Pendolino Train Set which I picked up for a great price online at ModelZone. I have been meaning to get this set for a while as I do like the Class 390 Pendolino trains and the one included in this set is based on 390004 in the attractive "Alstom" livery. I have two additional trailers for this set which will make a six car formation that is seen in the test video. I would like to have seen Hornby release the additional matching "Alstom" liveried trailer cars to make the full set in the same livery, but the substituted default Virgin Pendolino carriages look okay in the formation and are not out of place.
The Hornby Class 390 Pendolino model does have a working tilting mechanism as the model is designed to tilt on corners just like the real thing does on the West Coast Main Line. The train set consists of the R8250 train controller apparatus with the newer slimline transformer, an oval of track (8x R609 third radius curve track, 2x R601 double straight, 2 R600 straight pieces with a basic siding (R8213 left-hand point and a R608 single curved (often known as the "corrector" curve in sidings) piece and a standard buffer stop (the default siding is ideal for placing a stunning locomotive in for eye-candy). The set also comes with a trackmat which can be used with the additional track packs available from Hornby to create an interesting layout from the standard oval that is included with this set. So there is enough track included to get you started if you are a newcomer to this exciting hobby. The driving end trailers are DCC ready and do have a DCC 8 pin socket so you will require two decoders with an 8-pin plug harness for this model if you wish to run the train on DCC as I am going to fit two Lenz Silver decoders on this model when I upgrade it to DCC mode. I do apologise that my narration is not at its best in this video as I am recovering from a mucus bug cold that is going around. So I still need to drink more Jameson whiskey to shift the damn thing. Based on the price and what's included with the set, I have given this train set from Hornby a perfect 10 as it is an amazing set in my opinion.
Overall Rating: 10/10.

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@DENPTrains 6 жыл бұрын

Ah, The Hornby Pendolino! I got this for Christmas last year, my first ever train set, it brought the model railway back to life, as my older brother and dad had one until it was put into storage as my older brother had no interest in it anymore, so I was very excited to open up the wrapping paper and see the Pendolino, I remember opening up that little bit and seeing "00 GAUGE TRAIN SET", the amount of excitement, the feel, and now we're planning on extending our layout for the second time! A nice terminus station with 2 line's leading to it, lots of platforms too! :D Enjoy your trains! Cheers! Ed.

@BritishRail60062 6 жыл бұрын

That's grand news mate. Many years ago in 1986, I got my first HST which was a Lima one. It was a simple train set with just two carriages and two end cars with an oval of track. When I open the wrapping on my birthday in that year. I remember just being overwhelmed with joy as I have always loved the Class 43 HST's from childhood. I built my first model railway in 1989 and what feeling it gives when one builds their first model railway. I have been hooked on railways and model railways ever since. I am hoping that once I settle down and build my family, I hope I can pass this exciting hobby onto my children as well :). Glad you enjoyed the video buddy and I wish you all the best with building your model railway. Kind Regards Ash.

@BritishRail60062 2 жыл бұрын

Over 200k videos and over 300 likes! Thanks everyone! 😃.

@BritishRail60062 11 жыл бұрын

Thanks for positive comment. There is some videos of my "Phase I" layout which is mainly shown in my newer uploads before it got demolished as I am in the final steps of moving house and I should be covering more on my new layout project when I have settled in and moved house (Hopefully more space should mean a larger layout as I am getting an unfurnished house this time around rather than a furnished one). Also its going to be more meaningful next time around with better scenery etc. Ash.

@chambs123 11 жыл бұрын

Even more information is always appreciated Ash....thank you again. Best, John.

@grah84mck 9 жыл бұрын

Very nice review this is now on the birthday list for the other half to get me lol.

@BritishRail60062 9 жыл бұрын

Graham Mck Thanks for commenting and I am happy to hear you found the review useful. I hope she gets the set for you on the day :). Ash.

@jamesb1717 11 жыл бұрын

Cheers for that. Found the receipt, got it from Modelzone the end of March..will see. Googled it and hasn't happened to anyone else!

@jamtart606 9 жыл бұрын

Hi Ash. I do love the Pendolino, probably one of my favourite HST type trains out there! I had a pendolino before. It was the digital version, the R1076, sadly I was only 5 or 6, since I got it for Christmas. And I broke it within a few months because it kept falling off my table. Also the couplers ALL broke on them, especially the smaller hole-type ones. After that I never really had any opinion on it, until the Alstom one came in. I am definitely hoping to get this since I have a Virgin 125 HST and an Olympics London 2012 Javelin (Class 395) which STILL works to this day! Anyways I hope that you liked my small story. Regards

@BritishRail60062 9 жыл бұрын

Hornbylad200 Hello. I have to agree that the Pendolino is a nice modern looking train and I prefer it to the 800/801 class as its nicer looking. The Alstom branding looks great but my favourite all time train is the Class 43 HST diesel train as I prefer diesel power over the electric units to be honest. I would try someone like Hattons in Liverpool as they might still have this train set even though I bought this one 3 years ago.

@jamtart606 9 жыл бұрын

Ah I see I had a look, it says the pendolino is pre-order and it was arriving at January 2015, and it's already gone. Quite strange.

@BritishRail60062 9 жыл бұрын

Hornbylad200 Sometimes its best to just give them a ring and ask them if they have it in stock mate. Failing that, just check on eBay as these sets do come on there at times.

@jamtart606 9 жыл бұрын

***** I usually buy from Ebay since they have very good offer prices for these particular train sets, I would usually go for "Buy it now" rather than bids since they usually put the P&P very high, and sometimes ridiculously high. The cheapest I could find is £139/140. Because I live in London I would recommend West London Models since they have model trains, (including the Pendolino) for amazing prices.

@tib1135x 11 жыл бұрын

Good job,Ash!

@EwanGVids 11 жыл бұрын

Looks good mate!

@skyrocket0113 5 жыл бұрын

Very nice set mate & cheers for a great vid! 👍🚄😁👍

@BritishRail60062 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks mate. I am glad that you enjoyed the video.

@albertmack1354 10 жыл бұрын

I love those modern toy sets, so interesting!

@BritishRail60062 Жыл бұрын

They are a nice way to get into the hobby.

@irishrailtrains 11 жыл бұрын

Good Review Ash. I seen those class 390s myself when I went to Liverpool.

@brandondavis-white3352 11 жыл бұрын

Thank you for doing this review because i hsve ordered

@CavanRail001 11 жыл бұрын

Nice review Ash,I've enjoyed browsing your videos over the last year as I'm new to this I'm looking for ideas. It is a nice set alright and I also was looking at getting one although in Ireland it's a little harder to get the Alstom version.I have to admit that controler that Hornby use is pretty bad. Glad your happy with your new purchase and keep drinking the Jameson for medicinal purposes. Daz

@networkmodel67 11 жыл бұрын

Great video i have one its great and fast Thanks

@BritishRail60062 11 жыл бұрын

Hello there. I am pleased that you liked the video and found this review useful. I have a solution which could fulfil your son's dream. How about if you bought him a train set like this one and put it away in the loft or somewhere well hidden and then give it to him when he becomes about 5 or 6 years old? As I got my very first set at the age of just 6 (it all took off from there) which was a Lima HST. I am sure that he would love that and it would give him hours of fun on his first layout! :).

@BritishRail60062 11 жыл бұрын

Thanks. As for the lubrication. I would recommend add a drop of Gaugemaster or Peco Powerlube to the exposed gears which should help keep them running smooth. Never ever use WD40 as that stuff will damage the models as its not a lubricant. You can get spare traction tyres from Pete's Spares on eBay. Hope this helps. Ash.

@BritishRail60062 11 жыл бұрын

If you search for "Hattons of Liverpool" or "Rails of Sheffield". I think they do lower postage rates to Portugal through DHL or FedEx :).

@cas4484 11 жыл бұрын

superb vid mate

@BritishRail60062 Жыл бұрын

Thank you. I am pleased that you enjoyed it.

@BritishRail60062 10 жыл бұрын

@ferrynships: Thanks and I am happy to hear that the video was useful. There is a few modern train sets out there. I would recommend this set as you can pick one up for a good price as I got this from ModelZone last year before their sadly went bust :(. Try Hatton's or Rails of Sheffield as they might have them at a lower price :). Ash.

@BritishRail60062 8 жыл бұрын

+Conner Morris. Thank you very much. I am pleased to hear that you find my content useful :). Ash.

@BritishRail60062 8 жыл бұрын

***** Done :).

@BritishRail60062 8 жыл бұрын

No problem.

@TheSteambuff 7 жыл бұрын

I cannot find any additional coaches for this,would you give the the hornby product no,thanks

@sandydogy 11 жыл бұрын

love it, I have an intercity 125, network southeast loco Mallard and various others they not been used for years want to get them going all need wheels rubbers and not sure where to lube any advice its all double oo

@BritishRail60062 11 жыл бұрын

Thanks. I would recommend looking on Hatton's or Rails of Sheffield as they did have some when I was last there. Shame ModelZone is no more as I would recommend them :(. Ash.

@railwayman2013 11 жыл бұрын

Nice Loco !!!

@chambs123 11 жыл бұрын

OK Ash big thanks for the information. I'm going to send you a PM. Kind regards, John.

@sueday4629 11 жыл бұрын

Good vid ps where did u get them carriages from cuz I have a pendolino Alstom and I need extra carriages

@jasonhardy1766 6 жыл бұрын

Correction, all Alstrom pendolino trains.

@BritishRail60062 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for commenting.

@BritishRail60062 11 жыл бұрын

I think its all down to what the stores charge for the set mate. I got this from ModelZone at the end of 2012 but sadly ModelZone is no more.

@howarth004 11 жыл бұрын

If only ? would not look right on my era railway , got to admit they are beautiful

@holdencommstra 11 жыл бұрын

Link is below for the train model.without the spaces.

@chambs123 11 жыл бұрын

Hi Ash, I must have missed this one somehow? Anyway, watched, enjoyed & liked. I have a 6 car rake of the non-Alstom one. Want to add 3 more coaches before I feature her. Just a question here...I see you have 2 Pantograph cars but I've never seen a real one with more than 1 Pantograph? Your comments on that please? Cheers, John.

@westwonic 5 жыл бұрын

Coupling looks easy. How to uncouple?

@BritishRail60062 5 жыл бұрын

Its easy, just hold each end of the rear of the couplers and pull apart.

@jamesb1717 11 жыл бұрын

Hi. Good vid. I set mine up a few days ago, and the 2 white headlights on the drive unit wont work. Red ones do..All work on the dummy car in both directions..any ideas?? Cheers.

@BritishRail60062 Жыл бұрын

Sorry I cannot help as I haven't owned this set for a while now..

@andrewcollins6525 6 жыл бұрын

I really like mine at slow speed, but at anything more than 50% power on the track setup in the box, it just de rails far to much, I will be running it on much greater radius turns that what is in the box as its terrible around them. beautiful model though

@BritishRail60062 6 жыл бұрын

I agree mate. I may get this set again in the new year.

@gkeaoyrge 9 жыл бұрын

Nice video! Your set actually looks nicer than the real thing! Nowadays the colours seem to have faded in the weather and the red looks more like a faded pink/red. Definitely in need of a repaint. At least some of the coaches anyway.

@BritishRail60062 9 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the comment. I think the reason is that Virgin Trains will likely lose the WCML operations this year as they have just gained the ECML franchise from East Coast Trains. So the likelyhood of the real pendolino trains getting repainted by Virgin West Coast is zero although I do agree that a fresh paint job would spruce them up a lot :). I reckon Hornby will make a 225 set next year in the Virgin Trains East Coast livery based on the launch set :). Ash.

@gkeaoyrge 9 жыл бұрын

***** I didn't think of that, yeah good call! I like the new livery on the 225 too. Can't say I'm a huge fan of the upcoming Hitachi Class 800/801 sets that are to replace the 125/225. Maybe I'm just being too old-fashioned or maybe I just like the old HST and Electra cars too much haha.

@BritishRail60062 9 жыл бұрын

kingofkeyboards I have to agree mate. I know I am probably going to get slapped with the reality-stick here for being over sentimental. But it wells me up inside that the father country that gave birth to the railway in the 1800's no longer produces or builds its own trains outside of Bombardier in Derby. This will mean that both the HST and the 225 sets will be the last British-built and designed high speed trains that will run on its home turf and both trains will be legendary trains in my opinion as the HST is still the fastest diesel passenger train in the world and nothing has even beaten the 1973 speed record of 148.3mph during its testing. I know a lot of people disliked the MTU repowered HST's but it kept them alive and most importantly, it was better than being completely replaced by the inadequate Class 220/221/222 or a 180 set which I have never accepted as a full fledged passenger express train :). Just had a look at the Class 800/801 sets and to me, they look very similar to the Class 395's at the front with a design mixed with the Amtrak "Acela" trains that run in America along the NorthEast Corridor if you have seen them mate? At the moment I am neutral with the new Hitachi trains but maybe they will grow on me in the future and might look better in the Virgin Trains "Stealth" livery :). Ash.

@chezars1234 9 жыл бұрын

kingofkeyboards yes if seen that i think the regular pendolino livery is a nice proper red but on the alstom one it has a reddish brown color which is still nice but wonders me

@BritishRail60062 9 жыл бұрын

Louis Chesney I would assume that the weather has bleached the red to some degree. It will not be repainted now because as Virgin Trains now has east coast, someone else will be taking over the West Coast operations. Most likely First or Abellio will win it.

@sueday4629 11 жыл бұрын

Ok thx

@MrDangerhere 11 жыл бұрын

Am I better off getting a DC starter set or DCC?

@susanbown3141 8 жыл бұрын

Cool

@BritishRail60062 8 жыл бұрын

Thanks :).

@silverfoxhw 6 жыл бұрын

Hi I'm 60yr old my very first attempt table I built 9ft square with a 1sq mtr hole in the middle 8 tracks 8 trains and I'm a complete beginner it's now 2017 how big is ur track now

@BritishRail60062 6 жыл бұрын

That one was 6 feet by 4 feet but I don't currently have a model railway yet :(. But my new one will use the Kato HO Scale Unittrack.

@chezars1234 9 жыл бұрын

British rail im letting you know if the lights don't work on the pendolino its because the wires for the lights have snapped and they are very delicate so just letting you know

@BritishRail60062 9 жыл бұрын

Louis Chesney Thanks for that.

@howarth004 11 жыл бұрын

I am saving up for the Blue Pullman (or the wife is )

@MrDangerhere 11 жыл бұрын

Can the the likes of a Murphy Model loco run on this set with the Pendelino? Can two trains run on this set of track If I was to buy it?

@chezars1234 9 жыл бұрын

it is the quiet zone coach on the panto graph it says quiet zone on the windows

@BritishRail60062 9 жыл бұрын

Thank you for commenting :).

@chezars1234 9 жыл бұрын

No problem :)

@RailwayModellerBen 11 жыл бұрын

cool

@MrDangerhere 11 жыл бұрын

Thanks Ash. If I could PM you next time your free that would be great.

@jasonhardy1766 6 жыл бұрын

I have one of these, am I the only one to notice that the livery shown ON the box is not the livery you get IN the box.

@BritishRail60062 6 жыл бұрын

I have noticed the differences but honestly. If Hornby had bothered to make the extra branded carriages available to extend the train. That would have been a more logical move. Maybe in 2018 they will make the very new liveried variant of the post-2017 Class 390 in their new range for 2018.

@tomo6368 6 жыл бұрын

The power car livery is back to front with the real thing

@BritishRail60062 6 жыл бұрын

tomo6368. Yes it is mate.

@cristiandobrota4632 11 жыл бұрын

but afte a good run of about 30 min in each direction there should be no problems.

@BritishRail60062 Жыл бұрын

Exactly :).

@callofskate3gamer48 8 жыл бұрын

I'm gonna get this

@BritishRail60062 8 жыл бұрын

Go for it. Its a nice set dude.

@anthonyharling2658 8 жыл бұрын

+BritishRail60062 can I just ask? where can you pick them up from. even if it's small and cheap sets, where can you buy then?

@jamtart606 7 жыл бұрын

There're hobby stores around the UK that will probably sell this set, if you don't have one nearby i'd check Ebay or Amazon as they sometimes have offer prices on these sets.

@BritishRail60062 6 жыл бұрын

+Anthony Harding: Your best bet is eBay, Hattons and Rails of Sheffield :).

@roberthowarth4765 11 жыл бұрын

how did you get the other two carriages

@BritishRail60062 Жыл бұрын

eBay was my port of call. I now do N scale.

@Vodaph0ne 9 жыл бұрын

Was this your own track or the one provided with the Pendolino?

@BritishRail60062 9 жыл бұрын

Everything used in this video came with the set :).

@Vodaph0ne 9 жыл бұрын

I was going to say the track layout looks exactly like mine! :)

@BritishRail60062 9 жыл бұрын

I think to be honest buddy. Most of the post 2006 train sets usually come with this track formation except for the low budget train sets under £60.

@Chongo_657 6 жыл бұрын

the pendolino one

@Chongo_657 6 жыл бұрын

i got an virgen train the very first time but its in my attic for christmas day i am going to have the best christmas in the worled

@BritishRail60062 6 жыл бұрын

Thats grand mate. Merry Christmas!

@Manatee693 6 жыл бұрын

BritishRail60062 there's actually a Czech one of these in real life.

@BritishRail60062 6 жыл бұрын

That's grand :).

@Chongo_657 6 жыл бұрын

with new logo what you have

@BritishRail60062 3 жыл бұрын

I am aiming to get the Avanti version at some point.

@davidgarciapiedrabuena9125 8 жыл бұрын

How much steep

@BritishRail60062 8 жыл бұрын

About £100 to £140.

@davidgarciapiedrabuena9125 8 жыл бұрын

okey

@BritishRail60062 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you.

@Jeragon186 11 жыл бұрын

Whats the difference between OO and HO

@philipstokes2824 5 жыл бұрын

OO is a scale of 4mm to the foot and HO is 3.5mm to the foot, both running on the same track which is more or less the correct gauge for HO scale at 16mm OO scale is closer to 18mm. OO was originally made bigger to fit the larger motors of the time inside the smaller British loading gauge, when HO or half O gauge was introduced.

@tib1135x 11 жыл бұрын

The title says Hornby by the way.

@nathangaffney9618 10 жыл бұрын

I have the same type of that virgin train

@BritishRail60062 10 жыл бұрын

Its a great set. Isn't it? :).

@nathangaffney9618 10 жыл бұрын

Yeah it sure is

@Binweevilsshelby 9 жыл бұрын

***** I also have this Alstom train! I got it for Christmas in 2014. Thanks for viewing

@chezars1234 9 жыл бұрын

Yes its a brilliant model

@chezars1234 9 жыл бұрын

Binweevils shelby3024 same but i have the one without the Alstom livery

@brandondavis-white3352 11 жыл бұрын

this hornby train set

@zehraanreza6307 8 жыл бұрын

@alfredovalenzuela2755 7 жыл бұрын

mamá

@BritishRail60062 7 жыл бұрын

Cheers.

@cristiandobrota4632 11 жыл бұрын

the motor is so noisy because the train has to many coaches and is to heavy.

@BritishRail60062 Жыл бұрын

They need a good run at first but they settle down once warmed up.

@holdencommstra 11 жыл бұрын

thanks for showing how to set up a track since i am new to collecting trains with my first train to be release within this year. you might want to check it out ash. h ttp :// ww w.auscisionmodels. com. au/Tangara.htm

@BritishRail60062 11 жыл бұрын

Yawnmower alert. Anyone else bored of these lifeless trolls? Oh and thanks for adding another view to my total amount by the way as its really appreciated :). Ta-Ta.