Opening the Virgin Pendolino from Hornby

Finally! Here is the much awaited video review of the spectacular Hornby Virgin Trains class 390 Pendolino. Sit back and enjoy!

[@SmnPheonexEditz]

This dude is the reason i fell in love with model trains and this is the first video i watched

[@bennickss]

Memories, oh memories. This was one of the first YT videos that I ever watched, way back in 2011-13-ish

[@neon5433]

LMFAO same i was like 5

[@mkbairwa]

Same

[@movedtotwrixxed3835]

Same this was actually the first vid I watched

[@bappzer2983]

Yeah same

[@bappzer2983]

@@neon5433 yeh same

[@pirozcontractor6006]

This very set was my inspiration to expand my layout from a small loop to a larger properly detailed one. The smooth livery especially gave me nostalgia as a child that I just don't feel with the new Avanti livery we have now.

[@Isinforblood]

Omg I remember watching this when I was younger about 6-7 years old and has always gotten to my imagination with having one of these expensive trains back 12 years ago, and I stg I want to go back to these times :(

[@davidpetty5800]

To ic82, This was one of the first KZbin videos I ever saw and you should be proud it was one of yours.

[@lylec7755]

David Petty same

[@InterCity82]

Yes I agree, but I think you have to give credit where credit's due. Hornby chase after a slightly broader range of customer than Bachmann. 99% of everyone I know into trains, got into trains via a Hornby train set - not a Bachmann one. Without getting into the hobby in the first place, there would be very few customers for Bachmann, or any of the other makes too. I started with Hornby, as did countless millions of others, and added Bachmann to the collection when I was old enough.

[@rokenbok101]

when i was little the very first real vehicle other than i car was an american BNSF freight train parked right outside my house. since then i have been in love with any sort of vehicle that runs on rails. i have some model trains but not the best type of track. when i saw the night mail review i started watching more and more of your videos. keep on going Intercity82

[@albertweir5070]

greetings from Aussieland .I have watched just about all your reviews and loved them all i have actually taken your advice and bought some. Thanks for doing these it is a great help for those like me who are getting back into railroading cheers cobber

[@teacoffee5847]

Love it..."this is the main driving unit as you can tell by the weight" 🤣 had me in stitches 👍 looks like a stunning set though!

[@UkTrains129]

I'v got this train set for my 18th birthday last year. what a train set it was and still is my favorite one too.

[@InterCity82]

@RCProductionable - just pop the casing off. It won't snap so long as you're careful.

[@zandy1251]

Man, this gives so much memories.

[@Crazyman-ur8ky]

You were the first channel I stuck to. That alone and the quality has me subbed

[@InterCity82]

@roden81 - a 9 car set would require a very long station on my proper layout, and I don't want a station that long. So it'll probably stay as 6.

[@InterCity82]

@HevyTH1 - my Pendolino was DCC fitted so I never had to install the chip. All I can tell you is that a chip is needed in both ends, and it has to be an 8 PIN chip like the R8249 from Hornby.

[@JoesTrainsAndPlanes]

I am so going to get my dad to buy me this! I already have a Trans pennine Express and a cross country and a virgin Voyager and I need a virgin for my set! Thank you for posting this!! 😁

[@InterCity82]

thanks for the comment!

[@InterCity82]

@Trainmaster111 - it has a connection for the track, a connection for accessories and a socket for the power cable.

[@InterCity82]

@Class66Rocks - I have but I'll be in no rush to get it :)

[@InterCity82]

@leftmid18 - I'm not sure Check Trident Trains. He has a good range of N-gauge models.

[@InterCity82]

@HSTdesire it was ordered from Amazon I think

[@kingkarrotyt5277]

I have the Alstom set, I've been watching for the last 3 years

[@InterCity82]

Make sure its wheels and the track are spotless!

[@InterCity82]

@verreljet thank you!

[@InterCity82]

@legoboy70 - I do have one DCC sound fitted loco and will be doing a video on her soon but she has been customed chipped. The best way when it comes to realistic sound :)

[@Maffchops]

No one else on youtube could do such a high quality vid other than you, Will. 11/10!

[@MagmorterSaysHi]

It's up to you. I run mine on the floor, as I am too tall to stand in my attic!

[@InterCity82]

@capmodesty - that video is still coming - indeed there are two now, one more complicated than the other. They are in a queue (which is about 40 videos big) but I've stopped making new ones until this queue is down to nothing. So won't be long.

[@InterCity82]

@IgotPMT - lol, thanks - glad you like it. I'll make sure the vids stay good and keep coming!

[@InterCity82]

I will check out your channel tomorrow over breakfast!

[@tpe18509]

Hello Great vid! :) Ive got aa question as you had said that my 18' raidus curves are between 2nd and 3rd it that fine for her to run on? thanks.

[@kieranpenrose]

you make by far the best video's on you tube! love the 82 animation!

[@sheltie1968]

AWWWW i would love a train from u!

[@NEALDMCL]

Love the videos, you got me buying the Virgin Pendolino and going DCC. I am very New to all this again.

[@YTisawsum]

so smooth!! and the tilt is amazing

[@InterCity82]

@suncoolclose - I'll be sticking to 6 units thank you :)

[@garethmountford-jones8484]

I Like this train, I see them all the time going from Stoke station to Crewe these and DMUs.

[@edwardsweeney24]

iv'e got the analog one of this set, another great vid :D!!!!!

[@InterCity82]

I do need to do that again - yes!

[@InterCity82]

@TheStuntManAlf - videos on the proper layout are, like many of my videos, already made and in a queue. They should be live before Christmas

[@InterCity82]

@Thegiaxio - glad you liked the video! Actually, the Eurostar is not as high quality as the Pendolino and the cab doesn't even have a floor in it. Plus it runs exclusively between London and the continent - no where near where I plan to base my layout on.

[@InterCity82]

@2009Buzza - I have to mention running in so that people who might not have seen any of my previous videos know about it. But yes, this model has been ran in.

[@InterCity82]

@TheMoonWentBoom - this is only a temp layout - a proper one is on its way

[@NoChrisOnlyZuul]

Thoroughly enjoyed this video friend. I'm 22 and looking to buy my first set and am very much concidering buying this one. Subscribed! - Chris

[@InterCity82]

@Whizzer1 - yeah, demand was high for me to review it - so I did

[@InterCity82]

@edwardsweeney24 - yeah the analogue one looks the same I think

[@stevenm5062]

I’m 10 and asked for this for Christmas, I hope I receive it!! 😁😁😬

[@bennickss]

I am 11, and I asked for a London Midland class 170.

[@the_stuart115]

Such a beautiful train I use to own one which I sadly miss

[@doreenadikini9943]

I love your work

[@InterCity82]

@M9Guy - from all over really! Online and local shops

[@belfastbusfan]

ic82 you should get the new 2014/15 pendolino DC set the detail is outstanding the detail on the new hornby pendolino beats any bachmann train easily also the new hornby pendolino has a new livery with the alstom fiat badge on the front

[@youfoundarchie8896]

Not good when the controller falts and the 200 pound pendo falls off a table and breaks 3 weeks into use.

[@InterCity82]

I am fine with just my one Pendolino for now.

[@InterCity82]

@Mamodman - there are no plans to get the Eurostar - but a user called Streamlinedtrains has reviewed it

[@InterCity82]

@sammyjammywammy - The DCC-ready version of this train needs a chip in each end. Both chips would need to be 8-pin chips. You can get basic ones that only control lights and not a motor, but in my experience I have found such chips to be more expensive than a fully functioning one. So you might as well just buy 2 basic Hornby ones for about £10 each and the job is done.

[@Cpr1234]

just a note: I'm not sure if the regular pendolino is the same, but I had the Alstom livery (390104) set and it doesn't have seats :(

[@shelbyYT-jx5wz]

My only train is the Virgin pendolino, which has the Alstom livery! I have seen it tilt, yes it does seem quite subtle! (did i spell that right)

[@eastcomptonroad1425]

You should do a running session. That would be really cool with all of your locos going round.

[@redgoon698]

This is so good well done man

[@nutfield0013]

If only the motor was underneath the pantograph it would be great

[@tracynation2820]

Super. Hello from the Tracy Mountain Railway in Colorado. 💙 T.E.N.

[@InterCity82]

@realsteam123 - a video on the Voyager is coming up :)

[@trainlover658]

one question... how do you couple the 56 up when it breaks down? XD

[@InterCity82]

@josephgorton90 - I got this from Amazon actually!

[@InterCity82]

@GreatRailwayJourneys - I'm happy with the ones I have for now lol - I can only just park them! :)

[@b..d199]

Youve inspired me to get the set YOLO!

[@alexcatchpole2149]

I am getting this train for my birthday!

[@InterCity82]

@mendcg - I find there's little or even no need to use friction tyres on the layout I have

[@InterCity82]

@pyronathanpyro - haha yes! true! Maybe they will do something like that in time? I am going to host a live session soon, however. So maybe that can be when people ask me questions live. :)

[@InterCity82]

@2009Buzza - I think the APT in the 80s used a system like that but this model uses a much simpler method, where the bogie, as it turns, basically forces the body of the coach to roll to one side slightly.

[@InterCity82]

@Xantec - it's been a long time since I've had to open this train up actually - but the motor is definitely in one of the ends, either above the lead or trailing bogie.

[@LettuceTrains]

one of my friends has about 3 o these and heaps more other trains like this!

[@InterCity82]

There are two Pendolino sets available. One is DC and one is DCC. If you get the DC one, you can buy two DCC chips to make it DCC when you want to. If you buy the DCC one then it means they have already put the DCC chips in at the factory and you don't have to do a thing.

[@InterCity82]

@SmashBangCrash - this set comes in 2 'flavours'. DC and DCC. Run the DC one on DC track and the DCC one on DCC track. Simple.

[@InterCity82]

@fulf1 - this particular set cost anywhere from £120 to £220 depending on where you buy it.

[@joeylcfc22]

I had this then sold it for the Alstom pendolino train set. I love the Alstom branding.

[@InterCity82]

@bluerapier1 - to go digital you need DCC equipped trains and a DCC controller. The BEST way to start is to buy a Hornby DIGITAL set - that will give you everything you need to get going.

[@InterCity82]

haha thanks for the feedback!

[@bacproductions1718]

I like the pendolino they look so cute

[@InterCity82]

@Virgintrainsuk - the normal lenght of a railway is hundreds of miles long too! I'm fed up of people that are obsessed with having the scale equivalent of the right number of cars. If I had all 9, the nose would be chasing the tail. Even on a big layout, it would look kinda silly to see something soooooo big going round. And the station would have to be sooooo long that it would take up tons of space, so all you'd have is one giant station and a bit of grass. I'm perfectly happy with 6 units.

[@Tirionblade]

This is a very good train. Thank you very much mate for explaining about it seeming i was wanting a virgin train or i might of got the eurostar one. what one do you think i should get? i was wondering about the lights and you have explained it very well. if anyone knows the eurostar has different coupling to the vergin please reply to this. nice work mate. have fun! :D

[@110samec]

If you get a second hand dummy unit and fit a coupler to the front you can do the pendolino being dragged by the thunderbird like you see on the north wales coast to holyhead.

[@OwenConcorde]

@InterCity82 , If you look up "Railworks Pendolino", you'll see Railworks train simulator videos, many videos of Pendolinos aren't in the Virgin livery. The Pendolinos wear fictional liveries suchs as GNER, InterCity Swallow, and the original 1997 Virgin livery. This is where I got the inspiration for an 00 Scale InterCity Pendolinos.

[@OwenConcorde]

Awesome model of the Class 390. I wish Hornby would do one in a fictional Intercity Swallow livery. That would be sexy! (^_^)

[@supershrek99]

Great video on an iconic train. Do you know if any model companies have released or will be releasing a class 378, 313, 317, 321 or 365? Thanks

[@Legocityman10]

i have always wanted to have this set i love the trains!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@ReyoNeutra]

Most impressive. Next on my list once I get space to start building an actual layout :P

[@thomasgray4188]

loved my first and second jorney on it

[@Phoenix-so4fl]

Woulden it be cool if both the dummies and power car had noise like with a hst it has an engine noise both sides I say that'll be cool

[@user-ox3cc7rl6p]

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[@olitesla5891]

สุพรรณี ชาวสวน tf

[@InterCity82]

@Mrlego2011 - I'm sorry but right now my railway is in bits (re-decorating) and so I couldn't review it even if I wanted to or had to. The video on the Voyager won't be up for some weeks yet due to how many other videos I've got to get done first. But someone else may have done one?

[@InterCity82]

@theLEGOcommander1 - you will LOVE it - trust me

[@chezars1234]

a brilliant train great review

[@InterCity82]

@TheIntercityhst - if the train is DCC ready then removing the chip will be easy, and then it'll be DC again. But if the train wasn't DCC ready then the person will have soldered wires to wires, making it much more difficult to 'un-DCC'. It's best to leave DCC trains as DCC and just run them on a DCC layout. If you see a train you want that's DCC only and you don't have DCC, then you could always buy it and wait until you have a DCC controller.

[@InterCity82]

@modelrailways - hehe, thank you

[@Gamingfudge]

You can get this from amazon

[@theLEGOcommander1]

awesome video mate thats one of the trains i want to get next :)

[@KentRailProductions]

Great Video, I am doing a large rebuild of my main Depot on my layout

[@kellycollins6890]

Oh Can You Make A Video Of Virgin Trains East Coast Class 91 Please

[@hegz1484]

it is amazing detail for a hornby set.

[@InterCity82]

@TheStuntManAlf - there is no title for it yet, not until it is uploaded but it'll obviously have 'layout' in the title

[@olitesla5891]

Intercity82, Im a huge fan, can you do a Hornby Eurostar review(they still have them on eBay) Im sure loads of people would like it, thanks, olitesla.🙂