Pretendolino

English

Etymology

Blend of pretend +‎ Pendolino

Proper noun

Pretendolino

1. (rail transport, UK) A British Rail Class 90 train with Mark 3 coaching stock formerly used on services normally operated by Pendolinos.
   • 2010 January 25, Bruce, “Re: EMT Frustration”, in uk.railway‎^[1] (Usenet):

     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.

   • 2010 July 30, Tom, “Pretendolino Workings 30/07/10”, in uk.railway‎^[2] (Usenet):

     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?

   • 2015, Ross Taylor, Lancashire Traction, Amberley Publishing Limited, →ISBN:

     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.