Dapol OO Class 390 'Pendolino' (2001)
        Dave Martin
    
    Model overview
 Pendolino unit at Rugeley in August 2014. ©Clagmaster
                          Pendolino unit at Rugeley in August 2014. ©Clagmaster
                        Class 390 'Pendolino'
 
                    
                    Scale: OO Gauge (1:76 Scale)
Manufacturer: Dapol - Manufacturer Profile
First Introduced: 2001
DCC Capability: DCC compatible but no socket
            Manufacturer: Dapol - Manufacturer Profile
First Introduced: 2001
DCC Capability: DCC compatible but no socket
            
                
                    
                    Detailing
                
            
        
        | Bodyshell - factory-fitted separate details | Pantograph - Brecknell Willis high-speed | 
| Bufferbeam detail (pre-fitted) | Front valance | 
| Cab, footplate & interior detail | Glazing Window wipers | 
| Wheel "aesthetics" | Chemically-blackened | 
            
                
                    
                    Mechanical
                
            
        
        | Body Construction | Plastic | 
| Chassis construction | Plastic & metal | 
| Coupling type | Proprietary coupling between coaches. No end couplings. | 
| Loco-driven wheels (number of) | 4 wheels | 
| Minimum radius | Radius 2 | 
| Separating the body from the chassis | Body clips off from chassis | 
| Weighting (to assist adhesion) | Within chassis | 
| Working cosmetic features | Pantograph (Unpowered but poseable) Tilting Mechanism | 
            
                
                    
                    Electrical
                
            
        
        | DCC Capability: | DCC compatible but no socket | 
| DCC speaker | No provision for speaker | 
| Motor location | 1 bogie mounted | 
| Motor type | 5-pole with flywheel | 
| Pickups | Power Car only | 
| Power collection | 2 rail DC | 
| Working lights | Directional headlights & tail lights | 
 
                         
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
                            