Pretendolino
name
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Definitions
Proper Noun
- 1 A British Rail Class 90 train with Mark 3 coaching stock formerly used on services normally operated by Pendolinos. UK
"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."
Example
More examples"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."
Etymology
Blend of pretend + Pendolino.
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