This from Tony Miles...
Virgin has its Pendolinos.
It has its Mk3 "lookalike set" dubbed the Pretendolino.
Now it has its short-Pendo - 390004 - down to 8-cars after Network Rail managed to almost write off one vehicle at Oxley - and dubbed this week the Petiteolino
They will also need a name for the 11-car sets when they are delivered..
Might I suggest the Extendolino?
Eye prefers the alternative name for the fleet - the Bendydildos.
UPDATE: This from Signor Mario Caravadossi in Roma...
Signore
I am disappointed that you 'ave forgotten that Pendolino is an Italian word when naming variations on the theme.
Pretendolino must be the first and last example of such Italish or Englian.
The eight car set now running must be the Piccolino and the extended 12 car units the Lungolinos.
That's all for now, the firing squad awaits. But do not fear, the rifles will be loaded with blanks.
