Hornby OO Avanti West Coast Class 390 Climate

OO Avanti West Coast Class 390 "Climate" delivers a detailed modern Pendolino coach designed for high-speed intercity operation on OO gauge layouts. Featuring: Avanti West Coast Livery: Authentic modern branding with crisp printed detailing and accurate colour application.

Pendolino Tilting Design: Streamlined coach profile representing the Class 390's signature curved-body engineering. Interior Passenger Detail: Moulded seating layout visible through clear window sections for added realism. Ready-to-Run Build: Fully assembled with free-rolling wheelsets for smooth, reliable performance.

Finished Model Dimensions (Approximate) Length: 27-29 cm Width: 3.5-4 cm Height: 5 cm Technical Specifications: Scale: OO (1:76) Gauge: 16.5mm Prototype: Class 390 Pendolino passenger coach Operator: Avanti West Coast Coach Name: "Climate" Era: Modern railway operations (2000s-present) Material: Injection-moulded plastic with metal wheelsets Couplings: NEM pocket compatible (standard OO interface) Assembly: Ready-to-run Paint/Glue: Not required Recommended Age: 14+ Perfect for: Modern intercity passenger trains, West Coast Main Line layouts, and contemporary British railway modelling.

Why this coach matters The Class 390 Pendolino is a cornerstone of modern UK rail travel, known for its tilting technology that enables higher speeds through curved routes on the West Coast Main Line. This "Climate" named coach adds realism for modellers building accurate, formation-specific Avanti West Coast sets.

How to use it Place on OO gauge track and integrate into full Class 390 formations. Best used with matching Avanti West Coast coaches and power cars for complete high-speed trainsets. This is a detailed scale model intended for collectors and hobbyists. It is not a toy.