Class 142 - The Bus That Became a Train
The British Rail Class 142 Pacer was an attempt to produce a cost-effective train to replace the worn-out and elderly first-generation BR Diesel Multiple Unit fleet that had been introduced in the late 1950s.
The Class 142 concept was a marriage of proven bus technology, traditional railway chassis and powertrain by utilising modular Leyland National Bus Bodies mounted on a substantial steel underframe and powered by conventional underfloor diesel engines.
They came at a time when the network was lacking in investment, and when first introduced from 1985 onwards, they presented a fresh, bright and clean image, breathing new life into many suburban and rural services.
Unfortunately, soon after introduction, there were serious reliability problems, which necessitated much re-engineering and design issues. However, the British Rail Class 142 Pacer became a familiar sight across the network.
With the remaining ninety-four trains now all past their thirtieth birthday, the fleet is due to be retired by 2020.
Details
| Autor: | Martyn Hilbert |
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| Ausführung: | 96 Seiten, 23.5 x 16.5 x 0.8 cm, kartoniert |
| Abbildungen: | 141 Farbfotos |
| Verlag: | Fonthill Media (GB, 2020) |
| ISBN: | 9781781558232 |
Class 142 - The Bus That Became a Train
Sprache: Englisch
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