Model Details
Class 142 Pacer Twin Railbus
![U.K.](flags/uk.gif)
55639 55589
Years Released:
1987
1988
1989
1990
1991
1992
(Model Year pages)
Model released for 6 years.
Running Number: 55639 55589
Category: Train Packs
![Train Packs](category_images_small/pack.jpg)
Locomotive Class: Class 142 Railbus
![Class 142 Railbus](class_images/class_142_railbus.jpg)
Designer: British Railways
Class Information: Known as a Pacer or a Skipper.
Purpose: Passenger
Wheel Arrangement: BO
![BO](wheels/wheel_bo.jpg)
Model Information: Provincial Sector. Both vehicles are powered and alternative destination labels included.
Length of twin set - 15 3/4 inches - 40.1cm.
Models Produced: * 14,000
* Information from Triang & Hornby, The Story of Rovex, Volumes 1, 2 and 3 - Pat Hammond
Logo & Box Style:
![](hornby_logos/hornby_logo_1987_small.jpg)
1987 1988 1989 1990 1991 1992
![]() 1987 1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 |
Logo: B.R. Logo
Logo Years: 1965 - 1997
![British Railways](logos/britishrail_modern.jpg)
Livery: B.R. Railbus Blue
![B.R. Railbus Blue](livery_images_small/br_blue_railbus.jpg)
Livery Details: Livery for the Provincial Sector. Blue with a dark blue and white stripe. Yellow cab ends with black window trimming.
Company Information: British Railways came into existence in 1948 when the dominating four British railway companies amalgamated. Steam traction on British Railways ended in 1968 and the system was re-branded as British Rail.
Model Ranking:
Current: 268 - December 2023
Previous: 1400 - November 2023
Movement:
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Model Year Details (6)
Related Service Sheets (2)
NO | SERVICE SHEET NAME | ISSUE DATE |
---|---|---|
141 | Class 142 Pacer Twin Rail Bus | June 1988 |
141A | Class 142 Pacer Twin Rail Bus (4 wheel pickup from sept 1989) | October 1989 |
Model Photos & Notes (0)
Price List
YEAR | UK PRICE |
---|---|
1987 | £28.49 |
1988 | £30.60 |
1989 | £33.55 |
1992 | £43.20 |
Catalogue Images (6)
R.867 Class 142 Pacer Twin Railbus - 1987
R.867 Class 142 Pacer Twin Railbus - 1988
R.867 Class 142 Pacer Twin Railbus - 1989
R.867 Class 142 Pacer Twin Railbus - 1990
R.867 Class 142 Pacer Twin Railbus - 1991
R.867 Class 142 Pacer Twin Railbus - 1992
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