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1988 - Class 142 Pacer Twin Railbus

55639 55589

Model: Class 142 Pacer Twin Railbus (Overall Model page)
Running Number: 55639 55589
Category: Train Packs

Locomotive Class: Class 142 Railbus

Designer: British Railways
Class Information: Known as a Pacer or a Skipper.
Purpose: Passenger
Wheel Arrangement: BO

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
Company: B.R. - British Railways
Logo: B.R. Logo
Logo Years: 1965 - 1997

Livery: B.R. Railbus Blue

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.

Year: 1988
Catalogue Number: R.867
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Model Motor: ---
Publication: Hornby Railways - 34th Edition
Publication Type: Catalogue
Publication Edition: 34th Edition

Logo & Box Design:

UK Price List: £30.60
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Model Year Details (6)

YEAR	CAT	IMAGE
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	R.867	Class 142 Pacer Twin Railbus