Model Details
Class 142 Pacer Twin Railbus - Greater Manchester
55604 55554
Years Released:
1988
1989
1990
(Model Year pages)
Model released for 3 years.
Model: Class 142 Pacer Twin Railbus - Greater Manchester
Running Number: 55604 55554
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: Greater Manchester Passenger Transport Executive. Both vehicles are powered and alternative destination labels included.
Length of twin set - 15 3/4 inches - 40.1cm.
Models Produced: * 4,400
* Information from Triang & Hornby, The Story of Rovex, Volumes 1, 2 and 3 - Pat Hammond
Logo & Box Style:
1988 1989 1990
Running Number: 55604 55554
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: Greater Manchester Passenger Transport Executive. Both vehicles are powered and alternative destination labels included.
Length of twin set - 15 3/4 inches - 40.1cm.
Models Produced: * 4,400
* Information from Triang & Hornby, The Story of Rovex, Volumes 1, 2 and 3 - Pat Hammond
Logo & Box Style:
1988 1989 1990
 1988 1989 1990 |
Company: B.R. - British Railways
Logo: B.R. Logo
Logo Years: 1965 - 1997
Livery: B.R. Railbus Orange
Livery Details: Livery for the Greater Manchester Passenger Transport Executive. Orange with brown lower trimmings and white upper trimmings. 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: 978 - December 2023
Previous: 1403 - November 2023
Movement:
(+425)
Logo: B.R. Logo
Logo Years: 1965 - 1997
Livery: B.R. Railbus Orange
Livery Details: Livery for the Greater Manchester Passenger Transport Executive. Orange with brown lower trimmings and white upper trimmings. 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: 978 - December 2023
Previous: 1403 - November 2023
Movement:
(+425)
Model Year Details (3)
| YEAR | CAT | MODEL |
|---|---|---|
| 1988 | R.297 |
Class 142 Pacer Twin Railbus - Greater Manchester |
| 1989 | R.297 |
Class 142 Pacer Twin Railbus - Greater Manchester |
| 1990 | R.297 |
Class 142 Pacer Twin Railbus - Greater Manchester |
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)
Motor Information
| YEAR | MOTOR |
|---|---|
| 1988 | Type 7 |
| 1989 | Type 7 |
| 1990 | Type 7 |
Price List
| YEAR | UK PRICE |
|---|---|
| 1988 | £32.61 |
| 1989 | £33.55 |
Catalogue Images (3)
R.297 Class 142 Pacer Twin Railbus - Greater Manchester - 1988
R.297 Class 142 Pacer Twin Railbus - Greater Manchester - 1989
R.297 Class 142 Pacer Twin Railbus - Greater Manchester - 1990
Class 142 Pacer Twin Railbus - Greater Manchester on ebay UK
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