Model Year Details

1992 - Class 142 Skipper Twin Railbus

55606 55556

Model: Class 142 Skipper Twin Railbus (Overall Model page)
Running Number: 55606 55556
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: Length of twin set - 15 3/4 inches - 40.1cm.
Models Produced: * 1,450
* 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 Chocolate & Cream

Livery Details: Cream with a chocolate and white stripe. Black roof and 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: 1992
Catalogue Number: R.326
Year Information: As formally running in Devon and Cornwall. Each vehicle is powered by a Type 7 motor. Destination labels for Exeter, Plymouth, Truro, Newquay etc included.
Model Motor: Type 7
Publication: Hornby Railways - 38th Edition
Publication Type: Catalogue
Publication Edition: 38th Edition

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UK Price List: £46.50
Aust Price List: ---
Can Price List: ---

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