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 1950's. The Class 142 concept was a marriage of proven
bus technology and traditional railway chassis and powertrain by
utilizing 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 & 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, since when they have become 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.
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