Realtrack RT142-432

British Rail Class 142 142068 First Great Western Blue

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Realtrack's Description & Specifications

This model is a limited edition BR Provincial 'Pacer' Class 142 with Correct Branding and is limited to 200 pieces only.

We anticipate high demand for this High Specification 5 Pole motored, Innovative lighting features and highly detailed 4mm model.

Specification:

  • Driving Motor Second DMS (No Toilet)
  • Driving Motor Second Lavatory DMSL (Toilet)
  • BR Grey Seating, Fitted Toilet, Drivers cab detailing, Operational door lights (On DCC Only), Bi Directional Lighting, Carriage lighting, High Specification Underframe.
  • Highly Detailed Labelling on the Bodyshell and by the passenger doors, BSI Couplings, Etched exhaust cover & full high definition HSE Labelling on bodyshell & underfloor and the later 3 Ribbed roof.
  • High specification paint finish & Decals.
  • Fitted with a Low profile, micro geared drive system which allows for a high level of underfloor detailing.
  • Destinations: Exeter - Barnstaple

Class & Prototype

  • Running Number: 142068

The British Rail Class 142 "Pacer" comprised 96 two-car DMUs built 1985-1987 using Leyland National bus bodies on railway underframes. These controversial units served Northern England and South Wales for 35 years despite universal criticism for rough ride quality from their four-wheel rigid chassis, inadequate heating, and cramped bus-style seating. Originally fitted with unreliable Leyland TL11 engines, the fleet received Cummins L10 re-engineering 1993-1996. PRM-TSI accessibility regulations forced complete withdrawal by November 2020, though 31 units entered preservation. Realtrack Models produces detailed OO gauge representations (£280 RRP) whilst Dapol offers N gauge versions (£162 RRP) across multiple PTE, BR, and privatisation-era liveries.

Operator & Livery