British Rail Class 143
Diesel Hydraulic Multiple Unit Train
The British Rail Class 143 is a diesel multiple unit, part of the Pacer family of trains introduced between 1985 & 1986. They originally worked around North East England but were later transferred to Wales.[1] The coaches are based on an Alexander bus body mounted on a chassis from a freight or Goods truck.[source?] Twenty-five units were built, numbered 143001-025 but later re-numbered 143601 - 143625.
| British Rail Class 143 "Pacer" | |
|---|---|
 143605 at Cardiff Central railway station | |
| In service | 1985 - 2021 |
| Manufacturer | Andrew Barclay and Walter Alexander |
| Family name | Pacer |
| Number built | 25 |
| Number in service | 0 |
| Number scrapped | 12 |
| Formation | 2 car |
| Capacity | 106 |
| Operator(s) | Arriva Trains Wales First Great Western |
| Line(s) served | Bristol local lines, Valley Lines |
| Specifications | |
| Car length | 15.2 metres |
| Width | 2.7 metres |
| Maximum speed | 75mph |
| Weight | 26.3 tonnes |
| Prime mover(s) | Cummins LTA10-R (Originally Leyland TL11) |
| Safety system(s) | AWS, TPWS |
| Track gauge | 1435 mm (4 ft 8½ in) |
References
change- ↑ "TheRailwayCentre - Class 143". Archived from the original on 2005-03-08. Retrieved 2008-12-28.
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