BR No. 142058, No. 144013
Pacer Units
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Our modern mainline units are the Pacers. While a marmite vehicle, these units offer low running costs along with disabled access which is key for our heritage line.
INFORMATION
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Pacers at Spring Village Station |
HISTORY
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No. 142058
142058 was the 26th Class 142 to be preserved. It was last stationed at Newton Heath (Manchester) under Northern Rail before preservation and movement to Telford Steam Railway in April 2021, joining recently preserved Class 144 144013 on the railway.
In August 2021, 142058 operated its first test runs along the railway, prior to entering passenger service. In 2024, the unit failed with gearbox issues. A new gearbox was acquired and will hopefully be fitted in the near future. |
142 in Spring Village Yard |
144 at Horsehay & Dawley Station |
No. 144013144013 became the fourth Class 144 to be preserved when it was moved over two days by road to Telford Steam Railway in July 2020. The set was bought to aid the railway's expansion aims in the future, to run off-peak services.
The unit is out for Pacer running days along with driver experience courses. |
CURRENT STATUSPacer No. 142058 was withdrawn with gearbox repairs. A new gearbox was sourced and is planned to be fitted in 2026. After this the unit will return to service.
Pacer No. 144013 is operational and can be seen on passenger services and driver experiences. Both units have received internal work with the replacement of seat upholstery where required. |
142 at Spring Village |
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PACER DRIVER EXPERIENCESExperience what its like to drive a Pacer, this year at TSR.
Each course will take two participants, who will each be able to drive between Spring Village and Lawley Village, and also have the opportunity to drive to and from Horsehay & Dawley Station. On your course, you could be hauling up to two coaches and Brake Van. Each participant can be accompanied by up to two guests for free and can add extra guests for £15 each who may travel on the train during the course. |
