British Rail Class 143

British Rail Class 143 "Pacer"
Number in service0
Number scrapped12
Specifications
Car length15.2 metres
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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.

  1. "TheRailwayCentre - Class 143". Archived from the original on 2005-03-08. Retrieved 2008-12-28.

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