British Rail Class 143

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. Twenty-five units were built, numbered 143001-025 but later re-numbered 143601 - 143625.

British Rail Class 143 "Pacer"
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143605 at Cardiff Central railway station
In service1985 - 2021
ManufacturerAndrew Barclay and Walter Alexander
Family namePacer
Number built25
Number in service0
Number scrapped12
Formation2 car
Capacity106
OperatorArriva Trains Wales
First Great Western
Line(s) servedBristol local lines, Valley Lines
Specifications
Car length15.2 metres
Width2.7 metres
Maximum speed75mph
Weight26.3 tonnes
Engine(s)Cummins LTA10-R (Originally Leyland TL11)
Safety system(s)AWS, TPWS
Gauge1435 mm (4 ft 8½ in)

British Rail Class 143 Media

References

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