British Rail Class 144 facts for kids
Quick facts for kids British Rail Class 144 "Pacer" |
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Class 144, unit number 144017 at York railway station on 3rd June 2004.
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In service | 1986 - present |
Manufacturer | BREL Derby and Walter Alexander |
Family name | Pacer |
Refurbishment | 2003 - 2004 - 2008? |
Number built | 23 |
Formation | DMS(+MS)+DMSL |
Operator(s) | Northern Rail first great Western |
Line(s) served | Harrogate Line, Huddersfield Line, Hallam Line, Pontefract Line, York & Selby Lines |
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Maximum speed | 75MPH |
Prime mover(s) | Cummins LTA10-R (Originally Leyland TL11) |
Safety system(s) | AWS, TPWS |
Track gauge | 1435 mm (4 ft 8½ in) |
The British Rail Class 144 "Pacer" diesel multiple units (DMUs) were built by BREL Derby from 1986-1987. A total of 23 units were built, replacing many of the earlier First-generation "Heritage" DMUs.
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