BR 55708 Class 142 BR Leyland 4-wheel 'Pacer' DMS Built 1986

BR 55708 Class 142 BR Leyland 4-wheel 'Pacer' DMS Built 1986

Present Location Telford Steam Railway
County Location Telford & Wrekin
Designed For BR
Build Location Derby
Built By BREL/Leyland
Diagram Number DP234
Lot Number 31013
Type DMS
First Number 55708
Present Number 55708
Livery Northern
Gauge 4ft 8 1/2in
Wheel Arrangement 4 wheel
Original Underframe Yes
Original Bogies Yes
Additional Notes With 55754 (qv) formed unit 142058. P by 05/21 at Telford Steam Railway.
Owner Telford Steam Railway
External Structural Condition Very Good
Internal Structural Condition Very Good
Underframe Condition Very Good
External Condition Good
Internal Finish Good
Degree of External Originality As built/last Passenger rebuild (BR or before)
Degree of Internal Originality As built/last Passenger rebuild (BR or before)
Degree of Underframe/Running Gear Originality As built/last Passenger rebuild (BR or before)
Degree of External Authenticity Good
Degree of Internal Authenticity Good
Degree of Underframe Authenticity Good
Rarity Many
Importance No Immediate Importance/Not Applicable
Storage Secure Open
Operational No
Date Inspected 22/08/2025
Inspected By Andrew Jenkins
Date of Image 22/08/2025
Photo Taken By Andrew Jenkins
At Risk No
Scrapped No
Record Last Updated 05/10/2025

     








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