BR 55660 Class 143 Barclay/Alexander 4-wheel 'Pacer' DMS Built 1986

BR 55660 Class 143 Barclay/Alexander 4-wheel 'Pacer' DMS Built 1986

Present Location Tanat Valley Railway
County Location Shropshire
Designed For BR
Built By Barclay/Alexander
Diagram Number BP236
Lot Number 31005
Type DMS
First Number 55660
Present Number 55660
Livery First Great Western Local Lines
Gauge 4ft 8 1/2in
Wheel Arrangement 4 wheel
Original Underframe Yes
Original Bogies Yes
Additional Notes With 55685 (qv) formed unit 143 619. P by 09/22 at Tanat Valley Light Railway. 08/25: offered for sale.
Owner Tanat Valley Light 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 23/08/2025
Inspected By Andrew Jenkins
Date of Image 23/08/2025
Photo Taken By Andrew Jenkins
At Risk No
Scrapped No
Record Last Updated 05/10/2025

     








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