BR 55644 Class 143 Barclay/Alexander 4-wheel 'Pacer' DMS Built 1986

BR 55644 Class 143 Barclay/Alexander 4-wheel 'Pacer' DMS Built 1986

Present Location Tarka Valley Railway
County Location Devon
Designed For BR
Built By Barclay/Alexander
Diagram Number DP236
Lot Number 31005
Type DMS
First Number 55644
Present Number 55644
Livery First Great Western Local Lines
Gauge 4ft 8 1/2in
Wheel Arrangement 4 wheel
Original Underframe Yes
Original Bogies Yes
Additional Notes With 55683 (qv) formed Unit 143 617. P 11/22 at Tarka Valley Railway, Torrington, Devon.
Grid Reference SS 480197
External Structural Condition Very Good
Internal Structural Condition Very Good
Underframe Condition Very Good
External Condition Very Good
Internal Finish Very 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 Very Good
Degree of Internal Authenticity Very Good
Degree of Underframe Authenticity Very Good
Rarity Many
Importance No Immediate Importance/Not Applicable
Storage Secure Open
Operational Yes
Date Inspected 22/05/2026
Inspected By Andrew Jenkins
Date of Image 22/05/2026
Photo Taken By Andrew Jenkins
At Risk No
Scrapped No
Record Last Updated 16/07/2026

     








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