Northern Class 142 sightings

[Graham Hall]

142089 on 2N04 this morning.

sorry I was unaware that the code applied to more than one service. I can confirm it was on its way to Saltburn...

Anyway tonight I am on 142064 on 2W47 16.19 Nunthorpe to Hexham.

 

[NorthWestRover]

142056 was on the 07.48 Manchester Oxford Road to Liverpool Lime St this morning

 

[Tim R-T-C]

142039 on the 5.xxpm Leeds to Morecambe this evening.

Weird to think that this time next year they will be all gone.

 

[John Taylor]

The lovely Northern Manager told me that Johnston Press is back out on the 14th Jan 2019. Also Class 37s finish 25th Jan aswell.

 

[WYSH]

142039 on the 5.xxpm Leeds to Morecambe this evening.

Weird to think that this time next year they will be all gone.

gosh that’s a long way to be on a 142. What is the longest pacer route operated by Northern

 

[DanNCL]

gosh that’s a long way to be on a 142. What is the longest pacer route operated by Northern

Carlisle to Whitby has to be a contender...

 

[John Taylor]

Carlisle to Whitby has to be a contender...

Sadly that tends to throw a 156 up most times. Also Northern have a 'thing' with swapping trains at Newcastle.

 

[NorthWestRover]

gosh that’s a long way to be on a 142. What is the longest pacer route operated by Northern

That route was a 144 when I did it in September (015 that I travelled on from Lancaster to Skipton).

 

[John B]

1120 Leeds to Southport was a 142 today. Didn't get the actual number. That's a long journey on a 142.

 

[HullRailMan]

gosh that’s a long way to be on a 142. What is the longest pacer route operated by Northern

I've had a few lately Bridlington-Sheffield and return. That's up to 2hr 30min about just under 100 miles. Not fun at all.

 

[53703]

I've had a few lately Bridlington-Sheffield and return. That's up to 2hr 30min about just under 100 miles. Not fun at all.

Leeds to Southport must be a fair poke too, there used to be some long-ish services from Lincoln to West Yorkshire/Scunthorpe/Hull not so long ago

 

[66Yorks]

At the moment you can generally see Pacers in York station.

 

[sprinterguy]

At the moment you can generally see Pacers in York station.

Unsurprisingly, you can generally see Pacers at most major stations across the north of England.

 

[Bullfield WEst]

I've done Carlisle to Preston via the Coast a few years ago on a lovely large windowed 142. just a short 4hr trip. What a way to use a North West Rover ticket.

 

[Graham Hall]

142070 on 07.20 Nunthorpe to Hexham. (2W11).

 

[Graham Hall]

Now sat on 142019 on the 09.13 Newcastle to Carlisle which has replaced 156475 due to a failure.

 

[John Taylor]

Now sat on 142019 on the 09.13 Newcastle to Carlisle which has replaced 156475 due to a failure.

I guarantee that would be a lovely ride along the Tyne Valley.

 

[Graham Hall]

Indeed it was a lovely trip across and back, especially with a low winter sun highlighting the scenery. The Tyne Valley is one the best lines up here in the north of England at any time of year in my view.

 

[djpontrack]

142003 is on 2C78 18:08 Morecambe to Lancaster.

 

[GrahamD83]

Now sat on 142019 on the 09.13 Newcastle to Carlisle which has replaced 156475 due to a failure.

The approach to Carlisle from the Tyne Valley line is awesome on a pacer. Nice and bouncy!

In a daft sort of way I will miss them. Weird to think their days are actually numbered now.

 

[djpontrack]

142063 just left buckshaw parkway going to Preston.

 

[djpontrack]

156471 & 142033 on 2K54 19:16 Blackpool north to Manchester Piccadilly.

 

[Andy Pacer]

I know it’s a strike day today but any allocations or sightings of the following would be greatly appreciated (also posted on the TOPS requests thread):

142026
142029
142079
142092

 

[John Taylor]

I know it’s a strike day today but any allocations or sightings of the following would be greatly appreciated (also posted on the TOPS requests thread):

142026
142029
142079
142092

Most trains are likely to be formed of 4 carriages today so might be more difficult.

 

[Andy Pacer]

Most trains are likely to be formed of 4 carriages today so might be more difficult.

Double the chances of finding required units then!

 

[nicolaboo]

A bit late, but here's a few from Wednesday 12th.
142038 with 142017 - 0810 Man Picc to Rose Hill Marple
142007 with 156428 - 0839 Man Picc to Alderley Edge
142047 with 156464 - 0933 Man Picc to Alderley Edge

 

[CHAPS2034]

From Friday 14th
142013 +057 on the Alderley - Wigan- Stalybridge circuit (1149 ex Ald Edge). A spirited RT ride up to Wigan on this.
142035 + 053 on an arrival at Picc from Rose Hill
Others noted in and around Piccadilly 142001, 044, 063. I know a Neville Hill driver that has driven all Northern's 142s and 144s except 001 - he wasn't happy at this sighting...

Cheers

 

[John Taylor]

142068 on Metrocentres today, it should also work the 18:20 to Morpeth.

 

[LOL The Irony]

gosh that’s a long way to be on a 142. What is the longest pacer route operated by Northern

Thanks to the all singing all dancing NRRUG, any route they're cleared for.

 

[53703]

Has anyone seen 142011, 142046, 142088 recently? I believe 142088 is a Heaton wagon so will hopefully get that on my Tyne & Tees ranger tomorrow