Northern Pacer Withdrawals - Info?

[Gary B]

I can confirm that all pacers will be scrapped by the end of Febuary. I have it in good authority.

 

[Robertj21a]

I can confirm that all pacers will be scrapped by the end of Febuary. I have it in good authority.

I'm fairly sure that will be incorrect.

 

[61653 HTAFC]

I can confirm that all pacers will be scrapped by the end of Febuary. I have it in good authority.

I'm sure you do, but I'll believe it when I see it... too many broken promises already.

 

[43096]

I can confirm that all pacers will be scrapped by the end of Febuary. I have it in good authority.

I have it on good authority that they won’t all be scrapped. Or are you suggesting that the sets at/for NRM, Chasewater, GCRN are going for razor blades as well?

 

[61653 HTAFC]

I have it on good authority that they won’t all be scrapped. Or are you suggesting that the sets at/for NRM, Chasewater, GCRN are going for razor blades as well?

I'm guessing that part was meant to mean "withdrawn from service" rather than scrapped.

I am a little bit suspicious of a new poster who has thrown his weight around about being a driver on another thread, when it's not unheard of for people to claim to be drivers when they aren't. I hope I've got the wrong end of the stick, but it isn't a great start to life on the forum.

 

[Robertj21a]

I'm guessing that part was meant to mean "withdrawn from service" rather than scrapped.

I am a little bit suspicious of a new poster who has thrown his weight around about being a driver on another thread, when it's not unheard of for people to claim to be drivers when they aren't. I hope I've got the wrong end of the stick, but it isn't a great start to life on the forum.

Well, it won't be too long to wait to see that he's proved wrong

 

[43096]

I'm guessing that part was meant to mean "withdrawn from service" rather than scrapped.

I am a little bit suspicious of a new poster who has thrown his weight around about being a driver on another thread, when it's not unheard of for people to claim to be drivers when they aren't. I hope I've got the wrong end of the stick, but it isn't a great start to life on the forum.

I did think the same about the use of scrapped - those who know what is really going on tend to be more specific with their language than that.

Like you, I am suspicious of new faces popping up and claiming inside knowledge.

 

[Gary B]

Just because i have inside knowledge and you lot a merely speculating as per usual.

 

[IamTrainsYT]

I can confirm that all pacers will be scrapped by the end of Febuary. I have it in good authority.

Just because i have inside knowledge and you lot a merely speculating as per usual.

(I guess you mean withdrawn not scrapped)
This is only 142s that will be withdrawn by February not the whole pacer fleet and since I heard this from northern I’m guessing it’s going to be even later as they have still not withdrawn them in the northeast as they should have done on the 15th of December

 

[43096]

Just because i have inside knowledge and you lot a merely speculating as per usual.

Well, we’ll see in eight weeks time, won’t we?

 

[Robertj21a]

Just because i have inside knowledge and you lot a merely speculating as per usual.

Do you want a spade so that you can dig that hole a bit bigger ??

 

[61653 HTAFC]

Just because i have inside knowledge and you lot a merely speculating as per usual.

Nobody else is claiming inside knowledge, and our speculation isn't presented as anything other than speculation.

My main objection is your attitude, not the content of your posts. Good manners don't cost a penny.

 

[dan4291]

142001 has apparently arrived today at Locomotion in Shildon according to their Facebook page.

 

[Darandio]

142001 has apparently arrived today at Locomotion in Shildon according to their Facebook page.

No apparently about it, they've posted this image.

 

[IamTrainsYT]

No apparently about it, they've posted this image.

It arrived 2 weeks ago

 

[Bertie the bus]

I can confirm that all pacers will be scrapped by the end of Febuary. I have it in good authority.

Would you like to expand on that? Would this good authority be the same good authority who just a couple of weeks ago was saying they will still be in service in May?

 

[978wta]

There are 2 class 142s stored in the Southend head shunt of the Longsight excursion platform. They have been there for a good few weeks now, any info on the numbers?

 

[IamTrainsYT]

There are 2 class 142s stored in the Southend head shunt of the Longsight excursion platform. They have been there for a good few weeks now, any info on the numbers?

There were 5 of them (4) coupled together originally and the other one on its own however 3 of them left for service (these were 142004, 142035 and 142090) the ones that are still there are 142054 and 142064 and apparently (I can not confirm this) they are off lease and are awaiting movement to Gascogne Wood

 

[Entertexthere]

No apparently about it, they've posted this image.

Could do with a bit of a clean, but seeing as it's not a kettle it'll be a miracle if they do even that.

 

[krus_aragon]

I can confirm that all pacers will be scrapped by the end of Febuary. I have it in good authority.

It's very good of you to register today to tell us. The last announcement I recall (by the relevant minister) said that the 142s were due to be withdrawn by February17th, whereas the deadline for the 144s was May 17th. Those are the dates the PRM derogations have been granted until, of course.

Do you mean to confirm that statement about the 142s, or inform us that the withdrawal of the 144s has been accelerated (but with no official statement yet)?

 

[Chris217]

8 weeks will be the magic number then?
Personally I dont think so.
Unless all the 195s and 331s are in full service by then.

 

[IamTrainsYT]

8 weeks will be the magic number then?
Personally I dont think so.
Unless all the 195s and 331s are in full service by then.

With some still not delivered this seems unlikely

 

[978wta]

There were 5 of them (4) coupled together originally and the other one on its own however 3 of them left for service (these were 142004, 142035 and 142090) the ones that are still there are 142054 and 142064 and apparently (I can not confirm this) they are off lease and are awaiting movement to Gascogne Wood

thanks for the info, much appreciated.

im sure 035 has been on Longsight fuelpoint over the weekend, so probably working in the Pic, Buxton, new mills, ect.

 

[IamTrainsYT]

thanks for the info, much appreciated.

im sure 035 has been on Longsight fuelpoint over the weekend, so probably working in the pic Buxton, new mills, ect.

Its appeared on new mills several times this week and last week

 

[978wta]

Its appeared on new mills several times this week and last week

More than likely this will be the final stomping ground for Newton Heath 142s. I believe 9 units will be in service after the new year.

 

[superkev]

Here is a storage move For Saturday the 3rd https://www.realtimetrains.co.uk/train/K06117/2020-01-03/detailed

As well as the 3rd Jan theres also paths booked Heaton to Gascoigne wood on Sun 4th, Mon 5th tues 6th, and wed 7th.
https://www.realtimetrains.co.uk/train/K06117/2020-01-03/detailed
https://www.realtimetrains.co.uk/train/K00265/2020-01-04/detailed.
https://www.realtimetrains.co.uk/train/K62263/2020-01-05/detailed
https://www.realtimetrains.co.uk/train/K06120/2020-01-06/detailed
https://www.realtimetrains.co.uk/train/K06120/2020-01-07/detailed
If they run that will prob just about empty Heaton of 142s
K

 

[simon7929]

I think there's a few up at Heaton still. Numbers 142 013/4/8/32/63/5/7/8/70-1/87/9/94 and 95.

 

[trainmania100]

Just heard some wibble on Facebook that 142036 is going to the East Kent railway.
Screenshot attached.

 

[123*]

No apparently about it, they've posted this image.

Is this viewable when visiting the museum or is it in storage?

Thanks.

 

[IamTrainsYT]

Is this viewable when visiting the museum or is it in storage?

Thanks.

It is viewable