Class 144 diesel multiple units

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Introduction

 Northern Class 144, No. 144008 Carnforth Station

British Rail Class 144 "Pacer" diesel multiple units (DMUs) were built by BREL Derby between 1986 and 1987. Twenty-three Class 144 units were built in total. The units have a maximum speed of 75 mph (121 km/h) and are externally similar to the earlier Class 143 Pacers. The first thirteen of the class, No. 144001-013 are 2-car units. The remaining ten, No. 144014-023 are all 3-car units.
Currently they are all operated by Northern Railway.






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