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Many thanks for sharing this information. I intercepted it at Darlington at 16:40 and am very happy indeed. I know some people would think me crazy (my wife first and foremost !) but compared to the challenges the IOW austerity 'Waggoner' presented this was reasonably sane..
Anyway getting back...
Can anybody confirm if 142 090 is actually stabled ? It is my last 142 for haulage. I was up in the area yesterday but it wasn't out playing. I would really appreciate any info on its workings. The car is fuelled and ready for the 80 mile drive...
Another enjoyable day out chasing pacers courtesy of a Northern Rail £10 special.
Leeds:
142 092 on the 09:29 Leeds to Sheffield
142 027 arrived shortly after from the Skipton direction.
Manchester Victoria:
142 001 and 142 046 on the 11:23 to Stalybridge.
142 049 (with 150 141) on the 11:09...
Many thanks for this information. 022 was one of three pacers I required for haulage this morning and given its storage status I was resigned to never getting it.. However it is funny how things happen when you least expect them. I came in from walking the dog, made a cup of tea, and opened up...
Used a Northern Rail £10 special today and noted the following:
142 078 on the 09:29 Leeds - Sheffield.
142 067 on the 10:54 Sheffield - Gainsborough.
142 043 and 142 060 on the 12:14 Rose Hill - Man Pic.
142 049 and 142 038 on the 12:45 Rose Hill - Man Pic.
142 055 and 142 094 on the 13:14...
I had 170 428 from Queen Street to Anniesland on the 27th August this year. Two days later I got a 158. I got the impression that the service was operated with whatever was lying around...
Noted in the North East yesterday (12/10) were:
142 015 / 142 064 on Saltburn to Darlington shuttles.
142 089 on BA to Saltburn services along with 156 444 and 158 849.
Along the coast 142 091 and 142 068 with many 156 / 158 sets in evidence.
Any reports on the workings of 142 022 (if it ever...
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