The Last Ever Pacer Train

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The Pacer trains are finally disappearing from the rail network (although some will be saved by moving to heritage railways). Introduced in the 1980's there were only meant to run for 20 years, but were still in use in 2019, when Rail Vehicle Accessibility Regulations required them to be retired.
Northern's went in November 2020, GWR said goodbye to theirs in in December 2020, and the end of May saw Transport for Wales Class 143 finally run for the last time, so with two units out in operation, I went for one last bumpy, squeaky, trip, and say farewell ...
Thanks to James Bennet from TfW, more on their new fleet of trains is here: tfwrail.wales/metro/trains
Additional thanks to Alex, Chris and Rhydian for providing me with the Welsh subtitles for the PA
(Translated into English, it says "Follow our safer travelling advice - Face coverings must be worn unless you are exempt - Plan ahead to avoid busy periods - Keep your distance, and wash your hands or use hand sanitser regularly.")

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@Damien_N 3 года назад

The Pacer, the embodiment of the maxim; “there is nothing more permanent than a temporary solution”

@francesconicoletti2547 3 года назад

The entire British Railway system is an embodiment of that maxim.

@shawnjoseph4009 3 года назад

"So today, we're going to be riding *every* pacer in service today." *crickets* ""Thank you for joining us, and make sure to check out our next video, where we travel on every operational hovercraft in the UK."

@mastertrams 3 года назад

I think the embodiment of that maxim is the InterCity 125...

@isaactimmins8959 3 года назад

same goes for the HST

@neiloflongbeck5705 3 года назад

Or the attitude to areas outside of commuting distance of London.

@GryphLane 3 года назад

"This one seems a lot less squeaky..." SCREEEEEEEEEE!!

@donaldstanfield8862 3 года назад

Got me, too! BAHAHAHAAH!!

@taskingpeper281 3 года назад

I got on these to go to Cardiff I em (;

@subbingtoeveryonewhosubsto5980 3 года назад

Ahahhahhahhahaha

@JagoHazzard 3 года назад

“Sir Tom, we named a train after you!” “Fantastic!” “Here it is!” “Oh. Er, thanks, lads.”

@raakone 3 года назад

Naming a train after Tom Jones? It's not unusual.

@jaymiethomas 3 года назад

"...and it's decades old and sometimes makes horrific noises, but some people just can't get enough of it." "Right. Tidy."

@bradf2803 3 года назад

@@raakone different tom

@FrankySmiter 3 года назад

He would be proud

@Ad-gn8pl 3 года назад

Many a lady (and gentleman) have ridden Sir Tom Jones 😉

@ollyshighlightreel6530 3 года назад

The Pacer is going to end up as an anecdote to tell younger generations... "See when I was a lad, we had trains which weren't air conditioned... We opened a Window!!! A bouncy ride, extremely loud and that wasn't just the engine and let all the weather in... It let the wind and rain in and also the heat. And they lasted for 37 years!!!"

@andyc9902 Год назад

Wholesome

@simonro9168 11 месяцев назад

Most of my local trains aren't air-conditioned, but with new rolling stock and refurbishments, they removed the ability to open a window!

@PanzerFalcon2232 7 месяцев назад

Let all the heat in, and in winter, let all of the heat out

@omegamezle 3 года назад

The buses on rails have finally finished their life... As a very long stop gap.

@BRLocosStudios 3 года назад

😭

@nleak92 3 года назад

Much like most things to do with the government its never just temporary 🤣

@blueberrypirate3601 3 года назад

Cheese paring old BR. Well they did the job.

@Welshman2008 3 года назад

And good riddance to them

@tonys1636 3 года назад

Yes first ones were in the mid 60's as Leyland Railbus Single or two car units, later 3 and 4 car. Then had Leyland National bus bodies in the 70's with a Bus front end on both ends of each one except multi car units that had a blank ends to the middle ones. Those old Leyland horizontal 680 engines have done sterling work over the years, two to each motor unit side by side.

@mathiastwp 3 года назад

No more Pacers, none of them. **all the stations theme starts playing**

@pesaxv 3 года назад

starts playing backwards*

@zaitsevvadym 3 года назад

In minor key

@missgfaulkner 3 года назад

the slow, melancholy version of it

@TheOffertonhatter 3 года назад

I won't miss them to be honest, having had to use them on a daily basis from Hazel Grove to Manchester and back for many years. The squeaks, the bumpy ride and the leaks. Not to mention that one of the poles to hold on to got pretty hot, as though it was the exhaust for the engine - Bizarre! However I am glad a small number of them will be on preserved railways to reminisce in 10 or 20 years time, if only to prove a real low point in DMU's that travelled around the UK.

@cedriclynch 3 года назад

The preserved railways are limited to 25mph so the Pacers will not bounce, and also we will no longer hear that glorious sound as they change up to high gear at 50mph with the transmission on each carriage doing its own thing.

@Goths-On-The-Beach 3 года назад

Ugly crap

@Elliamy01 3 года назад

The 195s and 331s on that line are really good now!

@flyingpanhandle 2 года назад

The pacers on that line seem a lot worse than this one. Though ive not been on a Northern Rail train since prepandemic!

@ZGryphon 2 года назад

As James May once said about something else, "You need one, as a warning from history."

@Azeria 3 года назад

I live around Cardiff Queen Street, and saw a pacer running the other day, and was surprised it was still running… apparently that was the last day 😅

@gavinmartin3762 3 года назад

Just wana say Geoff, your videos have been a huge help for me. Im autistic, and struggle a lot in my daily life, and your honestly a huge help when im having a stressful time with course work. Keep up the amazing work, I love pacers so this should be amazing!

@geofftech2 3 года назад

thanks Gavin, you're most welcome. lovely comment ... enjoy the vid!

@gavinmartin3762 3 года назад

@@geofftech2 Thank you so much for replying, made my week for certain! Great video!

@Jason-Clark235 3 года назад

He does help I have autism to and my life it so hard but when Geoff uploads I just have my mind come back down to earth. Thanks Geoff for all the help you do for us

@millomweb 3 года назад

@@Jason-Clark235 I'd like to know what difficulties autism brings ?

@millomweb 3 года назад

What are your difficulties esp. with coursework ?

@eddyharris2372 3 года назад

Despite all their flaws, the Pacer will always have a special place in my heart as it was the train that took me to visit Nan in Shildon.

@andyc9902 Год назад

LIGHT RAIL they are . Wouldn't it be nice if they were used in city roads separated city roads

@smidge-J 3 года назад

As someone who uses subtitles, thank you for subtitling the Welsh bit. I didn't understand it, but thanks regardless

@donaldstanfield8862 3 года назад

Yes, fantastic! Beyond me, but awesome!

@trainswithnickyt 3 года назад

@vinasu maaj There are quite a few being run on preserved/heritage railways, so don't give up on your plans to ride one :)

@tobiasmuller8576 3 года назад

I've just discovered that Google Translate supports Welsh. According to Google Translate, the announcement translates as: "Follow our safer travel advice. A facial cover should be worn unless you are exempt. Plan ahead to avoid busy periods. Keep your distance and wash your hands or use disinfecting fluid regularly." So it's just an announcement about COVID travel advice.

@MichaelGGarry 3 года назад

Ah the memories of the Pacer going around the long bend at Gateshead travelling from Sunderland to Newcastle - ear shattering!

@thomasthompson2899 3 года назад

Absolutely amazing that units built for a 20 year lifespan ran for over four decades in daily service. Credit to the builders and the caretakers for jobs well done. As a side note, the proper name for those 'Flappy doors' style of operation is 'Blinker Doors'. Excellent video.

@cat1554 Год назад

Blinker doors are fun.

@RyanEmmett 3 года назад

Pontypridd is my home station! I spent many years of my life commuting on these trains, and nostalgia aside no-one locally is going to miss them.

@markcf83 3 года назад

Correct. I'm in Caerphilly and I cannot remember the last time I was given the dubious misfortune of travelling on a nodding donkey-as I called them.....

@donaldstanfield8862 3 года назад

@@markcf83 Nice you will welcome fresh equipment, enjoy!

@markcf83 2 года назад

@@donaldstanfield8862 hardly fresh. I rode on the 769's when they were brand new and on Thameslink services in London.....

@wyterabitt2149 2 года назад

Never really understood the issue, also commuted daily on them for quite a while and never really had an issue. The noise and movement had no impact on whether I got to where I need to be. And even at their coldest in winter, I was wearing clothes for winter - and considering they were normally packed it was rarely that cold or even close to as cold as outside.

@LQC2556 3 года назад

This was actually really informative with the interviews of people with differing opinions on the Pacers, Q&A with TfW staff, and cab view. Also, that "HST - High Screech Train" part got me good.

@Nick-kz6dg 3 года назад

"You can't leave your assignments until the eleventh hour." The TOCs had over a decade head start to retire the Pacers and they still needed an extension! 😂

@frankhan8993 3 года назад

was riding frequently when I was in university of liverpool back in 2015-2019, sadly (happily) it's gone, was a special memory loves from a British railway fan in China

@graemebrand4740 3 года назад

The Pontypridd Pacers. Fond and happy memories of them from my university days. Squeak Rattle and Roll.

@FrankySmiter 3 года назад

Lovely words Graeme

@squeaksfor2514 3 года назад

Interesting fact: a locomotive called a rail bus still exists in sri lanka. Its also comprised of a Leyland bus and the bogie. It still operates.

@andyc9902 Год назад

Yes yes true

@mushin111 3 года назад

I'm not really into trains or railways, but you've managed to get me feeling all nostalgic here - well done!

@petedenton9434 3 года назад

Pacers could be nice and warm on freezing Yorkshire mornings and having opening windows meant that on hot days it could be cool without having unreliable air conditioning. And yes I have been rained on in one!

@saharapengu 3 года назад

Yes, but on the other hand the sound of the running train in the toilet was louder than anything I've heard before, and seating was extremely cramped.

@CountScarlioni 3 года назад

You mean you used to get one of the few Yorkshire pacers where the heating worked!? You lucky so-and-so!!

@petedenton9434 3 года назад

@@CountScarlioni it worked on most of the ones I traveled on about 5 years ago. you just needed to know where to sit ;)

@CountScarlioni 3 года назад

@@petedenton9434 You mean you actually got a seat on the train? Luxury! ;p I do absolutely agree with the usefulness of openable windows though. These more modern trains with sophisticated air-con systems become unbearable hothouses the moment it breaks down.

@Rick-vm8bl 3 года назад

"its a sad day" No Geoff, no it isnt. It's a fantastic day as it means thousands of people will no longer need a chairopractor to fix their back after a ride to work :P There's nothing - nothing, to love about a pacer.

@electrostarjudge 3 года назад

Other than those who commute in on IET's and 70X trains, who will definitely still require a chiropractor

@Farleigh1050 8 месяцев назад

Sorry to disappoint you, but it's history is pretty interesting and something to like. Not sure what else though

@berillyispog Месяц назад

@@electrostarjudgewhat about 701?

@KianHorwood 3 года назад

Just want to say, 769002 failed this morning and a 67 rescued it!

@debbieb-c 3 года назад

Your vlogs are gems! Love every one of them. I’ve learned so much.

@mjc8281 3 года назад

I was a Driver with BR back in the 1990s and spent much of my time with these "lovely" units. I can't think of anything good to say about the 142(the ones we had), so I will mention a funny story, one of my colleagues was heading up to Preston one day with a 142 trailing a 158..... anyway on arrival a really annoyed guard comes up to the cab and says "for the love of god slow down!!" he had forgotten he had a 142 trailing and had run from Wigan to Preston at 90mph.....might be the only time a 142 got that quick!

@geofftech2 3 года назад

THAT! would have been a squeaky bumpy ride .. .oh my great story - thanks MJC!

@jameshambis 3 года назад

I can’t lie, I have been looking forward to this day for years. Had to use these Pacers on my commute everyday at one point 😂

@crispygoth 3 года назад

The first time I got a Pacer I thought it was a fun little quirky train. After one particularly hungover trip home from Manchester though, I decided I'd definitely had enough of their bumping and screeching!

@bobsrailrelics 3 года назад

Chanced by that Pacer more by luck than judgement not realising it was their last day. Farewell Squeelers. Great tribute Geoff.

@paleriksson3345 3 года назад

Simply wonderful, Geoff. And as always, I´ve learned som much from you film; not the least that I have to lament the fact I never mad it (from Sweden) to ride on a Pacer. Or maybe there will a heritage/museum one in the future...

@anniesoernym 3 года назад

Wonderful video, as always, Geoff! Your editing remains on point and I really like the typeface you used for the station names! Also, "flappy doors" strongly reminds me of "slidey windows, slammy doors" 😄

@welshykev 3 года назад

As a south wales lad born and bred, I have rode on these many a times. I even remember the bench seats with the low backs. Its a shame to see them go as even though they screeched and bounced about, I think a lot of people have become so used to them that they dont even notice the bumps or screeches anymore. For something that was a temporary measure they sure outlasted their time and is indeed time for an update but, I think a lot will miss these icons. Thanks for the great video. Stay safe and keep up the good work.

@swish843 3 года назад

Thank Geoff for providing thiis video, nice that Wales gets a mention every now and then . Thanks for all your great videos. Keep up the good work sir

@samburrow8099 3 года назад

This is a sad day 😞 I have fond memories of riding Northern Rail pacers between Hull and Doncaster and Blackpool to Preston. Yes they were rubbish, but it’ll be strange not seeing them again. End of an era. Thanks for documenting it Geoff!

@alisonjperry6291 3 года назад

Thanks, Geoff, happy memories of my time in Cardiff, 1977-80!

@davidmansell6461 3 года назад

A well informed and intelligently presented documentary, with just the right amount of humour and relevant interviews.

@thisone2225 3 года назад

"Three stops past the screech". Genuine directions given to guests coming to my home station by my parents

@EdJonesVideos 3 года назад

Thank you/diolch yn fawr for subtitling the Welsh! As opposed to doing the usual [Speaks in Welsh]

@geofftech2 3 года назад

you're welcome Ed! seemed like the right thing to do! i got a little help (but learned some Welsh too...!)

@goatgamer001 3 года назад

@@geofftech2 nice xd

@realfrowz 3 года назад

@@geofftech2 Nice content, please can you make an "All the withdrawn bus routes"

@JohnSmith-rw2yn 3 года назад

I once dated a girl, about 10 years ago from Rhymney Valley and I remember we got the train from there down to Cardiff for the day and I, having never seen a Pacer, I was staggered when I boarded one of these in 2010 like what on earth is this 😂. I loved it.

@rowanquigley626 2 года назад

I'm glad to have donated to All the Stations and did so for Pontypridd! Thank you for the video Geoff, was nice to see it in greater detail.

@mjunior8142 3 года назад

This is cool 💯 will be checking more of your videos out! Thanks for sharing with us

@KrisRogos 3 года назад

I work in the building about 1/4 a mile from Cardiff Queen Street, we can hear every single Pacer coming into the station with its distinct screeching it will be weird to not hear that again.

@lemsip207 3 года назад

It's like working in a building above an underground station in London.

@handsoffmycactus2958 3 года назад

You work? Wow, considering your username I’m surprised you can make it out of your house! Well done. Must be a nightmare to work with.

@warweezil2802 3 года назад

I spent 2 nights on the “wrong” side of the Ibis hotel close to Queen st station.. that was a rude awakening 😳

@morganthomas6604 3 года назад

@@Gigachad-kb1pp shut up!

@dx_ream9277 2 года назад

@@Gigachad-kb1pp huh

@GregersLauge 3 года назад

The very first time I went to England, the very first train I took in England was a pacer. It ran from Manchester Airport to Wigan Wallgate. I remember wondering if it really was the right train I had gotten in or not. I was waiting to exit the train in one side, when an man told me in the most northern accent I had ever heard at that point in my life, that the platform was on the other side. I had to ask him to repeat a few times before I understood him.

@Laura-xm6ny 3 года назад

Thank you for this video, Geoff. Really enjoying it so far as I've lived in Cardiff 13 years and keep my horses 5 minutes down the road from Ponty. :) Nice to see some familiar sights.

@jamesm6333 3 года назад

Having grown up with the pacers on the Durham coast line, it’s a very sad sight to see them go, for me at least. Thank you for the video, Geoff

@WCML730 3 года назад

Goodbye Pacers, you will always Pace in our hearts

@n1thmusic229 3 года назад

Most of them have been preserved by comparison the 314 which is in your profile picture has had 0/16 preserved units

@WCML730 3 года назад

@@n1thmusic229 oh, well we still got Pacers. Yep my profile is the Class 314 (Train Sim World 2 Glasgow Cathcart Circle)

@n1thmusic229 3 года назад

@@WCML730 Well 1 314 remains it will be converted to hydrogen but maybe if we start a petition it could be converted back to a 314, put in Carmine and Cream livery and preserved

@kaylanbuyukcetin5274 3 года назад

Good job on the subtitling!

@Nooticus 3 года назад

Excellent video. RIP pacers, they will always have a special place in my heart ❤️

@hopkinsmiler 3 года назад

Nice to see you on my local line. For years I thought all trains were like this. Looking forward to see the new trains round here.

@rhydianedwards3457 3 года назад

Glad I was able to help make the video accessible! My sister lives near a railway curve in Cardiff and a loaded coal train makes less noise than a pacer!

@erik_griswold 3 года назад

Was in the UK in 2018, took one train that was operated by a Pacer (from Hull to York) and lucked out by getting the one prototype unit.

@beeble2003 3 года назад

The prototype was the class 140, which was taken out of service in 1986, so not sure what you mean, here.

@erik_griswold 3 года назад

@@beeble2003 I meant 144012 which was the demonstration of a potential upgrade to the fleet: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/British_Rail_Class_144#Class_144e

@annstewart4731 3 года назад

I needed some good news today, Thank you Geoff.

@ajb229 3 года назад

They should have been in a museum a long time ago but they have a place as an anti-hero in our railway heritage so it’s good that you paid your respects.

@matthewwilkes6162 3 года назад

If anyone missed out, the British Steel works in Scunthorpe does pacer footplate days. I did one last month and it was really good fun, but maybe that's lockdown changing my expectations.

@nyctomanica 3 года назад

Geoff, you went through Queen Street while I was waiting there, and I didn't even realise! Damn it!

@gtavstepfordcounty1733 3 года назад

😆 🤣 😂

@wildlifeOZ1 3 года назад

Thanks for that, I have memories of traveling on them on the main line between Cardiff and Bridgend at speed, bouncy bouncy, fairly alarming when a proper train (HST) came the other way, with the wind almost blowing it off the track. That and the leaks when it rained

@jimmydolittle 3 года назад

Used to have these between chester / Hooton / Ellesmere Port before electrification. Happy times. Great video as always.

@allanparker6874 3 года назад

I am amazed to see someone so excited about riding the train I have ridden my whole life.

@conscienceaginBlackadder 3 года назад

V happy to see the back of them. Their buslike doors always felt like a putdown of the South Wales lines, into virtual bus routes, hence challenge to their worth of being trains.

@ChrisGullick 3 года назад

Queen St Station backs onto my workplace, so I have travelled on the pacer many times between Central and Queens St (When its raining) and Cardiff Bay, if I don't fancy the walk. Great to see Wales back in your videos

@scottmcginn2169 3 года назад

The reference to the band Space is what keeps me coming to your videos

@ericthomas369 3 года назад

Hi Geoff, thanks for sharing these, well, trains, sort of. Just as a side note, out Southeastern Class 395 Javelins have a wooden ladder in the emergency cupboard

@scorchx3000 3 года назад

The Pacer reminds me of the Tyne and Wear metro cars, designed to last 20 years and 40 years later, about to be replaced. I never had a problem with the Pacers, probably because I rarely used them. That bend going from Gateshead to Newcastle, the squealing trains *shudders*

@griffithsgriffiths1529 2 года назад

I think their also similar in they both screech around curves and the super bouncy ride

@TheEulerID 3 года назад

A special trip to travel on the most hated trains in Britain. They were a real pain to put bikes on as I once had to do travelling from Newcastle to Carlisle. I was to ride the cycle C2C from Whitehaven to Tynemouth. I decided to ride from Carlisle to Whitehaven rather than take the train for that stretch. That said, Pacer or not, the Newcastle-Carlisle (Tyne Valley) line is a favourite of mine.

@TheDaf95xf 3 года назад

Hi Geoff. Fantastic as always. So at last the pacers are history woohoo 🙌

@davidconnell1959 3 года назад

“Guess what station” brought me way back: suburban line out of Philadelphia- two stations next each other are Gladstone and Lansdowne Now imagine those called out in a train conductor’s voice... I never knew when I’d missed my stop!

@UK_Canuck 3 года назад

At least here in the UK there'd have been a bit more difference between the two as Gladstone would generally be pronounced glad'stun.

@lkrnpk 3 года назад

In Danish every station name sounds the same :D :D

@andyhill242 3 года назад

Oh Maaaannnnn, I remember when they came into service!

@cperry1593 Год назад

I'm so glad that the end of the pacers time in service ended at my town, barry and amazing it ended at the island... a scenic view for the end of an era.

@chrimbo90 3 года назад

Such nostalgia!…. All the stations was one hell of a summer!

@lowri.williams 3 года назад

Ha! Having followed you for a while now, it's funny to see my local station pop up in one of your videos. I want to be sad that the Pacers have gone but having spent all my train travelling life rattling about on these things under various names - Valley Lines anyone? - I'm looking forward to something a bit more modern. The 21st century awaits...!

@robbieandrew4075 3 года назад

Brings back fond memories of feeling the breeze round your ankles in deep winter on the pacer between Harrogate and Leeds :')

@peterdriffill7950 3 года назад

Looks a lot quieter than the last HST from London/slam door HST - surprised you weren’t there for that? None the less thanks for capturing another end of an era! :)

@bobholness203 3 года назад

Great vid, Liverpool to Manchester was a nightmare with these. Them metal frame seats and big ass roar from engine 👍🏻

@aaronmichaelread 3 года назад

"You saved my life. (Tom Jones, Tom Jones)" I see what you did there, sneaky but good Space reference. Cooool. Good band. Also, goodbye to the true workhorses of the modern railway.

@MrGreatplum 3 года назад

I think I’ve got that album somewhere!

@highpath4776 3 года назад

The problem with Pacers is that they were used on routes where really higher capacity was needed (or maybe just better weekend frequencies) as heaving from Meadowhall to Doncaster many saturdays for shopping. But they were fairly easy to board.

@stevieinselby 3 года назад

The problem with Pacers is that they were used. Full stop.

@ellaneve1021 3 года назад

Having grown up in Penarth and being very familiar with the old squeaky trains, this video has made me quite emotional given I haven't been able to visit home for almost 2 years now! There's something strangely nostalgic about the screech, but I'm glad they're being improved

@Loadarine 3 года назад

I loved the sound of the engine and exhaust on these pacers. Just like the overall look of them. I grew up going on these.

@benjamintery7847 3 года назад

You have no idea at 1:43 how much I have heard that safety announcement and asked myself how on earth it's written. Thanks for the subtitles! They were true icons of the Valleys, and I'm not looking forward to the tram-trains...

@Jules_Diplopia 3 года назад

Wow, no chance of getting my wheelchair into that.

@rklammer 3 года назад

Ah man, if I had know you were in and around cardiff I would totally have ambushed you and ridden the last pacer with you! Looking forward to these new trains though!!

@shioyama_railway_channel 3 года назад

Wow, that was quite a shock to read this video title in my recommendations. I didn't expect it to happen this soon (if I may say it that way), as I was hoping to get to ride one on a regular service before they were retired. Well, out to the heritage railways we go, then! Greetings from Switzerland (yes, the place where the FLIRTs are coming from😁🇨🇭)

@HM...333 3 года назад

Lovely video Geoff, sad day it must have been, however, heritage railways are getting them so the haters won't be ridded of the bumpiness just yet

@CountScarlioni 3 года назад

It's good for some of them to be preserved, and I'm all for heritage railways running special pacer days. However they'd better not be tempted to run them in regular service because frankly I'd expect them to pay _me_ to have to ride on them!

@Welshman2008 3 года назад

I heartlily agree with Becca at 3:04 glad to see the back of the pacers, after commuting between Barry and Pontypridd on them for many years .

@lowri.williams 3 года назад

Same! Anyone romanticising the pacer clearly hasn't screeched through Tondu at 5 agonising miles an hour.

@Welshman2008 3 года назад

@@lowri.williams or round the curve from Queen Street to Central

@lowri.williams 3 года назад

@@Welshman2008 Yep! Orchestra of doom.

@marcpearce9121 3 года назад

I'm from down that way and managed to get back to see my family for the first time in a while a couple of weeks ago. Didn't realise that trip was the last time I'd be on a pacer! Thank god for that haha.

@repeatedaction4273 3 года назад

I used to love going on pacers as a child i loved the retro look of them still do it reminds me of a tank with all the rivets showing and engine noises, i love it

@briansteenson3036 3 года назад

I was in shock when I started working in Manchester 5 years ago that such atrocious monstrosities existed, talk about a North South divide. Until I experienced Northern trains I had assumed Southern were the worst rail franchise. BTW your Welsh version looks like luxury compared to the ones servicing Burnley :) Good riddance to bad rubbish!

@HeyItsAJOmega 3 года назад

I mean, I love vintage trains a lot, but...I'm sorry, I'm firmly with Becca on this one xD THE SCOURGE OF THE PACER MENACE IS FINALLY OVER!! And to be fair, I'm happy that some will still be around on heritage railways - for those that do have some affection for them, that's great! Also I was going to comment on Becca not having a facemask on, then I noticed the Sunflower lanyard she was wearing - that's the 'medical exemption' lanyard, right?

@1Three8Fiver 3 года назад

Thanks Geoff, gonna miss the days of catching these out of Wigan Wallgate. My last trip on one though was from Manchester Victoria to Halifax and back.

3 года назад

Thanks for the screeching warning, I had my headphones on :-) Another great video, thanks!

@paultreneary 3 года назад

I remember them being brought in as a replacement for the far nicer running stock between Paignton & Exmouth (were they 150s?) - everyone was hoping they were a temporary measure whilst the other DMUs were being cleaned up, but sadly not. Not sure what they did with the better coaches but I was glad to not have to commute for much longer once the Pacers appeared

@tjd18 3 года назад

I learnt when i went to uni in Pontypridd and I live in Swansea to Break the Journey up it works out Cheaper but I get a discount on valley lines with my concessionary bus pass

@Buckets41369 2 года назад

The low back bench seating made the pacers more bearable as you could see everyone wince and roll their eyes as the rickety train dripped, clacked, and screeched on its merry way. It would often be so bad in winter some commuters would share a wry smile as another opened an umbrella inside the train. Thank god they’re gone

@youtubeaccount734 2 года назад

Despite the nauseating and uncomfortable rides, I will honour the Pacer proudly as it has ran for 20+ years which is amazing. Rest in Peace. 1975 - 27/11/2020.

@JagerLange 3 года назад

I'll believe it when I dunk the very last Pacer into a molten furnace a la Terminator 2.

@blueberrypirate3601 3 года назад

They cannot self terminate 😆

@Dwagginz 3 года назад

When I moved to Leeds a few years ago, Pacers were running a lot on the line and oh boy could you hear them. But in an odd way, even though I didn't see them for too long, I do miss the awful screeching they made. If nothing else, they had a character a lot of trains don't.

@MrJimheeren 3 года назад

Good riddance. Horrible pieces of metal. It’s a disgrace how long the pacer was kept in service. I’ve sat in better trains in Croatia and Romania and at least in those countries the fairs are cheap

@williamhuang8309 3 года назад

Flappydoors!

@ravimusicuk 3 года назад

Not going to lie... I hated using pacers daily when I lived in Stockton. But I felt a certain fondness for them when I watched All The Stations! I will miss them.

@trainman86trainstramsandmore 3 года назад

Goodbye Class 142/143/144. You will be missed by many. You are my (and many others) childhood train.

@151CHAVIN 3 года назад

There is a pacer running a few miles of heritage railway called the lavender line. Beautiful little thing with its noisy smokey diesel running off a 3 speed Routemaster gearbox

@sparkyprojects 3 года назад

One of the things i loved to do way back in my younger years was to stand astride the gap between carriages, it was like a mini funhouse :D

@PERCYxyz 3 года назад

Brings back the memories - my old commute used to be on Pacers between Radyr and Cathays. I really liked them, probably because the journey only took around 7 minutes!