(28 Aug 2014, 7:29 pm)Andreos Constantopolous wrote Haven't done a 143 since they were based out of Heaton in the late 80's.
Never ridden a 144 at all.
There is something about the 142. No idea what it is - the soaking you get when it rains, the rough ride, the squeaks - I have no idea.
Prefer a 156 turning up, but never too disappointed to see a Pacer.
Used a 150 for the first time a few months back on the Reading - Basingstoke line.
Wasn't impressed at all, but felt it was wasted on such a short journey, where a 142 would be possibly better.
Compare a 142 doing the runs they do, compared to the 150's going back and forth all day on a half hour/5 station trip - restricted to 75mph due to the line speeds.
I've heard Northern Rail's primary source of criticism comes from the Pacers!
The seats are disgraceful, granted, but I've got to admit the 141s really do look like Nationals on Rails!