SE5951 : 144e Pacer
taken 6 years ago, near to York, England
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 Rail.
York Station is a major station and junction on the East Coast Main Line. The original station opened in 1839, but the present building opened in 1877 (it has been remodelled since). Lines branch off the ECML for Scarborough and Leeds.
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The Harrogate Line is a rail line through parts of North Yorkshire and the West Yorkshire Metro area connecting Leeds to York by way of Harrogate and Knaresborough. The service is operated by Northern Rail, with a few additional workings by East Coast. Metro's bus and rail MetroCard ticket is available for journeys between Leeds and Harrogate. The line opened in 1848.
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