Date: 17/02/2020

For years, the sight of a Pacer approaching the platform has sent a shiver of dread through many a Northern commuter.
And yet as the ^nodding donkey^ shuffles toward retirement - only 37 of a total 102 remain - it^s inspiring a wave of nostalgia.In fact, the M.E.N understands that Northern Rail is fielding ^daily^ enquiries from people who want to claim a Pacer as their own.
To be clear, nobody wants to use the Pacer as a train. That would be madness.
Instead, it^s likely those interested have in mind a cafe, community centre - or perhaps an unusual shed.

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The hated Pacer is suddenly the hottest ticket in town

Manchester Evening News

Northern Rail is fielding 'daily' enquiries about them

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A class 141 Pacer in early West Yorkshire PTE green livery runs off the Huddersfield line eastbound spur in May 1987 to join the former L&Y main line to its next call at Mirfield.
Location: Mirfield
Company: Manchester and Leeds Railway
06/05/1987 David Pesterfield

Sunshine on Carlisle station on 13 May 2003. Passengers are waiting to board Arriva Trains 142020 at platform 5.
Location: Carlisle
Company: Newcastle and Carlisle Railway
13/05/2003 John Furnevel

Pacer 143006 stands at the new Bathgate terminus during an open day held on 23 March 1986, the day before relaunch of the passenger service. Note Cartics in the sidings on the left, an area now occupied by shops. See image [[31158]]
Location: Bathgate [4th]
Company: Edinburgh and Bathgate Railway
23/03/1986 David Panton

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