Realtrack Models Class 144 | Under Closer Inspection
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- Опубліковано 19 сер 2024
- In This episode at the modern image 00 gauge layout New Junction, We take a closer look at the Realtrack models Class 144 Pacer in Northern rail livery.
With a price tag of £200ish lets take a look and see if its worth the Wait & Hype!
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Music : Toby The Tram Engine - S A Music
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New Junction i want the arriva one
I still think this is the best model I have ever seen yet for detail. Nothing compares.
I had not heard of real track models till now. As they say every day is a learning day.
Real smart model buddy - wow that’s blown me away- love all the detail and as you say what a great idea for hiding the motor and a few lessons to be learned there 😉👍
Great review 😍
Garry
Thanks Garry!
Pacers certainly look rather attractive, and the models are sublime (Hornby excepted), but they're frankly obsolete in terms of rush hour services. A single 142 on my local line is apparently sufficient to form the peak service into Manchester on a morning. Commuters will beg to differ. I will be far from sad to see them leave Northern's fleet, but I do hope to see them on heritage lines, especially in Regional Railways colours!
I genuinely enjoy how professional and well done your videos are mate, keep up the good work.
The close coupling really is the icing on the cake
Great review of what seems like a stunning bit of kit, I'm not a modern image modeller but when these were first released I took note of the detail, shame about the stalling on the slip.
Excellent choice of music for the running shots.. took me back to childhood!
Stunning model, I have the Realtrack class 156 Abellio Scotrail, they have motors in both cars and like the class 43's have sound chip's in both cars, I bought it second hand and it wasn't cheap, there was a couple on extra bits missing so I phoned Charlie at Realtrack and he sent the missing bits up. It is my favourite loco next to my class 68 Scotrail "Daring" still to get a sound chip for that one. John
Nice!
Very nice, one of the best interiors on a UK model so far. I'm looking forward to the 142 they have in the works!
Can't wait! I'd like the Hornby one but it's simply not to Realtracks standard. :-)
Blimey, the detail on that is astonishing!
Great 👍 video, absolutely love the Pacers
Great PA. It sounds so authentic. I bought my grandson a wooden railway station that allows him to record his own announcements. It's great. Love the new stuff. Very impressive detail. I had a box of WWI 009 kits arrive today for my WWI layout that will keep me busy for weeks. More on the way too. I'm off to buy some more Train Simulator add-ons. There is a sale on :)
The announcement was a real recording lol
A very detailed and open model. They've done well to hide the workings. I can understand why you were after this particular one. I have a soft spot for "dmu" type passenger stock as opposed to big long express trains. Cheers
Thanks Davie!
Great content, as usual Richard! Nice to see a regional operator on your layout!
Thanks!
Amazing. I really like this and have enjoyed your recent videos where it always seems to pop up.
I've nearly finished repainting an old Hornby Regional Railways 142 into Northern livery and a 144 is the next one on my list of wants.
Nice, would love to see it once finnished!
Pacer is so cute I love it, great model!
I got an older Metro red/silver liveried one off eBay and it arrived today, I payed about £100 and it has some damage (I knew before getting it) but as even the more common liveries now are quite rare i decided it was a good price regardless. I'm very pleased with it and I'm hoping to repair some of the damage (it's purely cosmetic damage and not too bad, just a few missing steps etc).
Brilliant! Looks a superb model, bought one of there sprinters just over a year ago now and it was absolutely stunning. The only thing that I can fault it on is the price which still remains very expensive :/ I don't think is acceptable for them to charge over 300 quid for a dmu. Runs superb however and is my favourite dmu I have. Great video can't wait to see more!
Thanks!
Stunning model! What a great find.
I'd love to model a single track branch line and purposely make the track bump and twist all over the place to give my passengers that authentic Pacer experience! Oh and don't forget the doors that won't open XD
Mike.
Thanks Mike!
Ooooooooo you lucky...! Great video, still just waiting, and waiting, and waiting for them to restock the pacer, if it doesn't come out, I'll just get the scotrail 156 in the barbie livery that has Edinburgh to Glasgow Central destinatation blind (my local line 😁)
I'm tempted by one after seeing this
@@NewJunction haha, you better! 😂
A modern-image ECML layout wouldn’t look right without a pacer! Superb video, the model looks right at home.
Your so right!
Just seen this video mate,great model,extremely well detailed.Used to travel on these from Sheffield to Leeds.Noisy like the real thing!
I agree Richard I think the real track pacer is a vast upgrade on other model pacers I missed out on getting an arriva one from my local shop even though I don't model your region I would love get hold of a real track pacer.
Stunning models
Tobys theme is perfect for the Pacer!
glad we agree lol
Very nice Richard. Needs a good sound chip now. Oh nice bowl of sweeties!
It's tempting as are the sweeties haha
Lovely model Richard. I was so tempted by their 156, but I think I'll wait for the Bachmann 158 now - as the wait SEEMS to be coming to an end! Great that you found the 144 - so pleased for you to get something that you've been after for so long! They're stunners!
Thanks pal, I'm odly really happy lol wiredo eh!
@@NewJunction No I totally get it! I know we all like the headline stuff like HSTs and IEPs, but I think it's things like Pacers, DMUs and things like that which make a layout! Also with the issue across the points at slow speed, would adding a little weigh help or is it just due to the lack of axles the pacers have?
I'm yet to investigate fully but I think it's the chassy detail fouling on the raised plastic on the points.
Realtrack produced a great model with this and the 143, it is a difficult mechanism type to get good pick up performance from sadly, but they've done a great job.
I think the 156 surpasses it however.
I have no need really for either myself mind, generally being a southern modeller (although I am working on a harton inspired layout at present and the southern layout plan has been designed with the ability to become other areas within a certain amount of license). However I'd be very tempted by any in merseyrail livery ( I think some pacers got it, not sure about 156s).
This and the 156 I think are serious contenders for best ever multiple unit, though personally best loco is the Sutton locomotive works class 24, of which I have 2 p4, sound and supercap fitted examples. Quality costs sadly.
Great review and treat it well as they are difficult to find new or near new now. Cheers Matt
Almost impossible
you are right the model is amazing so detailed makes hornby look like toys but i still like hornby .
You mentioned it was quite small, compare it to another DMU. That annoying fault you mentioned is very reminiscent of a real pacer collision. When testing the 144 (actually a 142) it got stuck on points and it was cut in half by Virgin Train class 87: ......... Concerns were raised about safety after the 1999 Winsford crash,[10] which involved a First North Western Class 142 Pacer running as empty stock was run into by a Virgin Trains Class 87 express after the Pacer unit had fouled the main line at Winsford, Cheshire on the West Coast Main Line.[11] The body of the Pacer was severed from its frame, to which it was attached by wire straps, causing severe internal damage; the unit was written off. Twenty-seven passengers and crew were injured, four seriously. However, all passenger injuries were on the other train, as the Class 142 was running empty at the time.[12]
Now I have a really dumb question: If the model is "really small" is it still prototypical? Likewise if the one of the real trains can "foul on the Line"? you are lucky as the model accurately reflects the prototype, thankfully you got it sorted before the Virgin Class 87 arrived. Jokes aside are OO Gauge wheel not very small?
Finally totally agree great content, brilliant presentation, you are filling a void in my model train dreams.
Hornby should retool their class 91! Realtrack has done a great job on this!
Realtrack should do the 91 lol
They'd be from the Harrogate line with the Leeds and York on the headboards! Train i've got many times
Hi Richard, I have wanted one for a few years too and managed to get one yesterday, i will be having a look at it tonight in the loft :) Cheers Ian @ Chicago Fleet
Be careful when adding the chip, the brackets that hold the coach lighting is very delicate. Otherwise enjoy!
Awesome model.
Hi Richard, its me here
sorry i haven't been commenting lately, i have been in England for a few months
but its all back to normal now :)
A poor excuse lol
@@NewJunction should have a video out soon, the layout is really coming along!
The grinding of the tiny motor just sounds like the noises pacers make.
True story
I like how on one of the cars the BSI is the wrong way up
I have a 143 in FGW livery. Lovely looking model but I had nothing but trouble with it when i first got it and the motor even burnt out. I got it replaced ok eventually but the low "gearbox covers" under the powered wheels that you eluded to are a total pain over points and AWS ramps. Whilst it is a well detailed model, i expected better running for the price and was left underwhelmed by it.
Yep, like i mentioned in the video it struggles over cross points at slow speed. The give and take of minimal motor presence verses performance.
The class 144 usually has 3 coaches
would love to see that weathered mate
The noise just adds to the realism since the pacers were very noisy with break squeak and uncomfortable ride
Still got the' Serco-Abellio joint venture' branding as compared to the new 'Northern by Arriva' branding. Slightly historic
Nice bus
Me: **hears a Thomas the tank engine and friends song**
also me : **vibes to it**
I really want this train on my oo gauge layout, I had 2 class 142 one Northern and one Arriva and they are super cheap and bad, but this is super detailed and cooler, although I want this really bad, the price is a joke, until they lower the price I’m not buying one…
Finally sub to the channel. I'd kept wondering why I was not seening any updates.
Good to have you Graham!
Beautiful engine. Very nice review. - Drew
Thanks Drew!
What a stunning model Richard!!! Are going to put a sound chip in? Cheers Onno.
The temptation is real haha
Richard! Now I know your up north in Newcastle. But a class 166 in GWR if they ever make one would look lovely on your realistic layout. Keep up the good work pal
Cheers!
I'm very jealous......looks a super model......hope you solve the trains problem over the point.......
Running faster ;-)
Always good to see other Pacer fans. just missing the extreme wheel sequel
See the opening scene to my January update! ;-)
Fantastic! takes me back to going from Kilmarnock to Newcastle on the section from Metro Centre. Squealers we nicknamed them
Theyve finally gone and done it. This model will make a fine addition to my layout. Ive built Grimsby to Brigg
Just the fun of finding one. :-)
New Junction any chance in your next video you could possibly shout my channel out
Thank you soooo much New Junction. Ive been a sub since 1k
Ohhh just seen there's one of these on eBay at the moment. Will be watching that one!
That price will fly up!
Great video I really want to get one of see but they are so difficult to find
Rocking horse plop
Thank you Rapido Trains Toronto for getting in the UK market
Yep!
Very very nice Richard, they sure beat my Hornby class 142 set. David.
Thays next on my list lol
Nice video, the 144 looks superb.
I love it, fantastic model!
@@NewJunction Defiantly looks it! Have you reviewed the Hornby class 50?
class 44 deltic great class 144. on the edge
I love these Realtrack Pacers (model not real)... I have one in the Arriva Wales livery and managed to buy it brand new from Kernow in 2017. Realtrack are producing the class 142 Pacer in it's original 80's provincial livery which I'm more interested in, just keeping an eye on their website for updates. I know the the real life trains take a lot of criticism and are basically rubbish lol. I had the pleasure of a journey from Sheffield to Barnsley on one many years ago, worst train journey ever!! But the model has so much character and like you say, Realtrack have done a fantastic job on these... Mark.
I hope they'll do this livery on a 142 myself.
I SAW A REALTRACK CLASS 144 GO FOR £512 ON eBay!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Its beautiful
Nice review Richard, is it possible to change the destination boards
Hello great video just love the 144 i want one.
Join the que haha
The real ones get a bad press, but they are all still in service which is more than can be said about some other locos, we get the 143’s and 142’s on our local line, stunning details, where would you hide the speaker for a sound chip Though?
Good question, there's a surprising amount of space under the seating.
That really is an awesome looking model. Never actually seen one in the flesh as I moved from the UK in 1979 so no idea how accurate it is, but you seem to love it. :)
The original cost sounds decent, but the price gouging sellers out there really make it hard to get that 1 model you missed don't they?
Anyway, nice video as usual Richard.
Yes it's like rocking horse plop haha nice and rare. Very nice model though
@@NewJunction LOL why are you up so early? Didn't expect that :)
@@ausfoodgarden getting ready for work lol
Nice review video, looks a quality model! Sounded like a Thomas the Tank Engine tune at the end there ahaa!
Joe
Tobys theme! ;-)
Pacing through this one mate!
lovely video mate though im not a big fan of anything diesel or electric i gotta admit it is a great looking model and the close coupling is so cool never seen anything so close apart from maybe an articulated coach set that was made out of old lner coaches
Cheers Pal!
Never thought I’d hear Seaham on one of your videos 😂 that’s where I’m from by the way haha
Haha Subtle message to you Reece!
An other great video my mate 👍👍love watching your vids I'm wanting to build a layout I'm our small room at some point & I'm getting tips from a few channels it's great ! 👍👍
Thanks Pal, it's great fun playing trains!
I see these rail buses near me and the background theme tune i somehow recognise it, but not sure where from. 😊
It's a take on Tony the trams theme from Thomas the tank engine.
0Thanks the excellent review of the Class 144 pacer (it looks great) and highlighting the points issue. I thought I recognised the finale music, you'll have to brush up on your scouse accent if you want to nick Ringo Starr's slot for the narration of Thomas the Tank Engine! :-)
Thanks Bill, glad you liked it!
@@NewJunction It was great and the detail on them is brilliant I was listening to the local news today, the Government are claiming they will be removed in December 2019, however West Yorkshire Metro (run by Leeds, Calderdale, Bradford, Kirklees, Wakefield and York councils as their transport arm) wouldn't specifically give a date to when they will 'really' leave.
I see a real one of these everytime I go to see my daughter in Stockton ,it runs alongside the a66 ...this and loads of mucky cl 66 's lol
Im waiting for them to do a Northern 156
Check out Rainbow Railways
It works better than the real ones
Very nice video
Thanks!
Have to agree, those are a striking livery. Built in the 80s and re-fitted/designed?
Yep over used, unloved and very abused lol
Now in 2023 with EFE selling these for £220 it seems like a bargain for a diesel loco can easily cost £200.
Fabulous!
Thanks!
Very nice👍
Thanks
If people like Class 144,but I only like class 142
I've been looking for a pacer in northern livery for aaaages!
Sell you mine haha
How much would you consider? 🤔
make an offer lol
I'm thinking between £100 and £120.
No way! They're 150 new
Blimey didn't realise they were so rare, might sell mine, it's out of region anyway lol
i have seen 3-car pacers knocking around, have the intermediate cars been modelled?
Not that I'm aware of but that neither confirms or denys it lol
Nice looking model. New subscriber here, love your videos. I'm from the US. What is the difference between a Pound and a Quid? You said they were about 110 Pounds when they came out and now cost almost 300 Quid. It would be sweet if the doors could be opened automatically.
Hi Bob, Great to have you on board! a Quid is another name for a Pound. :-)
could you fit a stay alive chip
Hi dude, thought I would let you know I've just seen the 2019 forthcoming releases and they're releasing another HST set with the LNER logo on them. Just wanted to let you know in case you hadn't heard and if you was still thinking of putting the logo on your current Virgin HST lol
How much did you roughly pay for the class 144
180
Can u do a video on colour signal lights on wiring them up as I’m lookin to add them on ma layout
I've done one already 😁👍🏻
A good looking model and thanks for the review. I very much doubt you can get a centre carriage for the 3 car version?
I don't think they made any sadly.
@@NewJunction you could always try to get one scratch built. You must know people who can ( I heard you say you're not a scratch builder), maybe they can set you up with another full set .
Thomas music at the end?
Tobys theme
Is it so realistic that it does not run on a saturday,
And does it come with three trains worth of passangers to cram in this being the usual amount on a nothern train due to two trains being cancelled,
Does look well though
Triggered! :P
New Junction hello realtrack helpline ,
My 144 wont run
Is the controller pluged in and turned on
Yes
Have you made sure the wheels are clean
Yes
Have you changed the time table
Yes
That explains the problem sir i am afraid it will only do one run every twelve hours lol,
Excellent model looks like the only detail they missed is the urine on the bog floor,
Worth every penny even at £160.00
Will you be getting a Realtrack class 158?
I hope so!
i got a class 143in arriva train wales with sir tom jones writing on it
Nice!
How much was it
Not bad.
Thanks!
Hey, would you know what's wrong with the train if it suddenly went slower and then stopped without lowering the power down? Thanks
Dirty track or wheels perhaps?
@@NewJunction What controller do you use as I use just a normal Hornby controller that you get with train set
@@br4nthem4n98 I use a Hornby select. 👍🏻
@@NewJunction Hello just wondering if I could send the model to you to find out what the problem is as, I don't know what's not making it work. The track I'm using is new, the wheels look clean and the controller I'm using is a Hornby HM2000.
@@br4nthem4n98 Hi could you send me an email at newjunctionrailway@gmail.com
Maybe they should do the 142 too
Fingers crossed
Richard I have no choice in blocking Cottesmore , as I wasn’t invited to be in live stream which is completely unfair though I m still subscribed to your channel ps I hate being left out
You'll have to join the que I'm afraid, long list of people waiting to get the guest hot seat.
What can i say. The new hot off the press "Train Talk Live" has grown beyond all expectations that I was hired to keep the fans of Richard & David in check!
After 3 episodes the list of people wanting to get in the hot seat has now grown to 648..
Please be patient everyone will get their turn.