142036 - 55577 & 55627 - Driving Motor Second & Driving Motor Second Lavatory

Home Railway	East Kent Railway	Location History	East Kent Railway Sep 20-Present
Current Location	East Kent Railway
Current Status	Operational
Current Livery	Non Standard Blue
TRA Designation	4
Owner
Website	eastkentrailway.co.uk
Record Last Updated	16 November 2025
Preservation Modifications None
Preservation Information 142036 was the 21st Class 142 to be preserved, its last mainline depot being Newton Heath in Manchester. The preservation of 142036 brought the number of preserved Class 142 vehicles up to 42, meaning that the class was tying with the legendary Class 101 as the third largest DMU class in preservation. After withdrawal from service 142036 was stored for a time, being saved and moved to the East Kent Railway who had abandoned the use of first generation DMU's three years previously. It was preserved as a good value and reliable form of traction to secure the long term future of the railway, and joined classmate 142017 which had arrived 7 months previously. Due to the effects of the Covid-19 pandemic, there was a great delay before 142036 could be used in passenger service, although it was kept operational. In April 2022 the set finally made its preservation debut, also being repainted during that year into the East Kent Railway's own house livery (blue). 142036 now operates services regularly, sharing duties with 142017.
Future Plans To maintain in service.

	142036 stabled at Shepherdswell, showing its in-house East Kent Railway colour scheme well, 11/10/25. Jason Smith

	142036, with its distinctive blue upper panel, stands in the platform at Shepherdswell the day before its passenger debut, being prepared for service, 2/4/22. Pacer Rail Group

	142036 (right) shortly after arrival with existing resident 142017 (left), 9/20. East Kent Railway

	Half of 142036 during road transportation into preservation at the East Kent Railway, 9/20. East Kent Railway