142091 - 55787 Class 142 Driving Motor Second Lavatory

Home Railway

Rushden, Higham & Wellingborough Railway

Location History

Rushden, Higham & Wellingborough Railway Jan 20-Present

Current Location

Rushden, Higham & Wellingborough Railway

Current Status

Operational

Current Livery

Northern Rail

TRA Designation

4

Partner Vehicle(s)

55741

Owner

Rushden Historical Transport Society

Website

rhts.co.uk

Record Last Updated

4 February 2020

Preservation Modifications
None

Preservation Information
55787 was preserved as a complete set with partner 55741. Unlike first generation railcars, Class 142 units generally operated in their as-built formations their whole working lives, 55787 &55741 are more commonly known by their set number: 142091.

142091 was the sixth Class 142 to be preserved, a later (second batch) example of the class, with a refurbished interior containing high backed 2+2 seating arrangement, a marked move away from the original "bus style" seating. Its last home was at Heaton (Newcastle) under Northern Rail before preservation. It was purchased by theRushden, Higham & Wellingborough Railway who despite having had first generation vehicles on site for ten years, had yet to operate any DMU's on passenger services. The set arrived at its new home early in 2020 along with sister 142084, which had very similar pedigree to 091.

142091 is currently fully operational but has yet to operate any public services in preservation.

Future Plans
The Rushden, Higham & Wellingborough Railway have indicated that in time, 142091 will be used on passenger services on their railway.

142091 in the sidings at Rushden, just a few days after arrival into preservation, 2/2/20. Andy West

A series of three photographs showing 55787's arrival at Rushden and into preservation. The move was undertaken by Reid Freight, 29/1/20. Rushden, Higham & Wellingborough Railway

A series of three photographs showing 55787's arrival at Rushden and into preservation. The move was undertaken by Reid Freight, 29/1/20. Rushden, Higham & Wellingborough Railway

A series of three photographs showing 55787's arrival at Rushden and into preservation. The move was undertaken by Reid Freight, 29/1/20. Rushden, Higham & Wellingborough Railway