BR Class 140

The British Rail Class 140 was the prototype of the Pacer diesel multiple unit. Much of the bodywork was constructed using Leyland National bus components, with the exception of the cabs, between 1979 and 1981. The sole member of the class has been preserved and is at the Keith and Dufftown Railway.

This class became the basis for the Class 141, 142, 143 and 144.

Preservation
The unit was purchased for preservation and collected from Leeds in February 1995.undefined The sole member of the class, 140001, formed of cars 55500undefined+55501undefined, has been preserved and is at the Keith and Dufftown Railway  This unit is at Dufftown Station.undefined It is being restored to its former state by volunteers at the railway.