Representing the first of the Railbus orders, the Class 141s were a direct development on the Class 140, (Which was termed appauling by BR management), which incided a lot more modificaitons to the suspension system, door ways and a complete restyling of the body. Featuring Leyland National bus body sections, thest trains were narrower than most DMUs (Except Hasings stock!). They were orignally fitted with Leyland turbocharge TL-11 engines, which produced around 205hp output. More than suited for a bus, but not a railbus and prone to trouble. The units were not liked by passengers and crew, for its confort and lack of acceleration and coupling up with other DMUs proved near impossible, due to their coupling types. Consigned to lines around Yorkshire, these railbuses almost drove everyone off the rails, but were popular with mangement, due to their low operating costs.

In 1988, they were refurbished, gaining a lot of equipment. No evidence suggests the interior was refurbished. (from my research, they used LT style bus moquette, although I have yet to see an interal image), and 141 113 was selected for re-engining trials, with a Cummins engine. Delivering a much more reasonable 230hp output, this unit became popular with train crews for its faster acceleration (helped by the low body weight). However, refurbishment or reliablity modifications didn't save the class entirely, withdrawals started in 1994 and one unit, 141 118 was selected to become a weedkiller, "Flower".

However, this was short lived and in 2003, 13 or so buses were snapped up by a buyer, Iran Railways. Modifications incided replacing the BSI coupler with screw link couplings(!) and middle eastern style buffers(!!). The only explanation for this, is that it could of been for rescuing purposes.

Only 2 units have been reported scrapped amazingly! 141101 (believe to be) and 141104. The latter because 141104 got involved in a collisoin around 1993. Even more amazing, the units that didn't get exported, stayed in the UK and found homes on several preserved lines. One in particular, 141 106 has recieved another livery variation, Choclate and cream.

List of things to do:

Since most of the model is now considered complete, as of 01/09/2007, using a new body shell, I have decided to remove the linkls to the old Class 141. It is still available on request however.

The newer 141 features a newer bodyshell and has many advances over the original and Version 2 of the model. There maybe a version for evaluation in the future however, when it comes to more detail requirements.

                            
       

Class 141 Pre Refurbishment

See Version 3
                           
Class 141 Refurbishment
        Version 2, superceeded by version 3. Old model
               
        Metro Train Refurbished unit
                           
        Version 3 - Beta Ended, please see the Download Station. new 141 model
               
        All but Iran and Seco mods.
                           
 

To install, click the following link (TRS2006 users only):

    
Class 141 DMSO 
Class 141 DMSL
Class 141 bogie
Class 141 Horn
Class 141 Enginesnd
  
Class 141 textures
Class 141 Gangway
         

In addition, you may want to read these threads and direct your comments to the respective threads:

Class 141 Pre-release thread
 British Rail Class 141 Railbus DMU
           
  Download     RB002 new model
 

RB002 v2 with yellow ends and blue ends. LMR blinds included.
           
This might be the end of the Class 141 beta, but look at what could be comming next, for pacers, its only just the start of a new project.
         
  Class 142