The Hornby 142 is a rather crude representation of the Class 142 'Pacer' and the model dates back to the days of Lima.

Not only is the model crude, but the 142 itself has changed a fair amount since the model has been released, the doors for a start have changed and new features such as NRN antennas have been added. I would like to bring my models up to date and also to correct shortfalls that were, not surprisingly, made in the days of Lima.

When I have completed this project I hope to have:

• Detailed roof, including NRN Radio Pods and vents. (SJR Models)
  
• Detailed interior, including cab details and hiding the DCC decoder.
  
• Further electrical connections between cars. (to provide digital functions)
  
• Correctly represented folding leaf doors. (Electra Railway Graphics)
  
• Detailed front end including windscreen wipers and BSI Coupler. (East Kent Models - Hornby Spares)
  
• Representation of corridor connections. (Folded card)
  
• Directional lighting. (Express Models Kit)
  
• Interior Saloon lighting. (LED Lighting strips)
  
• Individually controlled cab lighting. (LEDs)
  

These images show the current state of my two Hornby 142's in First Great Western Livery.