'PACERS' - arguably one of the most unpopular and derided, yet economically important, items of rolling stock to grace the national network. For more than 30 years bad press over their ride quality has hovered around them like wasps around an empty pint glass, leading some to nickname them 'Nodding Donkeys', and others to use less flattering terms that cannot be printed here in the name of decency. Over the years, 'Pacers' have often been compared to Marmite - you either love 'em or hate 'em. Alas, the comparison is somewhat unfair as a large proportion of the population actually likes Marmite; something which cannot be said of the poor old 'Pacer'.
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