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LNWR electric units

🇬🇧 United Kingdom ·built by Metro-Cammell· from 1914· Classes of English electric trains

2 photos from Wikimedia Commons · credits & licences

1. LNWR EMU: Phillip Barlow· Public domain
2. Hugh llewelyn 28249 (6679918771): Hugh Llewelyn· CC BY-SA 2.0

what is it?

The LNWR electric units were ordered by the London and North Western Railway for its suburban services in London. The first cars, made with Siemens equipment, arrived in 1914, and these were followed by two larger batches of units with Oerlikon equipment. The trains were formed into 3-car units, with first and third class accommodation in open saloons.

who runs it

London and North Western Railway London, Midland and Scottish Railway British Rail

fun facts

First built 112 years ago, in 1914.
Served for 46 years (1914–1960).

multiple unit: A self-propelled train: motors are spread under the passenger cars, so no separate locomotive.

spec sheet

built: 1914
in service from: 1914
retired: 1960
status: retired
number built: —
kind: multiple unit
traction: electric
origin: 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
builders: Metro-Cammell
operators: London and North Western Railway, London, Midland and Scottish Railway, British Rail
top speed: —
power: —
gauge: 1,435 mm standard gauge
electric system: 630 V DC
formation: Motor car + trailer + driving trailer

From the Wikipedia infobox and Wikidata. Blank means the sources don't say.

Sources: Wikidata Q2273085, Wikipedia: LNWR electric units (CC BY-SA 4.0).Updated 2026-10-25.