Lancing Carriage Works 4DD

Built by Lancing Carriage Works

Length

78.46 m

257 ft 5 in

Track gauge

1,435 mm

Standard gauge

Years built

1949

2 units

Overview of the Lancing Carriage Works 4DD

Explore the historic BR 4DD electric multiple unit, a significant piece of British Railways Board heritage.

Built in 1949 by Lancing Carriage Works, this 4-car (2M) train boasts a substantial seating capacity of 552 passengers.

Measuring an impressive 78.46 meters in length and 2.82 meters in width, the 4DD is a testament to early electric traction technology.

Operating on a 750 V DC third rail system, it runs on standard gauge 1435 mm tracks, contributing to the evolution of railway transport in the United Kingdom.

Lancing Carriage Works 4DD technical specifications

	Value	Imperial / US
Built by	Lancing Carriage Works · 19492 units
Electric systems	750 V DC (3rd rail)
Track gauge	1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in	4 ft 8½ in
Formation	4 cars (2M)
Capacity	552 seats
Train length	78.46 m257 ft 5 in	257 ft 5 in
Width	2.82 m9 ft 3 in	9 ft 3 in