© trainspo.comMetro Cammell LU 1938 stock
Built by BRC&W, Metro Cammell
Overview of the Metro Cammell LU 1938 stock
Explore the LU 1938 stock, an iconic EMU train that served the London Underground network.
Built by BRC&W and Metro Cammell, this train consists of 4 cars and features a distinctive 1435 mm gauge.
Its dimensions, with a width of 2.6 meters and a height of 2.88 meters, reflect the advanced engineering of its era.
Powered by a 630 V DC third-rail electric system, the LU 1938 stock represents a piece of United Kingdom railway history.
Metro Cammell LU 1938 stock technical specifications
| Value | Imperial / US | |
|---|---|---|
| Built by | BRC&W, Metro Cammell | |
| Electric systems |
| |
| Track gauge | 1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in | |
| Formation | 4 cars | |
| Width | 2.6 m8 ft 6 in | |
| Height | 2.88 m9 ft 5 in |
Operators of the Metro Cammell LU 1938 stock
Railway companies that have operated the LU 1938 stock, with the class designation used by each of them.
| Operator | Class | Country |
|---|---|---|
| London Underground | LU 1938 stock | United Kingdom |
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