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Electric locomotive

Metropolitan Vickers LU MV

Built by Metropolitan Vickers

Top speed
105 km/h
65 mph
Power output
890 kW
1,194 hp
Weight
62 t
136,686 lb
Track gauge
1,435 mm
Standard gauge
Years built
1922–1923
20 units
Axle arrangement
Bo'Bo'

Overview of the Metropolitan Vickers LU MV

Discover the LU MV, an iconic electric locomotive built by Metropolitan Vickers between 1922 and 1923 for the London Underground. This robust machine boasts a top speed of 105 km/h and a powerful 890 kW output, weighing in at 62 tons.

Featuring a UIC axle classification of Bo'Bo' and a standard gauge of 1435 mm, the LU MV represents a significant piece of British railway engineering. Its design emphasized reliability and durability, making it a vital asset for urban transportation during its operational years.

Explore the legacy of this remarkable locomotive that played a key role in shaping the history of rail transport, showcasing the engineering prowess of its era.

Metropolitan Vickers LU MV technical specifications

Value
Built byMetropolitan Vickers · 1922–192320 units
Top speed105 km/h65 mph
Power output890 kW1,194 hp
Track gauge1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in
UIC axle arrangementBo'Bo'
Weight62 t136,686 lb

Operators of the Metropolitan Vickers LU MV

Railway companies that have operated the LU MV, with the class designation used by each of them.

OperatorClassCountry
London UndergroundLU MVUnited Kingdom

Metropolitan Vickers LU MV photos

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