LMS electric units

The LMS electric units were built in 1926–32 by the London, Midland and Scottish Railway (LMS) for use on the Liverpool to Ormskirk line and the DC lines in north London, all in England. Having inherited systems with DC electrification, the LMS built a number of new 3-car electric multiple units. The trains were withdrawn in 1963 and 1964.

This article is about the units introduced by the LMS in 1926–32. For the units the LMS inherited see LNWR electric units and LYR electric units. For the LMS units that were later given a TOPS number see British Rail Class 502 and British Rail Class 503.
LMS electric units
LMS electric unit at Aintree, near Liverpool
In service1926–1964
ManufacturerMetropolitan Carriage & Wagon Company
Clayton Wagon Company
Midland Railway Carriage and Wagon Company
ReplacedSteam locomotives and carriages
Constructed1926–1927
1932
Entered service1926
Scrapped1963–1964
Number built36 cars
Number scrappedAll
Formationdriving motor car + trailer + driving trailer
OperatorsLondon, Midland and Scottish Railway
British Railways
Specifications
Power output4 x 265 hp (198 kW) traction motors
Electric system(s)DC third and fourth rail
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