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London, Midland & Scottish Southport EMU

In January 1979 at Sandhills Station, Liverpool

In 1939, the LMS introduced a new type of EMUs for service on their third-rail DC lines from Liverpool to Southport and Ormskirk. They were similar to the AM3 (later class 503), but much more powerful. Four traction m...

General

Property London, Midland & Scottish Southport EMU
three-car
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Built 1939-1941
Manufacturers Derby
Wheel arrangement B-B+2-2+2-2
Gauge 1,435 mm (Standard gauge)

Dimensions and weights

Property London, Midland & Scottish Southport EMU
three-car
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Length 60.81 m
Empty weight 90.4 t
Adhesive weight 41.7 t
Axle load 10.4 t

Power

Property London, Midland & Scottish Southport EMU
three-car
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Power source electric - DC
Electric systems 630 V
Hourly power 701 kW (953 PS)
Top speed 113 km/h
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