Metrocar 4019

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Metrocar 4019
StatusPermanently Withdrawn
Key dates
  • Ex-works[?] 15 October 1979
  • Accepted for service 22 June 1981
  • Pre-Wabtec[?] 11 March 2014
  • Post-Wabtec[?] 24 April 2014
  • Last known pax 11 July 2025
  • Disposed 15 September 2025
Grim reapers4075+4041
Held liveries
  1. PTE
  2. RGB Red
  3. Nexus Grey


4019 is a production Metrocar built by Metro-Cammell at Washwood Heath, Birmingham.

4019 was given to the Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service's training base in Washington for use in training exercises,[1][2][3][4] replacing London Transport 3721.[5] The rail track simulator at the training base also received a 15m extension to accommodate the Metrocar.[1]

Sources

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  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 Sunderland City Council, Planning Application 24/02493/FUL
  2. ↑ Newcastle World (12 March 2025), "Old Nexus Metro train saved from scrapheap as fire service wants it for training crews in Washington" (archived)
  3. ↑ Sherlock, Gemma (17 September 2025). "Metro train donated to fire crews" (archived). BBC
  4. ↑ Nexus (18 September 2025), "Metro train is donated to the Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service" (accessed 18 September 2025)
  5. ↑ Railway Heritage Register (27 July 2025), "London Transport 3721 1983 Tube Stock Driving Motor (Scrapped) Built 1984", Carriage Survey (archived)