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Leyland National Single Decker Bus, London Transport

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Leyland National Single Decker Bus, London Transport

The Leyland National bus was built in Workington, Cumbria, between 1972 and 1985, this project being a collaboration between British Leyland and the National Bus Company. It was a successful venture, with thousands built, and also exported to many countries around the world, including Australia, the Netherlands, Jamaica, Trinidad & Tobago, and the largest export shipment, 450 buses to Venezuela! Very few remain in service in the UK, but over 100 are preserved. Another interesting fact, and a railway one, is that the bus body design, and components, were adapted to be used in the British Rail Class 141, 142 and 155 diesel multiple units. Kit contains pre-coloured parts and transfers; requires glue and detail painting to complete.

Catalogue listing

Modelscene Leyland National Single Decker Bus – London Transport
Manufacturer Part Number: 5138
Scale: OO/HO

The Leyland National was produced at Workington, Cumbria from 1972 to 1985 as a joint venture between British Leyland and the National Bus Company. Thousands of units were built and exported to a range of markets, including Australia, the Netherlands, Jamaica, Trinidad & Tobago, and a shipment of 450 buses to Venezuela.

In the United Kingdom only a small number remain in regular service, while more than one hundred examples have been preserved. The bus body design and components were later adapted for use on the British Rail Class 141, 142 and 155 diesel multiple‑unit trains.

The kit supplies pre‑coloured resin parts and transfers; assembly requires glue and additional detail painting.