Modelscene 5139

Leyland National Single Decker Bus, London Country

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Modelscene OO/HO

Leyland National Single Decker Bus, London Country

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.

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Modelscene Leyland National Single Decker Bus, London Country (Manufacturer Part Number 5139) is a OO/HO scale model kit produced by Modelscene. The kit represents the Leyland National bus that was built in Workington, Cumbria, between 1972 and 1985 as a joint venture between British Leyland and the National Bus Company. It includes pre‑coloured parts and transfers and requires glue and detail painting for completion.

The Leyland National was produced in large numbers, with thousands built for the United Kingdom and export markets such as Australia, the Netherlands, Jamaica, Trinidad and Tobago, and a shipment of 450 units to Venezuela. Over 100 examples are preserved in the UK. The bus body design and components were later adapted for use on the British Rail Class 141, 142 and 155 diesel multiple units.