Modelscene 5141

Leyland National Single Decker Bus, Blackpool

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Manufacturer description

Modelscene OO/HO

Leyland National Single Decker Bus, Blackpool

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 – Blackpool
Manufacturer part number: 5141
Scale: OO/HO

The Leyland National was manufactured in Workington, Cumbria, from 01/01/1972 to 31/12/1985 as a joint venture between British Leyland and the National Bus Company. Thousands of units were produced and exported to countries including Australia, the Netherlands, Jamaica, Trinidad and Tobago, with the largest overseas order of 450 buses destined for Venezuela. The bus body design was later adapted for use on the British Rail Class 141, 142 and 155 diesel multiple units.

The Modelscene kit includes pre‑coloured parts and transfers and requires glue and detail painting to complete. Over one hundred examples are preserved in the United Kingdom, although very few remain in active service.