Modelscene 5143

Leyland National Single Decker Bus, Green Vari-kit

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Leyland National Single Decker Bus, Green Vari-kit

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, Green Vari‑kit – Manufacturer Part Number 5143. This is a OO/HO scale model kit of the Leyland National bus.

The Leyland National was produced in Workington, Cumbria, from 1972 to 1985 as a joint venture between British Leyland and the National Bus Company. Thousands were built and the model was exported to a number of countries, including Australia, the Netherlands, Jamaica, Trinidad & Tobago and, most notably, a shipment of 450 units to Venezuela. Few remain in regular service in the United Kingdom, although more than 100 have been preserved.

The bus body design and some components were later adapted for use on the British Rail Class 141, 142 and 155 diesel multiple units. The kit includes pre‑coloured parts and transfers; assembly requires glue and detail painting to complete the model.