History Of The Leyland Bus
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History Of The Leyland Bus
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Author : Ron Phillips
language : en
Publisher: Crowood
Release Date : 2015-01-26
History Of The Leyland Bus written by Ron Phillips and has been published by Crowood this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015-01-26 with Transportation categories.
A superbly illustrated history of the Leyland bus, one of the most important British buses of the twentieth century, with full production histories and technical specifications for all the major models. Also covers the evolution of the Leyland Bus company, and tells the full story behind the iconic Leyland badge. Including some previously unseen illustrations, the book gives a full company history - from beginnings as the Lancashire Steam Motor Company in 1886, to the acquisition by Volvo Buses in 1988. Technical details of all the main models are given including the Lion, Titan and Olympic ranges. Gearless buses and rear-engined double-deckers are covered as well as charabancs, trolleybuses, First World War military vehicles and overseas models. This will be an essential guide to these much-treasured vehicles and is beautifully illustrated with some never-before-seen pictures from the Leyland company's archives including 153 black & white photographs and 106 colour and b&w prints.
Leyland Buses In Israel
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Author : Alon Siton
language : en
Publisher: Amberley Publishing Limited
Release Date : 2021-10-15
Leyland Buses In Israel written by Alon Siton and has been published by Amberley Publishing Limited this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021-10-15 with Transportation categories.
The fascinating story of Leyland buses in Israel, packed with previously unpublished images throughout.
Leyland Single Decker Buses
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Author : Howard Berry
language : en
Publisher: Amberley Publishing Limited
Release Date : 2019-08-15
Leyland Single Decker Buses written by Howard Berry and has been published by Amberley Publishing Limited this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019-08-15 with Transportation categories.
This, the second in a series of books showcasing the products of the passenger division of Leyland since 1960 with previously unpublished images covering a variety of types and eras of Single-Decker Buses.
The Leyland Man
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Author : Mike A Sitcliffe
language : en
Publisher: Crowood Press UK
Release Date : 2003-08-31
The Leyland Man written by Mike A Sitcliffe and has been published by Crowood Press UK this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2003-08-31 with Transportation categories.
Mike Sutcliffe has devoted the last thirty years to the rescue and restoration of several, now famous, examples of the early Leyland motorbus. The Mike Sutcliffe Collection is one of the most important collections of early buses in the world and thousands of enthusiasts are aware of his magnificent achievements. This book tells the story of the man and his buses, from the 1908 Leyland X-type, the oldest restored British-built motorbus in the world, to the unique London Pirate 'Chocolate Express' of 1925. The Leyland Man will be irresistible to anyone with an interest in Leyland, the early bus, and to anyone who has seen one of Mike's amazing restorations.
Crosville Diverted 35
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Author : Cliff Marsh
language : en
Publisher: Cloister House Press
Release Date : 2022-05-30
Crosville Diverted 35 written by Cliff Marsh and has been published by Cloister House Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2022-05-30 with Antiques & Collectibles categories.
Crosville is the story of the Crosville Motor Company and the Leyland Tiger buses they operated in the post world war II period. As with many other operators nationwide Crosville Motor Services based in Chester faced difficulties in re-establishing both stage carriage and private hire bus and coach services in the early years following the second world war. The need to support a weakened economy by exporting goods meant the supply of new vehicles was limited, while existing fleets had suffered through the war years because of a lack of spares, skilled personnel to fit them, and general maintenance. At the same time, the general public needed to see not only local but long distance travel re-established. The latter, in terms of holiday travel, was particularly important to Crosville, who in pre-war times had built up a network of services in the Merseyside and North Wales areas, with a special need to provide transport along the North Wales coast. The many resorts there were now beginning to re-establish their status as holiday centres required holiday makers to be transported to them. In order to fulfil that need Crosville took delivery in 1949/50 of 35 single deck buses, classed as dual-purpose (bus/coach) vehicles. Government intervention had redirected these 35 Leyland Tiger PS1/1 vehicles (originally ordered by Midland General) to Crosville to assist with their vehicle shortage. They were Leyland's first post-war design, but because of nationalisation which occurred in the transport industry at the time of their delivery they would eventually become non-standard in the Crosville fleet. Crosville shows how political decisions enforced changes to the organisation of public transport and vehicle design and the book will appeal to anyone interested in vintage motor vehicles and the history of transport in the United Kingdom.
Leyland Double Decker Buses
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Author : Howard Berry
language : en
Publisher: Amberley Publishing Limited
Release Date : 2020-02-15
Leyland Double Decker Buses written by Howard Berry and has been published by Amberley Publishing Limited this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020-02-15 with Transportation categories.
This, the third in a series of books showcasing the products of the passenger division of Leyland since 1960 with previously unpublished images of iconic double-decker buses.
United Counties Buses
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Author : David Beddall
language : en
Publisher: Pen and Sword Transport
Release Date : 2020-08-19
United Counties Buses written by David Beddall and has been published by Pen and Sword Transport this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020-08-19 with Transportation categories.
An informative history covering nearly a century of this British bus company, packed with facts and photos. United Counties Buses: A Fleet History begins by taking a brief look at the expansion of the United Counties Omnibus Company since its formation in September 1921 through its demise in October 2014. The company acquired over fifty independent operators between 1922 and 1938, giving it prominence in Northamptonshire and surrounding areas. May 1952 saw the fleet double in size with the acquisition of the Midland area of the Eastern National Omnibus Company, encompassing Bedfordshire, north Buckinghamshire, and north Hertfordshire. The National Bus Company split United Counties into three operating companies in 1986, United Counties, Luton & District and MK Citybus, halving the size of the fleet. After being acquired by the Stagecoach Group in 1987, the company was largely left untouched. The main focus of the book looks at the vehicles operated by the company, covering the numerous types operated by United Counties themselves. The various liveries, both fleet and advertising liveries, are also listed.
London Transport S Last Buses
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Author : Matthew Wharmby
language : en
Publisher: Casemate Publishers
Release Date : 2016-02-29
London Transport S Last Buses written by Matthew Wharmby and has been published by Casemate Publishers this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-02-29 with Transportation categories.
The Olympian was Leyland's answer to the competition that was threatening to take custom away from its second-generation OMO double-deck products. Simpler than the London Transportcentric Titan but, unlike that integral model, able to respond to the market by being offered as a chassis for bodying by the bodybuilder of the customer's choice, the Olympian was an immediate success and soon replaced both the Atlantean and Bristol VRT as the standard double-decker of the NBC. It wasn't until 1984 that London Transport itself dabbled with the model, taking three for evaluation alongside trios of contemporary double-deckers.The resulting L class spawned an order for 260 more in 1986, featuring accessibility advancements developed by LT in concert with the Ogle design consultancy, but the rapid changes engulfing the organisation meant that no more were ordered. During the 1990s company ownerships shifted repeatedly as the ethos of competition gave way to the cold reality of big business, an unstable situation which even saw London's bus operations broken up.The L class was split between three new companies, but the backlog of older vehicles to replace once corporate interests released funding ensured the buses up to a further decade in service. Finally, as low-floor buses swept into the capital at the turn of the century, Olympian operation at last declined, and the final examples operated early in 2006.This profusely illustrated book describes the diversity of liveries, ownerships and deployments that characterised the London Leyland Olympians' two decades of service.
Beyond Reality
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Author : Doug Jack
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1994
Beyond Reality written by Doug Jack and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1994 with Bus industry categories.
The London Ls
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Author : Matthew Wharmby
language : en
Publisher: Pen and Sword
Release Date : 2018-03-30
The London Ls written by Matthew Wharmby and has been published by Pen and Sword this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018-03-30 with Transportation categories.
Dissatisfied with the reliability of its AEC Merlin and Swift single-deck buses, London Transport in 1973 purchased six Leyland Nationals for evaluation. Liking what it saw of this ultimate standard product, where even the paint swatch was of Leylands choice, LT took up an option to buy fifty more from a canceled export order and then bought further batches of 110, 30 and 140 to bring the LS class to 437 members by the middle of 1980. A year later the last MBAs and SMSs were replaced on Red Arrow services by sixty-nine new Leyland National 2s.Straightforward but reliable, the LS satisfied London Transports single-deck needs for a decade and a half, often standing in for double-deckers when needed, and then going on to help hold the fort during the tough years of early tendering, during which some innovative LS operations introduced several new liveries and identities. The type served the ten years expected out of it with few worries, only starting to disappear when minibuses came on strength at the end of the 1980s. Although the LS was formally retired by 1992, refurbishment programs gave survivors an extended lease of life, bringing us the National Greenway, the ultimate development of the Leyland National. Most of the Red Arrow National 2s thus became GLSs, and lasted until 2002.Matthew Wharmby is an author, photographer and editor specializing in London bus history. His published books include London Transports Last Buses: Leyland Olympians L 1-263, Routemaster Requiem and Routemaster Retrospective (with Geoff Rixon), London Transport 1970-1984 (with R. C. Riley), The London Titan and The London Metrobus. He has also written many articles for Buses, Bus & Coach Preservation, Classic Bus and London Bus Magazine.