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4 unusual facts about Leyland Bus


Barton Transport

Leylands were purchased from the mid-1930s and made up a large part of the fleet by the beginning of the Second World War.

Delaine Buses

From the 1930s to the 1990s, the majority of vehicles in the Delaine fleet were of Bedford or Leyland manufacture.

Punchbowl Bus Company

Until the late 1980s, Punchbowl Bus Company were a loyal Leyland buyer.

Semi-automatic transmission

Leyland manufactured many buses with semi-automatic transmissions, including its Leopard and Tiger coaches.



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History of Lothian Buses

After the purchase of Leyland Bus by Volvo, Lothian remained loyal to the Volvo Olympian chassis, taking 134 with Alexander RH and Royale type bodies between 1994 and 1997.