| OO gauge Bus kit, Red Vari-Kit, Leyland National Single Deck - Peco 5142 |
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Brand: Peco Product number: 5142 Gauge/scale: OO (1/76) Product type: Vehicles |
Bus Kit, OO, Red Vari-Kit, Leyland National Single Deck 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. Ref.: 5142 - Also listed as 5142 Buy with confidence as this listing is linked to our model shop on the Isle of Wight. |