Rapido Leyland National Buses

The National was born when the newly formed British Leyland Motors Holdings joined forces with the equally new National Bus Company to build a standard single decker that was suitable for all areas of the country. Hence its name.
The new bus was unveiled at the 1970 Commercial Motor Show at Earls Court and visitors took in its modular construction, Michelotti styling and distinctive roof-mounted ventilation pod. In a bid to level up the country’s economy, it was to be built at a brand new factory in Workington, which was suffering with the decline in the Cumberland steel industry. ERM35K was the first National to be handed over to an operator on March 13th 1972. Symbolically, it was Cumberland.
Model finished as Greater Manchester PTE Phase 1 Leyland National 1051/1R short body single door type, registration HNE647N in Manchester PTE orange and cream livery.
Please note - livery artworks are illustrative only, the body style and door type does not always correspond to prototype.

The National was born when the newly formed British Leyland Motors Holdings joined forces with the equally new National Bus Company to build a standard single decker that was suitable for all areas of the country. Hence its name.
The new bus was unveiled at the 1970 Commercial Motor Show at Earls Court and visitors took in its modular construction, Michelotti styling and distinctive roof-mounted ventilation pod. In a bid to level up the country’s economy, it was to be built at a brand new factory in Workington, which was suffering with the decline in the Cumberland steel industry. ERM35K was the first National to be handed over to an operator on March 13th 1972. Symbolically, it was Cumberland.
Model finished as Greater Manchester PTE Phase 2 Leyland National 1151/1R long body single door type, registration ABA15T in Manchester PTE orange and cream livery.
Please note - livery artworks are illustrative only, the body style and door type does not always correspond to prototype.

The National was born when the newly formed British Leyland Motors Holdings joined forces with the equally new National Bus Company to build a standard single decker that was suitable for all areas of the country. Hence its name.
The new bus was unveiled at the 1970 Commercial Motor Show at Earls Court and visitors took in its modular construction, Michelotti styling and distinctive roof-mounted ventilation pod. In a bid to level up the country’s economy, it was to be built at a brand new factory in Workington, which was suffering with the decline in the Cumberland steel industry. ERM35K was the first National to be handed over to an operator on March 13th 1972. Symbolically, it was Cumberland.
Model finished as Midland Red West Phase 2 Leyland National 1151/1R long body single door type, registration NOE544R in red and cream livery.
Please note - livery artworks are illustrative only, the body style and door type does not always correspond to prototype.

The National was born when the newly formed British Leyland Motors Holdings joined forces with the equally new National Bus Company to build a standard single decker that was suitable for all areas of the country. Hence its name.
The new bus was unveiled at the 1970 Commercial Motor Show at Earls Court and visitors took in its modular construction, Michelotti styling and distinctive roof-mounted ventilation pod. In a bid to level up the country’s economy, it was to be built at a brand new factory in Workington, which was suffering with the decline in the Cumberland steel industry. ERM35K was the first National to be handed over to an operator on March 13th 1972. Symbolically, it was Cumberland.
Model finished as NBC Midland Red South Phase 2 Leyland National 1151/1R long body single door type, registration NOE551R in red livery with white roof stripe.
Please note - livery artworks are illustrative only, the body style and door type does not always correspond to prototype.

The National was born when the newly formed British Leyland Motors Holdings joined forces with the equally new National Bus Company to build a standard single decker that was suitable for all areas of the country. Hence its name.
The new bus was unveiled at the 1970 Commercial Motor Show at Earls Court and visitors took in its modular construction, Michelotti styling and distinctive roof-mounted ventilation pod. In a bid to level up the country’s economy, it was to be built at a brand new factory in Workington, which was suffering with the decline in the Cumberland steel industry. ERM35K was the first National to be handed over to an operator on March 13th 1972. Symbolically, it was Cumberland.
Model finished as NBC Maidstone & District Phase 2 Leyland National 1151/1R long body single door type, registration SKN905R in green and white livery.
Please note - livery artworks are illustrative only, the body style and door type does not always correspond to prototype.

The National was born when the newly formed British Leyland Motors Holdings joined forces with the equally new National Bus Company to build a standard single decker that was suitable for all areas of the country. Hence its name.
The new bus was unveiled at the 1970 Commercial Motor Show at Earls Court and visitors took in its modular construction, Michelotti styling and distinctive roof-mounted ventilation pod. In a bid to level up the country’s economy, it was to be built at a brand new factory in Workington, which was suffering with the decline in the Cumberland steel industry. ERM35K was the first National to be handed over to an operator on March 13th 1972. Symbolically, it was Cumberland.
Model finished as Maidstone & District Phase 2 Leyland National 1151/1R long body single door type, registration SKR 556R in green and cream livery.
Please note - livery artworks are illustrative only, the body style and door type does not always correspond to prototype.

The National was born when the newly formed British Leyland Motors Holdings joined forces with the equally new National Bus Company to build a standard single decker that was suitable for all areas of the country. Hence its name.
The new bus was unveiled at the 1970 Commercial Motor Show at Earls Court and visitors took in its modular construction, Michelotti styling and distinctive roof-mounted ventilation pod. In a bid to level up the country’s economy, it was to be built at a brand new factory in Workington, which was suffering with the decline in the Cumberland steel industry. ERM35K was the first National to be handed over to an operator on March 13th 1972. Symbolically, it was Cumberland.
Model finished as NBC Southdown East & Mid Sussex Phase 1 Leyland National 1151/1R long body single door type, registration PCD75R in green and cream livery.
Please note - livery artworks are illustrative only, the body style and door type does not always correspond to prototype.

The National was born when the newly formed British Leyland Motors Holdings joined forces with the equally new National Bus Company to build a standard single decker that was suitable for all areas of the country. Hence its name.
The new bus was unveiled at the 1970 Commercial Motor Show at Earls Court and visitors took in its modular construction, Michelotti styling and distinctive roof-mounted ventilation pod. In a bid to level up the country’s economy, it was to be built at a brand new factory in Workington, which was suffering with the decline in the Cumberland steel industry. ERM35K was the first National to be handed over to an operator on March 13th 1972. Symbolically, it was Cumberland.
Model finished as NBC Southdown Phase 1 Leyland National 1151/1R long body single door type, registration BCD807L in green livery with white stripe.
Please note - livery artworks are illustrative only, the body style and door type does not always correspond to prototype.

The National was born when the newly formed British Leyland Motors Holdings joined forces with the equally new National Bus Company to build a standard single decker that was suitable for all areas of the country. Hence its name.
The new bus was unveiled at the 1970 Commercial Motor Show at Earls Court and visitors took in its modular construction, Michelotti styling and distinctive roof-mounted ventilation pod. In a bid to level up the country’s economy, it was to be built at a brand new factory in Workington, which was suffering with the decline in the Cumberland steel industry. ERM35K was the first National to be handed over to an operator on March 13th 1972. Symbolically, it was Cumberland.
Model finished as Crosville Phase 1 Leyland National 1151/2R long body dual door type, registration WFM801K in plain green livery.
Please note - livery artworks are illustrative only, the body style and door type does not always correspond to prototype.

The National was born when the newly formed British Leyland Motors Holdings joined forces with the equally new National Bus Company to build a standard single decker that was suitable for all areas of the country. Hence its name.
The new bus was unveiled at the 1970 Commercial Motor Show at Earls Court and visitors took in its modular construction, Michelotti styling and distinctive roof-mounted ventilation pod. In a bid to level up the country’s economy, it was to be built at a brand new factory in Workington, which was suffering with the decline in the Cumberland steel industry. ERM35K was the first National to be handed over to an operator on March 13th 1972. Symbolically, it was Cumberland.
Model finished as Crosville Phase 1 Leyland National 1051/1R short body dual door type, registration KMA406T in plain green & orange livery.
Please note - livery artworks are illustrative only, the body style and door type does not always correspond to prototype.

The National was born when the newly formed British Leyland Motors Holdings joined forces with the equally new National Bus Company to build a standard single decker that was suitable for all areas of the country. Hence its name.
The new bus was unveiled at the 1970 Commercial Motor Show at Earls Court and visitors took in its modular construction, Michelotti styling and distinctive roof-mounted ventilation pod. In a bid to level up the country’s economy, it was to be built at a brand new factory in Workington, which was suffering with the decline in the Cumberland steel industry. ERM35K was the first National to be handed over to an operator on March 13th 1972. Symbolically, it was Cumberland.
Model finished as Stagecoach Perth Phase 1 Leyland National 1051/1R short body single door type, registration GFX972N in Stagecoach livery with Perth Panther logos.
Please note - livery artworks are illustrative only, the body style and door type does not always correspond to prototype.

The National was born when the newly formed British Leyland Motors Holdings joined forces with the equally new National Bus Company to build a standard single decker that was suitable for all areas of the country. Hence its name.
The new bus was unveiled at the 1970 Commercial Motor Show at Earls Court and visitors took in its modular construction, Michelotti styling and distinctive roof-mounted ventilation pod. In a bid to level up the country’s economy, it was to be built at a brand new factory in Workington, which was suffering with the decline in the Cumberland steel industry. ERM35K was the first National to be handed over to an operator on March 13th 1972. Symbolically, it was Cumberland.
Model finished as Stagecoach Cumberland Phase 1 Leyland National 1151/1R long body single door type, registration GRM353L in Stagecoach livery.
Please note - livery artworks are illustrative only, the body style and door type does not always correspond to prototype.

The National was born when the newly formed British Leyland Motors Holdings joined forces with the equally new National Bus Company to build a standard single decker that was suitable for all areas of the country. Hence its name.
The new bus was unveiled at the 1970 Commercial Motor Show at Earls Court and visitors took in its modular construction, Michelotti styling and distinctive roof-mounted ventilation pod. In a bid to level up the country’s economy, it was to be built at a brand new factory in Workington, which was suffering with the decline in the Cumberland steel industry. ERM35K was the first National to be handed over to an operator on March 13th 1972. Symbolically, it was Cumberland.
Model finished as Mansfield & District Phase 2 Leyland National 1151/1R long body single door type, registration OTO594R in Stagecoach livery.
Please note - livery artworks are illustrative only, the body style and door type does not always correspond to prototype.

The National was born when the newly formed British Leyland Motors Holdings joined forces with the equally new National Bus Company to build a standard single decker that was suitable for all areas of the country. Hence its name.
The new bus was unveiled at the 1970 Commercial Motor Show at Earls Court and visitors took in its modular construction, Michelotti styling and distinctive roof-mounted ventilation pod. In a bid to level up the country’s economy, it was to be built at a brand new factory in Workington, which was suffering with the decline in the Cumberland steel industry. ERM35K was the first National to be handed over to an operator on March 13th 1972. Symbolically, it was Cumberland.
Model finished as Eastern Counties Phase 2 Leyland National 1151/1R long body single door type, registration XNG763S in red livery with white & orange stripes.
Please note - livery artworks are illustrative only, the body style and door type does not always correspond to prototype.

The National was born when the newly formed British Leyland Motors Holdings joined forces with the equally new National Bus Company to build a standard single decker that was suitable for all areas of the country. Hence its name.
The new bus was unveiled at the 1970 Commercial Motor Show at Earls Court and visitors took in its modular construction, Michelotti styling and distinctive roof-mounted ventilation pod. In a bid to level up the country’s economy, it was to be built at a brand new factory in Workington, which was suffering with the decline in the Cumberland steel industry. ERM35K was the first National to be handed over to an operator on March 13th 1972. Symbolically, it was Cumberland.
Model finished as NBC Eastern Counties Phase 1 Leyland National 1151/1R long body single door type, registration TVF617R in red livery with white stripe.
Please note - livery artworks are illustrative only, the body style and door type does not always correspond to prototype.

The National was born when the newly formed British Leyland Motors Holdings joined forces with the equally new National Bus Company to build a standard single decker that was suitable for all areas of the country. Hence its name.
The new bus was unveiled at the 1970 Commercial Motor Show at Earls Court and visitors took in its modular construction, Michelotti styling and distinctive roof-mounted ventilation pod. In a bid to level up the country’s economy, it was to be built at a brand new factory in Workington, which was suffering with the decline in the Cumberland steel industry. ERM35K was the first National to be handed over to an operator on March 13th 1972. Symbolically, it was Cumberland.
Model finished as Yorkshire Traction Phase 2 Leyland National 1151/1R long body single door type, registration DET473V in white and maroon livery.
Please note - livery artworks are illustrative only, the body style and door type does not always correspond to prototype.

The National was born when the newly formed British Leyland Motors Holdings joined forces with the equally new National Bus Company to build a standard single decker that was suitable for all areas of the country. Hence its name.
The new bus was unveiled at the 1970 Commercial Motor Show at Earls Court and visitors took in its modular construction, Michelotti styling and distinctive roof-mounted ventilation pod. In a bid to level up the country’s economy, it was to be built at a brand new factory in Workington, which was suffering with the decline in the Cumberland steel industry. ERM35K was the first National to be handed over to an operator on March 13th 1972. Symbolically, it was Cumberland.
Model finished as NBC Yorkshire Traction Phase 2 Leyland National 1151/1R long body single door type, registration WWA121S in Yorkshire Traction plain red livery.
Please note - livery artworks are illustrative only, the body style and door type does not always correspond to prototype.

The National was born when the newly formed British Leyland Motors Holdings joined forces with the equally new National Bus Company to build a standard single decker that was suitable for all areas of the country. Hence its name.
The new bus was unveiled at the 1970 Commercial Motor Show at Earls Court and visitors took in its modular construction, Michelotti styling and distinctive roof-mounted ventilation pod. In a bid to level up the country’s economy, it was to be built at a brand new factory in Workington, which was suffering with the decline in the Cumberland steel industry. ERM35K was the first National to be handed over to an operator on March 13th 1972. Symbolically, it was Cumberland.
Model finished as NBC Ribble Phase 1 Leyland National 1151/1R long body single door type, registration NTC624M in plain red livery.
Please note - livery artworks are illustrative only, the body style and door type does not always correspond to prototype.

The National was born when the newly formed British Leyland Motors Holdings joined forces with the equally new National Bus Company to build a standard single decker that was suitable for all areas of the country. Hence its name.
The new bus was unveiled at the 1970 Commercial Motor Show at Earls Court and visitors took in its modular construction, Michelotti styling and distinctive roof-mounted ventilation pod. In a bid to level up the country’s economy, it was to be built at a brand new factory in Workington, which was suffering with the decline in the Cumberland steel industry. ERM35K was the first National to be handed over to an operator on March 13th 1972. Symbolically, it was Cumberland.
Model finished as NBC Ribble Phase 1 Leyland National 1151/2R long body dual door type, registration PTF758L in Ribble red livery with white stripe.
Please note - livery artworks are illustrative only, the body style and door type does not always correspond to prototype.

The National was born when the newly formed British Leyland Motors Holdings joined forces with the equally new National Bus Company to build a standard single decker that was suitable for all areas of the country. Hence its name.
The new bus was unveiled at the 1970 Commercial Motor Show at Earls Court and visitors took in its modular construction, Michelotti styling and distinctive roof-mounted ventilation pod. In a bid to level up the country’s economy, it was to be built at a brand new factory in Workington, which was suffering with the decline in the Cumberland steel industry. ERM35K was the first National to be handed over to an operator on March 13th 1972. Symbolically, it was Cumberland.
Model finished as Western National Phase 2 Leyland National 1151/1R long body single door type in British Rail Sealink livery.
Please note - livery artworks are illustrative only, the body style and door type does not always correspond to prototype.

The National was born when the newly formed British Leyland Motors Holdings joined forces with the equally new National Bus Company to build a standard single decker that was suitable for all areas of the country. Hence its name.
The new bus was unveiled at the 1970 Commercial Motor Show at Earls Court and visitors took in its modular construction, Michelotti styling and distinctive roof-mounted ventilation pod. In a bid to level up the country’s economy, it was to be built at a brand new factory in Workington, which was suffering with the decline in the Cumberland steel industry. ERM35K was the first National to be handed over to an operator on March 13th 1972. Symbolically, it was Cumberland.
Model finished as East Kent Phase 1 Leyland National 1051/1R short body single door type, registration GFN552N in Sealink livery.
Please note - livery artworks are illustrative only, the body style and door type does not always correspond to prototype.

The National was born when the newly formed British Leyland Motors Holdings joined forces with the equally new National Bus Company to build a standard single decker that was suitable for all areas of the country. Hence its name.
The new bus was unveiled at the 1970 Commercial Motor Show at Earls Court and visitors took in its modular construction, Michelotti styling and distinctive roof-mounted ventilation pod. In a bid to level up the country’s economy, it was to be built at a brand new factory in Workington, which was suffering with the decline in the Cumberland steel industry. ERM35K was the first National to be handed over to an operator on March 13th 1972. Symbolically, it was Cumberland.
Model finished as London Transport Phase 2 Leyland National 1051/2R short body dual door type, registration AYR394T in LT red livery. Route 182 to Wembley.
Please note - livery artworks are illustrative only, the body style and door type does not always correspond to prototype.

The National was born when the newly formed British Leyland Motors Holdings joined forces with the equally new National Bus Company to build a standard single decker that was suitable for all areas of the country. Hence its name.
The new bus was unveiled at the 1970 Commercial Motor Show at Earls Court and visitors took in its modular construction, Michelotti styling and distinctive roof-mounted ventilation pod. In a bid to level up the country’s economy, it was to be built at a brand new factory in Workington, which was suffering with the decline in the Cumberland steel industry. ERM35K was the first National to be handed over to an operator on March 13th 1972. Symbolically, it was Cumberland.
Model finished as London Transport Phase 2 Leyland National 1051/2R short body dual door type, registration THX124S in LT red livery. Route 10 to Victoria.
Please note - livery artworks are illustrative only, the body style and door type does not always correspond to prototype.

The National was born when the newly formed British Leyland Motors Holdings joined forces with the equally new National Bus Company to build a standard single decker that was suitable for all areas of the country. Hence its name.
The new bus was unveiled at the 1970 Commercial Motor Show at Earls Court and visitors took in its modular construction, Michelotti styling and distinctive roof-mounted ventilation pod. In a bid to level up the country’s economy, it was to be built at a brand new factory in Workington, which was suffering with the decline in the Cumberland steel industry. ERM35K was the first National to be handed over to an operator on March 13th 1972. Symbolically, it was Cumberland.
Model finished as London Transport Phase 2 Leyland National 1051/2R short body dual door type, registration BYW402V in LT red livery with 50th anniversary logos. Route 136 to South Harrow.
Please note - livery artworks are illustrative only, the body style and door type does not always correspond to prototype.