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VehicleLeyland National 11351/1R — Midland Red type code: N3
B49F Leyland National Mk.I
Number411 (GOL 411N)
OperatorMidland Red Omnibus Company Limited, Rugby depot
New (3/75) to Midland Red OC Ltd., Birmingham. Passed (6/9/81) to Midland Red (South) Ltd., Rugby. Hire or loan (4/91–4/92) to Cheltenham & Gloucester OC Ltd., Gloucester. Hire or loan (9/92— ) to Red & White. Withdrawn (3/93). Passed (8/93) to Cheltenham & Gloucester OC Ltd., Gloucester (not operated). Passed (6/94) to Ripley (dealer), Carlton
LocationLeyland factory
DescriptionSeen when new before being delivered to Midland Red
DateSaturday 1st March 1975
SourceUnknown
DD12 on Sunday 1st March 2020
A good photo, I think, for showing how smart and impressive the Leyland Nationals looked when brand new ! -- I remember in particular, riding on a new one in the rain in Leicestershire, -- it was jam packed, but had a smooth, stable ride, and good ventilation.

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