Rapido Trains UK's latest batch of Leyland Fleetline buses in OO Gauge (1:76 Scale) have now arrived in stock - with 14 different models available to order now in all sorts of liveries!
This new batch includes further West Midlands/ WMPTE liveried vehicles as well as new A1 Services, Stotts of Oldham, Midland Fox and Andrews of Sheffield liveried vehicles - showcasing usage of this popular bus outside of the Birmingham area. This delivery also includes some handy undecorated models.
Also arriving with this delivery is our special EXCLUSIVE model - replicating NOC 476R 'Little John' in the Andrews of Sheffield colour scheme. Limited quantities are available, so order yours today!
In Stock Now - Exclusive to Rails!
In Stock Now - General Release
In Stock Now - Undecorated
Product Features
100% accurate proportions based on laser scans of the real thing
Injection-moulded plastic and die-cast metal construction
All body weld lines, extrusions and rivets accurately rendered
Full, multi-coloured interior with no large posts blocking aisles
Separate etched-metal interior grab poles
Pose-able front wheels with rubber tyres
Flush glazing throughout
Working headlamps & interior lighting
Illuminated destination blinds
Requires a 12V 500mA DC power supply (not included)
Prototype Information
The Leyland Fleetline was only the second rear-engine double-decker bus chassis to be produced by a UK manufacturer. It was designed by Daimler and was introduced in 1958.
Leyland and Daimler were brought together under British Leylandin 1968 and the Daimler name continued to be applied until themid-1970s when it was replaced with Leyland branding.
Birmingham City Transport,later West Midlands PTE, was the second largest Fleetline operator (behind London Transport) and it Rapido Trains UK is to follow its ground-breaking 1:76 scale BCT ‘New Look’ Guys with this classic West Midlands double-decker.
Leyland Fleetline bus had well over 1,000. West Mid-lands’ last Fleetlines were withdrawn in 1997.