Leyland Bus Mk 2

A superbly illustrated history of the Leyland bus, one of the most important British buses of the twentieth century, with full production histories and technical specifications for all the major models. Also covers the evolution of the Leyland Bus company, and tells the full story behind the iconic Leyland badge. Including some previously unseen illustrations, the book gives a full company history - from beginnings as the Lancashire Steam Motor Company in 1886, to the acquisition by Volvo Buses in 1988. Technical details of all the main models are given including the Lion, Titan and Olympic ranges. Gearless buses and rear-engined double-deckers are covered as well as charabancs, trolleybuses, First World War military vehicles and overseas models. This will be an essential guide to these much-treasured vehicles and is beautifully illustrated with some never-before-seen pictures from the Leyland company's archives including 153 black & white photographs and 106 colour and b&w prints.

The fascinating story of Leyland buses in Israel, packed with previously unpublished images throughout.

Previously unpublished images of British buses in Canada, Macau, India South Africa, Portugal and Hong Kong.

With previously unpublished photographs documenting this famous and much-loved Crosville bus company.

A bibliography of over 3000 entries on urban transport. Urban transport is defined as the movement of people and materials through, or within, the environs of towns and cities, irrespective of mode, and encompasses commercial, public, private, pedestrian and cycle traffic. This text provides a compilation of economic, social, political, legal and development literature on the subject.

This book offers a chronological photographic journey through the colourful world of Australian buses.