British Atlanteans, 9781398123250
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Groundbreaking British bus: a career, evolution, and lasting legacy.
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British Atlanteans

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    96 pages

  • Release Date

    15 September 2025

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Summary

Leyland Atlantean: A British Bus Revolution

The Leyland Atlantean, manufactured from 1958 to 1986, saw the production of approximately 15,300 buses. Over 3,500 were exported, but the majority served within the UK, operating for over a hundred different companies. These ranged from large transport authorities like Glasgow and Liverpool to smaller independent operators.

This revolutionary bus, featuring a rear-mounted engine, underwent extensive development in the 1950s. Early…

Book Details

ISBN-13:9781398123250
ISBN-10:1398123250
Author:Mike Rhodes
Publisher:Amberley Publishing
Imprint:Amberley Publishing
Format:Paperback
Number of Pages:96
Release Date:15 September 2025
Weight:308g
Dimensions:234mm x 165mm
About The Author

Mike Rhodes

Mike Rhodes hails from Preston and became interested in both road and rail transport from an early age. He has published several books and has been photographing buses since 1974.

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