unsound-move
J Tuffs
Colin Marsden
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Leyland coach
In 1983 a new style of coach was introduced to BR
This was a follow on from the 'success' of the Leyland railbuses as a cost saving exercise.
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The Leyland coach at Carlisle on
test c1983 unsound-move |
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The coach in service J Tuffs |
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The coach at RTC Colin Marsden |
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The coach at the East Kent
Railway in 1994 Unknown |
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A redundant Mk1 coach was stripped of its bodyshell and the underframe was re-furbished and equipped with a new Leyland body. It carried the number RDB977091. This coach was fitted out and placed into service on the Manchester to Brighton cross country service for passenger evaluation Unfortunately this choice of route meant that the vehicle was compared with higher specification InterCity stock and was viewed in an unfavourable light which resulted in its premature withdrawal in 1983 following press criticism. It still exists today at the East Kent Railway |