Leyland Bus Prefixes

[gagalag]

This is something that's baffled me for a long time, I'm sure someone on the forum will be able to tell me.

What does the prefix /12 - /40 etc. mean when identifying Leyland buses as PD2/12 - PD2/40 etc.

[Rob McCaffery]

These numbers were used to show different variations in the various chassis types. They related to matters such as transmissions/gearboxes, width, braking and even whether the radiator was 'open' or enclosed by a 'new-look' front, whether a metal or fibreglass.

The list is rather long to go into in detail, I'm afraid. This applied to most models issued by Leyland until the BL days.

Hope this helps.

[G-CPTN]

http://www.madeinpreston.co.uk/Road/leylandinfo.html

[gagalag]

Thanks for those answers to my question.
Rob, I can understand why it would have been difficult to explain them all, at least I have some idea of what they mean now.

That's a whole load of information about Leyland G-CPTN, I enjoyed reading all about the history of it all.

Thanks very much to both of you.