15804 - Leyland PD1 - Scout

THE REAL BUSES The Leyland Titan PD1 was launched in 1945 and was fitted with a 7.4 litre engine, this was joined in 1947 by 9.8 litre version which was classified PD2 This successful chassis design was to remain in production for over 20 years, with a wide variety of operators building up sizable fleets. Various coach builders supplied bodywork, including Leyland itself. The buses were available with highbridge or lowbridge bodywork, the later version used the classic upper deck sunken offside gangway, and the four across seating layout to achieve the required reduction in height. THE EFE MODELS Both the models covered here were first release in 1993. The first 14 issues appeared in a steady flow over the following 3 years. Since 1997 only occasional new issues have appeared. The main casting differences between the PD1 and PD2 can be found on the front off-side driver panel and valence above the bonnet. There are also two different designs of radiator that have appeared of both the PD1 &a,p; PD2 versions. An interesting pair of variations have come to light recently where it appears the upper and lower deck components have been incorrectly combined during the production process resulting versions of both the PD1 & PD2 East Kent releases 15802/1 and 16003/1 existing with route 16 & route 54A destinations. Both the Leyland Titans were also been produced with a highbridge version of the top deck. (See models 159, 161 and 202)

16002 - Leyland PD2 - Todmorden BR