Preserved Leyland National, Lillyhall, Cumbria, RRM148M - Leyland National 1151/1R/2308

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Preserved Leyland National, Lillyhall, Cumbria, RRM148M - Leyland National 1151/1R/2308
Preserved Leyland National, Lillyhall, Cumbria, RRM148M - Leyland National 1151/1R/2308

Couldn't resist another photo of this again! This immaculate National was built as a demonstrator in 10/1973. It is fitted with a flat floor throughout and was originally fitted with coach seating. Branded as a 'Suburban Express', it was Leyland's attempt to give good visibility throughout and an attempt to see if it would be suitable for 'coaching' express work. In the end, it was a one off as the standard National Mk.1 became available with 'DP' seating with several NBC operators, notably Crosville taking examples. 'Local' Barrow Corporation Transport also took two 'DP' seated examples. This National is seen here climbing A5094 New Road, Whitehaven, and is heading for the former Leyland National plant at Lillyhall, for a photoshoot during the excellent 'Leyland National 50' celebrations that were organised by the Workington Transport Heritage Trust, to commemorate fifty years since the entry into service of the first National to be constructed at the Lillyhall plant that is situated near Workington. The first service operated was a Whitehaven town service to Lowca by Cumberland Motor Services, 350, ERM35K, a 1151/2R/0401, dual-doored bus. That was new in 03/1972, with the production number being 00005. This photo was taken on the second day of the event for the public on 01/05/2022. © Peter Steel 2022.

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Taken on: May 1, 2022
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Camera: Nikon D3200, f/5.3, 1/1250 sec, 105mm (=157mm), ISO 400 (more info) (hide info)
Camera: Nikon D3200
Aperture: f/5.3
Exposure Time: 0.001 sec (1/1250)
Focal Length: 105mm (35mm equivalent: 157mm)
ISO: 400
Exposure Bias: 0 EV
Flash: Off, Did not fire
Exposure Program: Not Defined
Exposure Mode: Auto
Metering Mode: Multi-segment
White Balance: Auto
Gain Control: Low gain up
Color Space: sRGB
Software: Ver.1.04
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