TF 818 - 1930 Leyland Lion LT1

Roe B30F body

Lancashire United Transport No. 202

The highly successful PLSC Lion, which introduced pneumatic tyres as a standard feature, was replaced in Leyland’s range by the LT1 model. This vehicle utilises the later ‘T’ type engine in its four-cylinder form and has bodywork by Charles H Roe of Leeds, and is understood to be the oldest surviving example of a Roe body, the sagging evident from front to rear being indicative of its age and the use of wood rather than metal or composite construction for body frames pre-war.

Supplied new to Lancashire United Transport of Atherton, Lancashire it was registered on 25 March 1930. It was withdrawn in March 1946 and subsequently passed via Woodwards Ltd of Bolton Road, Atherton, to Jersey Motor Transport who operated it until December 1958. It was acquired by the Society in 1959 at the same time as fellow Lion KW 474, and was shipped from Jersey to the London Docks on the vessel "Jersey Coast". Now restored to its original livery, it is still largely in 'as built' condition.

It is currently off the road awaiting a number of repairs.

No. 202, after withdrawal from passenger service in Jersey, rear of Snow Hill Depot, Summer 1959.	In 1998, 202 travelled to Ireland, along with our Leyland 'Badger' and appeared - in "GSR" guise in the film 'Angelas Ashes'.

LINKS Leyland Society Lancashire United Transport Society