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| ⚫ | The '''Leyland Royal Tiger''' was a rear-engined [[Coach (vehicle)|coach]] built by [[Leyland Motors|Leyland]] between 1982 and 1988. It was intended to counter the offerings of foreign competitors such as [[DAF Bus|DAF]] and [[Scania AB|Scania]], but was not particularly successful, with only between 160 and 170 built. |
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| ⚫ | The majority (around 60%) were sold as complete integral vehicles, in which case they were named '''Leyland Royal Tiger Doyen'''. Earlier examples were built at Leyland's subsidiary [[Charles H. Roe]] in Leeds, later ones at Workington in Cumbria. The remainder of the underframes were given [[Plaxton Paramount]] or [[Van Hool]] bodywork. |
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==1950s Royal Tiger== |
==1950s Royal Tiger== |
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The Leyland Royal Tiger |
The original Leyland Royal Tiger was a mid-engined chassis built from 1950 by Leyland. It was given the designation '''PSU1'''. |
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The lighter-weight [[Leyland Tiger Cub]] chassis was introduced in 1952 (which later spawned the successful [[Leyland Leopard|Leopard]]), and this rapidly overtook the Royal Tiger PSU1 in popularity with British operators. |
The lighter-weight [[Leyland Tiger Cub]] chassis was introduced in 1952 (which later spawned the successful [[Leyland Leopard|Leopard]]), and this rapidly overtook the Royal Tiger PSU1 in popularity with British operators. |
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In 1955, the Royal Tiger was re-engineered as the '''Royal Tiger Worldmaster''' (or just Worldmaster) primarily for export, and although it remained available in Britain, there were few further orders from the home market, while it was a success overseas. |
In 1955, the Royal Tiger was re-engineered as the '''Royal Tiger Worldmaster''' (or just Worldmaster) primarily for export, and although it remained available in Britain, there were few further orders from the home market, while it was a success overseas. |
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==1970s Royal Tiger== |
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| ⚫ | The '''Leyland Royal Tiger''' name was re-used for a rear-engined [[Coach (vehicle)|coach]] built by [[Leyland Motors|Leyland]] between 1982 and 1988. It was intended to counter the offerings of foreign competitors such as [[DAF Bus|DAF]] and [[Scania AB|Scania]], but was not particularly successful, with only between 160 and 170 built. |
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| ⚫ | The majority (around 60%) were sold as complete integral vehicles, in which case they were named '''Leyland Royal Tiger Doyen'''. Earlier examples were built at Leyland's subsidiary [[Charles H. Roe]] in Leeds, later ones at Workington in Cumbria. The remainder of the underframes were given [[Plaxton Paramount]] or [[Van Hool]] bodywork. |
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==References== |
==References== |
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Revision as of 09:28, 15 April 2011
| Leyland Royal Tiger | |
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 A 1988 Leyland Royal Tiger Doyen. | |
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| Manufacturer | Leyland Bus |
| Body and chassis | |
| Doors | 1 door |
| Floor type | Step entrance |
1950s Royal Tiger
The original Leyland Royal Tiger was a mid-engined chassis built from 1950 by Leyland. It was given the designation PSU1.
The lighter-weight Leyland Tiger Cub chassis was introduced in 1952 (which later spawned the successful Leopard), and this rapidly overtook the Royal Tiger PSU1 in popularity with British operators.
Royal Tiger Worldmaster
In 1955, the Royal Tiger was re-engineered as the Royal Tiger Worldmaster (or just Worldmaster) primarily for export, and although it remained available in Britain, there were few further orders from the home market, while it was a success overseas.
1970s Royal Tiger
The Leyland Royal Tiger name was re-used for a rear-engined coach built by Leyland between 1982 and 1988. It was intended to counter the offerings of foreign competitors such as DAF and Scania, but was not particularly successful, with only between 160 and 170 built.
The majority (around 60%) were sold as complete integral vehicles, in which case they were named Leyland Royal Tiger Doyen. Earlier examples were built at Leyland's subsidiary Charles H. Roe in Leeds, later ones at Workington in Cumbria. The remainder of the underframes were given Plaxton Paramount or Van Hool bodywork.
The Royal Tiger was fitted with Leyland's TL11 engine or in some cases the Cummins L10.
References
- Millar, Alan (1992) Bus & Coach Recognition : Ian Allan Ltd., ISBN 0-7110-2060-4
- Bus Lists On The Web
See also
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