A rare survivor
Almost blinking in a rare moment of being re-acquainted with daylight, ex Maidstone & District Duple Commander III bodied Leyland Leopard is prepared for inspection prior to purchase by it's new owner. Had things gone according to plan, the coach should have made it's way to Reliance Bus works earlier this year, but unfortunately the opportunity never arose to slot it in so it continues it's slumbers on the Staffordshire / Shropshire border to this day. Considering the reputation of Duple bodies from this era, 1969 built RKM 616G has survived remarkably well, the only slightly poor element being the ability of the rear end framework to retain the huge back screen (currently restrained by a ratchet strap.) Hopefully, after this winter's over, some progress might be made.
A rare survivor
Almost blinking in a rare moment of being re-acquainted with daylight, ex Maidstone & District Duple Commander III bodied Leyland Leopard is prepared for inspection prior to purchase by it's new owner. Had things gone according to plan, the coach should have made it's way to Reliance Bus works earlier this year, but unfortunately the opportunity never arose to slot it in so it continues it's slumbers on the Staffordshire / Shropshire border to this day. Considering the reputation of Duple bodies from this era, 1969 built RKM 616G has survived remarkably well, the only slightly poor element being the ability of the rear end framework to retain the huge back screen (currently restrained by a ratchet strap.) Hopefully, after this winter's over, some progress might be made.