The East Lancs European was a step entrance single-decker bus body that was built on the Scania L113CRL chassis by East Lancashire Coachbuilders during 1995 and 1996.
| East Lancs European | |
|---|---|
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| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | East Lancashire Coachbuilders |
| Production | 1995–1996 |
| Body and chassis | |
| Doors | 1 door |
| Floor type | Step entrance |
| Chassis | Scania L113CRL |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | Scania |
| Dimensions | |
| Length | 11950mm |
| Width | 2500mm |
| Height | 3000mm |
| Chronology | |
| Predecessor | East Lancs MaxCi |
| Successor | East Lancs Flyte |
A step-entrance design, it was similar in appearance to the low-floor MaxCi on the N113CRL, but had a straight window line as opposed to a stepped/sloped one.
History
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A total of 79 Europeans were built, of which besides five that were purchased by Yorkshire Traction,[1] 59 were purchased by companies owned by the British Bus group.[2][3] These companies were Luton & District (taking 27),[4] Northumbria Motor Services (20), Midland Fox (14), Clydeside 2000 (eight)[5][6] and Derby City Transport (five).
The European was superseded in late 1996 by the Flyte.
References
edit- ^ Jarosz, Andrew (4 February 1995). "Euro bodies for Traction". Coach & Bus Week. No. 153. Peterborough: Emap. p. 10. Retrieved 20 August 2024.
- ^ "British Bus announce 533 vehicle order". Bus & Coach Buyer. No. 338. Spalding: Glen-Holland Ltd. 22 December 1995. p. 3. Retrieved 20 August 2024.
East Lancs will also supply Alusuisse bodies on 73 Scania L113s.
- ^ Millar, Alan (9 June 2021). "A half century of integrals". Buses. No. 796. Stamford: Key Publishing. pp. 32–36. Retrieved 18 December 2021.
- ^ Devoy, David (2015). Lanarkshire Independents. Amberley Publishing. p. 96. ISBN 9781445652498. Retrieved 9 November 2015.
- ^ Devoy, David (2014). Strathclyde Buses. Amberley Publishing. p. 96. ISBN 9781445644516. Retrieved 9 November 2015.
- ^ Devoy, David (2014). Buses of Clydeside Scottish and Clydeside 2000. Amberley Publishing. p. 96. ISBN 9781445639703. Retrieved 9 November 2015.
External links
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