Leyland Journal

Leyland Journal, named after another in-house Leyland publicicty publication, is the Leyland Society's annual publication available for sale to the public, and distributed free to members. Leyland Journal consists of longer articles best seen in a larger format, and which appeal to a wider audience than some of those in Leyland Torque. A4 in sizeand printed on glossy pages Leyland Journal, as with Leyland Torque, is lavishly illustrated with photographs from the BCVM Archive and members' own collections. Where appropriate, colour has been included. Leyland Journal is published in July of each year.

Leyland Journal is available for sale to the public direct from the Leyland Society as well as from mail order booksellers. Direct from the Leyland Society, prices are £6.00 per copy including UK postage. For an order form click here

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Full details of the content of all issues of Leyland Journal published to date are given below:

Leyland Journal 13 - 2011

On the Cover - One of two 1947 Tiger PS2/10 for use on airport work. Uncertain Times. - Gary Dwyer. Reflections from the Editorial Office on the present uncertain times we find ourselves in, and also the effect it is having on Leyland Trucks. "Octopus" Part 2. - Neil Steele. 1960 saw the introduction of an entirely new range of heavy goods vehicles, all 8 wheelers, four haulage and one tipper chassis. Neil gives us a wealth of technical detail of both the power units and chassis of these LAD cabbed lorries. The Ergomatic cab appeared in 1964, and finally the Octopus was phased out in 1980 . The Leyland-Crossley "Y" Types. - Mike Sutcliffe, MBE. The article starts with a look at who's who in The Lancashire Steam Motor Company in 1903. This is followed by the formation of Leyland Motors Ltd in 1907, and a description of the Company's premises, together with some of the key people who ran the show. Next follows a detailed look at the first petrol engined vehicles produced, and who bought them. Leyland Motors In Wartime. - John Howie. Quite a lot has been written about Leyland Motors between and after WW2, but not a lot relating to the war years. John's article fills this gap very well. As well as what the company made, there is a lot of other information such as the employment of women to replace the men who joined the services, air raid damage, security, and other things that had to be faced up to because the country was at war. Two months after the war, the Company staged a "War Products Exhibition" and the appendix contains a list of Military Vehicle designations, and Wheeled vehicle designations. The Pre-War Tigers. - David Moores. North Western came into being on 23rd April 1923 as a result of Thomas Tilling's interest in B.A.T. The article deals with the very significant contribution made by the many Leyland Tigers that the Company purchased between the late 1920's and 1937. The article concludes with a complete list of all Tigers bought, sold, and body details. The Ergomatic Cab. Part 1. - Gary Dwyer. This famous Leyland Cab made it's first appearence at the 1964 Earls Court Motor Show. This first very readable article deals with initial concept and design of the cab and it's production application to not only Leyland lorries, but AEC and Albion as well. At last it was realised how important it was for the driver to have a comfortable place to work.

Leyland Journal 12 - 2010

On the Cover - A 1949 Octopus Tanker in Fina livery at a refinery. On the rear cover, 2 photos of South Lancs Trolley Buses. Click on the images for full-sized pictures.   Chairman's Message. - Ron Phillips looks back over the last 12 months of recession, last years Gathering at Farington, a former Leyland Factory site, and this years gathering at the BCVM. 30 Years of T 45. - Gary Dwyer. This well illustrated 13 page article gives us a very interesting account of Leyland's final attempt to remain as a maker of large and medium sized trucks. The T 45 was first conceived in the mid 70's and launched in 1980, powered by the TL 12 engine, and called the Roadtrain. Other models of varying size and weight were developed, with an option of other power units, until production ceased shortly after the merger with DAF. The article also takes a look at how these vehicles were used in Cyprus and Malta. Pre War Leyland All-Metal Bodies. - A series of 6 Photos, all Double Deckers. Leyland's Post-War Coach Body. - John Howie. The1950, Commercial Motor Show saw the launch of the Company's first post war single deck coach body, which was was designed exclusively for the Royal Tiger chassis. The article tells us of the design and development of the last and short lived luxury coach body. 10 pages including lots of photos and a summary of Royal Tiger Coaches 1950-1953. "Octopus" Part 1. - Neil Steele. We take a look at the development of this 8 wheeler which was synonymous with the Leyland name from the 1930's onwards. Includes construction and power unit detail. Post-War Lions. - Part 2. Peter Tulloch, John Shearman & Mike Sutcliffe MBE. This second part describes all the right hand drive vehicles on a country by country basis. Includes a chassis list.

Leyland Journal 11 - 2009

48 pages of articles and high quality photographs.   On the Cover - A Hants & Sussex Leyland PD1 . On the rear cover, Two mid 70's Lorries. Click on the images for full-sized pictures.   Hard Times. - A review of how Leyland Motors coped with previous ecconomic downturns from the first world war to the present day. Hants & Sussex Leyland Titan PD1 'Deckers. - Alan Lambert. Basil Williams formed this small company with a grand sounding name in 1937. Just after the war, 11 PD1's were bought, which was a mixture of high & lowbridge bodies. The article tells the storey of the Company and what happened to the various Leylands it owned. The Beaver Six Tec1 & 2 and Steer. - Gary Dwyer & Neil Steele. In the late 30's, Leyland wanted a heavy goods vehicle that would bridge the gap between the Beaver Six and the hippo. A very informative account of the development of the Steer right up to the eighties. A lot of interesting technical information. Leyland Motors In The 1950s. - Malcolm Margetts. The author started his working life as a Leyland Apprentice in 1953, and spent most of his working life with the company. This very readable and well written article looks at what was going on in the Company during it's most interesting period of development. Post-War Lions. - Part 1. John Shearman, Peter Tulloch, & Mike Sutcliffe MBE. This single deck bus/coach chassis was too long for the home market, which resulted in all of these vehicles going for export. A detailed look at the total production of this bus/coach, described by "Commercial Motor" thus: Worldmaster+Atlantean= Lion. All the above articles are well illustrated with many of the photographs from the BCVM Archive.

Leyland Journal 10 - 2008

48 pages of articles and high quality photographs.   On the Cover - A Leyland petrol tram at Morecambe during WW1, fitted with a gas bag on the roof (see Mike Sutcliffe's article). On the rear cover, two photos of the Leyland Badger (also subject of an article in this issue). Click on the images for full-sized pictures.   Ten Years On - Editorial on the first decade of the Leyland Society. Leyland's Petrol Trams - and early petrol rail cars. A 12 page article by Mike Sutcliffe, illustrated with a number of photographs and drawings and covering areas from Parahyba, Brazil to Central South Africa and Morecambe. Moving trams by road - by Ron Phillips: Gosport to Grimsby on a Leyland lorry. Leyland double deck bodies fitted with rear doors. - An 11 page article by Ron Phillips, well illustrated with a number of photographs: Pre- and post-war enclosed platform Titans. At your own risk. - Ron Phillips looks at the old habit of boarding and alighting from vehicles on the move. The Leyland Badger. - Neil D.Steele: A look at the pre-war and post-war models. What happened to the Premier Line Tigers? - A follow-up to the article in Journal No.7 by John Bennett and Mike Sutcliffe. The article also includes a chart of those produced and what happened to them.   All the above articles are well illustrated with many of the photographs from the BCVM Archive.

Leyland Journal 9 - 2007

44 pages of articles and high quality photographs.   On the Cover - A Leyland Titan: the former pre-production FHG 592S in service with Fishwick & Sons. and on the rear cover, two photos of a Leyland Badger in use as a brewer's dray, to celebrate the 40th year since its introduction. Click on the images for full-sized pictures.   The Fishwick Centenary - Mike Sutcliffe writes on the comany's 100 years in the transport business, illustrated with 16 photographs. The Post-War service bus body - John Howie's survey of the Leyland built Royal Tiger bus body, also illustrated with a number of photographs. Development of the T45 range. - Gary Dwyer writes on the Leyland models derived from the Roadtrain: from Constructor through to the Scammell engineered versions sold to the British army. Scammells in the Leyland fold. - Ron Phillips writes some notes on the numbering of Scammells post 1951. Thoughts on the PD prototype. - An article by Alan Townsin on the Leyland double-deck bus production 1940 - 1946: a follow-on to the article by David Bailey and Alan Pritchard in last year's Journal 8. BUT Trolleybuses in Spain. - New facts and photographs of British trolleybuses by Ron Phillips.   All the above articles are well illustrated with many of the photographs from the BCVM Archive.

Leyland Journal 8 - 2006

48 pages. On the Cover - A Leyland Hippo of Convoys Ltd., London EC4 was new in January 1936, and on the rear cover, photos of two post-war Leyland Tigers: above, a PS1/1 with a 37 seat body by D.J.Davies, new in 1950, below that, Yorkshire Traction No.780, a PS1 with a 32 seat body to B.E.F. design. This edition of Leyland Society Journal - is the final one of Volume 1. The Post-War Titan Prototype - David Bailey and Alan Pritchard. This interesting and well written article begins with Alan telling the reader how he came to get possession of the late David Bailey’s notes made researching this project. This is the first article and starts off by explaining how the post-war double deck chassis (PD’s), were designed and developed. A tremendous amount of information on this project is in this article and will delight the enthusiast. Leylands For The Navy Fire Service. - A short illustrated Text from Neil Steele. Leyland Motors at Leyland. - Fred Boulton. The author began his career at the Company as a Student Apprentice in 1960 and finished up as a Chief engineer. As well as a detailed insight into the day to day life of a Leyland employee, there is a tremendous amount of information about each of the various sites that made up Leyland Motors Ltd. A Sum Of The parts. - Leyland parts, drawings and schedules. Ron Phillips. This article tells how Leyland Motors, from about 1930, kept track of the parts that went into the construction of the vehicles they produced, and thereby would be able to supply parts to vehicle owners. This article looks in depth and detail at what must have been a huge task to ensure the efficient production and after sales service of Leyland Trucks and Buses. Leylands In Cape Town. - Ron Phillips. This article traces the storey of the Company’s involvement in providing buses for this city, starting in 1928. The article also contains a few notes on commercial vehicles Tiger, Tiger, Burning Bright. Ron McCullock. A comprehensive review of the production of the 1980's mid engined coach, The Leyland Tiger TR series. Leyland FKT 1 Fire Engines For The army. - Another contribution from Neil Steele. - All the above articles are well illustrated with many of the photographs from the BCVM Archive.

Leyland Journal 7 - 2005

48 pages. On the Cover - A Leyland National 2 of Lothian Region Transport, and on the rear cover, photos of two unusual Leyland Lorries in service in Iraq: an Interim Hippo built from surplus Hippo Mk II components, and a Super Beaver prime mover with passenger trailer. Who had the oldest Leyland? - Mike Sutcliffe writes on Leyland's own search for a 'winner' in 1932 70th Birthday of Leyland Journal - Some notes from the 1935 edition, by Ron Phillips. The Premier Line Tigers - A tale of over-optimistic expansion in the home counties, by Mike Sutcliffe. Additional Information. . . - The oldest lorries in 1932, some further notes. The Latter Days of Leyland Bus - Recollections and Reminiscences: David Burnicle speaks from personal experience of the 1977 - 1987 period at Leyland's bus plants. Liverpool's Leyland Fire Engines - Neil D.Steele describes the fleet of Leyland fire appliances used by Liverpool Fire Brigade 1913 - 1942. Leylands in the Highlands - Gordon Baron writes on the operations of Sutherland Transport & Trading Co. and of Pulford Transport.

Leyland Journal 6 - 2004

48 pages. Thomas Transmission - Mike Sutcliffe writes of one of Parry Thomas's inventions, as used in the Leyland Petrol-Electrics. On the Cover - A Leyland publicity photo taken at Hastings, and on the rear cover, two photos of lorries with the "Leyland Lorries for Loads" slogan. The Leyland Buses of Madrid - 30 years of selling buses to Spain's capital, by Ron Phillips. Transportation of Flour - The history of moving a basic product, by Graham Edge. Silcox of Pembroke Dock - The story of Silcox Leylands, by John Bennett. Big Fire at Chorley - The fire on Christmas Eve, 1926. An article transcribed by Gordon Baron from a copy-print produced by the Chorley Library.

Leyland Journal 5 - 2003

48 pages. Something to Celebrate - a brief word on centenaries at both Wigan and Eastbourne Corporations, prolific Leyland users. The Buses of Eastbourne - Mike Sutcliffe and Ron Phillips give thorough coverage of the many Leylands used during this Corporation bus fleet's century of service. Leyland's "Badge Engineering" - Ron Phillips considers various names used on similar models within the Leyland group. Mann, Crossman and Paulin Ltd. - Mike Sutcliffe details the early wagons of a London brewery. Two Fire Engine Exports - Neil D. Steele on fire appliances for overseas. How Fast Did They Go? - Mike Sutcliffe on how gears, rear axles and tyres affect performance.

Leyland Journal 4 - 2002

44 pages. Llanelly's Leyland Trolleybuses - Ron Phillips looks behind the scenes of Leyland's first 'production' trolleybuses. Food For Thought - a Leyland railcar with early metal body, diesel engine and torque convertor. Leyland in the Decling Years - an insight by Chris Cernes, formerly Leyland Motors Chief Engineer, into the T25 Leyland Marathon conception and development. Adapted from his address to the Leyland Society 2001 AGM. Leyland's First 'Side-Types' - Mike Sutcliffe describes forward control Leylands of 1922-1930. The Leyland - She's A Lady - Ron Phillips considers the diverse forms of the Leyland Lioness. Bodywork by Leyland - a brief summary of production from Leyland, Chorley, Kingston and Lillyhall.

Leyland Journal 3 - 2001

52 pages. The Leyland 500 Engine - Fred Boulton tells the inside story of the development of the "headless wonder". Leyland Technical Centre - advertising feature from one of the remaining parts of the Leyland Motors empire. Leyland Low Floor Trolleybus - Ron Phillips investigates a twin motor low height double decker. The Leyland Menagerie - some rarer Leyland models. Leyland's Shaft Driven Steamers - Mike Sutcliffe describes a rare breed. An Unusual Lion - a Strachan bodied LT5A for Western Australia. Leyland's Gearless Buses - Alan Townsin examines the Torque converter. Leyland Trucks Today - examining the new range of products at the Leyland Trucks factory. The Ubiquitous Trojan - Mike Worthington-Williams writes on this Leyland built car and van chassis. Lancs United - Leyland User - Mark Green looks at the Leopards used by his local operator.

Leyland Journal 2 - 2000

52 pages. Leyland Gas Turbine Truck - Fred Boulton, a key member of the design team on this project, recalls this innovative form of propulsion. Unfrozen Leyland Buses - Alan Townsin retells a piece of wartime history. London Brick Leylands - Bill Aldridge looks at a once large Leyland delivery fleet. Recognising Leylands - 1904-1914 petrol vehciles - Mike Sutcliffe provides a detailed guide to early Leyland production. Memories of an 'RAF' Leyland - Edwin F. Hodgkiss provides interesting and amusing stories of driving a 1918 RAF model. The Leyland National 2 - Laurence MacDuff's appreciation of the type in Scotland.

Leyland Journal 1 - 1999

36 pages. A Leyland Enthusiast Remembers - Jack N. Barlow looks back on his memories of Leylands from 80 years ago. Leyland Metal Framed Bodies - Ron Phillips looks at a disaster that became a triumph. The City of Plymouth Fire Brigade Leyland Beavers - Neil Steele writes on Leyland fire appliances from the 1960's. Recognising Leylands - the 'RAF type' family - a comprehensive guide courtesy of Mike Sutcliffe. The Lion of Olympia - Mike Worthington-Williams tells the fascinating story of the Leyland Eight touring car from the 1920's. Proud Lancastrians - Graham Edge reminisces on Leyland lorries.

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