Birch Bros.
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MARSHALL bodies are fitted to a fleet of four Leyland Leopards now being introduced by Birch Bros. Ltd. on the 203 service (London to Rushden) via Hatfield, Hitchin and Bedford). The new vehicles are 36-ft. 49-seaters built to a high standard, making them suitable for relief work on the motorway express service if necessary, although normally employed on a stage service. Features of the chassis include the Leyland 0.600 engine governed at 2,000 r.p.m., 4-speed Pneumocyclic gearbox and lock-up clutch.
Sealed windows, air-operated folding entrance doors. Smith's individual Ietvent forced-air ventilation and a 1500 heating system are employed in the body design. High-backed semi-coach seats are upholstered in an attractive new moquette, and the equipment includes fluorescent lighting.