East Lancs Flyte
The East Lancs Flyte was a single-decker body of a bus, It had a step entrance, It was made from 1996 to 2001 by East Lancashire Coachbuilders.
| East Lancs Flyte | |
|---|---|
 Arriva North West Scania L113CRL with East Lancs Flyte bodywork in 2007 | |
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | East Lancashire Coachbuilders |
| Production | 1996–2001 |
| Body and chassis | |
| Doors | 1 door |
| Floor type | Step entrance |
| Chassis | Scania L113CRL Scania K112CRB and K113CRB (rebodies) Volvo B6 (rebody) (photo) Leyland Tiger (rebodies) Volvo B10M (new and rebodies) KIRN Mogul |
| Powertrain | |
| Capacity | 34 to 50 seated |
| Dimensions | |
| Length | varies |
| Width | varies |
| Height | 3.23m |
| Chronology | |
| Predecessor | East Lancs EL2000 |
| Successor | East Lancs Hyline |
East Lancs misspelled bus names on purpose (naming it "Flyte" instead of "Flight")
In 2000, It was replaced by the East Lancs Myllennium-based Hyline.
Chassis
The Flyte body was built on the following chassis:
- Scania K112CRB chassis[2][better source needed]
- Scania K113CRB chassis[3][better source needed]
- Volvo B6 chassis[4][better source needed]
- Leyland Tiger chassis[5]
- Volvo B10M chassis[6]
- KIRN Mogul chassis[7]
References
- ↑ Coupland, Paul. "The Scania L113CRL/East Lancs Flyte B49F was new in April 1997 and is seen at the White Rose Shopping Centre, not that long after." (image). Flickr (7 July 1997). Retrieved 14 December 2020.
- ↑ Coupland, Paul. SHEFFIELD ARENA (image). Flickr (2000-10-22). Retrieved 2025-07-19.
- ↑ Allen, Joshua. Wigan Coachways East Lancs Flyte Scania K113CRB M56 AWW (image). Flickr (2014-09-03). Retrieved 2025-07-19.
- ↑ Simons, Richard. 169. M511 TRA: Barnsley & District. Flickr (2001-08-01). Retrieved 2025-07-19.
- ↑ Foster, Steve. "Leyland Tiger / East Lancs Flyte. This fine looking machine is a rebodied Tiger with a 1999 East Lancs Flyte body. Seen at Bishops Lydeard near Taunton in February 2010, B11JYM came from the well respected fleet of Jim Stones." (image). Flickr (18 February 2010). Retrieved 14 December 2020.
- ↑ Millar, Alan. Bus and Coach Recognition (2007)Ian Allan Publishing. p. 90. ISBN 9780711031364.
- ↑ Millar, Alan. Bus and Coach Recognition (2007)Ian Allan Publishing. p. 59. ISBN 9780711031364.
Other websites
Media related to East Lancs Flyte at Wikimedia Commons