Plaxton Derwent 3000
| Plaxton Derwent 3000 | |
|---|---|
![]() A Leyland Tiger with Plaxton Derwent 3000 bodywork at Derby Bus Station | |
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Plaxton |
| Production | 1986–1991 |
| Assembly | Wigan, England |
| Body and chassis | |
| Doors | 1 |
| Floor type | Step entrance |
| Chassis | Leyland Tiger Scania K93 Volvo B10M Bedford Y-Series Dennis Javelin Leyland Leopard (rebody) |
| Dimensions | |
| Length | various |
| Width | various |
| Height | 3.0m |
| Chronology | |
| Predecessor | Plaxton Bustler |
| Successor | Plaxton Verde |
The Plaxton Derwent 3000 was a single-decker body of a bus. It had a step entrance. It was built from 1986 to 1991 by Plaxton.
The Derwent 3000 body was built on the following chassis:
- Leyland Tiger chassis[1]
- Scania K93 chassis[2]
- Volvo B10M chassis[3][4]
- Bedford Y-Series chassis[5]
- Dennis Javelin chassis[6]
- Leyland Leopard chassis.[7]
In 1991, the Derwent 3000 was replaced by the Plaxton Verde.
Gallery
Bedford YMT with Plaxton Derwent 3000 bodywork
Leyland Tiger with Plaxton Derwent 3000 bodywork
Volvo B10M with Plaxton Derwent 3000 bodywork
References
- ↑ Devoy, David (15 September 2015). Lanarkshire Independents. Amberley Publishing Limited. ISBN 978-1-4456-5250-4. Retrieved 12 November 2024.
- ↑ Wilde, Howard (15 December 2020). Buses in Greater Manchester in the 1990s. Amberley Publishing Limited. ISBN 978-1-4456-9949-3. Retrieved 30 November 2024.
- ↑ Devoy, David (15 September 2015). Lanarkshire Independents. Amberley Publishing Limited. ISBN 978-1-4456-5250-4. Retrieved 12 November 2024.
- ↑ Stubbings, Richard (15 July 2019). British Independent Buses in the 1990s. Amberley Publishing Limited. ISBN 978-1-4456-8612-7. Retrieved 12 November 2024.
- ↑ Berry, Howard (15 April 2021). Bedford Buses and Coaches. Amberley Publishing Limited. ISBN 978-1-4456-7569-5. Retrieved 12 November 2024.
- ↑ Foster, Steve (15 November 2017). "Butter Market". Flickr. Archived from the original on 12 November 2024. Retrieved 12 November 2024.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link) - ↑ Devoy, David (15 September 2015). Lanarkshire Independents. Amberley Publishing Limited. ISBN 978-1-4456-5250-4. Retrieved 30 November 2024.
Other websites
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