RCL 2218 CUV 218C 5/65 new to Aldenham
5/65 RE mechanical trainer
6/65 RE into service on 721, 722, 726
66-7 RE
1/68 RE to Aldenham repaint, (simple Greenline), and return
11/68 RE into store
12/68 RE ..and out
1/70 RE transfer to London Country
1/72 RG transfer, downgraded to bus
1972 RG on 414 to Horsham, green, yellow band, polo
CM stored, withdrawn
3/78 purchased by LT
2/79 SE trainer
1980 converted to bus (doors, etc removed, reseated, stanchions fitted)
1980 SF in service on 149
3/84 SF w/d from service
1996 mobile family day-centre, London Borough of Redbridge
12/05 bought by Mr R.Morgan, Birmingham
3/08 at Nottingham Transport Heritage Centre, Ruddington
by 12/14 bought by The Red Bus Company, County Armagh
RCL 2219 CUV 219C 5/65 new to Aldenham
5/65 RE trainer
6/65 RE into service on 721, 722, 726
66-7 RE
1/68 RE to Aldenham repaint, (simple Greenline), and return
11/68 RE into store, and out again
1/70 RE transfer to London Country
1972 downgraded to bus
DS stored, withdrawn
3/78 purchased by LT
12/78 M trainer
7/79 M trainer LT, NBC green, still LC fleetnames!
1980 converted to bus (doors, etc removed, reseated, stanchions fitted)
1980 EM in service on 149
2/85 EM w/d from service
2/85 bought by District Line Athletic Club, Acton Town
6/87 bought by Birmingham and Midlands Museum of Transport: GreenLine.
1998 preserved, BAMMOT
3/08 BAMMOT
RCL 2220 CUV 220C 5/65 new to Aldenham
5/65 GY stored
6/65 RE into service on 721, 722, 726
1966 RE
12/67 RE into store
1/68 RE to Aldenham repaint, (simple Greenline), and return to service
1/70 RE transfer to London Country
1/72 RG transfer, downgraded to bus
1972 RG on 405 to Crawley, Croydon, green, yellow band
3/79 sold to Wombwell diesels for scrap
7/79 purchased by LT, stored at Royal Albert Dock
1980 converted to bus (doors, etc removed, reseated, stanchions fitted)
11/80 EM into service on 149
stored
1986 refurbished for LT Commercial Operations Unit
1986 B in service on Original London Transport Sightseeing Tour
1987 doors fitted
4/88 WD transfer of London Coaches
1990 tape playing equipment fitted
1991 converted to open-top (convertible) (Kent Engineering)
5/92 WD privatised to London Coaches.
1998 WD Arriva London Coaches
4/99 WD at Cobham Open Day, red London Coaches livery
2000 Arriva TOLST
11/01 PT bought by Ensignbus
11/01 PTused on rail replacement services
9/04 PT used on last-RML day on 73
7/07 PT used on rail replacement, Central Line
4/08 PT Ensignbus: hired by UKIP for London elections
4/11 PT London Marathon transport
10/11 PT used at "World Skills London" event
7/12 PT vinyl-wrapped for BOSCO sportswear
11/13 bought by Stephensons, Rochford, Essex
2/14 bought by Central Buses, Birmingham
2/16 bought by The Bus Business, Witney
RCL 2221 CUV 221C 5/65 new to Aldenham
5/65 GY stored
6/65 RE into service on 721, 722, 726
66-7 RE
3/68 RE to Aldenham repaint, (simple Greenline), and return
1/70 RE transfer to London Country
1972 downgraded to bus: lemon stripe, flying polo
4/72 RG used on 414
CM stored, withdrawn
3/78 purchased by LT
12/78 M trainer (for 2 weeks), NBC green
1/79 converted to exhibition/cinema bus
3/79 CA Shillibeer livery at celebrations.
5/79 transfer to service fleet
1981 repainted to red with yellow band/window trims.
5/81 CS
6/82 at Covent Garden, red, deep yellow band & trim
1983 AT at Acton Works, red, yellow band, bullseye
4/85 AT to London Underground Distribution Services, Acton
1/86 transferred to Central Distribution Services, LRT.
1989 white/green livery, UK tour re lead-free fuels
1998 still for hire, CDS.
3/08 CDS, Acton
6/08 bought by Timebus Travel, St.Albans
7/09 repainted in Timebus red with white trim
7/09 at North Weald Rally
RCL 2222 CUV 222C 5/65 new to Aldenham
5/65 GY stored
6/65 RE into service on 721, 722, 726
66-7 RE
3/68 RE to Aldenham repaint, (simple Greenline), and return
1/70 RE transfer to London Country
1972 downgraded to bus
6/79 purchased by LT
1980 converted to bus (doors, etc removed, reseated, stanchions fitted)
6/80 SF into service on 149
1983 on 149
11/84 SF withdrawn, stored.
5/85 sold to PVS (Carlton)
10/85 scrapped by Rollinson (Carlton)
RCL 2223 CUV 223C 5/65 new to Aldenham
5/65 RE training
6/65 RE into service on 721, 722, 726
66-7 RE
1/68 RE to Aldenham repaint, (simple Greenline), and return
1/70 RE transfer to London Country
1972 downgraded to bus
12/77 purchased by LT
1980 converted to bus (doors, etc removed, reseated, stanchions fitted)
6/80 SF into service on 149
8/80 SF on 149
9/84 SF w/d from service
1984 converted to hospitality vehicle at Aldenham
9/84 bought for preservation, Maidstone
4/85 sold to Brakell (Cheam)
8/86 bought by Gillespie (london): hospitality vehicle
4/88 bought by PAG Ltd (Raynes Park): hospitality vehicle
1996 with AVS Graphics, hospitality vehicle, red, cream trim
9/99 at Showbus 99 (London Routemaster)
8/00 at Lingfield Show (London Routemaster)
4/03 at East Grinstead Running Day (London Routemaster)
9/05 at Showbus (Airport Routemaster)
3/08 Heathrow Airport Ltd
by 1/09 bought by M.Newman, Strathdon: Red Bus Celebrations
4/11 acquired by Red Bus Cumbria: hospitality/event vehicle
RCL 2224 CUV 224C 5/65 new to Aldenham
5/65 GY stored
6/65 RE into service on 721, 722, 726
66-7 RE
3/68 RE to Aldenham repaint, (simple Greenline), and return
1/70 RE transfer to London Country
2/70 RE on 721 to Brentwood, GreenLine
1972 downgraded to bus
RG used on 414
12/77 purchased by LT
1/78 PR trainer
1980 converted to bus (doors, etc removed, reseated, stanchions fitted)
1980 in service on 149 (SF or EM)
2/84 EM w/d from service
8/84 sold to PVS (Carlton): scrapped
RCL 2225 CUV 225C 5/65 new to Aldenham
5/65 GY stored
6/65 RE into service on 721, 722, 726
11/66 RE into store
12/66 HG transfer
12/66 GD transfer for 709
1967 GD
3/68 GD to Aldenham repaint, (simple Greenline)
3/68 RE from repaint
1/70 RE transfer to London Country
1972 downgraded to bus
1975 delicensed
1974 repainted to NBC green, unlicensed
10/77 sold to LT as non-runner
1/78 scrapped by Wombwell, parts reclaimed for LT
RCL 2226 CUV 226C 5/65 new to Aldenham
5/65 GY stored
6/65 RE into service on 721, 722, 726
11/65 HG transfer
1/66 RE transfer
1967 RE
3/68 RE to Aldenham repaint, (simple Greenline)
3/68 GD from repaint
1/70 GD transfer to London Country
3/72 GD for 709
9/75 GD on 709 to Godstone, GreenLine
5/76 GD demoted to bus status, (still green/green)
9/78 GD into store
3/79 sold to Wombwell diesels for scrap
7/79 purchased by LT, stored at Royal Albert Dock
1980 converted to bus (doors, etc removed, reseated, stanchions fitted)
9/80 EM into service on 149
6/84 EM w/d from service
9/85 sold to Willys Wheels, Egham
1985 converted to film industry catering vehicle.
1/89 bought by Convoy Film Transport services, Ascot
2/93 bought by Abada Film services, Weybridge
1996 Luna Film Transport, catering vehicle
Aeroshoot
by 8/05 Traylen
5/06 bought by RCL2226 Group, (Purfleet) for restoration
3/08 PT at Ensignbus Museum
7/14 PT at RM60, Finsbury Park (X60)
7/15 PT used on 25 during Tube strike
8/15 PT in service on 25 during Tube strike
12/15 PT used on X55, X81 on Ensignbus Running Day
9/16 PT used on 86
12/17 PT active on X55, Purfleet Running Day
RCL 2227 CUV 227C 5/65 new to Aldenham
5/65 GY stored
6/65 RE into service on 721, 722, 726
66-7 RE
4/68 RE to Aldenham repaint, (simple Greenline), and return
1/70 RE transfer to London Country
1972 downgraded to bus
10/74 RG delicensed
c1975 LH repainted to NBC green, unlicensed
7/77 GY oou, damaged at Grays, NBC green
10/77 sold to LT as non-runner
1/78 scrapped by Wombwell, parts reclaimed for LT
RCL 2228 CUV 228C 5/65 new to Aldenham
5/65 GY stored
6/65 RE into service on 721, 722, 726
66-7 RE
5/68 RE to Aldenham repaint, (simple Greenline), and return
1/70 GY transfer to London Country
1972 downgraded to bus
1978 CM on 403 to Warlingham, Sanderstead, green, yellow band
7/79 purchased by LT
1980 converted to bus (doors, etc removed, reseated, stanchions fitted)
9/80 EM into service on 149
EM on 279 to Edmonton
4/84 EM w/d from service
8/84 sold to PVS (Carlton): scrapped
RCL 2229 CUV 229C 5/65 new to Aldenham
5/65 GY stored
6/65 RE into service on 721, 722, 726
66-7 RE
4/68 RE to Aldenham repaint, (simple Greenline), and return
1/70 RE transfer to London Country
1972 downgraded to bus
8/78 purchased by LT
9/78 R trainer
1980 converted to bus (doors, etc removed, reseated, stanchions fitted)
1980 in service on 149 (SF or EM)
5/84 SF w/d from service
3/85 transfer, London Transport Museum.
restoration to GreenLine condition.
6/98 North Weald Rally, GreenLine.
9/98 Showbus 98
12/98 AT moved from AG to AT via Covent Garden
10/05 active on Gravesend Running Day (701)
3/08 London's Transport Museum, Acton
6/14 Year of the Bus display, Regent Street
7/14 at RM60, Finsbury Park
2/16 on route 2 road-run
RCL 2230 CUV 230C 5/65 new to Aldenham
5/65 GY stored (Grays)
6/65 RE into service on 721, 722, 726 (Romford)
1966 RE on 726 to Whipsnade Zoo, Golders Green, GreenLine
1967 RE
4/68 RE to Aldenham repaint, (simple Greenline), and return
1/70 RE transfer to London Country
6/71 RE to overhaul, and return
1972 downgraded to bus
GY stored withdrawn
8/78 purchased by LT
8/78 M trainer
1980 converted to bus (doors, etc removed, reseated, stanchions fitted)
1980 in service on 149 (SF or EM)
4/83 SF w/d from service
9/84 sold to PVS (Carlton): scrapped
RCL 2231 CUV 231C 5/65 new to Aldenham
5/65 GY stored
6/65 RE into service on 721, 722, 726
1965 RE on 721 to Brentwood, Aldgate, Green Line
66-7 RE
4/68 RE to Aldenham repaint, (simple Greenline), and return
1/70 RE transfer to London Country
1972 downgraded to bus
3/79 sold to Wombwell diesels for scrap
7/79 purchased by LT, stored at Royal Albert Dock
1980 converted to bus (doors, etc removed, reseated, stanchions fitted)
9/80 EM into service on 149
8/84 w/d from service
12/84 sold to PVS (Carlton)
12/84 scrapped by Rollinson (Carlton)
RCL 2232 CUV 232C 5/65 new to Aldenham
6/65 RE into service on 721, 722, 726 (Romford)
66-7 RE
5/68 RE to Aldenham repaint, (simple Greenline), and return
10/68 RE into store
11/68 RE ..and out
1/70 RE transfer to London Country
6/71 RE to overhaul, and return
1972 downgraded to bus
12/77 purchased by LT
1/78 BW trainer
12/78 repainted in red, trainer
1/80 converted to bus (doors, etc removed, reseated, stanchions fitted)
8/80 SF in service on 149
12/83 EM w/d from service
8/84 sold to PVS (Carlton): scrapped
RCL 2233 CUV 233C 5/65 new to Aldenham
5/65 GY stored
6/65 RE into service on 721, 722, 726
66-7 RE
5/68 RE to Aldenham repaint, (simple Greenline), and return
10/68 DG transfer for 704, 705
1/70 RE transfer to London Country
1972 downgraded to bus
12/77 purchased by LT
1/78 WH trainer (green)
12/78 repainted red: still trainer
1980 converted to bus (doors, etc removed, reseated, stanchions fitted)
1980 in service on 149 (SF or EM)
12/82 SF w/d from service
10/83 sold to North (Sherburn)
1/84 bought for preservation (London)
2/84 bought for preservation, Barking
10/86 bought for preservation (Romford)
1996 privately preserved, GreenLine.
6/98 active preservation: North Weald
9/98 Showbus98
9/99 Showbus 99
8/00 at Lingfield Show
10/04 at Gravesend Running Day.
7/05 bought by Michael Narduzzo & Iain Puddephatt
9/05 at Showbus, Duxford
2/08 still with Michael Narduzzo & Iain Puddephatt
4/10 Cobham Open Day Green Line 80
7/10 on 715 Road Run, GreenLine Jubilee Day
7/11 on 104 route run
8/13 at Holloway Garage Open Day and Round London Tour
7/14 at RM60, Finsbury Park
4/17 at London Bus Museum Spring Gathering, Brooklands
8/17 on "Christmas Lights Tour"!
RCL 2234 CUV 234C 5/65 new to Aldenham
6/65 RE into service on 721, 722, 726
66-7 RE
5/68 RE to Aldenham repaint, (simple Greenline)
5/68 DG from repaint
1/70 GY transfer to London Country
1972 downgraded to bus
GY on 723 to Tilbury Ferry, Aldgate
10/78 purchased by LT
10/78 AW trainer
1980 converted to bus (doors, etc removed, reseated, stanchions fitted)
1980 in service on 149 (SF or EM)
3/84 SF stored
8/84 sold to PVS (Carlton)
8/84 scrapped by Wigley (Carlton)
RCL 2235 CUV 235C 5/65 new to Aldenham
6/65 RE into service on 721, 722, 726
5/66 HG transfer
6/66 WR transfer for 704
1967 WR
2/68 DG transfer
6/68 DG to Aldenham repaint, (simple Greenline)
6/68 RE from repaint
6/68 DG transfer back
1/70 DG transfer to London Country
1972 downgraded to bus
12/77 purchased by LT
1/78 M trainer
1980 converted to bus (doors, etc removed, reseated, stanchions fitted)
1980 in service on 149 (SF or EM)
stored
1986 refurbished for LT Commercial Operations Unit
1986 B in service on Original London Transport Sightseeing Tour
1987 doors fitted
4/88 WD transfer of London Coaches
1990 tape playing equipment fitted
1990 converted to open-top (convertible) (Kent Engineering)
5/92 WD privatised to London Coaches.
1997 WD Arriva London Coaches
c10/97 sold to Blue Triangle, Rainham
*/98 bought by Rafa Tornabell, Barcelona, Spain
12/14 working, as mobile advertising for caffe bar
RCL 2236 CUV 236C 6/65 new to Aldenham
6/65 RE into service on 721, 722, 726
6/66 TW transfer for 704
12/67 DG transfer for 704, 705
6/68 DG to Aldenham repaint, (simple Greenline), and return
DG on 493 to Orpington Station, Green Line
1/70 DG transfer to London Country
1972 DG on 705 to Sevenoaks, simplified Green Line
1972 downgraded to bus
12/77 purchased by LT
1/78 GM trainer
1978 trainer, LT, NBC green, roundel
1980 converted to bus (doors, etc removed, reseated, stanchions fitted)
1980 in service on 149 (SF or EM)
4/84 EM w/d from service
9/84 sold to PVS (Carlton): scrapped
RCL 2237 CUV 237C 6/65 new to Aldenham
6/65 RE into store, then service on 721, 722, 726
6/66 TW transfer for 704
3/67 GD transfer for 709
7/68 GD to Aldenham repaint, (simple Greenline), and return
1/70 GD transfer to London Country
1971 GD on 709, Godstone, simple Green Line
3/72 GD used on 709, simple Green Line, flying polo
c1974 CM on 403, pale green
3/75 CY (on loan from GD) repaint to NBC green, (Crawley)
GREEN LINE fleetname
4/75 CY regular on 405
12/75 GD transfer (Godstone)
5/76 GD demoted to bus status (but kept fleetname)
CM (Chelsham)
9/78 GY transfer (Grays)
purchased by LT
1980 converted to bus (doors, etc removed, reseated, stanchions fitted)
1980 in service on 149 (SF or EM)
stored
scrapped
RCL 2238 CUV 238C 6/65 new to Aldenham
6/65 GY trainer
6/65 RE into service on 721, 722, 726
6/66 TW transfer for 704
1967 on 704 to Windsor
12/67 DG transfer for 704, 705
2/68 DG to Aldenham repaint, (simple Greenline), and return
WR at Windsor, simplified Greenline, front n/s detail
1/70 DG transfer to London Country
1972 downgraded to bus
8/72 GY on 300 at East Purfleet, green, yellow band, LC logo.
1976 CM on 403 to Wallington Stn, W.Croydon
purchased by LT
1980 converted to bus (doors, etc removed, reseated, stanchions fitted)
1980 in service on 149 (SF or EM)
1983 EM on 279
stored
1996 catering vehicle, Abada Film services.
97-01 Abada Film services
3/02 bought for preservation, Sidcup
3/08 still under restoration
RCL 2239 CUV 239C 6/65 new to Aldenham
6/65 RE into store, then service on 721, 722, 726
6/66 TW transfer for 704
12/67 DG transfer for 704, 705
2/68 DG to Aldenham repaint, (simple Greenline), and return
1/70 DG transfer to London Country
1972 downgraded to bus
c1974 CM on 403, Chelsham Garage, NBC green
6/78 CM loan to Stevenage for Knebworth Festival service
6/79 purchased by LT, stored at Royal Albert Dock
4/80 M trainer
1980 converted to bus (doors, etc removed, reseated, stanchions fitted)
8/80 SF in service on 149
9/83 SF w/d from service
11/83 bought for working preservation, Blue Triangle
7/87 FL Blue Triangle: used on London Sightseeing
4/88 used on 622 (Harlow-Great Yeldham)
9/90 Blue Triangle
1996 PSV, Blue Triangle, Rainham, red/cream.
9/97 PSV, Blue Triangle, at Showbus 97
c10/97 used on 204, Loughton - Debden
4/98 PSV, Blue Triangle, at Brooklands 98
4/99 on short loan to Nostalgiabus
10/00 at Rainham, Blue Triangle
12/00 Imperial Buses, Rainham: repainted red, cream band
4/02 at Cobham Open Day, Imperial Buses
12/02 used on H1 and 10 on "Running Day"
12/03 used on H1 and 10 on "Running Day"
12/03 accident damaged
by 6/10 Imperial: repainted red, white band
4/14 Imperial ceased operations
4/14 retained by owner, Wisbech
RCL 2240 CUV 240C 6/65 new to Aldenham
6/65 RE into store, then service on 721, 722, 726
9/65 RE into store
12/65 HG transfer
5/66 DG transfer: mechanical trainer
6/66 TW transfer for 704
12/67 DG transfer for 704, 705
6/68 DG to Aldenham repaint, (simple Greenline), and return
1/70 DG transfer to London Country
1972 downgraded to bus
1977 CM on 403 to West Croydon, Botley Hill, NBC green
1974 CM at Chelsham, NBC green
6/77 CM on 403, Chelsham, NBC green
6/79 purchased by LT
1980 converted to bus (doors, etc removed, reseated, stanchions fitted)
7/80 SF into service on 149
stored
1986 refurbished for LT Commercial Operations Unit
1986 B in service on Original London Transport Sightseeing Tour
1987 doors fitted
4/88 WD transfer of London Coaches
1990 tape playing equipment fitted
1991 converted to open-top (convertible) (Kent Engineering)
5/92 WD privatised to London Coaches.
1998 WD Arriva London Coaches
c3/00 sold to The London Bus Export Co.
4/01 promo bus for Charles Wells Brewery
6/09 Wells Young brewers, Bedford: seen at March
Bombardier Beer overall advert
RCL 2241 CUV 241C 6/65 new to Aldenham
6/65 RE into service on 721, 722, 726
6/66 TW transfer for 704
12/67 DG transfer for 704, 705
6/68 DG to Aldenham repaint, (simple Greenline)
6/68 GD from repaint
1/70 DG transfer to London Country
12/70 DG in service on 705 to Windsor $
1972 downgraded to bus
repainted in green/yellow
GY in service on 367 to Bata Factory $
GY in service on 371B to Rainham $
3/79 sold to Wombwell diesels for scrap
7/79 purchased by LT, stored at Royal Albert Dock
1980 converted to bus (doors, etc removed, reseated, stanchions fitted)
10/80 EM into service on 149
EM in service on 149 to Dalston $
stored
1986 refurbished for LT Commercial Operations Unit
1986 B in service on Original London Transport Sightseeing Tour $
1986 doors fitted
10/86 on Sightseeing Tour, doors refitted, red, cream band
4/88 WD transfer of London Coaches
1990 tape playing equipment fitted
1991 converted to open-top (convertible) (Kent Engineering)
5/92 WD privatised to London Coaches.
1998 WD Arriva London Coaches
WD in service on TOLST: blue The Tower is London wrap $
c3/00 sold to The London Bus Export Co.
6/00 to Italy as open-top computer internet bus
8/00 in Rome
10/00 return to UK
11/00 roof refitted: red vinyl finish: promotion for Telecom Italia;
back to Italy: Sardinia - Torino- Sicily - Naples - Rome - Florence
repainted: ad for Lines (nappies): playbus interior
return to UK: The London Bus Export Co
6/02 bought by Mac Tours, Edinburgh, #11
8/04 re-engined: Cummins B-Series Euro2 engine, Allison T270 gearbox
4/05 converted to part-open top
3/08 Mac Tours, Edinburgh (Lothian Buses) #11
7/10 on Edinburgh Vintage tour duty $
10/12 renumbered: Lothian Buses #289
10/14 on Edinburgh Vintage tour duty $
4/15 on Edinburgh Vintage tour duty $
6/16 on Edinburgh Vintage tour duty $
9/16 on Edinburgh Vintage tour duty $
10/16 operational to end of Mac Tours RM service: withdrawn
7/18 rebuilt to closed top: repainted in Greenline livery, reinstated blind box
8/18 used on 20 Days of Summer Tour $
RCL 2242 CUV 242C 6/65 new to Aldenham
6/65 RE into service on 721, 722, 726
1966 RE on 721 to Brentwood, Greenline
6/66 TW transfer for 704
12/67 DG transfer for 704, 705
7/68 DG to Aldenham repaint, (simple Greenline), and return
1/70 DG transfer to London Country
1972 downgraded to bus
CM (Chelsham)
10/78 CM withdrawn
6/79 purchased by LT
1980 converted to bus (doors, etc removed, reseated, stanchions fitted)
8/80 SF into service on 149
4/84 SF w/d from service
12/84 sold to PVS (Carlton)
12/84 scrapped by Wigley (Carlton)
RCL 2243 CUV 243C 6/65 new to Aldenham
6/65 RE into service on 721, 722, 726
6/66 WR transfer for 704
1967 WR
10/68 WR to Aldenham repaint, (simple Greenline), and return
1/70 GY transfer to London Country
1972 downgraded to bus
3/79 sold to Wombwell diesels for scrap
1979 purchased by LT, stored at Royal Albert Dock
7/79 purchased by LT
1980 converted to bus (doors, etc removed, reseated, stanchions fitted)
11/80 SF into service on 149
stored
1986 refurbished for LT Commercial Operations Unit
1986 B in service on Original London Transport Sightseeing Tour
1987 doors fitted
4/88 WD transfer of London Coaches
1990 tape playing equipment fitted
1991 converted to open-top (convertible) (Kent Engineering)
5/92 WD privatised to London Coaches.
1998 WD Arriva London Coaches
2/00 bought for preservation, (Hirst & Hyde-Smith)
1/01 preserved: Laura Hyde-Smith
repainted red
3/08 at Crewe Heritage Centre: operated for Routemaster Travel
8/12 loaned to Classic Bus North West for Blackpool Seafront 12
RCL 2244 CUV 244C 6/65 new to Aldenham
6/65 RE into service on 721, 722, 726
5/66 DG transfer: trainer
6/66 TW transfer for 704
12/67 DG transfer for 704, 705
2/68 DG to Aldenham repaint, (simple Greenline)
2/68 RE from repaint
1/70 RE transfer to London Country
1/72 DS downgraded to bus
3/74 DS on 414 to Horsham, green, yellow band, logo
1974 repainted to NBC green, engineless!
2/75 DS on 414 to West Croydon, NBC green
1978 DS on 414 to Horsham, NBC green
c1978 DS on 449 to Brockham, NBC green, flat hubs
6/78 DS withdrawn
9/78 purchased by LT
9/78 R trainer
1980 converted to bus (doors, etc removed, reseated, stanchions fitted)
1980 in service on 149 (SF or EM)
11/82 EM w/d from service
10/83 sold to North (Sherburn): scrapped
RCL 2245 CUV 245C 6/65 new to Aldenham
6/65 RE into service on 721, 722, 726
6/66 WR transfer for 704
1967 WR
9/68 WR to Aldenham repaint, (simple Greenline), and return
1/70 GY transfer to London Country
1972 downgraded to bus
10/78 purchased by LT
10/78 Q trainer
1980 converted to bus (doors, etc removed, reseated, stanchions fitted)
1980 in service on 149 (SF or EM)
stored
1986 refurbished for LT Commercial Operations Unit
1986 B in service on Original London Transport Sightseeing Tour
1987 doors fitted
4/88 WD transfer of London Coaches
1990 tape playing equipment fitted
1990 converted to open-top (convertible) (Kent Engineering)
4/92 WD on Round London Sightseeing Tour
5/92 WD privatised to London Coaches.
1998 WD Arriva London Coaches
bought by Eurocermex: painted yellow as hospitality unit
European tour for Corona Beer
2000 crushed by lorries in France: returned to UK
11/00 in London Pride Yard
6/01 sold to Ensign Bus for engine for RCL2250..
6/01 ..sold to Sullivan (Shanklin) for spares for RM912..
6/01 ....remains sold to PVS (Carlton)
5/02 remains scrapped
RCL 2246 CUV 246C 6/65 new to Aldenham
6/65 HG trainer (Hertford)
7/65 HG into service on 715A
6/66 WR transfer for 704 (Windsor)
1967 WR
10/68 WR to Aldenham repaint, (simple Greenline), and return
1/70 GY transfer to London Country
12/71 GY into store..
12/71 HG ..change store
1972 downgraded to bus
6/79 purchased by LT
1980 converted to bus (doors, etc removed, reseated, stanchions fitted)
6/80 SF into service on 149 (Stamford Hill)
7/83 SF w/d from service
10/83 sold to North (Sherburn): scrapped
RCL 2247 CUV 247C 6/65 new to Aldenham
6/65 GY into store, then training
7/65 GY into service on 723, 723A
12/66 GD transfer for 709
3/67 TW transfer for 704
12/67 DG transfer for 704, 705
8/68 DG to Aldenham repaint, (simple Greenline), and return
1969 DG on 705 to Windsor, Heathrow, GreenLine
DG on 704 to Tunbridge Wells, simple GreenLine
1/70 DG transfer to London Country
1972 downgraded to bus
GY (Grays)
10/78 GY withdrawn
11/78 purchased by LT
1980 converted to bus (doors, etc removed, reseated, stanchions fitted)
10/80 EM into service on 149
12/84 EM w/d from service
5/85 sold to PVS (Carlton)
10/85 scrapped by Rollinson (Carlton)
RCL 2248 CUV 248C 7/65 new to Aldenham
7/65 RE into service on 721, 722, 726
1/66 HG transfer
6/66 WR transfer for 704
1967 WR
11/68 WR to Aldenham repaint, (simple Greenline), and return
1/70 GY transfer to London Country
1972 downgraded to bus
repainted NBC green/white
*/78 in service on 739: Victoria & Brands Hatch $
9/78 purchased by LT
9/78 FW trainer
*/78 FY trainer: NBC green/white
9/79 trainer: NBC green/white
1980 converted to bus (doors, etc removed, reseated, stanchions fitted)
1980 in service on 149 (SF or EM)
stored
1986 refurbished for LT Commercial Operations Unit
1986 B in service on Original London Transport Sightseeing Tour
1987 doors fitted
4/88 WD transfer of London Coaches
9/89 WD at Showbus, Woburn Abbey $
1990 tape playing equipment fitted
1991 converted to open-top (convertible) (Kent Engineering)
5/92 WD privatised to London Coaches.
9/92 WD on TOLST: MacDonalds overall ad $
*/96 WD in service, TOLST: blue, The Tower is London $
1998 WD Arriva London Coaches
99-00 Arriva TOLST
11/01 bought by Ensignbus
1/02 bought by Mac Tours, Edinburgh, #12
6/02 into service (wearing its roof)
3/03 fitted with Cummins B series Euro2 engine with Allison T270 gearbox
6/05 converted to part-open top
7/05 repainted in green/cream for Edinburgh Tour
by 11/05 repainted in Mac Tours livery
3/08 Mac Tours, Edinburgh (Lothian Buses) #12
6/10 in service, Edinburgh Vintage Tour $
8/10 in service, Edinburgh Vintage Tour $
4/11 in service, Edinburgh Vintage Tour $
9/11 in service, Edinburgh Vintage Tour $
10/12 renumbered: Lothian Buses #290
7/15 in service, Edinburgh Vintage Tour $
10/16 operational to end of Mac Tours RM service: withdrawn
rebuilt to closed top: repainted in Greenline livery, reinstated blind box
8/18 used on 20 Days of Summer Tours $
9/18 in Edinburgh Central Depot Open Day $
4/14 in Edinburgh East Coast Buses Open Day $
RCL 2249 CUV 249C 6/65 new to Aldenham
6/65 HG into store
7/65 HG into service on 715A
6/66 WR transfer for 704
1967 WR
9/68 WR to Aldenham repaint, (simple Greenline), and return
1/70 WR transfer to London Country
197* WR on 704 to Windsor, simple Green Line, LC logo
1972 downgraded to bus
1976 CY on 405, Crawley, NBC green
6/78 CM loan to Stevenage for Knebworth Festival service
1978 on 716 to Woking, NBC green
1978 CY on 436, Addlestone Garage, NBC green
1979 GY used on 723, NBC green
2/79 purchased by LT
2/79 BN trainer
1980 converted to bus (doors, etc removed, reseated, stanchions fitted)
1980 in service on 149 (SF or EM)
8/84 SF w/d from service
12/84 sold to PVS (Carlton): scrapped
RCL 2250 CUV 250C 6/65 new to Aldenham
6/65 GY into store (Grays)
7/65 GY into service on 723, 723A
1966 GY
8/67 GY offside long seat replaced by luggage rack.
12/67 DG transfer for 704, 705 (Dunton Green)
8/68 DG to Aldenham repaint, (simple Greenline), and return
10/68 DG luggage rack reconverted to seat, repaint to simple Greenline
11/68 GD transfer (Godstone)
1/70 GD transfer to London Country
1971 GD used on 709, Godstone, simple Green Line
3/72 GD used on 709
5/76 GD demoted to bus status, (still green/green)
CM (Chelsham)
10/78 GY transfer
1/79 GY withdrawn
3/79 purchased by LT
3/79 WN trainer (Wood Green)
1980 converted to bus (doors, etc removed, reseated, stanchions fitted)
1980 in service on 149 (SF or EM)
stored
1986 refurbished for LT Commercial Operations Unit
1986 B in service on Original London Transport Sightseeing Tour
1987 doors fitted
4/88 DF outstationed at Dartford (Kentish Bus) for commuter spare
1990 tape playing equipment fitted
1991 converted to open-top (convertible) (Kent Engineering)
5/92 WD privatised to London Coaches.
1998 WD Arriva London Coaches
bought for promotional work
6/05 UK Tour for Corona Beer
3/08 Corona Extra Beer
6/11 bought by Mr E.Rowson, Truro
9/11 repainted in Green Line livery: Iveco engine
1/13 bought by R.Seymour: On the Green, Bantham, Devon: mobile restaurant
RCL 2251 CUV 251C 6/65 new to Aldenham
6/65 GY trainer (Grays)
7/65 GY into service on 723, 723A
1966 GY
12/67 DG transfer for 704, 705 (Dunton Green)
8/68 DG to Aldenham repaint, (simple Greenline), and return
1/70 DG transfer to London Country
1972 downgraded to bus
GY
10/78 GY withdrawn
11/78 purchased by LT
1980 converted to bus (doors, etc removed, reseated, stanchions fitted)
6/80 SF into service on 149 (Stamford Hill)
1983 used on 149
10/84 SF w/d from service
5/85 sold to PVS (Carlton): scrapped
RCL 2252 CUV 252C 6/65 new to Aldenham
6/65 GY into store (Grays)
7/65 GY into service on 723, 723A
1966 GY
12/67 DG transfer for 704, 705 (Dunton Green)
7/68 DG to Aldenham repaint, (simple Greenline), and return
1/70 DG transfer to London Country
1972 downgraded to bus
GY (Grays)
10/78 GY withdrawn
11/78 purchased by LT
1980 converted to bus (doors, etc removed, reseated, stanchions fitted)
10/80 EM into service on 149 (Edmonton)
11/84 EM w/d from service
4/85 exported to Canada: Kenora, Ontario
BC8 559 6/88 bought by Double Deck Tours, Niagara, Canada, #2
1996 Double Deck Tours, Niagara, Canada
10/99 Double Deck Tours, Niagara, Canada
2000 Canada: Niagara Falls
10/09 Double Deck Tours #02
RCL 2253 CUV 253C 6/65 new to Aldenham
6/65 GY into store
7/65 GY into service on 723, 723A
1966 GY
12/67 DG transfer for 704, 705
8/68 DG to Aldenham repaint, (simple Greenline), and return
1/70 DG transfer to London Country
1972 downgraded to bus
GD (Godstone)
10/78 GD withdrawn
10/78 WY change store (Addlestone)
7/79 purchased by LT
1980 converted to bus (doors, etc removed, reseated, stanchions fitted)
9/80 EM into service on 149
stored
1994 Original Sightseeing Tour, L. Coaches, semi-open top RM
on London Tour, L.Coaches, convertible open-top, red/milk
1986 refurbished for LT Commercial Operations Unit
1986 B in service on Original London Transport Sightseeing Tour
1987 doors fitted
4/88 WD transfer of London Coaches
1990 tape playing equipment fitted
1991 converted to open-top (convertible) (Kent Engineering)
5/92 WD privatised to London Coaches.
1997 WD Arriva London Coaches
c10/97 bought by Letts, Gillingham, Dorset
exported to France
175NNJ75 7/02 with Batofar Autocar, Paris: control room
3953XX72 8/08 bought by Christophe Mesmacre: "Les Bus Anglais" for promo use
RCL 2254 CUV 254C 6/65 new to Aldenham
6/65 GY into store (Grays)
7/65 GY into service on 723, 723A
1966 GY
4/67 GY into store
6/67 GY ..and out
12/67 DG transfer for 704, 705 (Dunton Green)
9/68 DG to Aldenham repaint, (simple Greenline)
9/68 WR from repaint (Windsor)
WR on 704 to Sevenoaks
1/70 WR transfer to London Country
11/71 WR to overhaul, and return
1972 downgraded to bus
12/77 purchased by LT
1/78 GM trainer (Victoria)
1980 converted to bus (doors, etc removed, reseated, stanchions fitted)
1980 in service on 149 (SF or EM)
7/84 EM w/d from service
12/84 bought by Bonay Window Services, High Wycombe
4/90 bought by Hart (Harrow)
loaned to BEL (Chiswick)
2/93 preservation (Harrow)
1996 in private preservation, UK
6/96 at Classic Automotion, white BEL livery
3/08 preserved, Mrs V.Hart, Harrow
2/16 on route 2 road-run
RCL 2255 CUV 225C 6/65 new to Aldenham
6/65 GY into store (Grays)
7/65 GY into service on 723, 723A
1966 GY
12/67 WR transfer for 704, 705 (Windsor)
2/68 WR into store
3/68 WR ..and out
10/68 WR to Aldenham repaint, (simple Greenline), and return
1/70 WR transfer to London Country
11/71 WR to overhaul, and return
1972 downgraded to bus
1974 on 405, Crawley, mid-grn, yellow band, LC logo
6/78 CM loan to Stevenage for Knebworth Festival service
6/79 purchased by LT
1980 converted to bus (doors, etc removed, reseated, stanchions fitted)
6/80 SF into service on 149 (Stamford Hill)
8/83 SF w/d from service
10/83 exported to Canada: Double Deck Tours, Niagara Falls
1988 Double Deck Tours, twin lamps, red
10/99 Double Deck Tours, Niagara, Canada
2000 Canada: Niagara Falls
BC8 555 8/11 Double Deck Tours #1
RCL 2256 CUV 256C 6/65 new to Aldenham
6/65 GY into store (Grays)
7/65 GY into service on 723, 723A
1966 GY
12/67 WR transfer for 704, 705 (Windsor)
9/68 WR to Aldenham repaint, (simple Greenline), and return
1/70 WR transfer to London Country
1972 downgraded to bus
6/74 CY repainted to NBC green (Crawley)
CM (Chelsham)
10/78 GY transfer
12/78 purchased by LT
12/78 PR trainer
1980 converted to bus (doors, etc removed, reseated, stanchions fitted)
1980 SF in service on 149 (SF or EM)
EM standard RM platform fitted after accident
9/84 SF w/d from service
5/85 sold to Brakell (Cheam)
8/90 bought by Southend Transport #121
1996 Brakell Omnibus Sales
1998 ?
RCL 2257 CUV 257C 6/65 new to Aldenham
6/65 GY into store
7/65 GY into service on 723, 723A
1966 GY
12/67 WR transfer for 704, 705
10/68 WR to Aldenham repaint, (simple Greenline), and return
WR on 431D to Sevenoaks, simple GreenLine
1/70 WR transfer to London Country
1972 downgraded to bus
1974 on 405 to Redhill, mid-grn, yellw band, LC logo
CY on 405 to Crawley, pale green
CM (Chelsham)
9/78 CM into store, and out again
6/79 purchased by LT
1980 converted to bus (doors, etc removed, reseated, stanchions fitted)
6/80 SF into service on 149
5/83 SF w/d from service
10/83 sold to North (Sherburn): scrapped
RCL 2258 CUV 258C 6/65 new to Aldenham
6/65 HG into store
7/65 HG into service on 715A
6/66 WR transfer for 704
1967 WR
11/68 WR to Aldenham repaint, (simple Greenline), and return
1/70 WR transfer to London Country
1972 downgraded to bus
CY used on 405B
12/77 purchased by LT
1/78 WW trainer
1980 converted to bus (doors, etc removed, reseated, stanchions fitted)
1980 in service on 149 (SF or EM)
8/83 SF w/d from service
10/83 sold to North (Sherburn): scrapped
RCL 2259 CUV 259C 6/65 new to Aldenham
6/65 HG into store (Hertford)
7/65 HG into service on 715A
6/66 WR transfer for 704 (windsor)
1967 WR
11/68 WR to Aldenham repaint, (simple Greenline), and return
1/70 WR transfer to London Country
1972 downgraded to bus
10/77 RG used on 405
CM (Chelsham)
10/78 GY transfer (Grays)
1/79 purchased by LT
1/79 SE trainer (Stonebridge)
1980 converted to bus (doors, etc removed, reseated, stanchions fitted)
1980 EM in service on 149 (Edmonton)
stored
1986 refurbished for LT Commercial Operations Unit
1986 B in service on Original London Transport Sightseeing Tour
10/86 on 704 special to Tunbridge Wells, red, cream band, L.Coaches
1987 doors fitted
4/88 WD transfer of London Coaches
1990 tape playing equipment fitted
1991 converted to open-top (convertible) (Kent Engineering)
5/92 WD privatised to London Coaches.
1998 WD Arriva London Coaches
c3/00 sold to The London Bus Export Co.
by 1/02 bought by Belbus, Montigny le Telleul, Belgium
11/09 at London Bus Export Co, Chepstow
8/10 promo bus for White Stuff of London, in UK: with roof
10/10 acquired by The Kindness Offensive, London
RCL 2260 CUV 260C 6/65 new to Aldenham
6/65 HG into store
7/65 HG into service on 715A
2/66 HG on 715 to Guildford, GreenLine
5/66 HG into store
6/66 DG transfer: trainer
7/66 RE transfer
9/66 RE into store
11/66 RE ..and out
10/67 RE into store
12/67 WR transfer for 704, 705
10/68 WR to Aldenham repaint, (simple Greenline), and return
12/68 WR into store
1/70 WR transfer to London Country
1972 downgraded to bus
6/75 RG on 405, green, yellow band
3/79 sold to Wombwell diesels for scrap
7/79 purchased by LT, stored at Royal Albert Dock
LT trainer, green
1980 converted to bus (doors, etc removed, reseated, stanchions fitted)
11/80 EM on 149 to Ponders End Garage, Seven Sisters
EM show bus, dual headlights restored
12/84 EM withdrawn, stored
1986 refurbished for LT Commercial Operations Unit
1986 B in service on Original London Transport Sightseeing Tour
1987 doors fitted
4/88 WD transfer of London Coaches
1990 tape playing equipment fitted
5/92 WD privatised to London Coaches.(roofed)
6/97 bought by Blue Triangle, Rainham
used by Blue Triangle in London Coaches livery!
Blue Triangle: repainted in Green Line livery
2/00 used on 265 (Romford-Bulphan)
repainted in Green Line livery
12/01 used on 565 on Christmas Eve
10/02 FL used on LOTS Special, Dagenham
3/03 used on 652
4/03 at Cobham Open Day
8/03 refurbished
10/03 FL used on LOTS Special, Dagenham
11/03 FL attended last night of RMLs on 23
6/05 at Waterden Road Open Day: used on X25, X86
7/05 FL used on 702 Greenline Relief to/from Windsor (on hire to First)
7/05 FL used on Gerrards Cross Rail Replacement
8/05 FL used on 702 Greenline Relief to/from Windsor (on hire to First)
7/06 FL used at Gravesend Running Day (701)
7/06 FL used at Gravesend Running Day (498)
11/06 FL used on X80
6/07 retained by Roger Wright
10/07 FL active on Cobham Pre-hibernation Day (432A,497)
12/08 used on X80
7/10 in service on 715, GreenLine Jubilee Day
9/11 active at Loughton Running Day (167, 217A)
7/15 used on 29 during Tube strike
3/16 used on 29 during Tube strike
12/17 used on 702 to Windsor
9/18 at Epping-Ongar Railway Green Line event
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