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| Part 2: RML 2261-RML2299 | Part 5: RML 2500-RML2599 | Part 7: RML 2700-RML2760 |
| Part 3: RML 2300-RML2399 |
RML2261 CUV 261C 7/65 new: 1/7RM7/2: Simms electrics, Lockheed brakes, B2261
7/65 new to Aldenham
8/65 shipped to Rochester, NY, USA
US tour: Rochester, New York, Richmond (Va), Charlotte (NCa)
12/65 return to Aldenham
1/66 PR into store (Poplar)
2/66 WH into service on 5/A, 249/A (West Ham)
1967 WH
1/68 WH to Aldenham repaint, and return
69-70 WH
4/71 WH into store (replaced by DMS on 5)
5/71 T transfer for 48 (Leyton)
7/72 T into store
8/72 T to Aldenham overhaul
8/72 HL from o/h, still B2261, unlicensed (Hanwell)
9/72 on tour to Pittsburgh, USA
11/72 return to Aldenham..
11/72 RD transfer (Hornchurch)
6/73 U transfer (Upton Park)
1974 U
6/75 U to Aldenham repaint and return
SF on N83
1990 fitted with Cummins engine
1992 refurbished
9/94 AR privatised, Leaside Buses (Cowie)
12/97 AR Leaside Buses
01-3 AR Arriva London North
9/04 AR withdrawn from 73..
9/04 TM ..to store at Tottenham Marshes
9/04 sold to Ensign Bus
12/04 in Ensign Bus Routemaster Raffle:
12/04 bought by Mr.R.Duker, St.Neots, Cambridgeshire
12/08 bought by S.Madden, Haddenham, Aylesbury
Thisbus.com: event hire
7/11 on 104 route run
10/11 used at "World Skills London" event
7/15 in service on 8 during Tube strike
RML2262 CUV 262C 7/65 new to Aldenham
7/65 new: 1/7RM7/2: stored
10/65 shipped to Toledo, USA
Toledo Trade Fair
1/66 return to Aldenham
3/66 AF trainer
11/66 AF into service on 14
5/67 WH transfer
1/68 WH to Aldenham repaint, and return
69-70 WH
4/71 WH into store (replaced by DMS on 5)
5/71 T transfer for 48 (Leyton)
7/72 T into store, then to Aldenham overhaul
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1/74 TC from o/h, B2542 (Croydon)
4/74 HT transfer (Holloway)
8/74 HL transfer for 207 (Hanwell)
1975 HL
2/76 WH transfer for 23 (West Ham)
1991 fitted with Iveco engine
1992 refurbished
1994 on 11, route-branded
9/94 RA privatised, London General for 11
12/97 RA London General
98-01 RA
5/02 SW transfer (Stockwell)
11/03 Q transfer to London Central for 12 (Camberwell)
10/04 AF return to London General (Putney)
7/05 AF withdrawn..
7/05 PL ..into store (Plough Lane)
7/05 sold to Ensign Bus
8/05 bought by WCR Ltd, Evesham, Worcs
8/09 bought by A W Lymn, The Family Funeral Service: double-decker hearse
7/14 at RM60, Finsbury Park
RML2263 CUV 263C 7/65 new to Aldenham
7/65 HT into store (Highgate)
11/65 AR new into service on 76, 34B (Tottenham)
2/66 WH on 5 (loan from AR)(West Ham)
6/66 SW transfer for 37 (Stockwell)
12/66 SW into store
6/67 AF transfer (Putney)
3/68 AF to Aldenham repaint
3/68 H from repaint (Hackney)
3/68 WH ..and transfer
69-70 WH
4/71 WH into store (replaced by DMS on 5)
5/71 T transfer for 48 (Leyton)
8/71 T into store
10/71 T ..and out
7/72 T into store, then to Aldenham overhaul
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10/73 SW from o/h
1974 SW
10/75 NX transfer for 37 (New Cross)
1991 fitted with Iveco engine
1992 refurbished
9/94 RA privatised, London General for 11
12/97 RA London General
98-01 RA
5/02 SW transfer (Stockwell)
re-engined with Cummins B-series Euro2 engine
2/03 return to London Buses
2/03 AC reassigned to Metroline for 6, 98 (Willesden)
8/03 repainted in Metroline livery
3/04 AC withdrawn..
3/04 PR ..into store (Park Royal)
5/04 KX transfer for 390 (Kings Cross)
9/04 KX used on last crew-day on 390
9/04 KX withdrawn..
9/04 NW ..into store (North Wembley)
10/04 TM change store (Tottenham Marshes)
2/05 bought by Timebus Travel, St.Albans
repainted red, white relief
8/12 on wedding duty
3/14 on wedding duty
4/14 used as extra on 29 during Tube Strike
7/15 used on 29 during Tube strike
8/15 used on 29 during Tube strike
3/16 used on 29 during Tube strike
RML2264 CUV 264C 7/65 new to Aldenham
7/65 HT into store (Highgate)
7/65 HT into store
11/65 AR new into service on 76, 34B (Tottenham)
6/66 CF transfer (swap for XA), for 24 (Chalk Farm)
12/66 H transfer (Hackney)
1967 H
2/68 H to Aldenham repaint, and return
69-70 H
8/71 H into store
9/71 HL transfer (Hanwell)
7/72 HL into store, then to Aldenham overhaul
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11/73 MH from o/h (Muswell Hill), B2509
1974 MH
1/75 SE transfer (Stonebridge Park)
7/75 SE into store
11/75 SE ..and out
5/76 SE to Aldenham repaint, and return
1991 fitted with Iveco engine
1992 refurbished
12/94 BN privatised, South London (Cowie), for 137
1/96 fitted with oxidation catalyst exhaust
12/97 BN South London
1998 BN Arriva London South
10/05 BN used on 159
12/05 sold to Ensign Bus (Purfleet)
2/06 bought by Diego Hialdo, Winchester
RML2265 CUV 265C 7/65 new to Aldenham
7/65 HT into store
11/65 AR new into service on 76, 34B
6/66 CF transfer (swap for XA), for 24
12/66 WH transfer
1967 WH
3/68 WH to Aldenham repaint
3/68 HT from repaint
4/68 CF transfer
1969 CF
10/70 CF into store, and out again
1971 CF
7/72 S transfer into store, then to Aldenham overhaul
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1/74 CF from o/h, B2526 (Chalk Farm)
3/75 SW transfer for 88 (Stockwell)
12/75 SW into store
1/76 SW ..and out
1992 fitted with Cummins engine
1993 refurbished
8/93 BT leased to BTS for route 13, poppy red, yellow band
9/96 BT Sovereign fleetname replaces BTS
12/97 BT Sovereign, used for 13
11/01 AR reassigned to Arriva London, to store (Tottenham)
12/01 AR under repair
1/02 AR in service on 73
2003 AR
9/04 AR withdrawn..
9/04 TM ..to store at Tottenham Marshes
12/04 sold to Ensign Bus (Purfleet)
1/05 bought for preservation by Mr C.Foster, Middlesbrough
9/05 active, Stockton-on-Tees
6/06 bought by Mr.R.Dalton, Middlesbrough
by 9/07 bought by S.Bunda, Leighton Buzzard
12/07 exported to Brazil
RML2266 CUV 266C 7/65 new to Aldenham, body B2266
7/65 HT into store (Highgate)
11/65 AR new into service on 76, 34B (Tottenham)
6/66 CF transfer (swap for XA), for 24 (Chalk Farm)
12/66 WH transfer (west Ham)
1967 WH
6/68 WH to Aldenham repaint, and return
9/69 WH into store, and out again
1970 WH
4/71 WH into store (replaced by DMS on 5)
9/71 H transfer (Hackney)
7/72 H into store
8/72 H to Aldenham overhaul
8/72 HL from o/h, still B2266, unlicensed (Hanwell)
1975 HL
2/76 WH transfer for 23 (West Ham)
9/72 on tour to Stuttgart, West Germany
10/72 return to Aldenham..
10/72 TC transfer (Croydon)
11/73 TC into store
1/74 TC ..and out
4/74 HT transfer (Holloway)
6/74 R transfer (Riverside)
8/74 HL transfer for 207 (Hanwell)
9/74 HL into store
11/74 HL ..and out
6/75 HL to Aldenham repaint and return
2/76 WH transfer for 23 (West Ham)
1990 fitted with Iveco engine
1993 refurbished
4/93 NF leased to Kentish Bus for route 19, maroon/cream
10/97 BN absorbed by South London
1998 BN repainted red
1998 BN Arriva London South
3/05 BN withdrawn..
3/05 N ..into store (Norwood)
4/05 off-lease to TfL
4/05 sold to Henry Cooper Coaches, Cramlington
8/05 bought by Lothian Buses for spares
3/09 sold to Ensign Bus (Purfleet)
5/09 bought by RH Transport, Witney, Oxfordshire
7/12 repainted in London red by The Bus Works, Blackpool
3/13 sold to Ensign Bus, Purfleet
5/13 bought by Carters Heritage Buses, Ipswich
7/14 at RM60, Finsbury Park
RML2267 CUV 267C 7/65 new to Aldenham
7/65 HT into store (Highgate)
11/65 AR new into service on 76, 34B (Tottenham)
6/66 CF transfer (swap for XA), for 24 (Chalk Farm)
12/66 CF into store
2/67 CF ..and out
3/68 CF to Aldenham repaint
3/68 AF from repaint (Putney)
1969 AF
1/70 CF transfer
1971 CF
7/72 S transfer into store, then to Aldenham overhaul
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1/74 T from o/h, B2524 (Leyton)
1990 fitted with Cummins engine
1992 refurbished
1993 on 73, route-branded
9/94 AR privatised, Leaside Buses (Cowie)
12/97 AR Leaside
01-3 AR Arriva London North
9/04 AR withdrawn from 73..
9/04 TM ..to store at Tottenham Marshes
9/04 sold to Ensign Bus
12/04 in Ensign Bus Routemaster Raffle:
12/04 bought by Mr.A.Maslin, Swansea
10/11 on loan to LondonBus4Hire, Usk
7/14 at RM60, Finsbury Park
RML2268 CUV 268C 7/65 new to Aldenham
7/65 HT into store (Highgate)
11/65 AR new into service on 76, 34B (Tottenham)
6/66 CF transfer (swap for XA), for 24 (Chalk Farm)
12/66 CF into store
2/67 AF transfer (Putney)
4/68 AF to Aldenham repaint, and return
1969 AF
1/70 CF transfer
1971 CF
7/72 S transfer into store, then to Aldenham overhaul
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10/73 AF from o/h (Putney)
8/74 AR transfer (Tottenham)
1975 AR
5/76 AR to Aldenham repaint, and return
10/76 AR into store
12/76 AR ..and out again
1991 fitted with Cummins engine
1994 refurbished
9/94 X privatised, CentreWest, for 7,23
12/97 X Centrewest: Gold Arrow fleetname
X CentreWest bought by First Bus
8/01 refurbished by Harris (Rainham) for First Centrewest
2002 X
12/03 X withdrawn..
12/03 WJ ..into store (Willesden Junction)
1/04 PE change store (Ponders End)
2/04 donated to "HAPEE World", for export to Malaysia via USA
RML2269 CUV 269C 7/65 new to Aldenham
7/65 HT into store (Highgate)
11/65 AR new into service on 76, 34B (Tottenham)
6/66 CF transfer (swap for XA), for 24 (Chalk Farm)
1967 CF
4/68 CF to Aldenham repaint, and return
69-70 CF
11/71 CF into store
1/72 U transfer (Upton Park)
5/72 T transfer (Leyton)
7/72 T into store, then to Aldenham overhaul
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2/74 HT from o/h, B2525 (Holloway)
1990 fitted with Cummins engine
1992 refurbished
11/94 S privatised, London United
5/97 S on 9, London United
S London United bought by Transdev
7/03 S hit by JCB, into store
11/03 S ..and out
12/03 S back into store..
12/03 V ..change store (Turnham Green)
1/04 V withdrawn, repaired
7/04 V refurbished, special purposes fleet
2/06 V donated to Transdev's Head of International Operations, F.Xavier-Perin
5/08 FW on loan to Transdev for private hire
RML2270 CUV 270C 7/65 new to Aldenham
7/65 HT into store
11/65 AR new into service on 76, 34B
6/66 CF transfer (swap for XA), for 24
6/66 CF used on 24
1967 CF
4/68 CF to Aldenham repaint
4/68 HT from repaint
5/68 CF transfer
69-71 CF
7/72 S transfer into store, then to Aldenham overhaul
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2/74 SW from o/h, B2515 (Stockwell)
3/74 HT transfer (Holloway)
9/74 HT into store
10/74 HT ..and out
10/75 NX transfer for 37 (New Cross)
1981 N on 137
1991 fitted with Cummins engine
1993 refurbished
9/94 Q privatised, London Central (Go-Ahead), on 12
1995 Q route-branded for 12
12/97 Q London Central
11/04 Q withdrawn..
11/04 ..into store, Mandela Way
11/04 sold to Ensign Bus
12/04 bought by Mr B.Birks
7/05 return to Ensign Bus (Purfleet)
9/05 bought by Carters Coaches, Ipswich
3/07 return to Ensign Bus (Purfleet)
6/07 bought by Challenge Hose Business Centre, Croydon
3/08 static advert for Airport Business Village, Purley Way, Croydon
8/08 now outside Westmead Business Group
by 7/10 bought by Traditional Travel, Bromley
7/15 used on 205 during Tube strike
RML2271 CUV 271C 7/65 new to Aldenham
7/65 J into store
10/65 AR change store
11/65 AR new into service on 76, 34B
6/66 CF transfer (swap for XA), for 24
1967 CF
4/68 CF to Aldenham repaint, and return
69-71 CF
7/72 S transfer into store, then to Aldenham overhaul
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2/74 PR from o/h, unlicensed, B2554 (Poplar)..
2/74 SW transfer, relicensed (Stockwell)
3/74 HT transfer (Holloway)
1/75 HT into store
4/75 HT ..and out
6/79 U in service on 23 to Becontree Heath $
2/81 to Aldenham overhaul
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11/81 FY from o/h, B2682 (Finchley)
1991 fitted with Cummins engine
1993 refurbished
9/94 NX privatised, London Central (Go-Ahead), on 36
3/97 NX on District Line substitution: 36 branded $
12/97 NX London Central
98-02 NX
3/03 SW transfer (Stockwell)
c4/03 SW repainted, fitted with hopper windows
5/03 AF transfer (Putney)
11/03 Q transfer for 12 (Camberwell)
7/04 Q in service on 12 to Notting Hill Gate $
11/04 Q withdrawn..
11/04 ..into store, Mandela Way
11/04 sold to Ensign Bus
12/04 in Ensign Bus Routemaster Raffle:
12/04 bought by Mr.G.Laurie, Glasgow
12/06 Transport Preservation Trust Museum, Beith, Ayrshire:
4/10 at Manchester Museum of Transport $
7/10 on wedding hire, Greenock $
8/10 at Lathalmond $
6/11 Transport Preservation Trust Museum, Beith $
7/11 bought by Mr D.Cooper, Towcester: A-Route 2 Hire
9/12 at Showbus 2012, Duxford: route 12 branded $
4/14 on wedding hire $
7/14 at RM60, Finsbury Park $
4/17 active at Spring Gathering, Brooklands (462)
2/18 on exhibition shuttle, Milton Keynes $
6/19 on wedding hire $
11/19 on wedding hire $
6/21 retained by D.Cooper when route-2-Hire taken over
8/21 at Lathalmond $
RML2272 CUV 272C 7/65 new to Aldenham
7/65 J into store
11/65 AR new into service on 76, 34B
6/66 CF transfer (swap for XA), for 24
1967 CF
5/68 CF to Aldenham repaint, and return
69-71 CF
7/72 S transfer into store, then to Aldenham overhaul
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2/74 HT from o/h, B2522 (Holloway)
7/75 HT into store
10/75 HT ..and out
1993 fitted with Cummins engine
1993 refurbished
9/94 U privatised, Stagecoach East London, on 15
95-6 U
12/97 U used on 15
98-02 U
4/03 U driver collapsed, bus crashed: damaged - into store
5/03 SM bought by Sullivan Buses, South Mimms
9/03 at Showbus, Duxford
11/03 used on rail replacement
12/03 SM repainted: red with Sullivan Buses fleetnames
12/03 loaned to Armchair for a day on Kingston Park & Ride
5/04 used on last day of Watford route 4
6/04 used on 73 during Tube Strike
3/05 used on R21 (first day)
4/05 used on last crew day on 19
9/09 at Showbus 2009, Duxford
4/11 SM used on 330
11/12 used on 24 Centenary
12/12 used on 355
1/13 used on 355
4/13 used on 330
8/13 active at Holloway Garage Open Day
12/13 SM used on Boxing Day 306
5/14 active on route 9/15 running day
7/14 active at Potters Bar Open Day
10/14 SM used on 330
11/14 SM used on 398
2/15 SM used on 330, 358
12/15 SM used on 306, Boxing Day
3/16 used on 298 during Tube strike
7/16 active at West Ham Garage show (WH-Canning Town)
12/17 used on Boxing Day 306 (Borehamwood-Watford)
RML2273 CUV 273C 7/65 new to Aldenham
7/65 J into store
11/65 AR new into service on 76, 34B
6/66 CF transfer (swap for XA), for 24
1967 CF
5/68 CF to Aldenham repaint, and return
69-71 CF
7/72 S transfer into store, then to Aldenham overhaul
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2/74 AF from o/h, B2549 (Putney)
8/74 SF transfer (Stamford Hill)
1991 fitted with Cummins engine
1994 refurbished
9/94 Q privatised, London Central (Go-Ahead), on 12
c7/95 Q route-branded for 12
12/97 Q London Central
11/04 Q withdrawn..
11/04 ..into store, Mandela Way
11/04 sold to Ensign Bus
12/04 in Ensign Bus Routemaster Raffle:
12/04 bought by Mr.G.Sinclair, Chingford
RML2274 CUV 274C 7/65 new to Aldenham
8/65 J into store
11/65 AR new into service on 76, 34B
6/66 CF transfer (swap for XA), for 24
1967 CF
5/68 CF to Aldenham repaint, and return
69-71 CF
7/72 S transfer into store, then to Aldenham overhaul
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6/73 SW from o/h (Stockwell)
1974 SW
12/75 SW to Aldenham repaint, and return
1992 fitted with Cummins engine
1994 refurbished
11/94 AC privatised, Metroline, for 6, 98
12/97 AC Metroline
2/02 AC
2003 AC
3/04 AC withdrawn
3/04 bought by International Coaches, Thornton Heath
5/04 bought by Universal Limos, Guernsey
3/06 sold to Mike Nash (Weybridge)
6/07 bought by Asian Winds Inc, Tokyo, Japan for promo use.
RML2275 CUV 275C 7/65 new to Aldenham
8/65 J into store
10/65 AR change store
11/65 AR new into service on 76, 34B
6/66 CF transfer (swap for XA), for 24
1967 CF
5/68 CF to Aldenham repaint, and return
69-71 CF
7/72 S transfer into store, then to Aldenham overhaul
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6/73 RD from o/h (Hornchurch)
6/73 PR transfer into store (Poplar)..
6/73 U ..transfer (Upton Park)
6/74 AF transfer (Putney)
1975 AF
7/76 AF to Aldenham repaint and return
9/88 Q used on 12
1989 Q used on 3 LB:LCentral, "RM 2275"
1991 fitted with Cummins engine
1992 refurbished
9/94 Q privatised, London Central (Go-Ahead), on 12
1995 Q route-branded for 12
12/97 Q London Central
2/00 Q used on last day of route 3
11/04 Q withdrawn..
11/04 ..into store, Mandela Way
11/04 sold to Ensign Bus
12/04 in Ensign Bus Routemaster Raffle:
12/04 bought by Mr.M.Murphy, Wolverhampton
RML2276 CUV 276C 8/65 new to Aldenham, B2276
8/65 J into store (Holloway)
10/65 AR change store (Tottenham)
11/65 AR new into service on 76, 34B
6/66 CF transfer (swap for XA), for 24 (Chalk Farm)
1967 CF
5/68 CF to Aldenham repaint, and return
69-70 CF
8/71 CF into store
11/71 HL transfer (Hanwell)
8/72 HL to Aldenham overhaul
8/72 HL from o/h, B2263
73-4 HL
7/75 HL to Aldenham repaint, and return
1/76 HL into store
8/76 SW transfer (Stockwell)
1991 fitted with Cummins engine
1992 refurbished
9/94 Q privatised, London Central (Go-Ahead), on 12 (Camberwell)
c7/95 Q route-branded for 12
12/97 Q London Central
6/98 Q London Central, 12 branded
11/04 Q withdrawn..
11/04 ..into store, Mandela Way
11/04 sold to Ensign Bus
12/04 in Ensign Bus Routemaster Raffle:
12/04 bought by Mr.David Colin, Chesterfield
1/06 kept at South Yorkshire Storage
7/14 at RM60, Finsbury Park
12/15 on RM Association 159 road-run
RML2277 CUV 277C 8/65 new to Aldenham, B2277
8/65 J into store (Holloway)
10/65 AR change store (Tottenham)
11/65 AR new into service on 76, 34B
6/66 CF transfer (swap for XA), for 24 (Chalk Farm)
1967 CF
6/68 CF to Aldenham repaint, and return
69-71 CF
7/72 S transfer into store (Shepherds Bush)
8/72 S to Aldenham overhaul
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2/73 AR from o/h (Tottenham)
3/73 H transfer (Hackney)
6/74 HL loan (Hanwell)..
6/74 H ..and return
1975 H
10/76 H to Aldenham repaint, and return
1991 fitted with Cummins engine
1993 refurbished
9/94 AR privatised, Leaside Buses (Cowie)
12/97 AR Leaside
8/00 AR used on last day of 234A
01-3 AR
9/04 CT transfer (Clapton)
10/05 CT withdrawn from 38
1/06 sold to Ensign Bus
2/06 bought by George Weston, Chalfont-St-Giles
RML2278 CUV 278C 8/65 new to Aldenham, B2278
8/65 GD licensed as trainer (Godstone)
10/65 GD into service on 409, 410, 411, on loan (red)
11/65 AR transfer for 76, 34B (Tottenham)
6/66 CF transfer (swap for XA), for 24 (Chalk Farm)
1967 CF
1/68 CF to Aldenham repaint, and return
69-71 CF
S transfer into store (Shepherd Bush)
8/72 S to Aldenham overhaul
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2/73 HT from o/h (Holloway)
5/73 H transfer (Hackney)
1974 H
10/75 H into store, and out again
1991 fitted with Cummins engine
1993 refurbished
X used on 15
9/94 X privatised, CentreWest, for 7,23
12/97 X Centrewest: Gold Arrow fleetname
CentreWest bought by First Bus
8/01 refurbished by Harris (Rainham) for First Centrewest
7/04 X withdrawn from 7
9/04 sold to Ensign Bus
10/04 bought by Mike Mann, Stockton-on-Tees
9/05 bought by P.Rogers, Wallington, Surrey
7/11 on 104 route run
11/11 bought by Thisbus.com, Haddenham, Buckinghamshire
8/15 used on 8 during Tube strike
12/15 used in service on 159 (Running Day)
11/17 bought by Red Bus Bistro, East Kilbride
RML2279 CUV 279C 8/65 new to Aldenham, B2279
8/65 GD licensed as trainer (Godstone)
10/65 GD into service on 409, 410, 411, on loan (red)
11/65 AR transfer for 76, 34B (Tottenham)
6/66 CF transfer (swap for XA), for 24 (Chalk Farm)
1967 CF
1/68 CF to Aldenham repaint, and return
69-71 CF
7/72 S transfer into store (Shepherds Bush)
8/72 S to Aldenham overhaul
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2/73 HT from o/h (Holloway), then into store
3/73 HT relicensed
5/73 H transfer (Hackney)
74-5 H
9/76 H to Aldenham repaint, and return
1991 fitted with Cummins engine
1994 refurbished
9/94 Q privatised, London Central (Go-Ahead), on 12
1995 Q route-branded for 12
12/97 Q London Central
6/98 Q London Central, 12 branded
99-02 Q used on 12
12/03 Q into store
2/04 NX transfer (New Cross)
5/04 sold to Ensign Bus
11/04 bought by Mr. Jim Wieboldt, California, USA
fitted with o/s centre door: retains platform
8T 90305 */09 San Francisco De Luxe Tours
RML2280 CUV 280C 8/65 new to Aldenham, B2280
8/65 GD licensed, mechanical trainer (Godstone)
10/65 GD into service on 409, 410, 411, on loan (red)
11/65 AR transfer for 76, 34B (Tottenham)
6/66 CF transfer (swap for XA), for 24 (Chalk Farm)
1967 CF
1/68 CF to Aldenham repaint, and return
69-71 CF
8/72 CF to Aldenham overhaul
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2/73 CF from o/h
3/73 CF repainted: overall ad: Hanimex
3/73 AF from repaint (Putney)
4/73 CF transfer: used on 24, Hanimex ad
7/73 U transfer (Upton Park): used on 15, Hanimex ad
10/73 U to Aldenham repaint: new overall ad for Myson's
10/73 H from repaint (Hackney)
1974 H
1/76 H to Aldenham repaint: red. and return
1992 fitted with Cummins engine
1993 refurbished
9/94 CT privatised, Leaside Buses (Cowie)
12/97 CT Leaside
10/05 CT withdrawn from 38
12/05 sold to Ensign Bus (Purfleet)
2/06 bought by Wilfreda Coaches, Doncaster
RML2281 CUV 281C 8/65 new to Aldenham, B2281
8/65 J into store (Holloway)
10/65 AR change store (Tottenham)
11/65 AR new into service on 76, 34B
6/66 CF transfer (swap for XA), for 24 (Chalk Farm)
1967 CF
6/68 CF to Aldenham repaint, and return
5/71 CF into store
10/71 SF transfer (Stamford Hill)
12/71 AR transfer
8/72 AR to Aldenham overhaul
8/72 AR from o/h, B2264
3/73 H transfer (Hackney)
1974 H
7/75 H to Aldenham repaint, and return
8/92 on 23
1992 fitted with Cummins engine
1994 refurbished
9/94 X privatised, CentreWest, for 7,23
12/97 X Centrewest: Gold Arrow fleetname
CentreWest bought by First Bus
2002 X
12/03 X withdrawn..
12/03 WJ ..into store (Willesden Junction)
1/04 PE change store (Ponders End)
3/04 sold to private owner
by 10/10 bought by Ambassatours, Halifax, Nova Scotia
RML2282 CUV 282C 8/65 new to Aldenham
9/65 AR into store, then trainer (Tottenham)
11/65 SF trainer (Stamford Hill)
1/66 SF into service on 67
2/66 SF trainer..
2/66 WN transfer, trainer (Wood Green)
11/66 AF transfer for 14 (Putney)
67-9 AF
1/70 CF transfer (Chalk Farm)
5/70 CF to Aldenham repaint and return
1971 CF
8/72 CF to Aldenham overhaul
8/72 AC from o/h (Willesden)
73-4 AC
7/75 AC to Aldenham repaint, and return
10/75 AC into store, and out again
1991 fitted with Cummins engine
1992 refurbished
10/94 HT privatised, MTL London, for 10, 139
12/97 HT MTL London
1998 HT MTL London bought by Metroline
2/02 HT
3/03 KX transfer to Kings Cross outstation, for 390
12/03 KX withdrawn into store
1/04 sold to PVS (Carlton)
rear end (platform, stairs etc) to Rahmi M.Koc Museum for RM1282
RML2283 CUV 283C 8/65 new to Aldenham, B2283
9/65 U into store (Upton Park)
11/65 AR new into service on 76, 34B (Tottenham)
6/66 CF transfer (swap for XA), for 24 (Chalk Farm)
1967 CF
6/68 CF to Aldenham repaint, and return
69-71 CF
8/72 CF to Aldenham overhaul
8/72 CF from o/h, B2268
1973 CF
11/74 CF into store
3/75 CF ..and out
6/75 CF to Aldenham repaint and return
10/75 BW transfer for 8, then into store (Bow)
11/75 BW ..and out
1992 fitted with Cummins engine
1993 refurbished
9/94 Q privatised, London Central (Go-Ahead), on 12
8/95 NX Gothenburg, Sweden, visit for athletics competition
12/97 NX London Central: used for special events and hires
6/00 used for Epsom Race private hire
3/02 NX covered gold vinyl for Queen's Jubilee: used on 36
1/05 NX withdrawn into store
2/05 Q transfer (Camberwell) : fitted with rear/fittings from RML2516
WLT 516 4/05 Q reregistered, special purposes: used on 22
DRM2516 6/05 renumbered
1/06 Q repainted red, cream band, gold GeneraL fleetnames
5/06 Q commercial services
11/06 A transfer, commercial services (Sutton)
7/09 PL transfer (Commercial Services)(Plough Lane)
5/10 BX transfer (Commercial Services)(Bexleyheath)
6/10 PL transfer (Commercial Services)
12/13 NX transfer, commercial services
4/14 used as extra on 36 during Tube Strike
12/14 used on 21 during expected Tube Strike
RML2284 CUV 284C 8/65 new to Aldenham, B2284
9/65 WN into store (Wood Green)
10/65 AR transfer, trainer (Tottenham)
11/65 SF transfer, trainer (Stamford Hill)
1/66 WH transfer, trainer (West Ham)
10/66 AC into service on 6 (Willesden)
12/66 H transfer (Hackney)
67-9 H
3/70 H to Aldenham repaint, and return
1971 H
8/72 H to Aldenham overhaul
8/72 CF from o/h, B2265 (Chalk Farm)
1973 CF
12/74 CF into store
9/75 CF ..and out
10/75 BW transfer for 8 (Bow)
11/75 NX transfer for 37 (New Cross)
1992 fitted with Cummins engine
1993 refurbished
10/94 HT privatised, MTL London, for 10, 139
12/97 HT MTL London
1998 HT MTL London bought by Metroline
c5/00 HT repainted red / blue skirt
2001 HT
2/02 HT
2/03 AC transfer (Willesden)
3/04 KX transfer (Kings Cross)
7/04 NW transfer into store (North Wembley)
8/04 bought by private buyer
converted to single deck: painted Lincoln Green
4/06 at Cobham Museum Open Day
4/06 visited East Grinstead Running Day
4/07 visited East Grinstead Running Day
4/10 at Cobham Museum Open Day, Wisley
10/10 at Willesden Garage Open Day
4/12 on display at Kingscote Station
9/13 at Willesden Garage Open Day
4/14 at Brooklands Spring Gathering
7/14 at RM60, Finsbury Park
RML2285 CUV 285C 8/65 new to Aldenham, B2285
9/65 WN into store (Wood Green)
11/65 AR new into service on 76, 34B (Tottenham)
6/66 CF transfer (swap for XA), for 24 (Chalk Farm)
1967 CF
6/68 CF to Aldenham repaint, and return
11/68 CF into store
2/69 CF ..and out
70-1 CF
8/72 CF to Aldenham overhaul
8/72 CF from o/h, B2262
9/73 CF into store
10/73 CF ..and out
1974 CF
1/75 HT transfer, trainer (Holloway)
3/75 CF transfer, trainer
7/75 CF to Aldenham repaint, and return to service
10/75 MH transfer for 13 (Muswell Hill)
2/76 MH into store, and out again
1993 fitted with Cummins engine, refurbished
11/94 AC privatised, Metroline, for 6, 98
12/97 AC Metroline
2/02 AC
2003 AC
3/04 AC withdrawn
3/04 bought by Marshopper, New Romney
3/10 bought by unknown, UK
3/10 exported to Venice, Italy
RML2286 CUV 286C 8/65 new to Aldenham, B2286
9/65 AR into store (Tottenham)
11/65 AR new into service on 76, 34B
6/66 CF transfer (swap for XA), for 24 (Chalk Farm)
1967 CF
6/68 CF to Aldenham repaint, and return
3/71 CF into store
5/71 HT change store (Highgate)
6/71 HL transfer (Hanwell)
8/71 T transfer (Leyton)
3/72 SF loan (Stamford Hill)..
3/72 T ..and return
4/72 H transfer (Hackney)
6/72 AC transfer (Willesden)
8/72 AC to Aldenham overhaul
8/72 CF from o/h, B2271
73-4 CF
8/75 CF to Aldenham repaint, and return
10/75 BW transfer for 8 (Bow)
1991 fitted with Cummins engine
1992 refurbished
9/94 U privatised, Stagecoach East London, on 15
12/97 U used on 15
9/02 U repaint
8/03 BW transfer for 8 (Bow)
5/04 BW withdrawn..
5/04 SD ..into store (Stratford)..
5/04 ..change store: Chesterfield
5/06 formal transfer to Stagecoach East Midlands: in store
stored at Chesterfield
stored at Lillyhall
9/09 stored at Carlisle
6/12 at Stagecoach Open Day, Lillyhall: faded, BW plates: store?
12/12 in store at Stagecoach Nort West, Lillyhall
RML2287 CUV 287C 9/65 new to Aldenham, B2287
9/65 RG into store (Reigate)
10/65 GD into service on 409, 410, 411, on loan (red)(Godstone)
11/65 AR transfer for 76, 34B (Tottenham)
6/66 CF transfer (swap for XA), for 24 (Chalk Farm)
1967 CF
2/68 CF to Aldenham repaint, and return
69-71 CF
10/72 CF to Aldenham overhaul
10/72 CF from o/h, B2282
73-4 CF
8/75 CF into store
10/75 BW transfer for 8 (Bow)
10/75 BW to Aldenham repaint, and return
8/76 BW into store, and out
1992 fitted with Cummins engine
1993 refurbished
9/94 CT privatised, Leaside Buses (Cowie)
12/97 CT Leaside
98-01 CT used on 38
11/02 CT in Enfield Repair Centre
7/03 CT in Enfield for rear cross-beam/floor renewal
10/05 CT withdrawn from 38
1/06 sold to Ensign Bus
6/06 bought by Helfenberger Immobilen, Helfenberg, Austria
RML2288 CUV 288C 9/65 new to Aldenham
9/65 RG into store
10/65 GD into service on 409, 410, 411, on loan (red)
11/65 AR transfer for 76, 34B
6/66 CF transfer (swap for XA), for 24
1967 CF
2/68 CF to Aldenham repaint, and return
69-71 CF
2/72 CF into store
3/72 CF ..and out
9/72 CF to Aldenham overhaul
9/72 CF from o/h
73-4 CF
9/75 CF to Aldenham repaint, and return
10/75 BW transfer for 8 (Bow)
9/88 T (on 165: last day), 38 branded
1993 fitted with Cummins engine, refurbished
11/94 AC privatised, Metroline, for 6, 98
12/97 AC Metroline
2/02 AC
2003 AC
3/04 AC withdrawn
3/04 sold to Blue Triangle (Rainham)
c3/06 repainted blue
8/06 mobile hoarding in London advertising Daddy Cool
B 044401 5/07 in Berlin, advertising Daddy Cool, temporary registration
RML2289 CUV 289C 8/65 new to Aldenham, B2289
9/65 CT into store (Clapton)
11/65 AR new into service on 76, 34B (Tottenham)
6/66 CF transfer (swap for XA), for 24 (Chalk Farm)
1967 CF
9/68 CF to Aldenham repaint, and return
69-71 CF
8/72 CF to Aldenham overhaul
8/72 CF from o/h, B2269
73-4 CF
6/75 CF to Aldenham repaint and return
10/75 MH transfer for 13 (Muswell Hill)
1993 fitted with Cummins engine, refurbished
11/94 AC privatised, Metroline, for 6, 98
12/97 AC Metroline
2/02 AC
2003 AC
3/04 AC withdrawn
3/04 sold to Blue Triangle (Rainham)
c3/06 repainted blue
8/06 mobile hoarding in London advertising Daddy Cool
5/07 in Berlin, advertising Daddy Cool
RML2290 CUV 290C 9/65 new to Aldenham, B2290
9/65 J into store (Holloway)
10/65 AR change store (Tottenham)
11/65 AR new into service on 76, 34B
6/66 CF transfer (swap for XA), for 24 (Chalk Farm)
1967 CF
9/68 CF to Aldenham repaint, and return
69-71 CF
8/72 CF to Aldenham overhaul
8/72 CF from o/h, B2270
73-4 CF
8/75 CF to Aldenham repaint, and return
10/75 BW transfer for 8 (Bow)
1991 fitted with Iveco engine
1993 refurbished
9/94 AF privatised, London General
12/97 AF London General
7/05 AF withdrawn..
7/05 PL ..into store (Plough Lane)
8/05 sold to Ensign Bus (Purfleet)
10/05 bought by Graham's Training Services, London
bought by Mr G.Oliver
5/11 on loan to Classic Bus, Blackpool
6/12 used on Seafront 12 service,Blackpool
1/13 sold to Ensign Bus, Purfleet
2/13 bought by Falmouth & District, Truro
OTS, Truro
11/17 bought by Catch22bus, Blackpool
3/18 in Charles/Diana style red/siver parcel livery
RML2291 CUV 291C 8/65 new to Aldenham, B2291
9/65 WW into store (Walthamstow)
11/65 AR new into service on 76, 34B (Tottenham)
6/66 CF transfer (swap for XA), for 24 (Chalk Farm)
5/67 CF in service on 24 to Pimlico $
7/68 CF to Aldenham repaint
7/68 HT from repaint (Highgate)
69-70 HT
1/71 MH transfer for 43 (Muswell Hill)
4/71 SF transfer (Stamford Hill)
12/71 AR transfer
8/72 AR to Aldenham overhaul
8/72 AR from o/h, B2273
3/73 H transfer (Hackney)
10/73 H into store, and out again
1974 H
6/75 H to Aldenham repaint and return
12/75 H into store
8/76 H ..and out
1991 fitted with Cummins engine
1992 refurbished
9/94 X privatised, CentreWest, for 7,23
12/97 X Centrewest: Gold Arrow fleetname
CentreWest bought by First Bus
10/01 X at Enfield for B-frame change
2/02 PE transfer into store (Ponders End)
8/02 X ..and out
12/02 X in service on 23 to Ladbroke Grove $
12/03 X withdrawn..
12/03 WJ ..into store (Willesden Junction)
1/04 PE change store (Ponders End)
3/04 change store to First Clacton
1/05 sold to Ensign Bus (Purfleet)
6/05 bought by Mr Marcus Turpin, Kettal Brewery, Gibraltar
to Gibraltar
4/08 return to UK, via Spain
fitted with bar downstairs, tables and chairs upstairs
7/08 at Unicorn PH, Trumpington, Cambridge
*/09 at Master Mariner PH, Cherry Hinton, Cambridge
2/10 acquired by Webb Hydraulic Equipment Ltd, Acton, Suffolk
rebuilt by South-East Coachworks with side-opening bars and raising centre roof
*/13 with @thebus, Witham as mobile bar
7/14 at RM60, Finsbury Park: bar
6/15 bought by University of Essex: student diner
snack bar at University of Essex $
2/20 sold
7/20 in store, Highgate, Birmingham $
RML2292 CUV 292C 9/65 new to Aldenham
9/65 WW into store
11/65 AR new into service on 76, 34B
6/66 CF transfer (swap for XA), for 24
1967 CF
8/68 CF to Aldenham repaint, and return
69-71 CF
9/72 CF to Aldenham overhaul
9/72 CF from o/h
10/73 CF into store, and out again
1974 CF
7/75 CF to Aldenham repaint, and return
10/75 BW transfer for 8 (Bow)
7/80 W used on 16
1991 fitted with Cummins engine
1992 refurbished
9/94 AR privatised, Leaside Buses (Cowie)
12/97 AR Leaside
01-3 AR Arriva London North
9/04 AR withdrawn from 73..
9/04 TM ..to store at Tottenham Marshes
12/04 sold to Ensign Bus (Purfleet)
12/04 bought by Chris Jennings, Hertfordshire
4/06 bought by The Bus Business, Witney for conversion to hospitality bus
Pimms promotion
RML2293 CUV 293C 9/65 new to Aldenham
9/65 RG into store (Reigate)
10/65 GD into service on 409, 410, 411, on loan (red)(Godstone)
11/65 AR transfer for 76, 34B (Tottenham)
6/66 CF transfer (swap for XA), for 24 (Chalk Farm)
1967 CF
2/68 CF to Aldenham repaint, and return
69-71 CF
9/72 CF to Aldenham overhaul
9/72 UX from o/h (Uxbridge)
1973 UX
7/74 UX into store
8/74 UX ..and out
6/75 UX to Aldenham repaint and return
3/76 T transfer (Leyton)
1992 fitted with Cummins engine
1993 refurbished
11/94 S privatised, London United
12/97 S London United
8/00 S repainted, LU livery
9/00 AV open-day: used on 81
1/04 S withdrawn..
1/04 FW ..into store (Fulwell)
1/04 sold to M.Nash (Weybridge)
7/04 bought by Mr N.Cookson, Cranleigh for preservation
2/05 returned to M.Nash (Weybridge)
6/05 bought by Ms J.Steer, Hereford for mobile cafe conversion
2/09 at London Bus Export Co, Chepstow
by 7/10 cafe bus, Couture at Pinewood Studios
RML2294 CUV 294C 9/65 new to Aldenham
9/65 WN into store (Wood Green)
11/65 AR new into service on 76, 34B (Tottenham)
6/66 CF transfer (swap for XA), for 24 (Chalk Farm)
1967 CF
9/68 CF to Aldenham repaint, and return
69-71 CF
3/72 CF into store, and out again
9/72 CF to Aldenham overhaul
9/72 MH from o/h (Muswell Hill)
73-4 MH
1/75 SE transfer (Stonebridge Park)
6/75 SE to Aldenham repaint and return
1990 fitted with Cummins engine
1992 refurbished
9/94 AR privatised, Leaside Buses (Cowie)
12/97 AR Leaside
7/02 AR at Enfield for rear end damage repair
8/02 AR return
2003 AR
9/04 AR withdrawn from 73..
9/04 TM ..to store at Tottenham Marshes
2/05 sold to Ensign Bus (Purfleet)
5/05 bought by St.Michael's INC, Long Beach, California
RML2295 CUV 295C 9/65 new to Aldenham
9/65 RG into store (Reigate)
10/65 GD into service on 409, 410, 411, on loan (red)(Godstone)
11/65 AR transfer for 76, 34B (Tottenham)
6/66 CF transfer (swap for XA), for 24 (Chalk Farm)
1967 CF
2/68 CF to Aldenham repaint, and return
69-71 CF
9/72 CF to Aldenham overhaul
9/72 MH from o/h (Muswell Hill)
73-4 MH
1/75 SE transfer (Stonebridge Park)
6/75 SE to Aldenham repaint and return
1994 on 10, 10 branded
11/79 from overhaul, body B2368, Leyland engine
1/82 with Leyland engine
1/84 with Leyland engine
1/85 with Leyland engine
1/86 with AEC engine
1992 fitted with Cummins engine
1993 refurbished
10/94 HT privatised, MTL London, for 10, 139
12/97 HT MTL London
1998 HT MTL London bought by Metroline
1999 HT used on 10
9/00 HT repainted into Metroline livery
2001 HT
2/02 HT
2/03 AC transfer (Willesden)
5/03 KX transfer for 390 (Kings Cross)
6/04 KX withdrawn
9/04 bought by Vanguards, Perivale
1/05 PV change store (Perivale)
RML2296 CUV 296C 9/65 new to Aldenham
9/65 RG into store (Reigate)
10/65 GD into service on 409, 410, 411, on loan (red)(Godstone)
12/65 SF transfer for 67 (Stamford Hill)
7/66 U transfer for 15 (Upton Park)
12/66 WH transfer, trainer (West Ham)
9/67 HL transfer for 207/A (Hanwell)
1/68 HL to Aldenham repaint, and return
69-71 HL
9/72 HL to Aldenham overhaul
9/72 HL from o/h
73-4 HL
8/75 HL to Aldenham repaint, and return
1975 HL
2/76 AE transfer for 13, 113 (Hendon)
10/76 AE into store
1991 fitted with Cummins engine
1992 refurbished
10/94 HT privatised, MTL London, for 10, 139
12/97 HT MTL London
1998 HT MTL London bought by Metroline
2/02 HT
3/03 KX transfer to Kings Cross outstation, for 390
8/04 KX withdrawn into store
9/04 sold to Blue Triangle (Rainham)
7/05 bought by Colchester Arts Centre
seats removed from upper deck
9/09 used as changing room for "Miss High Leg Kick Fashion Show", Trafalgar Sq.
6/15 repainted gold for Colchester Arts Centre
RML2297 CUV 297C 9/65 new to Aldenham
9/65 RG into store (Reigate)
10/65 GD into service on 409, 410, 411, on loan (red)(Godstone)
12/65 SF transfer for 67 (Stamford Hill)
7/66 U transfer for 15 (Upton Park)
12/66 WH trainer (west Ham)
9/67 HL transfer for 207/A (Hanwell)
2/68 HL to Aldenham repaint, and return
69-71 HL
9/72 HL to Aldenham overhaul
9/72 HL from o/h
1973 HL
4/74 HL into store
5/74 HL ..and out
9/74 UX transfer (Uxbridge)
7/75 UX to Aldenham repaint, and return
3/76 U transfer for 23 (Upton Park)
1991 fitted with Iveco engine
1992 refurbished
9/94 AF privatised, London General
95-01 AF
12/02 AF repaired: return to service
3/03 Q transfer (Camberwell)..
3/03 AF ..and return
7/05 AF withdrawn..
7/05 PL ..into store (Plough Lane)
8/05 sold to Ensign Bus (Purfleet)
1/06 bought by Simon Pub, Catanzaro, italy
RML2298 CUV 298C 9/65 new to Aldenham, B2298
9/65 RG into store (Reigate)
10/65 GD into service on 409, 410, 411, on loan (red)(Godstone)
12/65 SF transfer for 67 (Stamford Hill)
7/66 U transfer for 15 (Upton Park)
12/66 WH trainer (West Ham)
9/67 UX transfer for 207/A (Uxbridge)
2/68 UX to Aldenham repaint, and return
69-71 UX
7/72 UX into store
8/72 UX to Aldenham overhaul
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12/72 RD from o/h, body B2363 (Hornchurch)
6/73 U transfer (Upton Park)
1974 U
9/75 U to Aldenham repaint, and return
1991 fitted with Cummins engine
1992 refurbished
11/94 S privatised, London United
12/97 S London United
6/98 S London United, on 9
1/04 S on last day of 94
6/04 BT loan for 13..
6/04 S ..return into store
7/04 S ..and out
9/04 S withdrawn..
9/04 TV ..into store (Tolworth)
9/04 bought by J.Sander, Leichlingen, Germany
RML2299 CUV 299C 9/65 new to Aldenham
9/65 RG into store (Reigate)
10/65 GD into service on 409, 410, 411, on loan (red)(Godstone)
12/65 SF transfer for 67 (Stamford Hill)
7/66 HT transfer for 271 (XA comparison trials)(Highgate)
12/66 HT into store
3/67 AF transfer (Putney)
3/68 AF to Aldenham repaint, and return
1969 AF
1/70 CF transfer (Chalk Farm)
1971 CF
2/72 CF into store, and out again
9/72 CF to Aldenham overhaul
9/72 CF from o/h
10/72 CF into store
11/72 CF ..and out
4/73 CF into store
6/73 CF ..and out
1974 CF
7/75 CF into store, and out again
10/75 CF to Aldenham repaint, and return
10/75 BW transfer for 8 (Bow)
1993 fitted with Cummins engine
1994 refurbished
11/94 AC privatised, Metroline, for 6, 98
12/97 AC Metroline
2/02 AC
2003 AC
3/04 AC withdrawn
3/04 sold
7/10 bought by London Heritage Travel, Ely
10/11 used at "World Skills London" event
8/12 sold to Ensign Bus (Purfleet)
9/12 bought by Grant Palmer, Flitwick, Bedfordshire
12/13 used on Parkside-Dunstable Downs special services
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