| Part 1: RML 880-RML903 | Part 4: RML 2400-RML2499 | Part 6: RML 2600-RML2699 |
| Part 2: RML 2261-RML2299 | Part 5: RML 2500-RML2599 | Part 7: RML 2700-RML2760 |
| Part 3: RML 2300-RML2399 |
RML2400 JJD 400D 1/66 new to Aldenham, B2400
1/66 PR into store (Poplar)
2/66 WH new into service on 5/A, 249/A (West Ham)
8/66 WH into store
10/66 AC transfer for 6 (Willesden)
1967 AC
9/68 RD transfer for 165 (Hornchurch)
11/68 RD to Aldenham repaint, and return
69-71 RD
12/72 RD to Aldenham overhaul
12/72 U from o/h, B2384 (Upton Park)
1973 U
11/74 U into store
2/75 U ..and out
11/75 U to Aldenham repaint, and return
from last bodyswap with B2389
1991 fitted with Cummins engine
1993 refurbished
9/94 Q privatised, London Central (Go-Ahead), on 12
by 5/95 Q route-branded for 12
12/97 Q London Central
1999 Q
00-2 Q used on 12
12/03 Q
11/04 Q withdrawn..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.K.Platt, Swinton, Manchester
4/06 at Manchester Museum of Transport London Bus Day
7/14 at RM60, Finsbury Park
RML2401 JJD 401D 1/66 new to Aldenham, B2401
1/66 PR into store (Poplar)
2/66 PR new into service on 5/A
12/66 T transfer for 262 (Leyton)
1967 T
12/68 T to Aldenham repaint, and return
69-71 T
7/72 CF transfer for 24 (Chalk Farm)
1/73 CF to Aldenham overhaul
1/73 CF from o/h, body B2397 (Chalk Farm)
1974 CF
10/75 BW transfer for 8 (Bow)
2/76 BW to Aldenham repaint, and return
3/76 BW into store
7/76 BW ..and out again
from last bodyswap with B2747
1991 fitted with Cummins engine
1993 refurbished
9/94 CT privatised, Leaside Buses (Cowie)
12/97 CT Leaside Buses
1998 CT Arriva London North
1999 CT
10/05 CT withdrawn from 38
11/05 sold to Ensign Bus (Purfleet)
12/05 bought by Coach Services Ltd, Thetford
7-8/08 operation during school holidays, Bury St.Edmunds
9/09 at Showbus 2009, Duxford
RML2402 JJD 402D 1/66 new to Aldenham, B2402
1/66 PR into store (Poplar)
2/66 WH new into service on 5/A, 249/A (West Ham)
1967 WH
9/68 WH to Aldenham repaint, and return
69-71 WH
7/72 CF transfer for 24 (Chalk Farm)
12/72 CF to Aldenham overhaul
12/72 CF from o/h, B2392
73-4 CF
10/75 BW transfer for 8 (Bow)
12/75 BW to Aldenham repaint, and return
6/79 U in service on 25 to Becontree Heath $
from last bodyswap with B2287
5/85 U yellow roof band and route-branding for 15/15A
5/85 U used on 15
6/86 U on 15, still with two yellow bands and 15 branding
*/91 U in service on 15 to Ladbroke Grove $
1992 fitted with Iveco engine,
1992 refurbished
9/94 BW privatised, Stagecoach East London, on 8
12/97 BW used on 8
8/98 BW in service on 8 to Old Ford & Bow Church $
99-01 BW
4/02 BW in service on 8 to Victoria $
2/03 BW in service on 8 to Old Ford & Bow Church $
5/04 BW withdrawn..
5/04 SD ..into store (Stratford)
6/04 bought by Blue Triangle, Rainham
bought by Routemaster Travel South, Northfleet
11/07 bought by Redroute Buses, Northfleet for rebuild
8/10 in service, Redroute Buses
4/11 private hire, Wembley $
9/11 private hire, Aldwych $
10/11 used at "World Skills London" event
9/12 on wedding hire, Waterloo $
10/14 on wedding hire, Trafalgar Square $
12/19 bought by J.Mee, Broadstairs
2/20 on wedding hire $
7/21 on wedding hire, Harlington $
RML2403 JJD 403D 1/66 new to Aldenham
1/66 PR into store (Poplar)
2/66 PR new into service on 5/A
12/66 T transfer for 262 (Leyton)
1967 T
12/68 T to Aldenham repaint, and return
69-71 T
4/72 T into store
6/72 T ..and out
1/73 T to Aldenham overhaul
1/73 T from o/h, body B2381 (Chalk Farm)
2/74 T into store
3/74 T ..and out
10/75 T to Aldenham repaint, and return
11/76 T into store
12/76 T ..and out again
from last bodyswap with B2733
1991 fitted with Iveco engine
1993 refurbished
9/94 RA privatised, London General
1995 RA used on 11
12/97 RA London General
RA on 11 to Fulham Broadway, 11-branded
1999 RA
00-01 RA
5/02 SW transfer (Stockwell)
2/03 return to London Buses
2/03 AC reassigned to Metroline for 6, 98 (Willesden)
12/03 AC withdrawn into store
2/04 NW change store (North Wembley)
3/04 PR change store (Park Royal)
7/04 donated by TfL to London Transport Museum
7/04 E change store (Enfield)
9/04 TM change store (Tottenham Marshes)
3/05 SF change store (Stamford Hill)
10/05 SF in store
2/07 bought by Arriva for spares
1/13 bought by R.Duker, Little Paxton
8/16 bought by Eventmobile Rhein Main UG, Alzey-Worms, Germany
RML2404 JJD 404D 1/66 new to Aldenham
1/66 PR into store (Poplar)
2/66 WH new into service on 5/A, 249/A (West Ham)
1967 WH
10/68 WH to Aldenham repaint, and return
69-71 WH
7/72 CF transfer for 24 (Chalk Farm)
1/73 CF to Aldenham overhaul
1/73 CF from o/h, body B2387 (Chalk Farm)
1974 CF
10/75 MH transfer for 13 (Muswell Hill)
12/75 MH to Aldenham repaint, and return
9/76 MH into store
11/76 MH ..and out again
from last bodyswap with B2302
7/93 AC
1993 fitted with Cummins engine
1993 refurbished
12/93 BT leased to BTS: orange livery, yellow band
9/96 BT Sovereign fleetname replaces BTS
12/97 BT Sovereign, used for 13
1999 BT
9/01 S reassigned to London United (Shepherds Bush)
9/01 S repainted to LU livery
re-engined with Cummins B-series Euro2 engine
8/04 S withdrawn..
8/04 TV ..into store (Tolworth)
10/04 FW change store (Fulwell)
2/05 returned to TfL
2/05 bought by Timebus Travel, St.Albans: not used
7/17 bought by Brigit's Afternoon Tea Tour, London
1/18 into service with Brigit's Afternoon Tea Tour
4/18 added gold bows and bands to celebrate Harry & Meghan
RML2405 JJD 305D 1/66 new to Aldenham
1/66 FY new into service on 104/A (Finchley)
3/66 WH transfer for 5/5A, 249/249A (West Ham)
1967 WH
7/68 WH to Aldenham repaint, and return
1969 WH
10/70 WH into store
12/70 U change store (Upton Park)..
12/70 WH ..and back out
1971 WH
7/72 CF transfer for 24 (Chalk Farm)
1/73 CF to Aldenham overhaul
1/73 CF from o/h, body B2388 (Chalk Farm)
1974 CF
10/75 BW transfer for 8 (Bow)
1/76 BW to Aldenham repaint and return
from last bodyswap with B2365
1991 fitted with Cummins engine
1993 refurbished
9/94 X privatised, CentreWest, for 7,23
12/97 X Centrewest: Gold Arrow fleetname
CentreWest bought by First Bus
1999 X
3/02 X covered gold vinyl for Queen's Jubilee: used on 7,23
1/03 X restored to red
7/04 X withdrawn from 7..
7/04 R ..change store (Rainham)
8/04 sold to Ensign Bus, Purfleet
10/04 Ensignbus: painted overall gold: 50th Anniversary of RM
11/04 PT used on last crew-day on 12
1/05 PT used on last crew-day on 36
12/05 PT used on X80
7/07 repainted red
12/07 used on X80
4/11 London Marathon transport
10/11 used at "World Skills London" event
4/14 used as extra on 38 during Tube Strike
7/15 in service on 15, 25 during Tube strike
8/15 in service on 15 during Tube strike
3/16 used on 121 during Tube strike
RML2406 JJD 406D 1/66 new to Aldenham
1/66 PR into store (Poplar)
2/66 PR new into service on 5/A
12/66 T transfer for 262 (Leyton)
1967 T
12/68 T to Aldenham repaint, and return
69-71 T
7/72 CF transfer for 24 (Chalk Farm)
1/73 CF to Aldenham overhaul
1/73 CF from o/h, body B2383 (Chalk Farm)
1974 CF
2/75 AC transfer (Willesden)
10/75 AC to Aldenham repaint, and return
from last bodyswap with B2401
1990 fitted with Cummins engine
1992 refurbished
9/94 CT privatised, Leaside Buses (Cowie)
12/97 CT Leaside Buses
1998 CT Arriva London North
1999 CT
10/05 CT withdrawn from 38
12/05 sold to Ensign Bus (Purfleet)
4/06 bought by Mr J Skeete, London
by 9/07 bought by Countryliner, Guildford: wedding bus
7/08 hit low bridge at Finsbury Park while on private hire
Omnibuzz, Guildford
4/09 bought by "The Tea Shop", Bristol:
fitted with downstairs kitchen, upstairs tables and bus seats
RML2407 JJD 407D 1/66 new to Aldenham
1/66 FY new into service on 104/A (Finchley)
3/66 WH transfer for 5/5A, 249/249A (West Ham)
1967 WH
7/68 WH to Aldenham repaint, and return
69-71 WH
7/72 CF transfer for 24 (Chalk Farm)
1/73 CF to Aldenham overhaul
1/73 T from o/h, body B2396 (Leyton)
1974 T
10/75 T to Aldenham repaint, and return
from last bodyswap with B2396
1991 fitted with Iveco engine
1992 refurbished
12/94 BN privatised, South London (Cowie)
12/97 BN South London
1998 BN Arriva London South
1999 BN
9/03 BN used on 305 and 363 at High Wycombe Running Day
7/04 BN used on last crew 137
4/05 BN withdrawn..
4/05 N ..into store (Norwood)
4/05 sold to Ensign Bus (Purfleet)
7/05 bought by Mr John Pitt, Doncaster
06-15 J.Pitt
10/16 sold to Ensign Bus (Purfleet)
RML2408 JJD 408D 1/66 new to Aldenham
1/66 PR into store (Poplar)
2/66 WH new into service on 5/A, 249/A (West Ham)
1967 WH
10/68 WH to Aldenham repaint
10/68 RD from repaint, for 165
11/68 T transfer for 262 (Leyton)
69-71 T
9/72 T into store
12/72 T ..and out
1/73 T to Aldenham overhaul
1/73 CF from o/h, body B2391 (Chalk Farm)
1974 CF
10/75 BW transfer for 8 (Bow)
1/76 BW to Aldenham repaint and return
T in service on 38 to Victoria $
from last bodyswap with B2301
1990 fitted with Cummins engine
1994 refurbished
9/94 AR privatised, Leaside Buses (Cowie)
1/95 fitted with particulate exhaust filter
8/96 AR in service on 73 to Victoria Station
12/97 AR Leaside Buses
1998 AR Arriva London North
1999 AR
00-01 AR
7/02 AR at North Weald $
2003 AR
9/04 CT transfer (Clapton)
10/05 CT on last day of RMs on 38
10/05 CT withdrawn from 38 $
12/05 sold to Ensign Bus (Purfleet)
12/05 bought by Carlos Rodriguez, Romford, Essex
4/09 sold to Ensign Bus, (Purfleet)
7/09 bought by ThisBus.com, Aylesbury
4/11 on wedding hire, London $
10/11 used at "World Skills London" event
8/12 on wedding hire, London $
10/14 active on Amersham Running Day (353) $
5/16 on wedding hire, London $
4/17 ThisBus.com $
6/21 exported to Hong Kong: Sands China hotel, Macau
RML2409 JJD 409D 1/66 new to Aldenham
1/66 PR into store (Poplar)
2/66 PR new into service on 5/A
12/66 T transfer for 262 (Leyton)
1967 T
12/68 T to Aldenham repaint, and return
69-71 T
3/72 T into store
4/72 T ..and out
1/73 T to Aldenham overhaul
1/73 CF from o/h, body B2375 (Chalk Farm)
9/73 CF into store
3/74 CF ..and out
10/75 MH transfer for 13 (Muswell Hill)
1/76 MH to Aldenham repaint and return
from last bodyswap with B2360
1992 fitted with Cummins engine
1993 refurbished
9/94 CT privatised, Leaside Buses (Cowie)
12/97 CT Leaside Buses
1998 CT Arriva London North
1999 CT
12/04 CT at Enfield for rear damage repair
1/05 CT partial repaint; return to service
10/05 CT withdrawn from 38
12/05 sold to Ensign Bus (Purfleet)
1/06 bought by Simon Johnstone, Muswell Hill
9/07 Big Red Cafe, South Way P&R, Hatfield
RML2410 JJD 410D 1/66 new to Aldenham
1/66 PR into store (Poplar)
2/66 PR new into service on 5/A
12/66 T transfer for 262 (Leyton)
67-8 T
1/69 T to Aldenham repaint and return
70-2 T
2/73 T to Aldenham overhaul
2/73 RD from o/h (Hornchurch)
6/73 PR transfer into store (Poplar)..
6/73 CF ..transfer (Chalk Farm)
6/74 CF into store
1/75 CF ..and out
7/75 CF into store
8/75 CF ..and out again
10/75 BW transfer for 8 (Bow)
12/75 BW to Aldenham repaint, and return
from last bodyswap with B2308
on N96
1991 fitted with Iveco engine,
4/93 AF
1993 refurbished, painted maroon/cream
4/93 B leased to Kentish Bus on 19
6/93 on 19, Kentish Bus
1996 B Kentish Bus, 19
10/97 BN absorbed by South London
1998 BN Arriva London South
1999 BN
00-2 BN
5/03 BN crashed into house while on test: into store
BN stripped for spares
4/04 remains sold to PVS (Carlton)
4/06 still at PVS
12/08 still at Carlton
RML2411 JJD 411D 1/66 new to Aldenham, body B2411
2/66 WR trainer (Windsor)..
2/66 HE new into service on 363 (+305, 326, 362, 455) (High Wycombe)
1967 HE
11/68 HE to Aldenham repaint, and return
11/68 NF transfer for 480 (Norhfleet)
12/68 WR transfer
1/69 HE transfer
1/70 HE transfer to London Country
71-2 HE
3/73 HE to overhaul
3/73 WR from o/h
74-76 WR
*/76 WR in service on 452 to Pooley Green $
1/77 WR
*/77 WR in service on 457 to Windsor Bus Station $
*/77 WR in service on 452 to Uxbridge $
4/78 WR used on 407
*/78 WR in service on 407 to Cippenham $
*/78 WR in service on 407 to Langley Vill $
*/78 WR in service on 458 to Windsor $
*/78 WR in service on 452 to Windsor $
2/80 WR used on 452
2/80 WR withdrawn (CoF expiry)
2/80 bought by London Transport
Aldenham overhaul, retained B2411, repainted red
6/80 SW return to service
12/83 overall ad for Lyle and Scott: jockey shorts
3/85 repainted red
*/86 in service on 43 to Friern Barnet $
1990 fitted with Cummins engine
1993 refurbished
4/93 in service on 639 to Epping Station $
4/93 at Apps Court rally $
9/94 Q privatised, London Central (Go-Ahead), on 12
1995 Q route-branded for 12
12/97 Q London Central
10/98 Q in service on 363 to Penn, High Wycombe Running Day $
1999 Q
5/00 used on High Wycombe Running Day
01-2 Q used on 12
11/03 sold to Ensign Bus (Purfleet)
8/04 bought by Expression Executive Travel, Lapley, Staffordshire
7/08 used on DLR supplementaries
10/07 bought by London Heritage, Ely: named "Trudy"
by 7/10 repainted by London Bus & Truck, Northfleet
10/11 used at "World Skills London" event
8/12 sold to Ensign Bus (Purfleet)
12/12 bought by Central Buses, Birmingham $
12/12 used in service $
5/13 used on new service $
3/14 on wedding hire, Birmingham $
8/15 on wedding hire, Birmingham $
4/16 on wedding hire, West Bromwich $
3/17 on wedding hire, Birmingham $
2/18 used in service on last day $
2/18 retained when Central Buses taken over by Rotala
8/18 birthday celebration hire $
4/19 on wedding hire, Kidderminster $
Midland Bus Hire
by 2/21 bought by Lokate Promotions, Harrogate
RML2412 JJD 412D 1/66 new to Aldenham
1/66 HE into store
2/66 HE mechanical trainer, ...
2/66 HE .. into service on 363 (+305, 326, 362, 455)
1967 HE
12/68 HE to Aldenham repaint, and return
1/70 HE transfer to London Country
71-2 HE
1/73 HE to overhaul and return, still body B2412
1974 HE
8/75 HE into store
2/76 HE ..and out again
HE used on 363, NBC green
1/77 HE
10/78 GR in store, withdrawn
10/78 GY change store (Grays)
12/79 bought by London Transport
Aldenham overhaul, retained B2412, repainted red
4/80 W return to service
1992 fitted with Iveco engine
1992 refurbished
10/94 AF privatised, London General
12/97 AF London General
1999 AF
6/00 used for 406F Epsom Race specials
01-2 AF
3/03 Q transfer (Camberwell)..
3/03 AF ..and return
c4/03 AF repainted
2/05 AF withdrawn..
2/05 PL ..into store
8/05 sold to Ensign Bus (Purfleet)
9/05 bought by Mr James, (Aylesbury)
repainted in London Country Lincoln Green, yellow band
10/07 at Cobham Pre-hibernation Day
9/09 at Showbus 2009, Duxford
4/10 at Cobham Open Day Green Line 80
9/12 at Showbus 2012, Duxford
6/12 at AEC Centenary: Walthamstow Pump House
7/14 at RM60, Finsbury Park
RML2413 JJD 413D 3/66 new to Aldenham, B2413
3/66 GR into store, then on 306/A, 311, 347/A (+318, 346/C/D)(Garston)
12/67 HA transfer (Harlow)
*/68 HA in service on 805: Town Service $
10/68 HA to Aldenham repaint, and return
1/70 HA transfer to London Country
10/71 HA into store
12/71 HA ..and out
10/72 ST transfer (Staines)
*/72 ST in service on 441 to Staines Station $
2/73 ST to overhaul, and return
1974 ST used on 718, NBC green
8/75 ST into store
10/75 ST ..and out
*/76 in service on 441 to High Wycombe: NBC green $
1976 WR
1/77 WR
*/77 WR in service on 407 to Langley Vill: NBC green $
7/79 bought by London Transport
9/79 D LT trainer, green $
9/80 recertificated as trainer, still green.
1/81 Aldenham overhaul, repainted red, retained B2413
*/86 HT in service on 19 to Tooting Bec Station: red, white bullseye $
*/86 HT in service on 19 to Chelsea: red, LB bullseye $
1992 fitted with Cummins engine
1992 refurbished
10/94 HT privatised, MTL London, for 10, 139
1/95 HT used on 10
2/96 HT in service on 10 to Hammersmith, red, MTL flashes $
12/97 HT MTL London
1998 HT MTL London bought by Metroline
1999 HT
2/02 HT
3/03 KX transfer to Kings Cross outstation, for 390
6/04 KX in service on 390 to Archway Station: red, blue kirt, white line $
9/04 KX withdrawn
9/04 sold to Blue Triangle (Rainham)
The London Bus Company
fitted with doors, nearside hatches and fold-down stage
12/14 bought by Folks and Crows, Chelmsford: purple/yellow
3/16 branded: "Snails Progress Gamelan", named "Jeraldine"
RML2414 JJD 414D 2/66 new to Aldenham
2/66 GR into store(Garston)..
2/66 HH ..trainer (Hemel Hempstead)
3/66 HH new into service on 347/A
67-8 HH
4/69 HH to Aldenham repaint, and return
1/70 HH transfer to London Country
10/72 HG transfer into store (Hertford)
12/72 HG to repaint
12/72 HH from repaint
1973 HH
2/74 HE transfer (High Wycombe)
11/74 WR transfer (Windsor)
3/75 WR into store
5/75 LH change store (Leatherhead), then to repaint
5/75 WR from repaint
WR in store
3/76 WR ..and out again
1/77 WR
9/77 WR used on 441B
11/78 bought by London Transport
3/79 FW trainer, green
Aldenham overhaul, retained B2414, repainted red
9/88 S used on 12 (Shepherds Bush)
1990 fitted with Cummins engine
1992 refurbished
11/94 S privatised, London United, for 9, 94
12/97 S London United
1999 S
3/02 S covered gold vinyl for Queen's Jubilee: used on 9, 94
8/03 at Fulwell Garage Centenary Open Day
1/04 S withdrawn..
1/04 V ..into store (Tunham Green)
1/04 sold to M.Nash (Weybridge)
4/04 bought by RML2414 Preservation Group, Surrey
7/11 on 104 route run
11/11 bought by Traditional Travel, Bromley
8/15 used on 205 during Tube strike
RML2415 JJD 415D 2/66 new to Aldenham
2/66 GR into store ..
2/66 HE .. into service on 363 (+305, 326, 362, 455)
8/67 HE into store
10/67 HE ..and out
12/68 HE to Aldenham repaint, and return
1/70 HE transfer to London Country
71-2 HE
3/73 HE to overhaul, and return
3/73 WR transfer (Windsor)
74-6 WR
1/77 WR
7/79 bought by London Transport
Aldenham overhaul, retained B2415, repainted red
12/80 HL return to service
1992 fitted with Iveco engine,
1992 refurbished
9/94 BW privatised, Stagecoach East London, on 8
12/97 BW used on 8
1999 BW
8/03 SD withdrawn into store at Stratford
9/03 sold to Ensign Bus
4/04 bought by Bretagne Zoo, Lorient, France, for promo work
RML2416 JJD 416D 2/66 new to Aldenham
2/66 HE into store ..
2/66 HE .. into service on 363 (+305, 326, 362, 455)
1967 HE
12/68 HE to Aldenham repaint, and return
1/70 HE transfer to London Country
71-2 HE
3/73 HE to overhaul, and return
5/74 HE into store
1975 HE in store
3/76 HE ..and out
1/77 HE
3/79 sold by LC to Wombwell for scrap
6/79 bought by London Transport
Aldenham overhaul, retained B2416, repainted red
12/80 HL return to service
1991 fitted with Cummins engine
1992 refurbished
9/94 CT privatised, Leaside Buses (Cowie)
12/97 CT Leaside Buses
1998 CT Arriva London North
1999 CT
10/05 CT withdrawn from 38
12/05 sold to Ensign Bus (Purfleet)
2/06 bought by Willy Robson, Berwick-upon-Tweed
2008 ferry bus for the Chain Bridge Honey Farm, Horncliffe
bought by Collin Flitter, Lymington, New Forest
converted to mobile pub: part-openable-roof
8/12 bought by C.Flitter, Lyndhurst, Hampshire
converted to converible open-top with bar and hatches.
RML2417 JJD 417D 2/66 new to Aldenham
2/66 HE into store, then trainer, ..
2/66 HE .. into service on 363 (+305, 326, 362, 455)
11/67 HE into store
12/67 HE ..and out
12/68 HE to Aldenham repaint, and return
1969 HE
1/70 HE transfer to London Country
71-2 HE
2/73 HE to overhaul, and return
12/74 GR transfer, then into store (Garston)
75-6 GR in store
1/77 GR in store
5/77 GY change store (Grays)
12/77 bought by London Transport
1/78 scrapped by Wombwell diesels: B2417; parts salvaged for LT
RML2418 JJD 418D 1/66 new to Aldenham
2/66 HE new into service on 363 (+305, 326, 362, 455)(High Wycombe)
1967 HE
12/68 HE to Aldenham repaint, and return
1969 HE
1/70 HE transfer to London Country
6/70 WR transfer (Windsor)
9/71 HE transfer (High Wycombe)
1972 HE
1/73 HE to overhaul and return, body B2418
74-6 HE
1/77 HE
3/79 sold by LC to Wombwell for scrap
6/79 bought by London Transport
Aldenham overhaul, retained B2418, repainted red
12/80 HT return to service
1990 fitted with Cummins engine
1992 refurbished
9/94 AR privatised, Leaside Buses (Cowie)
12/97 AR Leaside Buses
1998 AR Arriva London North
1999 AR
00-01 AR
12/02 CT transfer (Clapton)
9/04 CT withdrawn..
9/04 TM ..to store at Tottenham Marshes
10/04 sold to Ensign Bus, Purfleet
12/04 in Ensign Bus Routemaster Raffle:
12/04 bought by Mr.S.Morris, Shrewsbury:
4/05 on hire to Ffestiniog Railway for Tremadoc-Penrhyndeudraeth service
*/08 at Crewe Heritage Centre: operated for Routemaster Travel
by 4/17 bought by Willow Catering (Liverpool)
converted to mobile bar/restaurant:
4/17 at work, Albert Dock, Liverpool
RML2419 JJD 419D 2/66 new to Aldenham
2/66 GR into store (Garston)..
2/66 HE .. into service on 363 (+305, 326, 362, 455)(High Wycombe)
3/66 GR transfer, used on 347A and other routes
67-8 GR
5/69 GR to Aldenham repaint, and return
1/70 HE transfer to London Country
1970 GR on 318
1971 GR
12/72 GR to repaint, and return
73-5 GR
8/76 GD transfer (Godstone)
1/77 GD
12/77 bought by London Transport
Aldenham repaint: red
1/78 AE return to service
Aldenham overhaul, retained B2419
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
9/00 repainted into Metroline livery
2/02 HT
3/03 KX transfer to Kings Cross outstation, for 390
3/04 KX withdrawn
3/04 bought for preservation
repainted Lincoln Green
3/06 used on 347 commemorative run, Garston - Hemel
9/07 active at Chingford-Loughton Running Day (718)
9/09 at Showbus, Duxford
10/09 R.Hoods, Downham Market, Norfolk
RML2420 JJD 420D 2/66 new to Aldenham, B2420
2/66 HA trainer (Harlow)
3/66 GR into service on 306/A, 311, 347/A (+318, 346/C/D)(Garston)
1967 GR
2/68 GR into store, ..and out again
5/69 GR to Aldenham repaint, and return
1/70 GR transfer to London Country
11/72 HG transfer into store (Hertford): repainted
1/73 GR return from repaint
1974 GR
5/75 GR into store
1976 GR in store
1/77 GR in store
5/77 GY change store (Grays)
7/77 GY out of use, at Grays LC
12/77 bought by London Transport
1/78 scrapped by Wombwell Diesels: B2420, parts salvaged for LT
RML2421 JJD 421D 3/66 new to Aldenham
3/66 GR into store, then 306/A, 311, 347/A (+318, 346/C/D)(Garston)
67-8 GR
5/69 GR to Aldenham repaint, and return
1/70 GR transfer to London Country
71-2 GR
1/73 GR into store
5/73 GR recertificated, and out
1974 GR
2/75 GR into store
1976 GR in store
1/77 GR in store
5/77 GY change store (Grays)
12/77 bought by London Transport
1/78 scrapped by Wombwell Diesels: B2421, parts salvaged for LT
RML2422 JJD 422D 2/66 new to Aldenham
2/66 GR into store (Garston) ..
3/66 GR into service on 306/A, 311, 347/A (+318, 346/C/D)
67-8 GR
4/69 GR to Aldenham repaint, and return
1/70 GR transfer to London Country
71-4 GR
4/75 GR into store
2/76 GR into store, recertificated, NBC fleetnames on dark green
3/76 GR ..and out again
1/77 GR
1978 GR
8/79 NF transfer (Northfleet)
8/79 NF on 480, NBC green
12/79 WR transfer (Windsor)
JJD 422 2/80 WR used on 407 (damaged front number plate!)
2/80 WR withdrawn from 407/A, dark green
3/80 bought by London Transport
Aldenham overhaul, retained B2422, repainted red
6/80 U return to service
1991 fitted with Iveco engine
1992 refurbished
10/94 AF privatised, London General
12/97 AF London General
1999 AF
9/03 AF repainted
7/05 bought by P.Jenkinson, Richmond (North Yorkshire)
7/08 seen at Catterick Bridge
RML2423 JJD 423D 2/66 new to Aldenham, B2423
2/66 WR into store ..
3/66 WR trainer..
3/66 GR ..into service on 306/A, 311, 347/A (+318, 346/C/D)
1967 GR
7/68 GR into store, ..and out again
4/69 GR to Aldenham repaint, and return
9/69 GR used on 306
1/70 GR transfer to London Country
1971 GR
1/72 GR into store
3/72 GR ..and out
12/72 GR into store
1/73 GR recertificated, not repainted
1974 GR
8/75 GR into store
10/75 GR ..and out
1976 GR
1/77 GR
1978 GR on 347
3/79 sold to Wombwell Diesels, B2423: scrapped
RML2424 JJD 424D 2/66 new to Aldenham
2/66 GR into store ..
3/66 GR into service on 306/A, 311, 347/A (+318, 346/C/D)
67-8 GR
4/69 GR to Aldenham repaint, and return
1/70 GR transfer to London Country
72/3 GR recertificated, not repainted
74-5 GR
11/76 HE transfer (High Wycombe)
12/76 GR return
1/77 GR
3/79 sold to Wombwell Diesels, B2424: scrapped
RML2425 JJD 425D 2/66 new to Aldenham
2/66 WR into store (Windsor)..
3/66 WR trainer..
3/66 GR ..into service on 306/A, 311, 347/A (+318, 346/C/D)(Garston)
67-8 GR
6/69 GR to Aldenham repaint, and return
1/70 GR transfer to London Country
71-2 GR
6/73 LS transfer into store (Luton)..
6/73 GR ..return, recertificated
12/73 GR into store
2/74 GR ..and out
8/74 HH loan (Hemel Hempstead)..
8/74 GR ..and return
5/75 GR into store
2/76 GR ..and out
9/76 HH transfer
12/76 GR transfer into store
1/77 GR in store
12/77 bought by London Transport
1/78 scrapped by Wombwell Diesels: B2425, parts salvaged for LT
RML2426 JJD 426D 2/66 new to Aldenham
3/66 HH into store, then into service on 347/A (Hemel Hempstead)
67-8 HH
6/69 HH to Aldenham repaint..
6/69 NF ..from repaint (Northfleet)
1/70 NF transfer to London Country
71-2 NF
2/73 NF to overhaul, and return
12/73 NF withdrawn into store
74-6 NF
1/77 NF
7/77 GY out of use, (Grays)
12/77 bought by London Transport
1/78 scrapped by Wombwell Diesels: B2426, parts salvaged for LT
RML2427 JJD 427D 2/66 new to Aldenham
3/66 GR into store, then 306/A, 311, 347/A (+318, 346/C/D)(Garston)
67-8 GR
8/69 GR to Aldenham repaint, and return
1/70 GR transfer to London Country
11/71 GR into store
1/72 GR ..and out
1/73 GR into store, CoF expiry
2/73 GR to overhaul, and return
5/74 SA loan (St Albans)..
5/74 GR ..and return
7/74 HH loan (Hemel Hempstead)..
7/74 GR .. and return
9/74 GR into store
10/74 GR ..and out
3/75 GR into store
1976 GR in store
1/77 GR in store
6/77 GY change store (Grays)
12/77 bought by London Transport
1/78 scrapped by Wombwell Diesels: B2427, parts salvaged for LT
RML2428 JJD 428D 3/66 new to Aldenham
3/66 GR into store, then 306/A, 311, 347/A (+318, 346/C/D)
67-8 GR (Garston)
9/69 GR to Aldenham repaint, and return
1/70 GR transfer to London Country
71-3 GR
10/74 GR into store
1975 GR in store
2/76 HE transfer (High Wycombe)
4/76 GR transfer
9/76 HH transfer (Hemel Hempstead)
11/76 HE transfer
1/77 HE
1978 GR used on 347A
10/78 GR in store, withdrawn
10/78 GY change store (Grays)
6/79 bought by London Transport
Aldenham overhaul, repainted red
2/80 H return to service
from last bodyswap with B2454
1990 fitted with Cummins engine
1993 refurbished
9/94 X privatised, CentreWest, for 7,23
12/97 X Centrewest: Gold Arrow fleetname
CentreWest bought by First Bus
1999 X
2000-3 X
7/04 X withdrawn from 7
9/04 sold to Ensign Bus
4/05 bought by Sullivan Buses, South Mimms
3/06 repainted in LT green, vream band
3/06 used on 833 (346D) school route
3/06 used on 347 commemmorative run
3/06 used on 841 and R21
1/08 at St Albans Running Day (313, 656)
3/11 used on first day of 330
5/11 used on 551
RML2429 JJD 429D 3/66 new to Aldenham
3/66 GR into service on 306/A, 311, 347/A (+318, 346/C/D)(Garston)
6/66 GR used on 347
67-8 GR
11/69 GR to Aldenham repaint, and return
1/70 GR transfer to London Country
71-2 GR
3/73 GR into store, CoF expiry
6/73 GR recertificated, and out
12/73 GR into store
2/74 GR ..and out
75-6 GR
1/77 GR
3/79 sold by LC to Wombwell Diesels for scrap
6/79 bought by London Transport
Aldenham overhaul, retained B2429, repainted red
2/81 HL return to service
1992 fitted with Iveco engine,
1992 refurbished
9/94 BW privatised, Stagecoach East London, on 8
12/97 BW used on 8
98-03 BW
5/04 BW withdrawn..
5/04 SD ..into store (Stratford)
12/04 change store, Carlisle
1/05 drowned in floods, Carlisle depot
2/05 moved to T&NL Harvey, Hixon Airfield
sold to Jonathan Lloyd
4/05 sold to Ensign Bus (Purfleet)
4/05 bought by Sullivan Buses, South Mimms
RML2430 JJD 430D 3/66 new to Aldenham
3/66 GR into store, then 306/A, 311, 347/A (+318, 346/C/D)(Garston)
67-8 GR
10/69 GR to Aldenham repaint, and return
1/70 GR transfer to London Country
1971 GR
11/72 GR to repaint, and return
73-4 GR
3/75 GR into store
3/76 GR ..and out
1/77 GR
*/77 GR in service on 347 to Uxbridge $
12/77 bought by London Transport
Aldenham overhaul, retained B2430, repainted red
4/78 AE return to service
*/85 AC in service on 6 to Hackney Wick $
1993 fitted with Cummins engine
1993 refurbished
11/94 AC privatised, Metroline, used on 6, 98
4/95 AC used on 98
12/97 AC Metroline
5/99 AC in service on 6 to Aldwych $
4/01 AC in service on 98 to Holborn $
10/01 AC in service on 6 to Oxford Circus $
2/02 AC
7/02 AC in service on 6 to Aldwych $
2003 AC
3/04 AC in service on 98 to Willesden $
3/04 AC used on last day of 6, 98: last crew 98
3/04 AC withdrawn
4/04 reported bought by Eurofilm Cars, Los Angeles, Ca. USA
9/04 NW still uncollected (North Wembley)
12/04 collected by Eurofilm Cars
not exported
Bristol Bus & Coach Sales, Bristol
8/07 bought by Mr P.Bailey, Penton Mewsey, Wiltshire
by 4/10 bought by Nostalgia Travel Ltd, Kingston Bagpuize, Oxfordshire
4/11 on wedding hire $
10/18 on wedding hire, Oxford $
by 3/19 bought by Tiger Euro
4/11 on wedding hire $pean, Nottingham, for wedding hires
7/19 at Nottingham Area Bus Society Bus Gathering, Tiger European $
8/19 on private hire, Tiger European $
RML2431 JJD 431D 3/66 new to Aldenham, B2431
3/66 GR into store, then 306/A, 311, 347/A (+318, 346/C/D)(Garston)
67-8 GR
9/69 GR to Aldenham repaint, and return
1/70 GR transfer to London Country
1971 GR
12/72 HG transfer into store (Hertford)
2/73 GR return
5/73 GR into store: CoF expiry
6/73 GR recertificated, and out
11/74 GR into store
5/75 GR repainted
3/76 GR ..and out
1/77 GR
3/79 sold by LC to Wombwell for scrap
7/79 bought by London Transport, stored
Aldenham overhaul, retained B2431, repainted red
2/81 AF return to service
1992 fitted with Cummins engine
1993 refurbished
11/94 AC privatised, Metroline, used on 6, 98
1995 AC repainted: blue skirt, grille; white band and cheat line
8/95 to Gothenburg, Sweden for international athletics meeting
11/95 AC used on 6
12/97 AC Metroline
9/99 AC Showbus99, Duxford
3/02 AC covered gold vinyl for Queen's Jubilee: used on 6
1/03 AC restored to red livery
3/04 AC last crew bus on 6
3/04 AC withdrawn
3/04 sold to Bristol Bus & Coach Sales, Bristol
2/06 in store, Bristol
7/06 bought by Eurofilm Cars (Los Angeles): exported to Almeria, Spain
2/09 under restoration by Manuel Mas Albéniz, The Big Red Bus, Almeria
RML2432 JJD 432D 3/66 new to Aldenham
3/66 GR into store, then 306/A, 311, 347/A (+318, 346/C/D)(Garston)
67-8 GR
10/69 GR to Aldenham repaint, and return
1/70 GR transfer to London Country
1971 GR
11/72 GR to repaint, and return
12/73 GR into store
74-5 GR in store
2/76 GR ..and out again
1/77 GR
3/79 sold by LC to Wombwell for scrap
6/79 bought by London Transport
Aldenham overhaul, retained B2432, repainted red
2/81 CS to Chiswick
1990 fitted with Cummins engine
1992 refurbished
11/94 S privatised, London United, for 9, 94
12/97 S London United
1999 S
4/02 S fitted with Cummins Euro2B engine and Allison T270 gearbox
2003 S
9/04 S withdrawn..
9/04 TV ..into store (Tolworth)
12/04 sold to Ensign Bus (Purfleet)
12/04 bought by Scottish Travel, Greenock
repainted gold
8/06 used on Greenock-Helensburgh
7/10 Scottish Travel, Greenock
6/11 Glasgow City Tour: Scottish Travel, Greenock
3/12 sold to Blythswood Motors, Glasgow
12/14 bought by Dualway, Rathcoole, Ireland
ZV-10-657 3/15 reregistered, repainted red
RML2433 JJD 433D 3/66 new to Aldenham
3/66 GR into store, then 306/A, 311, 347/A (+318, 346/C/D)(Garston)
67-8 GR
8/69 GR to Aldenham repaint, and return
1/70 GR transfer to London Country
71-3 GR
4/74 GR into store
75-6 GR in store
1/77 GR in store
5/77 GY change store (Grays)
12/77 bought by London Transport
1/78 scrapped by Wombwell Diesels: B2433, parts salvaged for LT
RML2434 JJD 434D 3/66 new to Aldenham
3/66 GR into store, then 306/A, 311, 347/A (+318, 346/C/D)(Garston)
*/66 GR in service on 306 to New Barnet Stn $
67-8 GR
11/69 GR to Aldenham repaint, and return
1/70 GR transfer to London Country
71-73 GR
5/74 GR in service on 347 to Uxbridge $
*/75 GR in service on 306 to Leavesden $
11/75 GR into store
3/76 GR ..and out again
1/77 GR in store
12/77 bought by London Transport, stored
4/78 Aldenham overhaul, retained B2434, repainted red $
5/78 BW return to service
*/88 AR in service on 73 to Victoria $
6/90 at North Weald Rally $
1991 fitted with Cummins engine
1992 refurbished
9/94 AR privatised, Leaside Buses (Cowie)
12/97 AR Leaside Buses
1998 AR Arriva London North
99-02 AR
4/03 AR in service on 73 to Victoria Station $
10/03 AR in service on 73 to Stoke Newington $
9/04 CT transfer (Clapton)
10/05 CT withdrawn from 38
1/06 sold to Ensign Bus, Purfleet
repainted Lincoln Green
1/07 bought by Nigel Bennett, Dublin, Eire $
ZV 60824 by 1/13 reregistered
7/13 Irish Omnibus, Ashbourne
9/14 at Dublin Port Rally: LT green, cream band
10/18 in Manchester, green, covered in ivy, promoting The Ivy $
7/19 still promo for Ivy: Glasgow
10/19 still promo for Ivy: London $, Cardiff
RML2435 JJD 435D 3/66 new to Aldenham
3/66 GR into store, then 306/A, 311, 347/A (+318, 346/C/D)(Garston)
67-8 GR
11/69 GR to Aldenham repaint, and return
1/70 GR transfer to London Country
71-4 GR
4/75 GR into store
5/75 GR ..and out, then back into store
9/75 GR ..and out
1976 GR
1/77 GR
12/77 bought by London Transport, stored
Aldenham overhaul, repainted red
1/78 AC return to service
from last bodyswap with B2265
1992 fitted with Iveco engine,
1993 refurbished
9/94 BW privatised, Stagecoach East London, on 8
12/97 BW used on 8
1999 BW
00-3 BW
6/04 BW withdrawn into store..)
6/04 change store (Chesterfield)
3/06 transfer to Stagecoach Montreal, Canada
4/06 exported to Canada
fitted with offside platform, nearside stairs
*/13 used by Gray Line on Montreal Tour de Ville
RML2436 JJD 436D 3/66 new to Aldenham
5/66 WR into service on 446/A/B (+353,400, 417, 445, 460, 484)
67-8 WR
1969 WR used on 704
9/69 WR to Aldenham repaint, and return
1/70 WR transfer to London Country
71-2 WR
2/73 WR to overhaul, and return, unlicensed
3/73 WR relicensed
10/73 WR into store
12/73 WR ..and out
7/74 WR into store
75-6 WR in store
1/77 WR in store
12/77 bought by London Transport
1/78 scrapped by Wombwell Diesels: B2436, parts salvaged for LT
RML2437 JJD 437D 3/66 new to Aldenham
3/66 GR into store, then 306/A, 311, 347/A (+318, 346/C/D)
67-8 GR
9/69 GR to Aldenham repaint, and return
1/70 GR transfer to London Country
72-3 GR recertificated, not repainted
1974 GR
7/75 GR into store
4/76 GR ..and out
1/77 GR
6/79 bought by London Transport, stored
Aldenham overhaul, retained B2437, repainted red
2/80 AF return to service
1992 fitted with Iveco engine,
1993 refurbished
9/94 BW privatised, Stagecoach East London, on 8
12/97 BW used on 8
1999 BW
00-3 BW
6/04 BW withdrawn..
6/04 SD ..into store (Stratford)
6/04 change store (Chesterfield)
5/06 formal transfer to Stagecoach East Midlands: in store
11/12 exported to Trentway-Wagar Inc, Peterborough, Ontario Canada
conversion to open-top for Montreal sightseeing
RML2438 JJD 438D 3/66 new to Aldenham
3/66 GR into service on 306/A, 311, 347/A (+318, 346/C/D)(Garston)
67-8 GR
11/69 GR to Aldenham repaint, and return
1/70 GR transfer to London Country
71-2 GR
2/73 GR into store
3/73 GR recertificated, and out
10/74 GR into store
75-6 GR in store
1/77 GR in store
5/77 GY change store (Grays)
12/77 bought by London Transport
1/78 scrapped by Wombwell Diesels: B2438, parts salvaged for LT
RML2439 JJD 439D 3/66 new to Aldenham
3/66 GR into store, then 306/A, 311, 347/A (+318, 346/C/D)(Garston)
67-8 GR
10/69 GR to Aldenham repaint, and return
1/70 GR transfer to London Country
2/73 GR into store
5/73 GR recertificated, and out
1973 used on 347A, NBC green
GR used on 306, NBC green
74-5 GR
1/76 GR into store, and out again
11/76 HH transfer (Hemel Hempstead)
1/77 HA (Harlow)
5/77 HF used on 341 (Hatfield)
12/77 bought by London Transport, stored
Aldenham overhaul, retained B2439, repainted red
4/78 HT return to service
1993 fitted with Cummins engine
1993 refurbished
11/94 AC privatised, Metroline, used on 6, 98
12/97 AC Metroline
1999 AC
2/02 AC
2003 AC
3/04 AC withdrawn
3/04 sold to Bristol Bus & Coach Sales, Bristol
to Wealden PSV, Five Oak Green
return to Bristol Bus & Coach Sales, Bristol: open-top O40/32R
4/04 bought by Charles Riverboat Co, Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA
RML2440 JJD 440D 3/66 new to Aldenham
3/66 GR into service on 306/A, 311, 347/A (+318, 346/C/D)
67-8 GR
10/69 GR to Aldenham repaint, and return
1/70 GR transfer to London Country
1970 GR used on 347, green, yellow band
71-2 GR
9/73 GR into store
10/73 GR ..and out
1974 GR
1/75 HE transfer (High Wycombe)
11/76 GR transfer
12/76 HE transfer again
1/77 HE
6/79 bought by London Transport, stored
Aldenham overhaul, retained B2440, repainted red
8/80 HL return to service
7/87 Q used on 12 (Camberwell)
1991 fitted with Cummins engine
1993 refurbished
1993 Q used on 159
9/94 Q privatised, London Central (Go-Ahead), for 12
c7/95 Q route-branded for 12
12/97 Q London Central
1999 Q
5/00 used on High Wycombe Running Day
01-2 Q used on 12
12/03 Q
4/04 sold to Ensign Bus (Purfleet)
4/05 bought by Mr P.Cartwright, High Wycombe
repainted Lincoln green, cream band, LT fleetnames
4/05 at Slough & Windsor Running Day
6/05 at Hertford Running Day
3/06 used on 347 commemorative run, Garston - Hemel
10/08 active on Amersham Running Day (362A)
9/09 at Showbus 2009, Duxford
4/10 at Cobham Open Day Green Line 80
5/11 active at Slough & Windsor Running Day (484)
9/12 at Showbus 2012, Duxford
4/14 at Brooklands Spring Gathering
7/14 at RM60, Finsbury Park
RML2441 JJD 441D 3/66 new to Aldenham
3/66 GR into service on 306/A, 311, 347/A (+318, 346/C/D)(Garston)
67-8 GR
12/69 GR to Aldenham repaint
12/69 transfer to Central Area, repainted red (swap for XA)
12/69 UX from repaint (Uxbridge)
2/73 UX to Aldenham overhaul
2/73 HL from o/h for 207 (Hanwell)
1974 HL
10/75 HL to Aldenham repaint, and return
2/76 AE transfer for 13, 113 (Hendon)
from last bodyswap with B2367
1990 fitted with Iveco engine
1993 refurbished
10/94 AF privatised, London General (Putney)
12/97 AF London General
1999 AF
2000 AF
1/01 RA transfer (Waterloo)
5/02 SW transfer (Stockwell)
11/03 AF transfer (Putney)
6/05 AF withdrawn..
6/05 PL ..into store (Plough Lane)
7/05 sold to Ensign Bus (Purfleet)
12/05 bought by Vertriebsgesellshaft, Landsberg, Germany
RML2442 JJD 442D 3/66 new to Aldenham, B2442
4/66 HF into store (Hatfield)
5/66 HA into service on 396, 397/A/B, 804/A, 805/A/B, 806 (Harlow)
1967 HA
8/68 HA to Aldenham repaint, and return
1969 HA
1/70 HA transfer to London Country
1971 HA
7/72 HA to repaint, and return
10/72 ST transfer (Staines)
3/73 ST to overhaul, and return
1974 ST
5/75 ST into store
3/76 ST ..and out again
1/77 ST
GR (Garston)
9/78 GR withdrawn
9/78 GY change store (Grays)
10/78 bought by London Transport
3/79 R trainer, green
Aldenham overhaul, retained B2442, painted red
1990 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
1999 X
2000-3 X
7/04 X withdrawn from 7
12/04 transfer to First Great Western, Bristol
2/08 bought by Timebus Travel, St.Albans
9/08 repainted, into service
8/15 used on 29 during Tube strike
RML2443 JJD 443D 3/66 new to Aldenham, B2443
3/66 GR into service on 306/A, 311, 347/A (+318, 346/C/D)(Garston)
67-8 GR
12/69 GR to Aldenham repaint
12/69 transfer to Central Area: repainted red (swap for XA)
12/69 U from repaint for 15 (Upton Park)
6/70 SF transfer for 243 (Stamford Hill)
12/71 AR transfer (Tottenham)
2/73 AR to Aldenham overhaul
2/73 RD from o/h (Hornchurch)
6/73 MH transfer (Muswell Hill)
1974 MH
1/75 SE transfer (Stonebridge Park)
10/75 SE into store, then to Aldenham repaint, and return to service
from last bodyswap with B2384
7/93 AC
1993 fitted with Cummins engine
1993 refurbished
12/93 BT leased to BTS: orange livery, yellow band
9/96 BT Sovereign fleetname replaces BTS
12/97 BT Sovereign, used for 13
BT used on 13, BTS, route branding
BT returned to London Buses (surplus)
1997 HT bought by MTL London, repainted red
12/97 HT in store
taken over by Metroline
c5/99 HT repainted Metroline red, blue skirt
6/99 HT in use on 10
00-01 HT used on 10
2/02 HT
10/02 AC transfer (Willesden)
2003 AC
3/04 KX transfer for 390 (Kings Cross)
8/04 KX withdrawn into store..
8/04 NW ..change store (North Wembley)
10/04 TM change store (Tottenham Marshes)
2/05 bought by M.Tonks, Bishops Wood, Staffordshire
2/09 bought by Mr Nigel Walker, Bishop Auckland
RML2444 JJD 444D 4/66 new to Aldenham, B2444
4/66 SV into store (Stevenage)
5/66 HA into service on 396, 397/A/B, 804/A, 805/A/B, 806 (Harlow)
1967 HA
8/68 HA to Aldenham repaint, and return
1/70 HA transfer to London Country
1971 HA
10/72 ST transfer (Staines)
4/73 ST to overhaul, and return
1974 ST
7/75 ST into store
3/76 ST ..and out
1/77 ST
retained B2444
12/83 overall ad for Lyle and Scott: Y-fronts
U used on 15, Y-fronts ad
3/85 repainted red
1992 fitted with Iveco engine,
1993 refurbished
9/94 BW privatised, Stagecoach East London, on 8
12/97 BW used on 8
99-03 BW
5/04 BW withdrawn..
5/04 SD ..into store (Stratford)
5/04 transfer to Stagecoach Western Scottish
4/11 loaned to Stagecoach Orkney for summer season
8/11 returned to9 Stagecoach Western
RML2445 JJD 445D 3/66 new to Aldenham, B2445
4/66 SV into store (Stevenage)
5/66 HA into service on 396, 397/A/B, 804/A, 805/A/B, 806 (Harlow)
1967 HA
2/68 HA into store, ..and out again
10/68 HA to Aldenham repaint, and return
1/70 HA transfer to London Country
1971 HA
1/72 GD transfer (Godstone)
4/72 NF transfer (Northfleet)
2/73 NF to overhaul, and return
6/73 NF into store, and out again
*/74 NF in service on 498 to Painters Ash Estate: NBC green/grey $
8/74 NF in service on 488 to Alkerden Lane: NBC green/grey $
8/75 NF in service on 488 to Eginton Rd: NBC green/grey $
11/75 NF into store
12/75 NF ..and out again
8/76 NF in service on 488 to Gravesend (Denton): NBC green/grey $
1/77 NF
4/77 NF used on 488
8/79 NF in garage off 480 $
12/79 SJ transfer for 477 (Swanley)
1/80 SJ used on 477, makeshift blinds
1/80 CM transfer, used on 403: RMC blinds used (Chelsham)
2/80 CM withdrawn
2/80 bought by London Transport
Aldenham overhaul, repainted red, cream band
4/80 W return to service (Cricklewood)
from last bodyswap with B2372
5/80 V used on 16
*/86 in service on 8 to Willesden Garage $
*/89 in service on 8 to Willesden Garage $
1991 fitted with Cummins engine
1992 refurbished
9/94 U privatised, Stagecoach East London, on 15
5/97 U in service on 15 $
7/97 U in service on 15 to Canning Town $
12/97 U used on 15
1998 U
1999 U
00-01 U
*/02 U in service on 15 to Blackwall Station $
c8/02 U severely side-damaged by accident in Oxford Street:
BK stored (Barking)
6/03 U change store back to Upton Park
7/03 U repaired, returned to service
8/03 SD withdrawn into store at Stratford
9/03 sold to Ensign Bus
9/03 bought by London Classic Bus Hire Co, Northfleet
12/03 used by Red Route Buses, Gravesend on 423/489 $
6/08 on wedding hire $
3/10 bought for preservation by The Bus Club, Carshalton
7/11 routemastersforhire: on wedding hire $
10/11 used at "World Skills London" event
5/12 routemastersforhire: on wedding hire $
10/12 routemastersforhire: on wedding hire $
4/13 routemastersforhire: on wedding hire $
5/14 Transport festival Llandudno $
11/14 routemastersforhire
12/14 repainted by Mardens: red, cream band $
2/15 in use for election promo $
10/15 routemastersforhire: on wedding hire $
12/15 on wedding hire $
6/16 on wedding hire $
10/16 in use in London $
Classic Routemasters
by 4/18 acquired by Meritrule
9/18 sold to Ensign Bus (Purfleet)
12/18 at Ensign Bus $
3/21 lifted onto roof of The Old Bank of England PH, Holborn
RML2446 JJD 446D 4/66 new to Aldenham, B2446
5/66 NF into store, then 480/A, 487A,488/A, 495A, 496A..
5/66 WR transfer for 446/A/B (+353,400, 417, 445, 460, 484)
67-8 WR (Windsor)
3/69 NF transfer (Northfleet)
6/69 NF to Aldenham repaint, and return
1/70 NF transfer to London Country
70-2 NF
4/73 NF to overhaul, and return
1/74 NF into store
4/74 NF ..and out
7/75 RG transfer (Reigate)
1/76 RG into store
5/76 RG ..and out
1/77 RG
10/78 WY in store (Addlestone)
10/78 RG trainer
1979 NF trainer
10/79 NF relicensed for 480
2/80 NF withdrawn from service on 480
1/3/80 NF NBC green, Routemaster Farewell Tour (403, 477, 480)
3/80 bought by London Transport
Aldenham overhaul, repainted red
6/80 U return to service
1992 fitted with Cummins engine
1993 refurbished
11/94 AC privatised, Metroline, used on 6, 98
12/97 AC Metroline
1999 AC
2/02 AC
2003 AC
3/04 AC withdrawn
3/04 bought for preservation
RML2447 JJD 447D 4/66 new to Aldenham, B2447
4/66 WR into store (Windsor)
5/66 WR new into service on 446/A/B (+353,400, 417, 445, 460, 484)
67-8 WR
3/69 NF transfer (Northfleet)
4/69 NF to Aldenham repaint, and return
1/70 NF transfer to London Country
71-2 NF
4/73 NF to overhaul, and return
74-6 NF
1/77 NF
1/80 bought by London Transport
Aldenham overhaul, retained B2447, repainted red
2/80 U return to service
1990 fitted with Cummins engine
1992 refurbished
11/94 S privatised, London United, for 9, 94
c7/95 S out of service, minus engine
12/97 S London United
1999 S
10/00 S in service on 9
2/01 S repainted
9/04 S used on last crew-day on route 9
9/04 S withdrawn..
9/04 TV ..into store (Tolworth)
10/04 FW change store (Fulwell)
4/05 V change store, full repaint (Stamford Brook)
*/05 sold
8/05 fitted with doors, repainted red
9/05 seen at Watermill Theatre, Newbury
3/06 donated to Spitalfields Crypt Trust
RML2448 JJD 448D 4/66 new to Aldenham, B2448
4/66 SV into store (Stevenage)
5/66 HA into service on 396, 397/A/B, 804/A, 805/A/B, 806 (Harlow)
1967 HA
11/68 HA to Aldenham repaint, and return
1969 HA
1/70 HA transfer to London Country
1971 HA
2/72 HA into store
3/72 HA ..and out
7/72 HA to repaint, and return
10/72 WR transfer (Windsor)
2/73 WR to overhaul, and return
1974 WR
3/75 WR into store
1976 WR in store
1/77 WR in store
12/77 bought by London Transport
1/78 scrapped by Wombwell Diesels: B2448, parts salvaged for LT
RML2449 JJD 449D 3/66 new to Aldenham, B2449
4/66 HF into store (Hatfield)
5/66 HA into service on 396, 397/A/B, 804/A, 805/A/B, 806 (Harlow)
4/67 HA into store
6/67 HA ..and out
8/68 HA to Aldenham repaint, and return
1969 HA
1/70 HA transfer to London Country
1971 HA
*/72 HA used on 397
10/72 ST transfer (Staines)
5/73 ST to overhaul, and return
12/73 ST into store
5/74 ST ..and out
9/75 ST into store
1976 ST in store
1/77 ST in store
12/77 bought by London Transport
2/78 scrapped by Wombwell Diesels: B2449, parts salvaged for LT
RML2450 JJD 450D 4/66 new to Aldenham, B2450
4/66 SV into store (Stevenage)
5/66 HA into service on 396, 397/A/B, 804/A, 805/A/B, 806 (Harlow)
1967 HA
9/68 HA to Aldenham repaint, and return
1969 HA
1/70 HA transfer to London Country
1971 HA
1972 HA used on 397
10/72 ST transfer (Staines)
3/73 ST to overhaul, and return
1974 ST
12/75 ST into store
2/76 ST ..and out again
1/77 ST
7/79 bought by London Transport
Aldenham overhaul, retained B2450, repainted red
11/80 HL return to service
1992 fitted with Iveco engine,
1993 refurbished
9/94 BW privatised, Stagecoach East London, on 8
12/97 BW used on 8
1999 BW
3/02 BW covered gold vinyl for Queen's Jubilee: used on 8
2/03 BW returned to red livery
6/04 BW withdrawn..
6/04 SD ..into store (Stratford)
6/04 change store (Chesterfield)
5/06 formal transfer to Stagecoach East Midlands: in store
stored at Chesterfield
stored at Lillyhall
7/09 stored at Stockton
3/11 bought by Coach Canada, Montreal: exported
RML2451 JJD 451D 4/66 new to Aldenham, B2451
5/66 NF into store, then on 480/A, 487A,488/A, 495A, 496A (Northfleet)
5/66 WR transfer for 446 group, + others (Windsor)
67-8 WR
3/69 NF transfer
7/69 NF to Aldenham repaint, and return
1/70 NF transfer to London Country
1971 NF
10/72 WR transfer (Windsor)
6/73 WR to overhaul
6/73 HH from o/h (Hemel Hempstead)
12/73 HH into store
1/74 HH ..and out
75-6 HH
1/77 HH
3/75 GR transfer (Garston)
5/75 GR into store
2/76 GR ..and out again
9/76 HH transfer
7/79 bought by London Transport
9/79 NS LT trainer, green
Aldenham overhaul, retained B2451, repainted red
1992 fitted with Iveco engine,
1993 refurbished
9/94 BW privatised, Stagecoach East London, on 8
12/97 BW used on 8
1999 BW
1/04 BW repainted (and numbered 12451 on o/s)
4/04 transfer to Stagecoach North-West for promo work for local Rotary club
1/05 drowned in floods, Carlisle depot
3/05 cleaned at Lillyhall by Stagecoach
stored at Stockton
10/12 transfer to Stagecoach South West, Exeter
RML2452 JJD 452D 4/66 new to Aldenham, B2452
5/66 NF into store, then on 480/A, 487A,488/A, 495A, 496A (Northfleet)
5/66 WR transfer for 446 group, + others (Windsor)
67-8 WR
3/69 NF transfer
7/69 NF to Aldenham repaint, and return
1/70 NF transfer to London Country
71-2 NF
3/73 NF to overhaul, and return
12/73 NF into store
8/74 NF ..and out
1975 NF
6/76 GD loan (Godstone)..
6/76 NF ..and return
1/77 NF
1979 NF on 480
12/79 CM transfer for 403
1/80 CM spare
2/80 CM withdrawn
2/80 bought by London Transport
Aldenham overhaul, retained B2452, repainted red
6/80 NX return to service
1991 fitted with Iveco engine
4/93 AF
1993 refurbished, painted maroon/cream
4/93 B leased to Kentish Bus on 19
1996 B Kentish Bus, 19
9/97 B at Showbus 97, Kentish bus livery
10/97 BN absorbed by South London
1998 BN Arriva London South
1999 BN
3/04 BA suffered electrical problem in service
3/05 BN withdrawn..
3/05 N ..into store (Norwood)
4/05 off-lease to TfL
3/05 bought by Mr D.Thrower, N.Baxter, Warrington
4/06 at Manchester Museum of Transport London Bus Day
7/14 at RM60, Finsbury Park
RML2453 JJD 453D 4/66 new to Aldenham, B2453
4/66 HF into store
5/66 HA into service on 396, 397/A/B, 804/A, 805/A/B, 806
1967 HA
9/68 HA to Aldenham repaint, and return
4/69 HA into store, and out again
1/70 HA transfer to London Country
1971 HA
10/72 ST transfer (Staines)
6/73 ST to overhaul, and return
12/73 ST into store
9/74 ST ..and out
75-6 ST
1/77 ST
2/80 NF used on 480 (spare)
3/80 bought by London Transport
Aldenham overhaul, retained B2453, repainted red
6/80 SW return to service
1990 fitted with Iveco engine
1992 refurbished
10/94 AF privatised, London General
12/97 AF London General
98-02 AF
9/03 AF repainted
7/05 AF withdrawn..
7/05 PL ..into store (Plough Lane)
8/05 sold to Ensign Bus
9/05 bought by The 2453 Group, Clonee, Dublin
RML2454 JJD 454D 4/66 new to Aldenham, B2454
5/66 NF into store, then on 480/A, 487A,488/A, 495A, 496A (Northfleet)
5/66 WR transfer for 446 group, + others (Windsor)
67-8 WR
3/69 NF transfer
7/69 NF to Aldenham repaint, and return
1/70 NF transfer to London Country
1971 NF
8/72 WR transfer
5/73 WR to overhaul, and return
1974 WR
8/75 WR into store
2/76 WR ..and out again
1/77 WR
12/77 bought by London Transport
1/78 SW trainer, green
Aldenham overhaul, repainted red
from last bodyswap with B2428
1991 fitted with Cummins engine
1993 refurbished
9/94 Q privatised, London Central (Go-Ahead), on 12
c7/95 Q route-branded for 12
12/97 Q London Central
1999 Q
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.S.Rorke, Ramsgate
RML2455 JJD 455D 4/66 new to Aldenham, B2455
5/66 NF into store, then on 480/A, 487A,488/A, 495A, 496A (Northfleet)
5/66 WR transfer for 446 group, + others (Windsor)
67-8 WR
3/69 NF transfer
*/69 NF used on 480
7/69 NF to Aldenham repaint, and return
1/70 NF transfer to London Country
11/70 NF into store
12/70 NF ..and out
1971 NF
10/72 WR transfer (Windsor)
1/73 HE transfer (High Wycombe)
4/73 HE to overhaul
4/73 ST from o/h
12/73 ST into store
5/74 ST ..and out: NBC green, white
75-6 ST
1/77 ST
GY stored, withdrawn
8/78 bought by London Transport
8/78 Q trainer, green
Aldenham overhaul, retained B2455, repainted red
1993 fitted with Cummins engine
1993 refurbished
11/94 S privatised, London United, for 9, 94
12/97 S London United
1999 S
00-2 S
11/03 S withdrawn into store
12/03 V change store (Turnham Green)
3/04 BT change store (Edgware)
1/05 BT cannibalised: awaiting disposal
2/05 bought by Mr C.Sullivan, Sandown, IOW
3/11 bought for preservation by RM40 Group, London E12
2/14 sold to Ensign Bus (Purfleet)
10/14 bought for preservation by Planet Sameday Logistics Ltd, Leicester
1/15 return to Ensign Bus
2/15 bought by Rent-a-Routemaster (Reading) & London Bus Group (Ruislip
RML2456 JJD 456D 4/66 new to Aldenham, B2456
4/66 HA into store (Harlow)
5/66 HA into service on 396, 397/A/B, 804/A, 805/A/B, 806
1967 HA
11/68 HA to Aldenham repaint, and return
1/70 HA transfer to London Country
3/71 HA into store
6/71 HA ..and out
10/72 ST transfer (Staines)
5/73 ST to overhaul, and return
74-6 ST
1/77 ST
1978 ST on 347A, NBC green
7/79 bought by London Transport
Aldenham overhaul, retained B2456, repainted red
11/80 HL return to service
1990 fitted with Cummins engine
1992 refurbished
9/94 U privatised, Stagecoach East London, on 15
12/97 U used on 15
98-02 U
8/03 U repainted green, cream band, used on last day of 15
8/03 BW transfer for 8 (Bow)
3/04 BW used on 6/98 last crew day
4/04 BW used on 409 at East Grinstead Running Day
6/04 BW used on last crew-day of 8
6/04 BW to special events fleet
7/04 SD transfer, special events (Stratford)
8/04 bought by 835 Group
8/04 active at Dorking Running Day (414, 429, 439)
repainted in NBC green, white band
5/11 active at Slough & Windsor Running Day (452, 457)
9/11 active at Oxted Running Day (410)
10/11 active on Amersham Running Day
9/14 at Hampton Transport Gala/Fair (725)
RML2457 JJD 457D 4/66 new to Aldenham, B2457
4/66 WR into store (Windsor)
5/66 WR new into service on 446/A/B (+353,400, 417, 445, 460, 484)
67-8 WR
3/69 NF transfer (Northfleet)
8/69 NF to Aldenham repaint
8/69 HH from repaint (Hemel Hempstead)
1/70 HH transfer to London Country
1971 HH
10/72 HE transfer (High Wycombe)
11/72 WR transfer
4/73 WR to overhaul, and return
WR in service on 704 to Windsor: NBC green/white $
*/73 WR in service on 353 to Amersham Garage $
1974 WR
*/75 WR in service on 457 to Uxbridge $
9/75 WR into store
3/76 WR ..and out
*/76 WR in service on 458 to Langley Village $
1/77 WR
WR in service on 441 to High Wycombe $
*/77 WR in service on 441 to Staines $
*/77 WR in service on 441 to Hedgerley Hill $
7/79 bought by London Transport
Aldenham overhaul, retained B2457, repainted red
1/81 WH return to service
1990 fitted with Cummins engine
1992 refurbished
*/92 on 76 to Leaside Buses Open Day $
9/94 CT privatised, Leaside Buses (Cowie)
12/97 CT Leaside Buses
1998 CT Arriva London North
1999 CT
3/05 CT in service on 38 to Victoria Station $
10/05 CT on last day of crew 38 $
10/05 sold to Ensign Bus, (Purfleet)
9/06 bought by Carousel Buses, High Wycombe
c6/08 bought by The Bus Business, Witney: promo bus
painted light blue, advertising "Mamma Mia" and "Maltesers"
4/10 used for spares
Mr S.Burns, High Wycombe
by 5/12 return to The Bus Business, Witney:
rebuilt from Part-open-top to hydraulically convertible-top
painted blue for Amercan Express promo at London Zoo
by 9/12 repainted olive green for The Roseberry Restaurant:
cocktail bar inside, diner on top
VVS 373 12/17 advertising Tesco outside Kings Cross Stn
6/18 return to Roseberry livery
by 12/18 rebuilt with lifting roof
*/19 tour of Germany/Scandinavia for Monkey 47 Dry Gin
RML2458 JJD 458D 4/66 new to Aldenham, B2458
4/66 HA into store
5/66 HA into service on 396, 397/A/B, 804/A, 805/A/B, 806
1967 HA
9/68 HA to Aldenham repaint
9/68 NF from repaint..
9/68 HA .. return home
1/70 HA transfer to London Country
1971 NF
10/72 WR transfer, for 441 etc (Windsor)
3/73 WR to overhaul, and return
3/73 WR on 457A, NBC green
WR on 441, NBC green
1/77 DS in store (Dorking)
12/77 bought by London Transport
1/78 scrapped by Wombwell Diesels: B2458, parts salvaged for LT
RML2459 JJD 459D 4/66 new to Aldenham, B2459
5/66 NF into store, then on 480/A, 487A,488/A, 495A, 496A (Northfleet)
5/66 WR transfer for 446 group, + others (Windsor)
67-8 WR
3/69 WR into store..
3/69 HA ..transfer (Harlow)
12/69 HA to Aldenham repaint, and return
1/70 HA transfer to London Country
1971 HA on 339
10/72 WR transfer (Windsor)
3/73 WR to overhaul, and return
6/74 WR into store
75-6 WR in store
1/77 WR in store
12/77 bought by London Transport
1/78 scrapped by Wombwell Diesels: B2459, parts salvaged for LT
RML2460 JJD 460D 5/66 new to Aldenham, B2460
5/66 NF into store, then on 480/A, 487A,488/A, 495A, 496A (Northfleet)
5/66 WR transfer for 446 group, + others (Windsor)
67-8 WR
3/69 WR into store..
3/69 HA ..transfer (Harlow)
1/70 HA transfer to London Country
1/70 HA to Aldenham repaint, and return
1971 HA
10/72 WR transfer (Windsor)
6/73 WR to overhaul
6/73 HE from o/h (High Wycombe)
1974 HE
12/75 TG transfer (Tring)
1/76 HH loan (Hemel Hempstead)..
1/76 TG ..and return
1/77 TG
12/77 bought by London Transport
Aldenham repaint, red
1/78 HT return to service
Aldenham overhaul, retained B2459
1990 fitted with Cummins engine
1992 refurbished
9/94 AR privatised, Leaside Buses (Cowie)
12/97 AR Leaside Buses
1998 AR Arriva London North
1999 AR
00-2 AR
5/03 AR used on 73: rear-ended by RML2315: awaiting repair
10/03 AR withdrawn: cannibalised for spares
5/04 bought by Imperial Buses (Rainham)
6/07 sold to Wigley (Carlton)
11/08 bought for restoration by Peter Veares, Plaistow
RML2461 JJD 461D 4/66 new to Aldenham
5/66 AR new into service on 76 (Tottenham)..
5/66 FY .. transfer for 104/A (Finchley)
6/66 SW transfer for 37 (Stockwell)
67-70 SW
4/71 PM transfer (Peckham)
12/71 PM into store
1/72 SW change store
3/72 SW ..and out
2/73 SW to Aldenham overhaul
2/73 AF from o/h (Putney)
1974 AF
9/75 AF into store
10/75 AF ..and out
12/75 AF to Aldenham repaint, and return
7/76 AF into store
12/76 AF ..and out again
from last bodyswap with B2405
1990 fitted with Iveco engine
1992 refurbished
10/94 AF privatised, London General
3/95 AF used on 14
12/97 AF London General
1999 AF
2/03 AF repainted, deep-cleaned
c4/03 AF repainted
12/04 sold to Ensign Bus (Purfleet)
3/05 bought by J&A Turner, New York, Lincolnshire
RML2462 JJD 462D 4/66 new to Aldenham
5/66 FY new into service on 104/A (Finchley)
7/66 U transfer for 15 (Upton Park)
67-8 U
6/69 U to Aldenham repaint, and return
4/70 U into store
5/70 WN transfer, trainer (Wood Green)
6/70 WN return to service, on 243
8/70 WN into store
9/70 U return
1971 U
7/72 CF transfer for 24 (Chalk Farm)
9/72 CF into store
10/72 CF ..and out
3/73 CF to Aldenham overhaul
3/73 AC from o/h (Willesden)
4/73 on tour to Berlin..
4/73 return to Aldenham..
4/73 AC return
1974 AC
4/75 AC into store
5/75 AC ..and out
10/75 AC into store..
10/75 H ..transfer (Hackney)
5/76 H to Aldenham repaint, and return
from last bodyswap with B2267
1992 fitted with Iveco engine,
1993 refurbished
9/94 BW privatised, Stagecoach East London, on 8
4/95 repainted: cream band, Stagecoach fleetnames, on 8
1/96 BW fitted with oxidation catalyst on exhaust
12/97 BW used on 8
1999 BW
00-3 BW
6/04 BW withdrawn into store..
6/04 change store (Chesterfield)
5/06 formal transfer to Stagecoach East Midlands: in store
11/12 still in store, Chesterfield
RML2463 JJD 463D 4/66 new to Aldenham
5/66 FY new into service on 104/A (Finchley)
7/66 U transfer for 15 (Upton Park)
67-8 U
7/69 U to Aldenham repaint, and return
4/70 U into store
5/70 U ..and out
6/70 SF transfer for 243 (Stamford Hill)
12/71 AR transfer (Tottenham)
1972 AR
2/73 AR to Aldenham overhaul
2/73 AF from o/h (Putney)
1974 AF
10/75 NX transfer for 37 (New Cross)
from last bodyswap with B2462
1992 fitted with Cummins engine
1992 refurbished
11/94 S privatised, London United, for 9, 94
12/97 S London United
1999 S
c1/00 S repainted in London United livery
9/00 S new route branding for 94
9/04 used on last crew-day on route 9
9/04 S withdrawn..
9/04 TV ..into store (Tolworth)
10/04 FW change store (Fulwell)
11/04 bought by Mr Vears, Pump House, Walthamstow
10/07 at Cobham Pre-hibernation Day, Brooklands, London United livery
6/08 visited Bow Centenary
9/09 at Showbus 2009, Duxford
4/14 at Brooklands Spring Gathering
5/16 at Shepherds Bush Open Day
RML2464 4/66 new to Aldenham
5/66 FY new into service on 104/A (Finchley)
8/66 WH transfer for 5/A, 249/A (West Ham)
1967 WH
9/68 RD transfer for 165 (Hornchurch)
1/69 RD to Aldenham repaint and return
70-2 RD
2/73 RD to Aldenham overhaul
2/73 RD from o/h
6/73 SW transfer (Stockwell)
74-5 SW
7/76 SW to Aldenham repaint and return
from last bodyswap with B2397
1991 fitted with Cummins engine
1992 refurbished
11/94 S privatised, London United, for 9, 94
12/97 S London United
1999 S
8/00 S repainted, LU livery
9/00 AV open-day: used on 81
4/02 S fitted with Cummins Euro2B engine and Allison T270 gearbox
2003 S
7/04 S in service on 9 to Aldwych $
9/04 S withdrawn..
9/04 TV ..into store (Tolworth)
12/04 sold to Ensign Bus (Purfleet)
5/05 bought by Master Exhibitions, London:
mobile exhibition unit for Royal Bank of Scotland.
converted to open-top + awning: dark blue
10/13 promo for Natwest, Ipswich $
1/14 promo for Natwest, Great Yarmouth $
2/14 promo for Natwest, Chesterfield $
5/14 promo for Natwest, Southend $
7/14 at RM60, Finsbury Park
12/14 promo for Natwest, Derby $
7/16 promo for Natwest, Birmingham $
3/19 bought by Utility Warehouse, London: purple
3/19 used on promo tour, Newcatle
RML2465 JJD 465D 4/66 new to Aldenham
5/66 S into store (Shepherds Bush)..
5/66 AF new into service for 37 (Putney)
67-9 AF
5/70 AF into store
10/70 S change store
11/70 AF ..and back out
71-2 AF
3/73 AF to Aldenham overhaul
3/73 AR from o/h (Tottenham)..
3/73 H ..transfer (Hackney)
74-5 H
5/76 H to Aldenham repaint, and return
retained B2465
1991 fitted with Iveco engine
1992 refurbished
9/94 RA privatised, London General
12/97 RA London General
1999 RA
00-01 RA
5/02 SW transfer (Stockwell)
3/03 returned to London Buses
3/03 S reassigned to London United: into store at Shepherds Bush
4/03 S ..and out
1/04 S withdrawn..
1/04 TV ..into store (Tolworth)
9/04 sold to Blythswood (Glasgow)
2/05 bought by Clyde Cars, Renfrew
6/09 sold to Ensign Bus (Purfleet)
7/09 bought by Ambassatours, Halifax, Nova Scotia
RML2466 JJD 466D 4/66 new to Aldenham
5/66 S into store (Shepherds Bush)..
5/66 AF new into service for 37 (Putney)
67-72 AF
3/73 AF to Aldenham overhaul
3/73 AF from o/h
74-5 AF
8/76 AF to Aldenham repaint, and return
from last bodyswap with B2492
1990 fitted with Iveco engine
1993 refurbished
10/94 AF privatised, London General
12/97 AF London General
6/98 AF in use on 22
1999 AF
6/00 used for 406F Epsom Race specials
9/03 AF repainted
7/05 AF last bus in on 22
7/05 AF withdrawn..
7/05 PL ..into store (Plough Lane)
8/05 sold to Ensign Bus (Purfleet)
8/05 bought by Hardy Miles Ltd, Southend
11/08 in store, Hardy Miles Ltd
11/10 sold to Ensign Bus (Purfleet)
1/11 bought by West Coast Sightseeing, Burnaby, British Columbia
RML2467 JJD 467D 5/66 new to Aldenham
5/66 AF new into service for 37 (Putney)
67-9 AF
9/70 AC transfer (Willesden)
11/70 WN transfer for 243 (Wood Green)
9/71 AR transfer (Tottenham)
1972 AR
3/73 AR to Aldenham overhaul
3/73 H from o/h (Hackney)
1974 H
9/75 H into store
3/76 H ..and out
8/76 H to Aldenham repaint, and return
11/76 H into store
from last bodyswap with B2470
1991 fitted with Cummins engine
1993 refurbished
9/94 X privatised, CentreWest, for 7,23 (Westbourne Park)
12/97 X Centrewest: Gold Arrow fleetname
CentreWest bought by First Bus
9/98 X at Showbus: First Gold Arrow fleetnames
1999 X
2000-3 X
7/04 X withdrawn from 7..
7/04 R ..change store (Rainham)
9/04 sold to Ensign Bus, Purfleet
10/04 bought by Double Deck Tours, Niagara Falls
*/05 fitted with platform doors, #24
BM4 848 10/09 Double Deck Tours
4/14 Double Deck Tours
RML2468 JJD 468D 5/66 new to Aldenham
5/66 FY new into service on 104/A (Finchley)
8/66 FY into store
10/66 AC transfer for 6 (Willesden)
1967 AC
9/68 RD transfer for 165 (Hornchurch)
1/69 RD to Aldenham repaint and return
70-2 RD
2/73 RD to Aldenham overhaul
2/73 RD from o/h
6/73 PR transfer into store (Poplar)..
6/73 CF ..transfer (Chalk Farm)
1974 CF
10/75 BW transfer for 8 (Bow)
10/76 BW to Aldenham repaint, and return
from last bodyswap with B2370
1991 fitted with Cummins engine
1993 refurbished
9/94 AR privatised, Leaside Buses (Cowie)
12/97 AR Leaside Buses
1998 AR Arriva London North
1999 AR
9/02 AR return from Enfield after repairs
2003 AR Arriva London North
9/04 AR withdrawn from 73..
9/04 TM ..to store at Tottenham Marshes
10/04 CT reinstated for 38 (Clapton)
10/05 CT withdrawn from 38
11/05 sold to Ensign Bus, Purfleet
1/06 bought by Wych Cross Nurseries, Forest Row
7/14 at RM60, Finsbury Park
9/15 still at Wych Cross Nurseries
1/20 bought by Chariots Wedding & Executive Car, Clayhill
retrimmed
10/20 repainted by Bucks Bodyshop
RML2469 JJD 469D 4/66 new to Aldenham
5/66 S into store (Shepherds Bush)..
5/66 AF new into service for 37 (Putney)
67-8 AF
4/69 AF to Aldenham repaint, and return
1970 AF
2/71 AF into store, and out again
1972 AF
3/73 AF to Aldenham overhaul
3/73 AC from o/h (Willesden)
74-5 AC
9/76 AC to Aldenham repaint, and return
from last bodyswap with B2728
12/81 in store, robbed of many parts
1982 overhauled and resurrected
1991 fitted with Cummins engine
1994 refurbished
9/94 Q privatised, London Central (Go-Ahead), on 12
12/97 Q London Central
1999 Q
10/03 Q in service on 12 to Dulwich library $
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.A.Goddard, West Ewell
RML2470 JJD 470D 4/66 new to Aldenham
5/66 S into store (Shepherds Bush)..
5/66 AF new into service for 37 (Putney)
67-8 AF
4/69 AF to Aldenham repaint, and return
70-2 AF
2/73 AF to Aldenham overhaul
2/73 AF from o/h
74-5 AF
1/76 AF to Aldenham repaint and return
from last bodyswap with B2316
1992 fitted with Iveco engine,
1993 refurbished
9/94 BW privatised, Stagecoach East London, on 8
12/97 BW used on 8
98-03 BW
6/04 BW withdrawn into store..
6/04 SD ..change store (Stratford)
6/04 change store (Carlisle)
1/05 drowned in floods, Carlisle depot
2/05 moved to T&NL Harvey, Hixon Airfield
sold to Jonathan Lloyd
4/05 sold to Ensign Bus (Purfleet)
restored to health
6/09 bought by Mr J.Price, South Ockenden, Essex
12/15 sold: exported to Hong Kong
RML2471 JJD 471D 5/66 new to Aldenham
5/66 FY new into service for 104/A (Finchley)
10/66 AC transfer for 6 (Willesden)
1967 AC
9/68 RD transfer for 165 (Hornchurch)
2/69 RD to Aldenham repaint and return
70-2 RD
3/73 RD to Aldenham overhaul
3/73 CF from o/h (Chalk Farm)
10/73 CF into store
1/74 CF ..and out
10/75 BW transfer for 8 (Bow)
10/76 BW to Aldenham repaint, and return
from last bodyswap with B2477
1992 fitted with Cummins engine
1993 refurbished
11/94 AC privatised, Metroline, used on 6, 98
12/97 AC Metroline
1999 AC
7/00 AC fitted with Cummins Euro2 engine, Allison MT643 g/box
11/00 AC in service on 6, 98
2/02 AC
2003 AC
3/04 AC withdrawn
3/04 sold
by 10/06 bought by Reptrans, Banbury
12/06 promo bus, for Heinz tomato soup and "Pirates of the Caribbean"
Freight Media, Banbury
10/08 promo for law careers, Allen & Overy LLP, Canary Wharf
9/10 sold to London Bus Export Co, Chepstow
4/12 bought by Black Mountains Ventures Ltd, Crickhowell: promo bus for Cafe 18
by 2/15 Dynamic Office Seating, Northampton: mobile showroom "Dynamibus"
RML2472 JJD 472D 5/66 new to Aldenham
5/66 AF new into service for 37 (Putney)
5/67 AF into store
6/67 CF change store, then into service on 24 (Chalk Farm)
11/67 TC transfer for 130 group (Croydon)
TC into store
7/68 RD trainer (Hornchurch)
9/68 RD service on 165
2/69 RD to Aldenham repaint and return
70-2 AF
3/73 AF to Aldenham overhaul
3/73 AR from o/h (Tottenham)
AF
12/76 AF to Aldenham repaint, and return
from last bodyswap with B2486
1990 fitted with Iveco engine
1993 refurbished
10/94 AF privatised, London General
12/97 AF London General
98-02 AF
9/03 AF repainted
7/05 Q transfer (Commercial Services)
5/06 NX commercial services
7/09 Q transfer (Commercial Services)(Camberwell)
10/09 NX transfer, commercial services
8/10 Q transfer, commercial services
9/10 Q used on Surrey schools 669 (Walton-on-the-Hill - Dorking)
12/13 NX transfer, commercial services
3/14 bought by "The Bus Doctor", Otford
5/15 active at Otford Garage Open Day
12/15 used in service on 159 (Running Day)
RML2473 JJD 473D 5/66 new to Aldenham
5/66 S into store (Shepherds Bush)..
5/66 AF new into service for 37 (Putney)
1967 AF
1/68 AF into store, ..and out again
4/69 AF to Aldenham repaint, and return
AC (Willesden)
5/74 AC into store, and out
12/74 AC into store
1/75 AC ..and out
10/75 AC into store
5/76 AC ..and out
10/76 AC to Aldenham repaint, and return
11/76 AC into store
from last bodyswap with B2407
1992 fitted with Cummins engine
1993 refurbished
9/94 X privatised, CentreWest, for 7,23
12/97 X Centrewest: Gold Arrow fleetname
CentreWest bought by First Bus
1999 X
2000-3 X
7/04 X withdrawn from 7
9/04 R change store (Rainham)
10/04 sold to Ensign Bus
10/04 bought by Da Willy Bus Company, Linz, Austria
RML2474 JJD 474D 5/66 new to Aldenham
5/66 AF new into service for 37 (Putney)
2/67 AF into store
6/67 AF ..and out
1968 AF
4/69 AF to Aldenham repaint, and return
70-1 AF
10/72 AF into store
12/72 AF ..and out
3/73 AF to Aldenham overhaul
3/73 AC from o/h (Willesden)
74-6 AC
12/76 AC to Aldenham repaint, and return
from last bodyswap with B2466
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
1999 Q
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 Moseleys Museum, Pontefract
RML2475 JJD 475D 5/66 new to Aldenham
5/66 AF new into service for 37 (Putney)
67-8 AF
5/69 AF to Aldenham repaint, and return
70-2 AF
3/73 AF to Aldenham overhaul
3/73 H from o/h (Hackney)
74-5 H
5/76 H to Aldenham repaint, and return
from last bodyswap with B2382
1991 fitted with Iveco engine
1992 refurbished
10/94 AF privatised, London General
12/97 AF London General
98-02 AF
10/03 SW transfer
11/03 AF return
6/05 AF withdrawn..
6/05 PL ..into store (Plough Lane)
7/05 sold to Ensign Bus (Purfleet)
10/05 to South East Coachworks, Faversham
to Liverpool Bus & Coach Rental
10/06 sold to Hardwick (Carlton)
1/07 bought by P.Budgen, Ormskirk, Lancashire
5/08 bought by C.Matthews, Keighley
RML2476 JJD 476D 5/66 new to Aldenham, B2476
5/66 SW into store (Stockwell)
6/66 SW into service on 37
67-70 SW
4/71 PM transfer (Peckham)
1/72 SW transfer
4/73 SW to Aldenham overhaul
4/73 AC from o/h, B2486 (Willesden)
10/76 AC to Aldenham repaint, and return
from last bodyswap with B2441
1990 fitted with Cummins engine
1994 refurbished
9/94 X privatised, CentreWest, for 7,23 (Westbourne Park)
12/97 X Centrewest: Gold Arrow fleetname
1999 X
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 change store (First Clacton)
5/04 not bought by J.Zervian, Slovakia
6/04 X change store
10/04 sold to Ensign Bus
5/05 bought by CP Holdings, Luton:
as a mobile exhibition unit in Budapest, Hungary.
RML2477 JJD 477D 5/66 new to Aldenham, B2477
5/66 AF new into service for 37 (Putney)
67-8 AF
5/69 AF to Aldenham repaint, and return
70-2 AF
4/73 AF to Aldenham overhaul
4/73 H from o/h, B2471 (Hackney)
4/73 T loan (Leyton)..
4/73 H ..and return
74-5 H
4/76 H to Aldenham repaint, and return
from last bodyswap with B2469
1991 fitted with Iveco engine
1992 refurbished
12/94 BN privatised, South London (Cowie)
12/97 BN South London
1998 BN Arriva London South
1999 BN
4/05 BN withdrawn..
4/05 N ..into store (Norwood)
7/05 BS change store (Brixton Tram Shed)
11/05 cannibalised at Brixton Tram Shed: engine, diff removed
12/05 remains sold to Ensign Bus (Purfleet)
7/06 bought by KJB Security, Leighton Buzzard for restoration
9/06 bought by Mr Jason Day, Bromley
RML2478 JJD 478D 5/66 new to Aldenham, B2478
5/66 AF new into service for 37 (Putney)
67-8 AF
5/69 AF to Aldenham repaint, and return
70-2 AF
4/73 AF to Aldenham overhaul
4/73 H from o/h, B2468, (Hackney)
1974 H
4/75 H into store, and out again
6/76 H to Aldenham repaint, and return
from last bodyswap with B2383
1991 fitted with Cummins engine
1993 refurbished
11/94 AC privatised, Metroline, used on 6, 98
1997 overall rear ads, for City Diesel: green contravision
12/97 AC Metroline
1999 AC
2/02 AC
2003 AC
3/04 AC withdrawn
3/04 sold to Blue Triangle (Rainham)
8/04 bought by Mr G.Smith, Cheltenham
7/14 at RM60, Finsbury Park
RML2479 JJD 479D 5/66 new to Aldenham, B2479
5/66 AF new into service for 37
67-8 AF
6/69 AF to Aldenham repaint, and return
70-2 AF
4/73 AF to Aldenham overhaul
--------- Aldenham works float -------
5/73 MH from o/h (Muswell Hill), B2496
1974 MH
1/75 SE transfer (Stonebridge Park)
from last bodyswap with B2512
*/86 used on 13
1993 fitted with Cummins engine
1993 refurbished
8/93 HT used on 13, London Northern
10/94 HT privatised, MTL London, for 10, 139
12/97 HT MTL London
1998 HT MTL London bought by Metroline
1999 HT Metroline London Northern
01-2 HT used on 10
2/02 HT
2/03 AC transfer (Willesden)
3/04 KX transfer for 390 (Kings Cross)
8/04 KX withdrawn into store
9/04 sold to Lister (Bolton)
9/04 bought by APT Travel, Rayleigh, Essex
10/04 bought for preservation by Mr.R.Cloke, Rayleigh, Essex (NOT by e-bay!)
6/11 promoting Coca Cola Olympic Torch Tour, Isle of Wight
8/11 promoting Coca Cola Olympic Torch Tour, Braintree
10/11 promoting Coca Cola Olympic Torch Tour, Southampton
9/12 returned to Eastbourne
Push Studios plc, London
bought by The Bus Business, Witney
by 1/14 repainted red for Pimms promotion
11/18 used for Nespresso promotion: grey/black
ARD 83G 5/19 branded for Ardbeg Whisky: static ticket office, Isle of Islay $
RML2480 JJD 480D 5/66 new to Aldenham, B2480
5/66 AF new into service for 37 (Putney)
67-8 AF
5/69 AF to Aldenham repaint, and return
70-2 AF
4/73 AF to Aldenham overhaul
4/73 AC from o/h, B2470 (Willesden)
9/73 AC into store, ..and out
1974 AC
3/75 AC into store
6/75 AC ..and out
10/75 H transfer (Hackney)
11/75 H into store, and out again
7/80 W used on 16
from last bodyswap with B2471
1991 fitted with Cummins engine
1993 refurbished
9/94 X privatised, CentreWest, for 7,23
12/97 X Centrewest: Gold Arrow fleetname
CentreWest bought by First Bus
1999 X
00-2 X
11/03 X withdrawn into store..
11/03 ..transfer to First Glasgow (Knightswood)
7/05 transfer to First Eastern Counties (Great Yarmouth): seafront service
3/06 repainted: LT red, Eastern Counties fleetnames
6/06 operated to Royal Norfolk County Show
8/06 operated Cromer-Sheringham service
1/11 transfer to First Essex, Braintree
fitted with hopper windows from RM1005
7/12 operating in Great Yarmouth
3/16 sold to Ensign Bus (Purfleet)
4/16 bought by Bus & Us, Briston, Norfolk
RML2481 JJD 481D 5/66 new to Aldenham, B2481
5/66 SW into store (Stockwell)
6/66 SW into service on 37
11/67 SW into store
12/67 SW ..and out
68-9 SW
4/70 SW into store
6/70 SW ..and out
4/71 PM transfer (Peckham)
1/72 SW transfer
4/73 SW to Aldenham overhaul
4/73 AC from o/h, B2465
11/73 AC into store
1/74 AC ..and out
5/75 AC into store
7/75 AC and out again
12/76 AC into store
from last bodyswap with B2473
1992 fitted with Iveco engine,
1993 refurbished
9/94 BW privatised, Stagecoach East London, on 8
12/97 BW used on 8
98-03 BW
5/04 BW withdrawn..
5/04 SD ..into store (Stratford)
6/04 ..change store: Chesterfield
3/06 transfer to Stagecoach Montreal, Canada
4/06 exported to Canada
fitted with offside platform, nearside stairs
*/13 used by Gray Line on Montreal Tour de Ville
RML2482 JJD 482D 5/66 new to Aldenham, B2482
5/66 SW into store (Stockwell)
6/66 SW into service on 37
67-70 SW
4/71 PM transfer (Peckham)
1/72 SW transfer
4/73 SW to Aldenham overhaul
4/73 H from o/h, B2483 (Hackney)
1974 H
6/75 H into store
9/75 H ..and out
3/76 H into store
7/76 H to Aldenham repaint and return to service
from last bodyswap with B2756
1990 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
98-02 Q used on 12
11/03 sold to Ensign Bus (Purfleet)
4/04 bought by Anchor Asset Ltd, London
7/18 sold to Ensign Bus (Purfleet)
RML2483 JJD 483D 5/66 new to Aldenham
5/66 AF new into service for 37 (Putney)
67-8 AF
5/69 AF to Aldenham repaint, and return
4/70 AF into store
5/70 HD change store (Harrow Weald)
6/70 SF transfer for 243 (Stamford Hill)
12/71 AR transfer
1972 AR
3/73 AR to Aldenham overhaul
3/73 AC from o/h (Willesden)
12/74 AC into store
1/75 AC ..and out
10/76 AC to Aldenham repaint, and return
from last bodyswap with B2402
1991 fitted with Cummins engine
1992 refurbished
9/94 CT privatised, Leaside Buses (Cowie)
12/97 CT Leaside Buses
1998 CT Arriva London North
1999 CT
10/05 CT withdrawn from 38
12/05 sold to Ensign Bus (Purfleet)
4/06 bought by Too-Good Property Ltd, Salisbury, Wilts
12/09 bought by Shaftesbury & District
8/11 bought by Traditional Travel, Bromley
RML2484 JJD 484D 5/66 new to Aldenham
5/66 SW into store (Stockwell)
6/66 SW into service on 37
67-70 SW
4/71 AF transfer (Putney)..
4/71 SW ..and return
5/72 SW into store
5/73 SW to overhaul
5/73 H from o/h, (Hackney), B2474
74-5 H
4/76 H to Aldenham repaint, and return
from last bodyswap with B2490
1990 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
1999 Q
11/04 Q withdrawn..
11/04 ..into store, Mandela Way
11/04 sold to Ensign Bus
3/05 bought by Mr Lyndsey Mitchell, Aberdeen
by 5/07 bought by Mr N.Scullion, Aberdeen
1/09 Mr N.Scullion, Aberdeen
RML2485 JJD 485D 5/66 new to Aldenham, B2485
5/66 SW into store (Stockwell)
6/66 SW into service on 37
67-8 SW
4/69 SW to Aldenham repaint, and return
70-2 SW
4/73 SW to Aldenham overhaul)
4/73 H from o/h, B2472 (Hackney)
1974 H
1/75 H into store
4/75 H ..and out
8/76 H to Aldenham repaint, and return
8/76 H into store
10/76 H ..and out again
from last bodyswap with B2443
1993 fitted with Cummins engine
1993 refurbished
11/94 S privatised, London United, for 9, 94
12/97 S London United
6/98 S in use on 9
99-03 S
1/04 BT transfer, used on 13 (Edgware)
2/04 BT withdrawn into store..
2/04 FW change store (Fulwell)
2/04 sold to M.Nash (Weybridge)
8/04 bought by Cherbourg Football Club, France
11/14 bought by Bob Duker, Little Paxton, Cambridgeshire
2/15 bought by Mr C.Pearce, Worthing
1/16 sold to Ensign Bus (Purfleet)
1/16 to Dawson Rentals
1/16 leased by Dublin Coach, Dublin
RML2486 JJD 486D 5/66 new to Aldenham, B2486
5/66 SW into store (Stockwell)
6/66 SW into service on 37
67-8 SW
4/69 SW to Aldenham repaint, and return
1970 SW
5/71 SW into store, and out again
1972 SW
3/73 SW to Aldenham overhaul
3/73 AC from o/h, B2483 (Willesden)
12/74 AC into store
1/75 AC ..and out
7/76 AC into store
from last bodyswap with B2478
1990 fitted with Cummins engine
1993 refurbished
9/94 X privatised, CentreWest, for 7,23
12/97 X Centrewest: Gold Arrow fleetname
CentreWest bought by First Bus
1999 X
00-2 X
11/03 X withdrawn..
11/03 PE ..into store (Ponders End)..
11/03 ....transfer to First Glasgow (Knightswood)
5/06 operated free service, Falkirk Wheel - Alexander Dennis factory
3/07 bought by M. Roulston, Beith Transport Preservation Trust Museum, Beith, Ayrshire
12/08 bought by Smart Moving Media, Athens: exported to Greece
by 10/11 bought by The London Bus Company, Northfleet: repainted, recertificated
10/11 used at "World Skills London" event
2/12 sold to Mike Nash (Ockley) for restoration
4/14 bought by Ocean King Ltd, Tokyo, Japan
RML2487 JJD 487D 5/66 new to Aldenham, B2487
5/66 SW into store (Stockwell)
6/66 SW into service on 37
67-8 SW
4/69 SW to Aldenham repaint, and return
70-2 SW
4/73 SW to Aldenham overhaul
4/73 H from o/h, B2469 (Hackney)
1974 H
3/75 H into store, and out
7/75 H into store
2/76 H ..and out
10/76 H to Aldenham repaint, and return
from last bodyswap with B2472
1990 fitted with Cummins engine
10/93 FY
1993 refurbished
12/93 BT leased to BTS: orange livery, yellow band
9/96 BT Sovereign fleetname replaces BTS
12/97 BT Sovereign, used for 13
1999 BT
9/01 S reassigned to London United (Shepherds Bush)
9/01 S repainted to LU livery
1/04 S withdrawn..
1/04 TV ..into store (Tolworth)
8/04 sold to Mr.J.Davis, Winchcombe
11/04 used by London Bus Export Co, Chepstow: private hire
12/05 bought by M.Mercer, Dubrovnik, Croatia
RML2488 JJD 488D 5/66 new to Aldenham
5/66 SW into store (Stockwell)
6/66 SW into service on 37
67-8 SW
4/69 SW to Aldenham repaint, and return
6/70 SW into store
9/70 SW ..and out
71-2 SW
4/73 SW to Aldenham overhaul
--------- Aldenham works float -------
5/73 SF from o/h (Stamford Hill), B2500
12/74 SF into store
6/75 SF ..and out, back in, and out again
8/76 SF to Aldenham repaint, and return
from last bodyswap with B2501
1992 fitted with Iveco engine,
1992 refurbished
9/94 BW privatised, Stagecoach East London, on 8
12/97 BW used on 8
1999 BW
6/04 BW used on last day of 8
6/04 BW withdrawn into store..
6/04 SD ..change store (Stratford)
6/04 change store (Carlisle)
1/05 drowned in floods, Carlisle depot
2/05 moved to T&NL Harvey, Hixon Airfield
sold to Jonathan Lloyd
4/05 sold to Ensign Bus (Purfleet)
5/06 bought by TFC Leisure, London W14
static at Rocks Lane Multi Sports Centre, Chiswick
2/15 sold to Used Coach Sales, Warrington
9/16 bought by Liquid Leisure Aqua Park. Datchet: children's restaurant
RML2489 JJD 489D 5/66 new to Aldenham
5/66 SW into store (Stockwell)
6/66 SW into service on 37
67-8 SW
5/69 SW to Aldenham repaint, and return
70-2 SW
4/73 SW to Aldenham overhaul
--------- Aldenham works float -------
5/73 SW from o/h, B2487
10/73 SW into store, and out again
12/74 SW into store
3/75 SW ..and out
10/75 NX transfer for 37 (New Cross)
5/76 NX into store
6/76 NX ..and out again
from last bodyswap with B2475
1992 fitted with Cummins engine
1992 refurbished
11/94 S privatised, London United, for 9, 94
12/97 S London United
1999 S
1/04 S withdrawn..
1/04 V ..into store (Turnham Green)
1/04 sold to M.Nash (Weybridge)
6/04 bought by M.Csazari, Berze Nagy Janos, Hungary
RML2490 JJD 490D 5/66 new to Aldenham
5/66 SW into store (Stockwell)
6/66 SW into service on 37
67-8 SW
5/69 SW to Aldenham repaint, and return
70-2 SW
5/73 SW to Aldenham overhaul
5/73 AR from o/h (Tottenham), B2481
74-5 AR
8/76 AR to Aldenham repaint, and return
from last bodyswap with B2507
1992 fitted with Cummins engine
1993 refurbished
9/94 X privatised, CentreWest, for 7,23
12/97 X Centrewest: Gold Arrow fleetname
CentreWest bought by First Bus
1999 X
2000-3 X
7/04 X withdrawn from 7
9/04 sold to Ensign Bus
2/05 bought by Ms L.Bunner, Erlangen, Germany
RML2491 JJD 491D 5/66 new to Aldenham
5/66 SW into store (Stockwell)
6/66 SW into service on 37
67-8 SW
5/69 SW to Aldenham repaint, and return
70-2 SW
5/73 SW to Aldenham overhaul
5/73 AC from o/h (Willesden), B2467
1974 AC
5/75 AC into store
7/75 AC ..and out again
10/75 AC into store
11/75 AC ..and out again..
11/75 H ..transfer (Hackney)
10/76 H to Aldenham repaint, and return
from last bodyswap with B2483
1991 fitted with Iveco engine
1993 refurbished
12/94 BN privatised, South London (Cowie)
12/97 BN South London
1998 BN Arriva London South
1999 BN
10/05 BN used on 159
12/05 TV returned to London Bus Services, in store (Tolworth)
12/05 bought by Henry Cooper Coaches, (Cramlington)
by 2/06 bought by Labour Party, repainted orange
2/06 exported to Czech Republic for Czech Social Democrats' election campaign
RML2492 JJD 492D 5/66 new to Aldenham
5/66 SW into store (Stockwell)
6/66 SW into service on 37
67-8 SW
5/69 SW to Aldenham repaint, and return
70-2 SW
5/73 SW to Aldenham overhaul
5/73 U from o/h (Upton Park), B2480
1974 U
4/75 U into store
10/75 U ..and out
12/75 U to Aldenham repaint, and return
from last bodyswap with B2510
6/84 overall ad: Underwoods film processing
1984 AG used on 6, overall ad
8/85 repainted red
1991 fitted with Cummins engine
1992 refurbished
9/94 CT privatised, Leaside Buses (Cowie)
12/97 CT Leaside Buses
1998 CT Arriva London North
1999 CT
11/01 CT from Enfield Repair Centre
10/05 CT withdrawn from 38
12/05 sold to Ensign Bus (Purfleet)
12/05 bought by David Button, Colchester
RML2493 JJD 493D 5/66 new to Aldenham
5/66 SW into store (Stockwell)
6/66 SW into service on 37
67-8 SW
6/69 SW to Aldenham repaint, and return
70-2 SW
5/73 SW to Aldenham overhaul
5/73 U from o/h (Upton Park), B2501
10/74 U into store
12/74 U ..and out
12/75 U to Aldenham repaint, and return
from last bodyswap with B2491
1992 fitted with Iveco engine,
1993 refurbished
9/94 BW privatised, Stagecoach East London, on 8
12/97 BW used on 8
8/98 BW in use on 8
99-03 BW
6/04 BW withdrawn into store..
6/04 SD ..change store (Stratford)
6/04 change store (Carlisle)
12/04 change store to Plaxton at Anston
3/05 sold to Coach USA, Canada
3/05 exported to Montreal, Canada for Gray Line "Autobus Connoisseur"
RML2494 JJD 494D 5/66 new to Aldenham
5/66 SW into store (Stockwell)
6/66 SW into service on 37
67-8 SW
6/69 SW to Aldenham repaint, and return
70-2 SW
6/73 SW into store (CoF expiry)..
6/73 Q ..change store (Camberwell)
9/73 Q to Aldenham overhaul
9/73 U from o/h (Upton Park)
74-5 U
4/76 U to Aldenham repaint, and return
from last bodyswap with B2514
1992 fitted with Cummins engine
1993 refurbished
9/94 CT privatised, Leaside Buses (Cowie)
12/97 CT Leaside Buses
1998 CT Arriva London North
1999 CT
10/05 CT used on last crew day on 38 ..
10/05 into store (Stamford Hill)
auctioned on e-Bay for BBC "Children in Need"
3/06 collected by Dalerest Ltd, London E14
9/11 kept at Otterburn Hall Hotel, Otterburn, Northumberland
7/12 bought by PCS Global Logistics, Birmingham
at Wythall Transport Museum, Birmingham: branded for 38
7/14 at RM60, Finsbury Park
RML2495 JJD 495D 5/66 new to Aldenham
6/66 SW into store, then service on 37 (Stockwell)
67-8 SW
7/69 SW to Aldenham repaint, and return
70-2 SW
6/73 SW into store (CoF expiry)..
6/73 Q ..change store (Camberwell)
9/73 Q to Aldenham overhaul
9/73 AF from o/h (Putney)
7/74 HL transfer for 207 (Hanwell)
1975 HL
2/76 AE transfer for 13, 113 (Hendon)
4/76 AE to Aldenham repaint, and return
from last bodyswap with B2504
1990 fitted with Cummins engine
1993 refurbished
9/94 U privatised, Stagecoach East London, on 15
1/96 BW fitted with oxidation catalyst on exhaust
12/97 U used on 15
1999 U
BW
6/04 BW used on last day of 8
6/04 BW withdrawn into store..
6/04 SD ..change store (Stratford)
6/04 change store (Carlisle)
1/05 drowned in floods, Carlisle depot
2/05 moved to T&NL Harvey, Hixon Airfield
sold to Jonathan Lloyd
4/05 sold to Ensign Bus (Purfleet)
2/06 bought by U.K.E.N , Bergen, Norway
RML2496 JJD 496D 5/66 new to Aldenham, B2496
6/66 FY into service on 104/A (Finchley)
10/66 AC transfer for 6 (Willesden)
1967 AC
9/68 RD transfer for 165 (Hornchurch)
2/69 RD to Aldenham repaint..
2/69 AF from repaint (Putney)
4/73 AF to Aldenham overhaul
4/73 AC from o/h, B2466
1974 AC
*/75 AC used on 8
from last bodyswap with B2354
1991 fitted with Cummins engine
1992 refurbished
9/94 U privatised, Stagecoach East London, on 15
12/97 U used on 15
98-02 U
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
*/10 bought by Coach USA: exported to USA
fitted with new chassis and left hand drive: converted to open-top
used in New York for breast cancer awareness: pink
*/12 operated by Chicago Trolley & Double Decker Company, Chicago: red
RML2497 JJD 497D 5/66 new to Aldenham, B2497
6/66 SW into store, then service on 37 (Stockwell)
67-8 SW
7/69 SW to Aldenham repaint, and return
1970 SW
11/71 SW into store
1/72 HT transfer (Holloway)
9/72 U transfer for 15 (Upton Park)
4/73 U to Aldenham overhaul
4/73 AC from o/h, B2478 (Willesden)
1974 AC
11/75 AC into store
1/76 AC ..and out
10/76 AC to Aldenham repaint, and return
from last bodyswap with B2410
1991 fitted with Cummins engine
1992 refurbished
9/94 U privatised, Stagecoach East London, on 15
12/97 U used on 15
98-02 U
8/03 SD withdrawn into store at Stratford
9/03 sold to Ensign Bus
8/04 bought by Home Entertainment PLC: Disney shop promotions
1-19968 9/10 exported to Kuwait
RML2498 JJD 498D 5/66 new to Aldenham
6/66 SW into store, then service on 37 (Stockwell)
67-8 SW
7/69 SW to Aldenham repaint, and return
1970 SW
4/71 SW into store
11/71 SW ..and out
1972 SW
6/73 SW into store (CoF expiry)..
6/73 Q ..change store (Camberwell)
9/73 Q to Aldenham overhaul
9/73 AF from o/h (Putney)
74-5 AF
2/76 AF to Aldenham repaint, and return
from last bodyswap with B2545
1990 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
1999 X
2000-3 X
7/04 X withdrawn from 7..
7/04 R ..change store (Rainham)
7/04 sold to Ensign Bus, Purfleet
8/04 bought by Gillingham Football Club
South East Coachworks, Faversham
11/06 to Wellcome Group Ltd, Newport Pagnell: promo for Coffee Primo
4/10 promo for Starbucks
9/12 bought by South East Coachworks, Faversham
1/13 acquired by Routemaster Hire, Knebworth as hospitality and exhibition vehicle
7/14 at RM60, Finsbury Park
11/15 re-branded to promote Amazing Thaila
11/18 bought by G.Blackburn, #Kretzhaus, Germany for "Little Britain" museum
RML2499 JJD 499D 6/66 new to Aldenham
6/66 NS into store (North Street, Romford)
7/66 U transfer for 15 (Upton Park)
67-8 U
11/69 U to Aldenham repaint, and return
4/70 U into store
5/70 RD transfer (Hornchurch)
6/70 SF transfer for 243 (Stamford Hill)
71-2 SF
5/73 SF to Aldenham overhaul
5/73 AR from o/h (Tottenham), B2482
74-5 AR
8/76 AR to Aldenham repaint, and return
from last bodyswap with B2476
1991 fitted with Cummins engine
1994 refurbished
9/94 Q privatised, London Central (Go-Ahead), on 12
damaged in accident: repaired with parts from RM 789
c10/95 Q route-branded for 12
12/97 Q London Central
1999 Q
3/02 Q covered gold vinyl for Queen's Jubilee: used on 12
12/02 restored to red livery
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 M.Dexter, Erith
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