| 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 |
RML2500 JJD 500D 5/66 new to Aldenham, B2500
6/66 FY new to service (Finchley)
10/66 AC transfer for 6 (Willesden)
1967 AC
9/68 J transfer (Holloway)
11/68 HW transfer, trainer, then service (Southall)
7/69 HW to Aldenham repaint, and return
1970 HW
5/71 T transfer for 48 (Leyton)
1972 T
4/73 T to Aldenham overhaul
4/73 AC from o/h, B2473 (Willesden)
11/74 AC into store
1/75 AC ..and out
10/75 AC into store, and out again
1976 AC
2/77 AC to Aldenham repaint, and return
from last bodyswap with B2262
1990 fitted with Cummins engine
1992 refurbished
11/94 S privatised to London United
95-6 S
12/97 S London United
98-9 S
1/00 S London United
01-3 S
1/04 S last crew-working of 94 (23-01-04)
8/04 S withdrawn..
8/04 TV ..into store (Tolworth)
10/04 FW change store (Fulwell)
12/04 bought by Dualway, Rathcoole, Eire
4/11 destroyed in arson attack
RML2501 JJD 501D 5/66 new to Aldenham, B2501
6/66 FY new to service (Finchley)
10/66 AC transfer for 6 (Willesden)
1967 AC
9/68 UX transfer (Uxbridge)
6/69 UX to Aldenham repaint, and return
70-2 UX
4/73 UX to Aldenham overhaul
4/73 H from o/h, B2475 (Hackney)
74-5 H
8/76 H into store
10/76 H to Aldenham repaint, and return to service
from last bodyswap with B2497
1991 fitted with Cummins engine
1994 refurbished
9/94 X privatised to CentreWest
12/97 X Centrewest
1/00 X First Centrewest
01-3 X
7/04 X withdrawn from 7..
7/04 R ..change store (Rainham)
9/04 sold to Ensign Bus, Purfleet
10/04 bought by Niagara Falls, Double Deck Tours
BL7 020 */05 fitted with platform doors, #15
5/10 Double Deck Tours
RML2502 JJD 502D 5/66 new to Aldenham, B2502
6/66 SW into store, then service on 37
8/67 SW into store
9/67 HL transfer
1968 HL
10/69 HL to Aldenham repaint, and return
70-2 HL
4/73 HL to Aldenham overhaul
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5/73 SW from o/h (Stockwell), B2488
11/73 SW into store
5/74 UX transfer (Uxbridge)
7/75 UX into store, and out again
3/76 U transfer for 23 (Upton Park)
8/76 U to Aldenham repaint, and return
from last bodyswap with B2538
1991 fitted with Iveco engine
1993 refurbished
11/94 AF privatised to London General
12/97 AF London General
1/00 AF London General
2/05 AF withdrawn..
2/05 PL ..into store
5/05 sold to Ensign Bus, Purfleet
7/05 bought by CHI Ltd, London
stored by Wincanton plc at Kettering
12/12 sold to Ensign Bus (Purfleet)
3/13 bought by Publibus, Lezardrieux, France
RML2503 JJD 503D 6/66 new to Aldenham
6/66 U into store (Upton Park)
7/66 U new to service on 15
67-8 U
11/69 U to Aldenham repaint, and return
4/70 U into store
6/70 WN transfer for 243 (Wood Green)
9/71 AR transfer (Tottenham)
1972 AR
5/73 AR to Aldenham overhaul
5/73 AC from o/h (Willesden), B2477
1974 AC
1/75 AC into store, and out again
1976 AC
2/77 AC to Aldenham repaint, and return
from last bodyswap with B2480
1991 fitted with Cummins engine
1993 refurbished
9/94 AR privatised to Leaside Buses
12/97 AR Leaside Buses
1998 AR rebranded: Arriva London North
1/00 AR Arriva London North
01-3 AR
9/04 CT transfer (Clapton)
10/05 CT withdrawn from 38
11/05 sold to Ensign Bus (Purfleet)
6/06 bought by Christine Chaffin, London E9
c4/12 acquired by Bus King Theatre, London
10/15 mobile puppet theatre
RML2504 JJD 504D 6/66 new to Aldenham
6/66 NS into store (North Street)
7/66 U new to service on 15 (Upton Park)
67-8 U
11/69 U to Aldenham repaint
11/69 H from repaint (Hackney)
12/70 U transfer
71-2 U
6/73 U to Aldenham overhaul
6/73 U from o/h
74-5 U
1/76 U to Aldenham repaint and return
from last bodyswap with B2494
1990 fitted with Cummins engine
1993 refurbished
9/94 AR privatised to Leaside Buses
12/97 AR Leaside Buses
1998 AR rebranded: Arriva London North
1/00 AR Arriva London North
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
2/05 bought by Mr A.Kendrie, West Molesey
4/14 at Brooklands Spring Gathering
5/16 bought by RedRoutemaster, Brentford
8/17 into service with RedRoutemaster
RML2505 JJD 505D 6/66 new to Aldenham
6/66 NS into store (North Street)
7/66 U new to service on 15 (Upton Park)
67-8 U
11/69 U to Aldenham repaint, and return
4/70 U into store..
4/70 WH ..transfer (West Ham)
1971 WH
7/72 H transfer (Hackney)
3/73 AR transfer (Tottenham)
6/73 AR to Aldenham overhaul
6/73 SW from o/h (Stockwell)
1/74 SW into store
6/74 SW ..and out
12/74 SW into store
9/75 SW ..and out
10/75 NX transfer for 37 (New Cross)
11/76 NX into store, and out again, back into store
from last bodyswap with B2528
1990 fitted with Iveco engine
4/93 AF w/d for refurbishment
painted maroon/cream
4/93 B leased to Kentish Bus
1997 BN reassigned to South London
12/97 BN South London
1998 BN rebranded: Arriva South London
1/00 BN Arriva South London
3/05 BN withdrawn..
3/05 N ..into store (Norwood)
4/05 off-lease to TfL
4/05 sold to Henry Cooper Coaches, Cramlington
6/05 bought by Mr.J.Sullivan, Washington, Tyne & Wear
9/06 bought by Mr.W.Robson, Horncliffe, Berwick-upon-Tweed:
golf tour transport: lower deck used for equipment transport
9/08 bought by The Lady in Red Productions, Wimbledon
11/08 refurbished at The Bus Works, Blackpool: lower seats refitted
RML2506 JJD 506D 6/66 new to Aldenham
6/66 SW into store, then service on 37 (Stockwell)
67-8 SW
8/69 SW to Aldenham repaint
8/69 U from repaint (Upton Park)..
8/69 SW ..and return
70-2 SW
5/73 SW to Aldenham overhaul
5/73 MH from o/h (Muswell Hill), B2485
1974 MH
1/75 SE transfer (Stonebridge Park)
12/76 SE to Aldenham repaint, and return
from last bodyswap with B2523
1990 fitted with Cummins engine
1994 refurbished
9/94 X privatised to CentreWest
12/97 X Centrewest
1/00 X First Centrewest
01-2 X
11/03 X withdrawn..
11/03 PE ..into store (Ponders End)
1/04 PE in store
3/04 NP change store (Northumberland Park)
7/04 X change store
9/04 sold to Ensign Bus
5/05 bought by DCA Ltd, Boston, Lincolnshire
RML2507 JJD 507D 6/66 new to Aldenham
6/66 NS into store (North Street)
7/66 U new to service on 15 (Upton Park)
67-9 U
1/70 U to Aldenham repaint, and return
7/70 RD transfer (Hornchurch)
71-2 RD
6/73 RD to Aldenham overhaul
6/73 U from o/h
11/74 U into store
2/75 U ..and out
1/76 U to Aldenham repaint and return
11/76 U into store
12/76 U ..and out again
from last bodyswap with B2555
1990 fitted with Cummins engine
1993 refurbished
10/94 NX privatised to London Central
1995 NX route-branded for 36
12/97 NX London Central
1/00 NX London Central
10/01 NX repainted at Enfield
1/05 AF transfer (Putney)
7/05 AF withdrawn..
7/05 PL ..into store (Plough Lane)
9/05 sold to Ensign Bus (Purfleet)
2/06 bought by Ambassatours, Halifax, Canada
fitted with door in o/s bay by Lawton, (Doncaster)
by 10/06 shipped to Canada: received by Absolute Charters Inc, Halifax, Nova Scotia
25.344D registered, overall blue livery
4/09 Absolute Charters: green, advertising Keith's Brewery, Halifax
*/17 circular shuttle service in Peggy’s Cove, Nova Scotia: pink
RML2508 JJD 508D 6/66 new to Aldenham
6/66 U into store (Upton Park)
7/66 U new to service on 15
67-8 U
11/69 U to Aldenham repaint, and return
6/70 U into store
8/70 J transfer (Holloway)
11/70 HL transfer (Hanwell)
71-2 SW
6/73 HL into store (CoF expiry)
10/73 HL to Aldenham overhaul
10/73 SF from o/h (Stamford Hill)
10/73 MH transfer (Muswell Hill)
1974 MH
1/75 SE transfer (Stonebridge Park)
9/75 SE into store, and out
4/76 SE to Aldenham repaint, and return
8/76 SE into store
from last bodyswap with B2530
1993 fitted with Cummins engine
1993 refurbished
10/94 AC privatised to Metroline
12/97 AC Metroline
1/00 AC Metroline
2/02 AC
2003 AC
3/04 AC withdrawn
3/04 sold to Bristol Bus & Coach Sales, Bristol
3/04 bought for preservation by KJB Securities Ltd, Leighton Buzzard
4/06 at Manchester Museum of Transport London Bus Day
6/08 bought by P.Bailey, Penton Mewsey, Wiltshire
6/12 bought by R.Potton & D.Paskell, Hazlemere
RML2509 JJD 509D 6/66 new to Aldenham
6/66 NS into store (North Street)
7/66 U new to service on 15 (Upton Park)
67-8 U
12/69 U to Aldenham repaint, and return
7/70 SW transfer (Stockwell)
9/70 SW into store
5/71 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 U from o/h
10/73 SF transfer (Stamford Hill)..
10/73 MH ..transfer (Muswell Hill)
12/74 MH into store
4/75 UX transfer (Uxbridge)
12/75 HT transfer (Holloway)
2/76 HT to Aldenham repaint, and return
from last bodyswap with B2511
1992 fitted with Cummins engine
1992 refurbished
10/94 AC privatised to Metroline
1997 overall rear ad, for City Diesel: green contravision
12/97 AC Metroline
1/00 AC Metroline
2/02 AC
2003 AC
3/04 AC withdrawn
3/04 sold to Bristol Bus & Coach Sales, Bristol
3/04 bought by Eurofilm Cars, Los Angeles, Ca.USA
4/04 exported to USA
RML2510 JJD 510D 6/66 new to Aldenham
6/66 NS into store
7/66 U new to service on 15
67-8 U
12/69 U to Aldenham repaint, and return
70-2 U
6/73 U to Aldenham overhaul
6/73 U from o/h
12/74 U into store
2/75 U ..and out
1/76 U to Aldenham repaint and return
from last bodyswap with B2537
1991 fitted with Cummins engine
1993 refurbished
9/94 AR privatised to Leaside Buses
12/97 AR Leaside Buses
1998 AR rebranded: Arriva London North
1/00 AR Arriva London North
01-3 AR Arriva London North
9/04 AR withdrawn from 73..
9/04 TM ..to store at Tottenham Marshes
2/05 sold to Ensign Bus (Purfleet)
6/05 bought by Herr Erich Geigesburger, Augsburg, Germany
RML2511 JJD 511D 6/66 new to Aldenham
6/66 NS into store (North Street)
7/66 U new to service on 15 (Upton Park)
67-9 U
1/70 U to Aldenham repaint, and return
71-2 U
6/73 U to Aldenham overhaul
6/73 SW from o/h (Stockwell)
1/74 SW into store
6/74 SW ..and out
12/75 SW to Aldenham repaint, and return
2/76 SW into store
3/76 SW ..and out
from last bodyswap with B2488
1991 fitted with Cummins engine
1993 refurbished
10/94 HT privatised to London Northern (MTL)
12/97 HT MTL London Northern
1998 bought by Metroline
1/00 HT Metroline London Northern
4/00 repainted red with blue skirt
2001 HT used on 10
2/02 HT
10/02 AC transfer (Willesden)
2003 AC
3/04 KX transfer for 390 (Kings Cross)
9/04 KX withdrawn..
9/04 NW ..into store (North Wembley)
9/04 sold to Bristol Bus & Coach Sales
12/04 bought by Quantock Motor Services, Wiveliscombe, Somerset
by 3/07 exported to Switzerland
RML2512 JJD 512D 6/66 new to Aldenham
7/66 PR into store (Poplar)
7/66 U new to service on 15 (Upton Park)
67-8 U
8/69 U to Aldenham repaint (Stockwell)
8/69 SW from repaint..
8/69 U ..and return
8/70 U into store
11/70 SF transfer for 243 (Stamford Hill)
71-2 SF
7/73 SF to Aldenham overhaul
7/73 UX from o/h (Uxbridge), B2506
1974 UX
5/75 UX into store
10/75 UX ..and out
1/76 UX to Aldenham repaint and return
3/76 U transfer for 23 (Upton Park)
from last bodyswap with B2559
1991 fitted with Iveco engine
12/92 AF w/d for refurbishment
painted maroon/cream
4/93 B leased to Kentish Bus for 19
6/95 used on 410, on loan to London & Country
7/95 B used on 19
1997 BN reassigned to South London
12/97 BN South London
1998 BN rebranded: Arriva South London
1/00 BN Arriva South London
3/05 BN withdrawn..
3/05 N ..into store (Norwood)
4/05 off-lease to TfL
3/05 bought by Kelvin Platt, Swinton
4/06 at Manchester Museum of Transport London Bus Day
RML2513 JJD 513D 6/66 new to Aldenham
6/66 NS into store (North Street)
7/66 U new to service on 15 (Upton Park)
1967 U
7/68 U into store
9/68 U ..and out
11/69 U into store
2/70 U to Aldenham repaint, and return to service
71-2 U
6/73 U to Aldenham overhaul
6/73 U from o/h
1974 U
3/75 U into store
4/75 U ..and out
8/75 U into store
12/75 U ..and out
8/76 U to Aldenham repaint, and return
from last bodyswap with B2546
1991 fitted with Cummins engine
1994 refurbished
10/94 Q privatised to London Central
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)
2/04 collected by Ensign Bus (Purfleet)
9/04 bought by Top Gear, BBC London as interview area
8/08 reported fire damaged after rocket attack for a Clarkson video
9/08 bought for restoration by Mr R.Deeley, Didcot
RML2514 JJD 514D 6/66 new to Aldenham
7/66 U new to service on 15 (Upton Park)
67-8 U
11/69 U into store, and out again
2/70 U to Aldenham repaint, and return
71-2 U
7/73 U to Aldenham overhaul
7/73 U from o/h, B2490
1974 U
4/75 U into store, and out
2/76 U to Aldenham repaint, and return
from last bodyswap with B2352
1992 fitted with Iveco engine
12/92 BW w/d for refurbishment
painted maroon/cream
4/93 BA leased to Kentish Bus (Battersea)
1997 BN reassigned to South London
12/97 BN South London
1998 BN rebranded: Arriva South London
1/00 BN Arriva South London
4/05 off-lease to TfL
3/05 bought by Kelvin Platt, Swinton
4/06 at Manchester Museum of Transport London Bus Day
repainted in Kentish Bus livery
4/07 at Cobham Museum Open Day, Chobham: Kentish Bus livery
4/09 at Manchester Museum of Transport Open Day
4/14 Kentish Bus livery
7/14 at RM60, Finsbury Park
RML2515 JJD 515D 6/66 new to Aldenham
6/66 NS into store
7/66 U new to service on 15
67-8 U
3/70 U to Aldenham repaint, and return
71-2 U
6/73 PR transfer into store (CoF expiry) (Poplar)
12/73 PR to Aldenham overhaul
12/73 AR from o/h (Tottenham)
74-5 AR
7/76 AR to Aldenham repaint and return
from last bodyswap with B2498
1983 U used on 23
1991 fitted with Cummins engine
1993 refurbished
10/94 Q privatised to London Central
1995 Q route-branded for 12
12/97 Q London Central
1/00 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.Meadows, Crewe
4/06 at Manchester Museum of Transport London Bus Day
1/07 on Hatfield-St.Albans rail standby
*/08 at Crewe Heritage Centre: operated for Routemaster Travel
10/11 used at "World Skills London" event
RML2516 JJD 516D 6/66 new to Aldenham
7/66 U new to service on 15 (Upton Park)
67-8 U
12/69 U to Aldenham repaint, and return
1970 U
2/71 U into store
5/71 T transfer for 48 (Leyton)
71-2 T
6/73 T into store (CoF expiry)
11/73 T to Aldenham overhaul
11/73 TC from o/h (Croydon), B2495
6/74 HT transfer (Holloway)
7/75 HT into store, and out again
10/75 NX transfer for 37 (New Cross)
from last bodyswap with B2516
DRM2516 1991 fitted with Cummins engine, platform doors
91-2 used on private hires and on National Gallery-Dulwich Gallery service
1993 refurbished
11/94 RA privatised to London General
WLT 516 1994 reregistered
12/97 RA London General
1/00 SW London General: used for special contracts
6/00 SW used for Epsom Race private hire
10/00 AL transfer, special events fleet
2001 AL
7/02 SW transfer
10/03 SW used on 11 last day
11/03 Q transfer, special purposes
2/05 Q into store: doors etc to RML2283
6/05 Q in store, withdrawn
RML2283 JJD 516D 6/05 renumbered: cannibalised
1/06 remains sold to Ensign Bus (Purfleet)
1/07 bought by Marden Signs, Benfleet
9/08 at Showbus, Duxford
7/09 at North Weald rally
6/10 in service on 431 to Cobham Bus Museum
4/11 at Cobham Bus Gathering
7/11 loaned by Travel with Hunny, Debden
7/12 PT loaned by Ensignbus: vinyl-wrapped for BOSCO sportswear
8/12 PT sold to Ensign Bus (Purfleet)
RML2516 3/13 bought by Ghost Bus Tours, London
repainted black: London Necrotours
11/13 in service: London Necrotours
7/14 at RM60, Finsbury Park
Ghost Tours, Edinburgh
5/19 transfer to Ghost Tours, London
RML2517 JJD 517D 6/66 new to Aldenham
7/66 U new to service on 15 (Upton Park)
67-9 U
2/70 U to Aldenham repaint, and return
71-2 U
5/73 U to Aldenham overhaul
5/73 MH from o/h (Muswell Hill), B2479
1974 MH
1/75 SE transfer (Stonebridge Park)
6/76 SE to Aldenham repaint, and return
from last bodyswap with B2280
1991 fitted with Iveco engine
1992 refurbished
11/94 RA privatised to London General
12/97 RA London General
1/00 RA London General
2001 RA
5/02 SW transfer (Stockwell)
11/03 Q transfer for 12 (Camberwell)
11/04 Q withdrawn..
11/04 ..into store, Mandela Way
12/04 AF transfer (Putney)
7/05 AF withdrawn..
7/05 PL ..into store (Plough Lane)
8/05 sold to Ensign Bus
8/05 bought by Mr John Armstrong, Haywards Heath
RML2518 JJD 518D 6/66 new to Aldenham
7/66 U new to service on 15 (Upton Park)
67-8 U
9/69 U into store, and out again
12/69 U to Aldenham repaint, and return
8/70 U into store
11/70 U ..and out
71-2 U
6/73 PR transfer into store (CoF expiry) (Poplar)
10/73 PR to Aldenham overhaul
10/73 AF from o/h (Putney)
11/73 U transfer
8/74 U
1975 U
4/76 U to Aldenham repaint, and return
from last bodyswap with B2519
1990 fitted with Cummins engine
1993 refurbished
9/94 AR privatised to Leaside Buses
12/97 AR Leaside Buses
1998 AR rebranded: Arriva London North
1/00 AR Arriva London North
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
1/05 bought by The Devon General Society, Newcastle-under-Lyne
4/06 at Manchester Museum of Transport London Bus Day
RML2519 JJD 519D 6/66 new to Aldenham
7/66 U new to service on 15 (Upton Park)
67-8 U
8/69 U into store
9/69 U ..and out
3/70 U to Aldenham repaint, and return
1/72 U into store, and out again
6/73 U into store (CoF expiry)
10/73 U to Aldenham overhaul
10/73 SF from o/h (Stamford Hill)..
10/73 MH ..transfer (Muswell Hill)
1974 MH
1/75 SE transfer (Stonebridge Park)
c6/75 SE used on 18
5/76 SE to Aldenham repaint, and return
from last bodyswap with B2540
1993 fitted with Cummins engine
1993 refurbished
11/94 S privatised to London United
12/97 S London United
1/00 S London United
9/00 S repainted
01-2 S used on 94
8/03 S route 94 branding removed
8/04 S withdrawn..
8/04 TV ..into store (Tolworth)
10/04 FW change store (Fulwell)
1/05 S change store
3/05 transfer to SETAO, Orleans, France, for Transdev
RML2520 JJD 520D 6/66 new to Aldenham
7/66 U new to service on 15 (Upton Park)
67-9 U
1/70 U to Aldenham repaint, and return
71-2 U
6/73 PR transfer into store (CoF expiry) (Poplar)
9/73 PR to Aldenham overhaul
9/73 AF from o/h (Putney)
74-5 AF
3/76 AF to Aldenham repaint, and return
from last bodyswap with B2549
1991 fitted with Iveco engine
1992 refurbished
11/94 AF privatised to London General
12/97 AF London General
1/00 AF London General
2/03 AF fitted with new Allison gearbox by Cummins
9/03 AF repainted
7/05 Q transfer (Commercial Services)
12/05 repainted
5/06 PL commercial services (Plough Lane)
11/06 SW transfer, commercial services (Stockwell)
7/09 Q transfer (Commercial Services)(Camberwell)
10/09 NX transfer, commercial services (New Cross)
8/10 Q transfer, commercial services
12/13 NX transfer, commercial services
2/14 sold to Ensign Bus (Purfleet)
8/14 bought by CERN, Geneva, France/Switzerland as mobile office
RML2521 JJD 521D 6/66 new to Aldenham
7/66 U new to service on 15, 100 (Upton Park)
67-8 U
1/69 U into store
2/69 U ..and out
2/70 U to Aldenham repaint, and return
71-2 U
6/73 U into store (CoF expiry)
9/73 PR change store (Poplar)
10/73 PR to Aldenham overhaul
10/73 AF from o/h (Putney)
12/73 AR transfer (Tottenham)..
12/73 U .. transfer (Upton Park)
3/74 U into store
4/74 U ..and out
4/75 U into store, and out again
5/76 U to Aldenham repaint, and return
from last bodyswap with B2534
1991 fitted with Iveco engine
1993 refurbished
1/95 BN privatised to South London (Cowie Group)
12/97 BN South London
1998 BN rebranded: Arriva South London
1/00 BN Arriva South London
10/05 BN used on 159
12/05 sold to Ensign Bus (Purfleet)
1/06 bought by Will Geffin, Hove
RML2522 JJD 522D 6/66 new to Aldenham
7/66 U new to service on 15 (Upton Park)
67-9 U
1/70 U to Aldenham repaint..
1/70 J ..from repaint (Holloway)..
1/70 CF ....transfer (Chalk Farm)
71-2 CF
CF into store
11/73 CF ..and out
12/73 CF back into store
1/74 CF to Aldenham overhaul
1/74 SW from o/h, B2545 (Stockwell)
7/74 HL transfer for 207 (Hanwell)
1975 HL
2/76 AE transfer for 13, 113 (Hendon)
2/77 AE to Aldenham repaint, and return
from last bodyswap with B2522
1990 fitted with Cummins engine
1993 refurbished
9/94 X privatised to CentreWest
12/97 X Centrewest
1/00 X First Centrewest
01-3 X
7/04 X withdrawn from 7
9/04 sold to Ensign Bus
11/04 bought by M.Fernaud Nicolas, Marseilles, France
RML2523 JJD 523D 6/66 new to Aldenham
7/66 PR into store
7/66 U new to service on 15
67-8 U
8/69 U to Aldenham repaint, and return
70-2 U
7/73 U to Aldenham overhaul
7/73 UX from o/h (Uxbridge), B2499
74-5 UX
1/76 UX to Aldenham repaint and return
3/76 U transfer for 23 (Upton Park)
from last bodyswap with B2474
1985 U roof repainted yellow as part of 15 route-branding
6/85 U roof repainted red, except yellow edge band
1992 fitted with Iveco engine
4/93 WW w/d for refurbishment
painted maroon/cream, 19 branded
4/93 B leased to Kentish Bus for 19
1994 B used on 19
1997 BN reassigned to South London
12/97 BN South London
1998 BN rebranded: Arriva South London
1/00 BN Arriva South London
4/05 off-lease to TfL
4/05 sold to Henry Cooper Coaches, Cramlington
7/05 bought by Mr T.Wilcutt, Walsall
RML2524 JJD 524D 6/66 new to Aldenham
7/66 U new to service on 15 (Upton Park)
1967 U
1/68 U into store, then out again
1969 U
1/70 U to Aldenham repaint, and return
71-2 U
6/73 PR transfer into store (CoF expiry) (Poplar)
11/73 PR to Aldenham overhaul
11/73 AC from o/h (Willesden), B2518
74-5 AC
3/76 AC to Aldenham repaint, and return
from last o/h with B2524
1990 fitted with Iveco engine
12/92 B w/d for refurbishment
painted maroon/cream
4/93 B leased to Kentish Bus
1997 BN reassigned to South London
12/97 BN South London
1998 BN rebranded: Arriva South London
1/00 BN Arriva South London
7/04 repainted dark green with yellow lining: Shillibeer livery
7/04 BA transfer for 19 (Battersea)
7/04 BA used on 19 past Finsbury Park during RM50
9/04 used on last crew day on 73; High Wycombe Running Day, Showbus
2/05 BN used on 159
2/05 BN in Enfield for repairs
4/05 BN withdrawn..
4/05 N ..into store (Brixton Tram Shed)
4/05 fitted with replacement engine, returned off lease to TfL
5/05 bought by Mr M.King, Leeds: still in Shillibeer green
4/06 at Manchester Museum of Transport London Bus Day
6/12 bought by A.Clark, Cheltenham: promo bus, Shillibeer green
7/15 bought by Phoenix Vacation (PHBus.co.uk), Wembley
RML2525 JJD 525D 6/66 new to Aldenham
7/66 U new to service on 15 (Upton Park)
67-9 U
1/70 U to Aldenham repaint, and return
12/71 U into store
6/72 U ..and out
6/73 PR transfer into store (CoF expiry) (Poplar)
12/73 PR to Aldenham overhaul
12/73 SW from o/h (Stockwell)
74-5 SW
2/76 SW to Aldenham repaint, and return
from last bodyswap with B2554
1991 fitted with Cummins engine
1994 refurbished
9/94 AR privatised to Leaside Buses
12/97 AR Leaside Buses
1998 AR rebranded: Arriva London North
1/00 AR Arriva London North
01-3 AR Arriva London North
2/04 repaired at Enfield
9/04 AR withdrawn from 73..
9/04 TM ..to store at Tottenham Marshes
1/05 BN transfer (Brixton)
3/05 CT transfer for 38 (Clapton)
10/05 CT withdrawn from 38
1/06 sold to Ensign Bus (Purfleet)
2/06 bought by McKeever Hotels, Glasgow
6/09 sold to Ensign Bus (Purfleet)
7/09 bought by Ambassatours, Halifax, Nova Scotia
RML2526 JJD 526D 6/66 new to Aldenham
7/66 U new to service on 15 (Upton Park)
67-8 U
7/69 U to Aldenham repaint, and return
1970 U
8/71 T transfer, trainer (Leyton)
9/71 CF transfer (Chalk Farm)
10/71 U transfer
1972 U
6/73 PR transfer into store (CoF expiry) (Poplar)
11/73 PR to Aldenham overhaul
11/73 AC from o/h (Willesden), B2520
74-5 AC
3/76 AC to Aldenham repaint, and return
from last o/h with B2526
1991 fitted with Cummins engine
1992 refurbished
9/94 CT privatised to Leaside Buses
12/97 CT Leaside Buses
1998 CT rebranded: Arriva London North
1/00 CT Arriva London North
10/05 CT withdrawn from 38
11/05 sold to Ensign Bus (Purfleet)
12/05 bought by Alan Bailey, Norwich
RML2527 JJD 527D 6/66 new to Aldenham
7/66 U new to service on 15
1967 U
5/68 U into store
6/68 U ..and out
7/69 U to Aldenham repaint, and return
70-2 U
6/73 PR transfer into store (CoF expiry) (Poplar)
4/74 PR to Aldenham overhaul
4/74 HT from o/h (Holloway), B2608
8/74 HT into store
12/74 HT ..and out
from last bodyswap with B2650
1985 U roof repainted yellow as part of 15 route-branding
6/85 U roof repainted red, except yellow edge band
1991 fitted with Cummins engine
7/93 AC to refurbishment
12/93 BT leased by BTS, Borehamwood
12/97 BT London Sovereign
1/00 BT London Sovereign
7/01 BW reassigned to Stagecoach East London (Bow)
8/01 BW repainted in Stagecoach livery
2002 BW used on 8
9/03 BW used on 8
10/03 AR reassigned to Arriva London: prepared at Tottenham
11/03 AR into service
9/04 AR withdrawn from 73..
9/04 TM ..to store at Tottenham Marshes
2/05 bought by Timebus Travel, St.Albans
10/07 used on Harrow Running Day (140)
RML2528 JJD 528D 6/66 new to Aldenham
7/66 U new to service on 15
67-8 U
7/69 U to Aldenham repaint, and return
70-2 U
7/73 U to Aldenham overhaul
7/73 U from o/h (Upton Park), B2517
11/73 U into store
12/73 U ..and out
1974 U
2/75 U into store
6/75 U ..and out
2/76 U to Aldenham repaint, and return
from last bodyswap with B2467
1991 fitted with Cummins engine
1993 refurbished
9/94 AR privatised to Leaside Buses
12/97 AR Leaside Buses
1998 AR rebranded: Arriva London North
1/00 AR Arriva London North
01-3 AR
9/04 CT transfer (Clapton)
10/05 CT withdrawn from 38
11/05 sold to Ensign Bus (Purfleet)
11/05 bought by Sunrise Radio, Heathrow
2/09 sold to Fleet Vehicle Services (Southall)
4/09 bought by Graham Meadows, RML2418 Ltd, Wem, Shropshire
9/09 bought by Dreadnought Coaches, Alnwick, Northumberland
11/13 sold to Ensign Bus (Purfleet)
4/14 bought by Necrobus for the Ghost Tour: painted black
7/14 at RM60, Finsbury Park
RML2529 JJD 529D 7/66 new to Aldenham
8/66 CT into store (Clapton)
9/66 H new to service on 6/6A (Hackney)
9/66 FW transfer (Fulwell)
10/66 AC transfer for 6 (Willesden)
1967 AC
9/68 UX transfer (Uxbridge)
10/69 UX to Aldenham repaint, and return
70-2 UX
8/73 UX to Aldenham overhaul
8/73 HT from o/h (Holloway), B2512
11/73 T transfer (Leyton)
74-5 T
10/76 T to Aldenham repaint, and return
from last o/h with B2529
1990 fitted with Cummins engine
1992 refurbished
10/94 Q privatised to London Central
12/94 Q rear end destroyed by L58
major accident repair, using rear from RM1894.
4/95 Q return to service.
1996 Q
12/97 Q London Central
98-9 Q
1/00 Q
01-2 Q used on 12
12/03 Q
5/04 sold to Ensign Bus, Purfleet
9/04 bought by Mr.M.Probis, Reading
RML2530 JJD 530D 6/66 new to Aldenham
7/66 PR into store (Poplar)...
7/66 U new to service on 15 (Upton Park)
67-8 U
8/69 U to Aldenham repaint, and return
70-2 U
8/73 U to Aldenham overhaul
8/73 HL from o/h (Hanwell), B2493
9/73 AF transfer (Putney)
8/74 AF into store
9/74 AF ..and out
1975 AF
1/76 AF to Aldenham repaint and return
from last bodyswap with B2502
1990 fitted with Cummins engine
1993 refurbished
9/94 X privatised to CentreWest
12/97 X Centrewest
1/00 X First Centrewest
01-3 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
converted at South East Coachworks for promo use: trailer
9/07 The Potato Story Bus, McCain Foods, Scarborough
8/11 The Potato Story Bus, at Ryedale Folk Museum
5/12 bought by North East Bus Preservation Trust, Sunderland as exhibition bus
RML2531 JJD 531D 6/66 new to Aldenham
7/66 U new to service on 15 (Upton Park)
67-8 U
8/69 U to Aldenham repaint, and return
70-2 U
8/73 U to Aldenham overhaul
8/73 MH from o/h (Muswell Hill), B2514
1974 MH
1/75 SE transfer (Stonebridge Park)
3/75 SE into store, and out
4/76 SE to Aldenham repaint, and return
from last bodyswap with B2487
1990 fitted with Iveco engine
4/93 AF w/d for refurbishment
painted maroon/cream
4/93 B leased to Kentish Bus
1997 BN reassigned to South London
12/97 BN South London
1998 BN rebranded: Arriva South London
1/00 BN Arriva South London
4/05 BN withdrawn..
4/05 N ..into store (Norwood)
4/05 off-lease to TfL
4/05 sold to Henry Cooper Coaches, Cramlington
by 12/05 bought by Mr R.Wakelin, Saltaire Travel, Baildon, W.Yorkshire
5/08 bought by David Palmer Coaches, Normanton
4/15 bought by BB Afternoon Tea, London
RML2532 JJD 532D 6/66 new to Aldenham
7/66 PR into store (Poplar)...
7/66 U new to service on 15 (Upton Park)
67-8 U
9/69 U to Aldenham repaint, and return
4/70 U in service on 162A to Hayesbrook Park $
71-72 U
8/73 U to Aldenham overhaul
8/73 U from o/h, B2535
6/74 AF transfer (Putney)
7/74 R transfer (Riverside)
8/74 HL transfer for 207 (Hanwell)
5/75 HL into store
10/75 HL ..and out
2/76 HL to Aldenham repaint, and return..
2/76 AE ..transfer for 13, 113 (Hendon)
*/70 AE in service on 140 to Mill Hill Bdy Stn $
*/79 FY in service on 26 to North Finchley $
*/79 FY in service on 26 to New Barnet Station $
*/80 AE in service on 13 to Aldwych $
from last bodyswap with B2499
1991 fitted with Cummins engine
1993 refurbished
10/94 AC privatised to Metroline
12/97 AC Metroline
1/00 AC Metroline
2/02 AC
5/02 AC in service on 6 to Queens Park Station $
AC in service on 6 to Aldwych $
2003 AC
3/04 AC withdrawn
3/04 bought by Marshopper, New Romney
6/04 on loan to Sullivan Buses
12/04 in service, Ashford $
6/05 used on 306R (Epsom Races)
12/06 on Christmas Lights trip, Regent Street $
4/07 on wedding hire, Marshopper $
6/08 used on 306R to Epsom Downs
12/08 in use on hires
5/11 on wedding hire, Marshopper $
9/13 on sightseeing trip, Dungeness $
9/14 on Kent & East Sussex Railway, Bodiam - Robertsbridge $
6/15 on wedding hire, Rye, Marshopper $
8/17 on wedding hire, Tenterden, Marshopper $
ByeWays Vintage Bus Hire
9/20 bought by Barker Motors, Llan-y-pwll, Wrecsum
9/21 on Blackpool trip
10/21 on wedding hire $
1/22 on Wrexham-Chester Running Day $
RML2533 JJD 533D 6/66 new to Aldenham
7/66 PR into store (Poplar)...
7/66 U new to service on 15 (Upton Park)
67-8 U
9/69 U to Aldenham repaint, and return
70-2 U
8/73 U to Aldenham overhaul
8/73 CS from o/h (Chiswick), still B2533: prep for tour
10/73 European Tour
11/73 return to Aldenham
1/74 CF return to service (Chalk Farm)
10/75 BW transfer for 8 (Bow)
12/75 BW into store
1/76 BW ..and out
2/76 BW to Aldenham repaint, and return
from last bodyswap with B2489
1991 fitted with Cummins engine
4/93 AF w/d for refurbishment
painted maroon/cream
4/93 B leased to Kentish Bus
1997 BN reassigned to South London
12/97 BN South London
1998 BN rebranded: Arriva South London
1/00 BN Arriva South London
4/05 BN used on last crew day on 19
by 8/05 BN withdrawn..
by 8/05 BS ..into store (Brixton Tram Shed)
11/05 BS transfer on paper to Arriva
12/05 sold to Ensign Bus (Purfleet)
2/06 bought by Sildamin SA, Rotkrenz, Switzerland
RML2534 JJD 534D 7/66 new to Aldenham
7/66 PR into store (Poplar)...
7/66 U new to service on 15 (Upton Park)
67-68 U
U used on 147 to Redbridge Station
9/69 U to Aldenham repaint, and return
70-72 U
2/73 U into store
3/73 U ..and out
8/73 U to Aldenham overhaul
8/73 UX from o/h (Uxbridge), B2505
3/76 U transfer for 23 (Upton Park)
from last bodyswap with B2532
1991 fitted with Cummins engine
1992 refurbished
9/94 CT privatised to Leaside Buses
12/97 CT Leaside Buses
1998 CT rebranded: Arriva London North
1/00 CT Arriva London North
10/05 CT withdrawn from 38
1/06 sold to Ensign Bus (Purfleet)
2/06 bought by Tony Adnam, Camberwell
10/09 sold to Ensign Bus (Purfleet)
painted pink
10/09 bought by Ambassatours, Halifax, Nova Scotia
RML2535 JJD 535D 7/66 new to Aldenham
7/66 U new to service on 15 (Upton Park)
67-8 U
9/69 U to Aldenham repaint, and return
70-2 U
8/73 U to Aldenham overhaul
8/73 U from o/h, B2528
1974 U
5/75 U
7/75 U into store, and out again
3/76 U to Aldenham repaint, and return
from last bodyswap with B2543
1991 fitted with Cummins engine
1992 refurbished
11/94 AF privatised to London General
12/97 AF London General
98-02 AF
9/03 AF repainted
12/04 AF used on Charity runs on route 85
2/05 AF withdrawn..
2/05 PL ..into store
5/05 sold to Ensign Bus, Purfleet
5/05 bought by Amberlee, Strood
1/06 return to Ensign Bus (Purfleet)
2/06 bought by Talisman Coaches, Colchester
RML2536 JJD 536D 7/66 new to Aldenham
7/66 U new to service on 15 (Upton Park)
67-8 U
10/69 U to Aldenham repaint, and return
70-2 U
8/73 U to Aldenham overhaul
8/73 CS from o/h, still B2536 (Chiswick): prep for tour
9/73 to European Tour
11/73 CS return from Europe..
11/73 to Milan
return to Aldenham
1/74 AR return to service (Tottenham)
1975 AR
5/76 AR to Aldenham repaint, and return
from last bodyswap with B2508
1992 fitted with Iveco engine
4/93 WW w/d for refurbishment
painted maroon/cream
4/93 B leased to Kentish Bus
1997 BN reassigned to South London
12/97 BN South London
1998 BN rebranded: Arriva South London
1/00 BN Arriva South London
3/05 BN withdrawn..
3/05 N ..into store (Norwood)
4/05 off-lease to TfL
4/05 sold to Henry Cooper Coaches, Cramlington
repainted cream
2/06 exported
RML2537 JJD 537D 7/66 new to Aldenham
7/66 U new to service on 15 (Upton Park)
67-8 U
10/69 U to Aldenham repaint, and return
70-2 U
8/73 U to Aldenham overhaul
8/73 MH from o/h (Muswell Hill), B2513
1974 MH
1/75 SE transfer (Stonebridge Park)
9/75 SE into store
10/75 SE ..and out
2/76 SE into store
4/76 SE ..and out, to Aldenham repaint, and return
from last bodyswap with B2542
1992 fitted with Cummins engine
1993 refurbished
10/94 AC privatised to Metroline
12/97 AC Metroline
1/00 AC Metroline
2/02 AC
2003 AC
3/04 AC withdrawn
3/04 sold to Bristol Bus & Coach Sales, Bristol
3/04 sold to British Bus Company, California, USA
RML2538 JJD 538D 7/66 new to Aldenham
7/66 U new to service on 15 (Upton Park)
67-8 U
10/69 U to Aldenham repaint, and return
12/70 U into store
2/71 U ..and out
10/71 U into store
2/72 U ..and out
8/73 U to Aldenham overhaul
8/73 UX from o/h (Uxbridge), B2507
8/73 AF transfer (Putney)
1974 AF
10/75 NX transfer for 37 (New Cross)
from last bodyswap with B2548
1992 fitted with Cummins engine
7/93 AC to refurbishment
12/93 BT leased by BTS, Borehamwood
12/97 BT London Sovereign
1/00 BT London Sovereign
9/01 E reassigned to Arriva London: to Enfield for repaint..
9/01 BN transfer (Brixton)
4/04 SF transfer into store (Stamford Hill)
5/04 AR transfer (Tottenham)
9/04 AR withdrawn from 73..
9/04 TM ..to store at Tottenham Marshes
2/05 sold to TLM Coachassist, (Rochford, Essex)
by 11/06 bought by Broadcrete, Bicester
*/07 bought by Routemaster.biz, Lower Heyford
5/07 repainted in red/white/black/silver "General" style
5/09 Routemaster.biz
RML2539 JJD 539D 7/66 new to Aldenham
8/66 CT into store (Clapton)
9/66 H new to service on 6/6A (Hackney)
67-8 H
8/69 H to Aldenham repaint, and return
70-2 H
3/73 AR transfer (Tottenham)
8/73 AR to Aldenham overhaul
8/73 AF from o/h (Putney), B2523
2/74 AF into store
6/74 AF ..and out
10/75 NX transfer for 37 (New Cross)
from last bodyswap with B2479
1992 fitted with Cummins engine
1993 refurbished
10/94 NX privatised to London Central
1995 NX route-branded for 36
12/97 NX London Central
1/00 NX London Central
01-2 NX
3/03 AF transfer (Putney)
11/03 Q transfer for 12 (Camberwell)
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 R.Thear, Manningtree
9/09 at Showbus 2009, Duxford
7/14 at RM60, Finsbury Park
10/16 bought by R.Duker, Little Paxton
2/17 bought by K.Brown, Hawkhurst
9/17 operated in Calais as part of a promotion
RML2540 JJD 540D 7/66 new to Aldenham
7/66 U new to service on 15 (Upton Park)
1967 U
1/68 U into store
7/69 U into store
9/69 U ..and out
10/69 U to Aldenham repaint, and return
70-2 U
8/73 U to Aldenham overhaul
8/73 HT from o/h (Holloway), B2504
10/73 AR transfer (Tottenham)
74-5 AR
4/76 AR to Aldenham repaint, and return
from last bodyswap with B2484
1991 fitted with Iveco engine
1993 refurbished
11/94 AF privatised to London General
12/97 AF London General
1/00 AF London General
7/05 AF withdrawn..
7/05 PL ..into store (Plough Lane)
7/05 sold to Ensign Bus (Purfleet)
1/06 bought by Mr Cool Ltd, Kuala Lumpa, Malaysia
RML2541 JJD 541D 7/66 new to Aldenham
8/66 CT into store (Clapton)
9/66 H new to service on 6/6A (Hackney)
67-8 H
8/69 H to Aldenham repaint, and return
70-2 H
3/73 AR transfer (Tottenham)
8/73 AR to Aldenham overhaul
8/73 HL from o/h, B2511, for 207 (Hanwell)
1974 HL
7/75 HL into store
1/76 HL ..and out
2/76 AE transfer for 13, 113 (Hendon)
3/76 AE to Aldenham repaint, and return
from last bodyswap with B2482
1990 fitted with Cummins engine
1992 refurbished
9/94 U privatised to Stagecoach East London
12/97 U Stagecoach East London
98-02 U Stagecoach East London
8/03 SD withdrawn into store at Stratford
9/03 sold to Ensign Bus
8/04 bought by Royal Jersey Laundry Ltd, London E10
5/05 used as election bus by Ulster Unionist Party
RML2542 JJD 542D 7/66 new to Aldenham
8/66 H into store (Hackney)
9/66 H new to service on 6/6A
67-8 H
9/69 H to Aldenham repaint, and return
70-2 H
3/73 AR transfer (Tottenham)
7/73 AR into store
9/73 EM change store (CoF expired)(Edmonton)
11/73 EM to Aldenham overhaul
11/73 SF from o/h (Stamford Hill), B2498
74-5 SF
3/76 SF into store, and out again
7/76 SF to Aldenham repaint and return
from last bodyswap with B2560
1990 fitted with Cummins engine
1992 refurbished
9/94 X privatised to CentreWest
12/97 X Centrewest
1/00 X First Centrewest
01-3 X
6/04 X used on 7
7/04 X withdrawn from 7..
7/04 R ..change store (Rainham)
7/04 sold to Ensign Bus, Purfleet
8/04 bought by EMI/Mute Records, London
repainted overall pink for "Pink Grease"
7/07 returned to Ensign Bus
7/07 to South East Coach Works, Faversham
by 9/08 converted to part open top for Lord George Milford Haven:
polo team bus: blue with lower deck bar, kitchen TV room
RML2543 JJD 543D 7/66 new to Aldenham
8/66 visit to Paris, France
9/66 return to Aldenham
10/66 AC new to service on 6 (Willesden)
1967 AC
9/68 UX transfer (Uxbridge)
10/69 UX to Aldenham repaint, and return
4/70 UX into store
UX ..and out
3/72 UX into store
5/72 UX ..and out
8/73 UX to Aldenham overhaul
8/73 HL from o/h (Hanwell), B2510
74-6 HL
1/76 HL into store
from last bodyswap with B2503
1991 fitted with Iveco engine
1993 refurbished
11/94 AF privatised to London General
12/97 AF London General
1/00 AF London General
6/05 AF withdrawn..
6/05 PL ..into store (Plough Lane)
7/05 sold to Ensign Bus (Purfleet)
8/05 bought by Paul Green, Hampshire
RML2544 JJD 544D 7/66 new to Aldenham
8/66 H into store (Hackney)
9/66 H new to service on 6/6A
67-8 H
9/69 H to Aldenham repaint, and return
70-2 H
3/73 AR transfer (Tottenham)
7/73 AR into store
9/73 EM change store (CoF expired)
11/73 EM to Aldenham overhaul
11/73 HT from o/h (Holloway), B2578
74-5 HT
3/76 HT to Aldenham repaint, and return
from last bodyswap with B2570
1991 fitted with Cummins engine
1992 refurbished, new o/s ad panel
9/94 AR privatised to Leaside Buses
12/97 AR Leaside Buses
1998 AR rebranded: Arriva London North
1/00 AR Arriva London North
01-3 AR
9/04 CT transfer (Clapton)
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)
2/06 bought by JD Kilby Co, Buntingford
7/14 at RM60, Finsbury Park
RML2545 JJD 545D 7/66 new to Aldenham
8/66 H into store (Hackney)
9/66 H new to service on 6/6A
67-8 H
9/69 H to Aldenham repaint, and return
70-2 H
3/73 AR transfer (Tottenham)
8/73 AR into store
9/73 EM change store (CoF expired)(Edmonton)
12/73 EM to Aldenham overhaul
12/73 U from o/h (Upton Park)
4/74 HT transfer (Holloway)
1975 HT
4/76 HT to Aldenham repaint, and return
from last bodyswap with B2496
1992 fitted with Iveco engine
1993 refurbished
1/95 BN privatised to South London (Cowie Group)
12/97 BN South London
1998 BN rebranded: Arriva South London
1/00 BN Arriva South London
10/05 BN used on 159
12/05 sold to Ensign Bus (Purfleet)
4/06 bought by Trading Overseas Marketing & Retail Ltd, London E1
5/06 bought by MusicTek Rehearsals Ltd, Dagenham
5/08 sold to South East Coachworks, Faversham
converted to sales bus: lower deck display, upper deck fitting rooms
9/08 on tour with La Senza Bra Fit Challenge!
5/12 bought by The Bus Business, Witney
7/12 promo campaign for MCM Handbag Store: gold/bronze
by 1/13 fitted with adjustable height roof
1/13 European promo tour for Marks & Spencer
9/13 repainted black for "The Northern Lights on wheels"
12/13 back in red for National Lottery promotion: "Winner Wonderland"
1/14 red/white dots for Keds shoes
11/16 Colombia promotion
8/17 Google Digital Garage, with air conditioning, awning, white livery: Sheffield
RML2546 JJD 546D 7/66 new to Aldenham
8/66 WW into store (Walthamstow)
9/66 H new to service on 6/6A (Hackney)
*/67 H in service on 6A to Waterloo $
1968 H
9/69 H to Aldenham repaint
9/69 HL from repaint (Hanwell)
10/69 UX transfer (Uxbridge)
70-2 UX
8/73 UX to Aldenham overhaul
8/73 U from o/h (Upton Park), B2530
1974 U
4/75 U into store, and out again
3/76 U into store, then to Aldenham repaint, and return to service
from last bodyswap with B2541
*/80 in service on 15 to West Ham $
*/86 N in service on 2B to Baker St. Stn $
1991 fitted with Cummins engine
1993 refurbished
9/94 AR privatised to Leaside Buses
*/97 AR in service on 73 to Victoria $
12/97 AR Leaside Buses
1998 AR rebranded: Arriva London North
1/00 AR Arriva London North
01-02 AR
9/03 AR in Enfield for o/s repair
3/04 AR in service on 73 to Tottenham $
9/04 CT transfer (Clapton)
10/05 CT withdrawn from 38
1/06 sold to Ensign Bus (Purfleet)
6/06 bought by Redby Coaches, Sunderland
8/08 at Seaburn Bus Rally: London Transport red livery, cream band $
5/09 at Metrocentre Bus Rally: London Transport red livery, cream band $
5/13 operating for Redby: London Transport red livery, cream band $
4/15 bought by BB Afternoon Tea, London
11/15 in operation: BB Afternoon Tea
12/15 in operation: BB Afternoon Tea: London red, white band $
RML2547 JJD 547D 7/66 new to Aldenham
8/66 WW into store (Walthamstow)
9/66 H new to service on 6/6A (Hackney)
67-8 H
11/69 H to Aldenham repaint, and return
70-1 H
5/72 H to Aldenham: painted overall ad: Ladbrokes, and return
1972 H used on 6, Ladbrokes ad
1/73 U transfer (Upton Park)
2/73 U to Aldenham: repainted red, and return
8/73 U into store
9/73 PR change store
12/73 U transfer (Upton Park)
1974 U
2/75 U to Aldenham overhaul
2/75 SW from o/h, body B2547 (Stockwell)
10/75 NX transfer for 37 (New Cross)
from last bodyswap with B2745
1993 fitted with Iveco engine
1993 refurbished
10/94 AC privatised to Metroline
repainted: red, white band, blue skirt
11/95 AC used on 6
12/97 AC Metroline
98-9 AC
1/00 AC Metroline
2/02 AC
2003 AC
3/04 AC withdrawn into store
4/04 reported sold to International Coaches, Thornton Heath
1/05 NW still uncollected (North Wembley)
3/06 not sold for spares
8/06 NW still parked
8/08 bought by Mr D.Dawber, Wigan, for spares
8/09 minus engine
10/09 bought by M.Sanders, Herefordshire for restoration
9/12 acquired by London Bus & Truck, Northfleet
sold to Mike Nash (Ockley) for rebuild
4/14 bought by Ocean King Ltd, Tokyo, Japan
5/20 engine revitalised, repainted, conversion to mobile cafe
RML2548 JJD 548D 8/66 new to Aldenham
1/67 RG into store (Reigate)
3/67 visit to Montreal, Canada for Expo67
12/67 return to Aldenham
3/68 HL into store (Hanwell)
4/68 visit to Esbjerg
5/68 return to Aldenham
5/68 CF into service (Chalk Farm)
9/68 CF into store
9/68 visit to Basel, and return to Aldenham
10/68 CF return to service
11/69 CF to Aldenham repaint, and return
70-2 CF
8/73 CF to Aldenham overhaul
8/73 U from o/h (Upton Park), B2531
12/74 U into store
1/75 U ..and out, back into store, and out again
3/76 U to Aldenham repaint, and return
1/85 showbus
from last bodyswap with B2550
1991 fitted with Iveco engine
12/92 BN w/d for refurbishment
painted maroon/cream
4/93 B leased to Kentish Bus
1997 BN reassigned to South London
12/97 BN South London
1998 BN rebranded: Arriva South London
1/00 BN Arriva South London
3/05 BN withdrawn..
3/05 N ..into store (Norwood)
4/05 off-lease to TfL
4/05 sold to Henry Cooper Coaches, Cramlington
4/05 bought by Mr R.Osbourne, Welham Green, Hertfordshire: Routemaster Hire
11/18 Routemaster Hire
RML2549 JJD 549D 7/66 new to Aldenham
8/66 WW into store (Walthamstow)
9/66 H new to service on 6/6A (Hackney)
67-9 H
11/70 H to Aldenham repaint, and return
71-2 H
4/73 U transfer (Upton Park)
8/73 U into store, CoF expiry
9/73 PR change store
1/74 PR to Aldenham overhaul
1/74 U from o/h, B2516 (Upton Park)
2/75 U into store, and out
10/75 U into store
12/75 U ..and out
from last bodyswap with B2518
1991 fitted with Iveco engine
1992 refurbished
1/95 BN privatised to South London (Cowie Group)
1/96 BN fitted with oxidation exhaust catalyst
12/97 BN South London
1998 BN rebranded: Arriva South London
1/00 BN Arriva South London
9/03 BN used on 305 and 363 at High Wycombe Running Day
10/05 BN used on 159
12/05 sold to Ensign Bus (Purfleet)
1/06 bought by London and Bath Estates, London W14
converted to hospitality bus by South East Coachworks
9/07 with CRT Heaven, Highbridge, Somerset
10/16 to Red Bus Bistro, Edinburgh, as gourmet burger bar
7/18 active on afternoon tea tour, Edinburgh
RML2550 JJD 550D 8/66 new to Aldenham
8/66 WW into store (Walthamstow)
9/66 H new to service on 6/6A (Hackney)
67-8 H
11/69 H to Aldenham repaint, and return
70-2 H
4/73 U transfer (Upton Park)
8/73 U to Aldenham overhaul
8/73 AF from o/h (Putney), B2543
7/74 HL transfer for 207 (Hanwell)
9/74 HL into store
1/75 HL ..and out
2/76 WH transfer for 23 (West Ham)
5/76 WH to Aldenham repaint, and return
from last bodyswap with B2485
1990 fitted with Cummins engine
1993 refurbished
9/94 U privatised to Stagecoach East London
12/97 U Stagecoach East London
98-02 U Stagecoach East London
8/03 BW transfer for 8 (Bow)
5/04 BW withdrawn..
5/04 SD ..into store (Stratford)
5/04 transfer to Stagecoach West Scotland:
for use by Dumfries Town Council
RML2551 JJD 551D 7/66 new to Aldenham
8/66 WW into store (Walthamstow)
9/66 H change store (Hackney)..
9/66 SE ..and again (Stonebridge)
10/66 AC into service on 6 (Willesden)
1967 AC
9/68 UX transfer (Uxbridge)
12/69 UX to Aldenham repaint..
12/69 HL from repaint (Hanwell)
3/70 HL into store
4/70 HL ..and out
9/71 HL into store
3/72 HL ..and out
9/73 HL to Aldenham overhaul
9/73 SW from o/h (Stockwell)
74-5 SW
1/76 SW to Aldenham repaint and return
from last bodyswap with B2509
1991 fitted with Cummins engine
1992 refurbished
10/94 Q privatised to London Central
1995 Q route-branded for 12
12/97 Q London Central
1/00 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.S.Griffin, Newcastle-upon-Tyne
RML2552 JJD 552D 7/66 new to Aldenham
8/66 WW into store (Walthamstow)
9/66 H new to service on 6/6A (Hackney)
67-9 H
11/70 H to Aldenham repaint, and return
71-2 H
4/73 T transfer (Leyton)
8/73 T to Aldenham overhaul
8/73 H from o/h (Hackney), B2534
6/74 HL transfer (Hanwell)
1975 HL
2/76 HL to Aldenham repaint, and return..
2/76 AE transfer for 13, 113 (Hendon)
from last o/h with B2552
1990 fitted with Cummins engine
1992 refurbished
9/94 CT privatised to Leaside Buses
12/97 CT Leaside Buses
1998 CT rebranded: Arriva London North
1/00 CT Arriva London North
10/04 sold to Ensign Bus
2/05 bought by ATP Racetrack Testing, Papenburg, Germany
RML2553 JJD 553D 8/66 new to Aldenham
8/66 WW into store (Walthamstow)
9/66 H new to service on 6/6A (Hackney)
67-8 H
12/69 H to Aldenham repaint, and return
7/70 H into store
11/70 H ..and out
71-2 H
4/73 UX transfer (Uxbridge)
8/73 UX to Aldenham overhaul
8/73 SW from o/h (Stockwell), B2538
74-5 SW
2/76 SW to Aldenham repaint, and return
from last bodyswap with B2481
1990 fitted with Cummins engine
1993 refurbished
9/94 X privatised to CentreWest
12/97 X Centrewest
1/00 X First Centrewest
01-2 X
11/03 X withdrawn..
11/03 PE ..into store (Ponders End)..
11/03 ....transfer to First Glasgow (Knightswood)
3/07 bought by M. Roulston, Beith Transport Preservation Trust Museum, Beith, Ayrshire
9/09 sold to Ensign Bus
9/09 bought by Ambassatours, Halifax, Nova Scotia
RML2554 JJD 554D 8/66 new to Aldenham
9/66 SW new to service on 37 (Stockwell)
10/66 AC transfer for 6 (Willesden)
1967 AC
9/68 UX transfer (Uxbridge)
11/69 UX to Aldenham repaint
11/69 U from repaint (Upton Park)
70-2 U
8/73 U into store
9/73 PR change store (CoF expired)(Poplar)
12/73 PR to Aldenham overhaul
12/73 SW from o/h
1974 SW
10/75 NX transfer for 37 (New Cross)
from last bodyswap with B2495
1990 fitted with Cummins engine
1992 refurbished
10/94 Q privatised to London Central
1995 Q route-branded for 12
12/97 Q London Central
1/00 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.W.Robson, Berwick-upon-Tweed
2008 ferry bus for the Chain Bridge Honey Farm, Horncliffe
RML2555 JJD 555D 8/66 new to Aldenham
8/66 WW into store (Walthamstow)
9/66 H new to service on 6/6A (Hackney)
67-8 H
12/69 H to Aldenham repaint, and return
70-2 H
4/73 SW transfer (Stockwell)..
4/73 HL ..transfer (Hanwell)
8/73 HL to Aldenham overhaul
8/73 AF from o/h (Putney), B2541
74-5 AF
1/76 AF to Aldenham repaint and return
8/76 AF into store
from last bodyswap with B2500
1991 fitted with Cummins engine
1992 refurbished
9/94 X privatised to CentreWest
12/97 X Centrewest
1/00 X First Centrewest
01-3 X
7/04 X withdrawn from 7..
7/04 R ..change store (Rainham)
8/04 sold to Ensign Bus (Purfleet)
BM4 847 10/04 bought by Niagara Falls, Double Deck Tours
*/05 fitted with platform doors, #23
4/10 Double Deck Tours
4/14 Double Deck Tours
5/15 Double Deck Tours
RML2556 JJD 556D 8/66 new to Aldenham
8/66 L into store (Loughton)
9/66 H new to service on 6/6A (Hackney)
67-8 H
12/69 H to Aldenham repaint, and return
70-2 H
4/73 SW transfer (Stockwell)
8/73 SW to Aldenham overhaul
8/73 UX from o/h (Uxbridge), B2540
74-5 UX
1/76 UX to Aldenham repaint and return
*/76 UX in service on 207 to Uxbridge $
*/76 UX in service on 207 to Shepherds Bush Green $
3/76 U transfer for 23 (Upton Park)
from last bodyswap with B2506
*/88 Q in service on 12 to East Acton $
1990 fitted with Cummins engine
1994 refurbished
10/94 Q privatised to London Central
c7/95 Q route-branded for 12
1996 Q
12/97 Q London Central
98-9 Q
1/00 Q London Central
3/00 Q accident at Rye Lane: hit a building
10/00 Q not route branded
01-2 Q
6/03 SW transfer (Stockwell)
11/03 sold to Ensign Bus (Purfleet)
4/04 bought by Anchor Asset Ltd, London
5/18 in store: red, white band $
7/18 sold to Ensign Bus (Purfleet)
1/19 bought by Coach Hire Surrey, Kingswood
3/19 return to Ensign Bus
converted to part open-top
4/19 acquired by Premium Coaches, London W4
10/19 private hire, Premium Coaches $
12/19 in use, Premium Coaches $
1/20 at London Bus Works, Ebbsfleet $
RML2557 JJD 557D 8/66 new to Aldenham
8/66 L into store (Loughton)
9/66 H new to service on 6/6A (Hackney)
67-8 H
12/69 H to Aldenham repaint, and return
70-2 H
4/73 T transfer (Leyton)
8/73 T to Aldenham overhaul
8/73 AF from o/h (Putney), B2537
8/74 AF into store
9/74 AF ..and out
1975 AF
2/76 AF to Aldenham repaint, and return
from last o/h with B2557
HT burned out in garage fire
8/82 HT w/d from service
2/83 sold to Ensign (Purfleet)
6/83 scrapped by PVS (Carlton)
RML2558 JJD 558D 8/66 new to Aldenham
9/66 SE into store (Stonebridge)
10/66 AC into service on 6 (Willesden)
1967 AC
9/68 HL transfer (Hanwell)
12/69 HL to Aldenham repaint..
12/69 AF repaint (Putney)
11/70 HW transfer (Southall)
1/71 MH transfer for 43 (Muswell Hill)
1972 MH
9/73 MH to Aldenham overhaul
9/73 AF from o/h (Putney)
5/74 AF into store
6/74 AF ..and out
1975 AF
2/76 AF to Aldenham repaint, and return
from last bodyswap with B2505
1992 fitted with Cummins engine
1993 refurbished
10/94 AC privatised to Metroline
12/97 AC Metroline
1/00 AC Metroline
2/02 AC
2003 AC
3/04 AC withdrawn
3/04 sold to Mr A.Boath, Norwood Green
7/04 bought by Reptrans Ltd, Banbury
6/06 repainted white with red St.Georges Cross
repainted light blue
5/09 Sony PSP tour of England
11/15 used in Lord Mayor's Show
RML2559 JJD 559D 8/66 new to Aldenham
8/66 L into store (Loughton)
9/66 HL change store (hanwell)
10/66 AC into service on 6 (Willesden)
11/66 AF transfer for 14 (Putney)
67-8 AF
12/69 AF to Aldenham repaint, and return
70-2 AF
9/73 AF to Aldenham overhaul
9/73 HT from o/h (Holloway)
10/73 AR transfer (Tottenham)
74-5 AR
5/76 AR to Aldenham repaint, and return
from last bodyswap with B2556
1990 fitted with Cummins engine
1994 refurbished
9/94 X privatised to CentreWest
12/97 X Centrewest
1/00 X First Centrewest
01-3 X
7/04 X withdrawn from 7..
7/04 R ..change store (Rainham)
9/04 sold to Ensign Bus, Purfleet
10/04 bought by Harrogate New Life Church
1/07 bought by The Bus Business, Witney, Oxfordshire
RML2560 JJD 560D 8/66 new to Aldenham
9/66 SE into store (Stonebridge)
10/66 AC into service on 6 (Willesden)
11/66 AF transfer for 14 (Putney)..
11/66 into store at Aldenham
1/67 RG into store (Reigate)
3/67 visit to Montreal, Canada
12/67 return to Aldenham
3/68 HL into store (Hanwell)
4/68 visit to Esbjerg
5/68 return to Aldenham
5/68 U return to service (Upton Park)
1969 U
2/70 U to Aldenham repaint, and return
71-2 U
9/73 U to Aldenham overhaul
9/73 MH from o/h (Muswell Hill)..
9/73 U ..return
10/73 U to Aldenham: painted overall ad for Ladbrokes; return
U used on 15, Ladbrokes ad
10/74 U repainted red
1975 U
4/76 U to Aldenham repaint, and return
10/76 U into store
12/76 U ..and out again
from last bodyswap with B2493
1991 fitted with Cummins engine
1992 refurbished
10/94 Q privatised to London Central
c7/95 Q route-branded for 12
12/97 Q London Central
1/00 Q London Central
01-2 Q used on 12
12/03 Q
3/04 sold to Ensign Bus (Purfleet)
5/04 bought by Lavelles Coaches, Belfast
6/04 repainted: Belfast Corporation style red/white, #560
4/10 bought by Allen's Tours: still used on Belfast Tours
RML2561 JJD 561D 8/66 new to Aldenham
8/66 L into store (Loughton)
9/66 H new to service on 6/6A (Hackney)
67-9 H
1/70 H to Aldenham repaint, and return
71-2 H
5/73 HT transfer (Holloway)
8/73 HT to Aldenham overhaul
------ Aldenham works float -------
11/73 U from o/h (Upton Park), B2586
74-5 U
12/76 U to Aldenham repaint, and return
1978 U used on 15
from last bodyswap with B2571
1991 fitted with Cummins engine
1992 refurbished
10/94 HT privatised to London Northern (MTL)
12/97 HT MTL London Northern
1998 bought by Metroline
1/00 HT Metroline London Northern
2001 HT
2/02 HT
11/02 AC transfer (Willesden)
2003 AC
3/04 KX transfer for 390 (Kings Cross)
9/04 KX withdrawn
9/04 sold to Blue Triangle (Rainham)
10/05 sold to Ensign Bus, (Purfleet)
12/05 bought by James Stevenson, Wokingham, Berks
7/11 cut open to provide walk-through entrance to M&M World, Leicester Square
11/17 dismantled when store refurbished
RML2562 JJD 562D 8/66 new to Aldenham
8/66 L into store (Loughton)
9/66 H new to service on 6/6A (Hackney)
67-9 H
3/70 H to Aldenham repaint, and return
71-2 H
5/73 HT transfer (Holloway)
8/73 HT into store, CoF expiry
12/73 HT to Aldenham overhaul
12/73 HT from o/h
74-5 HT
4/76 HT to Aldenham repaint, and return
from last bodyswap with B2577
1990 fitted with Cummins engine
1994 refurbished
9/94 AR privatised to Leaside Buses
12/97 AR Leaside Buses
1998 AR rebranded: Arriva London North
1/00 AR Arriva London North
01-3 AR
12/03 AR at Enfield for platform repair
9/04 CT transfer (Clapton)
10/05 CT withdrawn from 38
1/06 sold to Ensign Bus, (Purfleet)
7/06 bought by J.Brown & Sons, Suffolk
RML2563 JJD 563D 8/66 new to Aldenham
8/66 L into store (Loughton)
9/66 H new to service on 6/6A (Hackney)
67-9 H
1/70 H to Aldenham repaint, and return
12/71 H into store
3/72 H ..and out
5/73 HT transfer (Holloway)
8/73 HT to Aldenham overhaul
------ Aldenham works float -------
11/73 AF from o/h (Putney), B2588
AF used on 37
74-5 AF
5/76 AF to Aldenham repaint, and return
from last bodyswap with B2573
1991 fitted with Cummins engine
6/93 FY to refurbishment, painted poppy red, yellow stripe
12/93 BT leased by BTS, Borehamwood
1994 BT used on 13
12/97 BT London Sovereign
1/00 BT London Sovereign
10/01 E reassigned to Arriva London: to repaint (Enfield)
10/01 AR mechanical overhaul (Tottenham)
02-3 AR
9/04 AR withdrawn from 73..
9/04 TM ..to store at Tottenham Marshes
2/05 sold to TLM Coachassist, (Rochford, Essex)
6/05 bought for preservation, Ian Sutton
Planet Couriers, Leicester
4/09 bought by Alpha Colour Printers, Gloucester
by 12/14 sold
RML2564 JJD 564D 8/66 new to Aldenham
8/66 L into store (Loughton)
9/66 H new to service on 6/6A (Hackney)
67-9 H
1/70 H to Aldenham repaint, and return
71-2 H
4/73 SW transfer (Stockwell)
8/73 SW into store, CoF expiry
7/74 SW to Aldenham overhaul
7/74 R from o/h, B2610 (Riverside)
8/74 HL transfer for 207 (Hanwell)
1975 HL
2/76 AE transfer for 13, 113 (Hendon)
from last bodyswap with B2645
1991 fitted with Iveco engine
1992 refurbished
11/94 AF privatised to London General
12/97 AF London General
1/00 AF London General
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
RML2565 JJD 565D 8/66 new to Aldenham
9/66 H new to service (Hackney)..
9/66 SE into store (Stonebridge)
10/66 AC into service on 6 (Willesden)
67-8 AC
10/69 J transfer (Holloway)
11/69 J to Aldenham repaint, and return
7/70 H transfer (Hackney)
71-2 H
4/73 SW transfer (Stockwell)
8/73 SW to Aldenham overhaul
------ Aldenham works float -------
11/73 TC from o/h (Croydon), B2583
1974 TC
3/75 SW transfer for 88 (Stockwell)
12/75 SW into store
3/76 SW to Aldenham repaint, and return
from last bodyswap with B2566
1991 fitted with Cummins engine
1992 refurbished
9/94 U privatised to Stagecoach East London
12/97 U Stagecoach East London
98-02 U Stagecoach East London
8/03 SD withdrawn into store at Stratford
9/03 sold to Ensign Bus
10/03 transfer to Stratford Blue for special purposes
04 repainted in blue/cream livery
4/04 at Cobham Museum Open Day
1/07 bought by Stratford Blue (Stagecoach)
5/14 used on 97 to Cheltenham: blue/white
RML2566 JJD 566D 8/66 new to Aldenham
9/66 H new to service on 6/6A (Hackney)
67-9 H
1/70 H to Aldenham repaint, and return
71-2 H
8/73 H to Aldenham overhaul
------ Aldenham works float -------
11/73 U from o/h (Upton Park), B2587
74-5 U
12/76 U to Aldenham repaint, and return
from last bodyswap with B2574
1990 fitted with Cummins engine
1993 refurbished
10/94 AC privatised to Metroline
12/97 AC Metroline
1/00 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
53948 reregistered
bought by Mr A.Penn, Bagshot
4/07 at Cobham Museum Open Day, Chobham
4/08 bought by Ghostbus Tours, Wandsworth: repainted black
11/12 destroyed by fire
RML2567 JJD 567D 8/66 new to Aldenham
9/66 H new to service on 6/6A (Hackney)
67-9 H
1/70 H to Aldenham repaint, and return
71-2 H
3/73 SW transfer (Stockwell)
8/73 SW to Aldenham overhaul
------ Aldenham works float -------
1/74 TC from o/h, B2597 (Croydon)
3/75 SW transfer for 88 (Stockwell)
11/75 SW into store
12/75 SW ..and out again
from last bodyswap with B2611
1990 fitted with Cummins engine
1992 refurbished
9/94 CT privatised to Leaside Buses
12/97 CT Leaside Buses
1998 CT rebranded: Arriva London North
1/00 CT Arriva London North
10/05 CT withdrawn from 38
11/05 sold to Ensign Bus (Purfleet)
12/05 bought by Jochen Muecke, Gilching, Germany
RML2568 JJD 568D 9/66 new to Aldenham
9/66 HL into store (Hanwell)
10/66 AC into service on 6 (Willesden)
67-8 AC
1969 AC used on 6
4/70 AC to Aldenham repaint, and return
71-2 AC
4/73 SW transfer (Stockwell)
9/73 SW to Aldenham overhaul
9/73 AF from o/h (Putney)
74-5 AF
3/76 AF to Aldenham repaint, and return
from last bodyswap with B2533
11/94 AF privatised to London General
12/97 AF London General
1/00 AF London General
2/03 AF repainted, deep-cleaned
6/05 AF withdrawn..
6/05 PL ..into store (Plough Lane)
7/05 sold to Ensign Bus (Purfleet)
10/05 sold to Liverpool Bus & Coach Rental
1/07 bought by P.Budgen, Ormskirk
9/11 bought by Red Bus Events, Hinksey: mobile bar
RML2569 JJD 569D 9/66 new to Aldenham
9/66 SE into store (Stonebridge)
10/66 AC into service on 6 (Willesden)
67-8 AC
12/69 AC to Aldenham repaint..
12/69 U from repaint (Upton Park)
70-2 U
8/73 U to Aldenham overhaul
------ Aldenham works float -------
12/73 U from o/h
1974 U
8/75 U into store, and out again
12/76 U into store
2/77 U to Aldenham repaint, and return
from last bodyswap with B2585
1991 fitted with Cummins engine
7/93 FY to refurbishment
12/93 BT leased by BTS, Borehamwood
12/97 BT London Sovereign
1/00 BT London Sovereign
9/01 E reassigned to Arriva London: to repaint (Enfield)
10/01 AR mechanical overhaul (Tottenham)
02-3 AR
9/04 AR withdrawn from 73..
9/04 TM ..to store at Tottenham Marshes
2/05 sold to Henry Cooper Coaches, (Cramlington)
1/06 to Perry's Coach Travel, Malton
*/09 withdrawn
10/11 bought by Ms K.Regan, Aldington, Kent
8/14 bought by Mr C.Pearce, Gosport
RML2570 JJD 570D 9/66 new to Aldenham
9/66 HL into store (Hanwell)
10/66 AC into service on 6 (Willesden)
67-9 AC
2/70 AC to Aldenham repaint, and return
70-2 AC
3/73 AF transfer (Putney)
8/73 AF to Aldenham overhaul
------ Aldenham works float -------
12/73 U from o/h (Upton Park)
7/74 U into store
4/75 U ..and out
from last bodyswap with B2575
1991 fitted with Iveco engine
1993 refurbished
11/94 AF privatised to London General
12/97 AF London General
1/00 AF London General
7/05 AF withdrawn..
7/05 PL ..into store (Plough Lane)
7/05 sold to Ensign Bus (Purfleet)
4/06 bought by Hitmania Ltd, London
8/07 return to Ensign Bus (Purfleet)
8/07 to South East Coachworks, Faversham
bought by Ideas in Motion, Dublin, Eire
6/08 bought by Tayto Ltd, Ashbourne, Eire: Tayto Crisps ad
RML2571 JJD 571D 9/66 new to Aldenham
9/66 HL into store (Hanwell)
10/66 AC into service on 6 (Willesden)
67-9 AC
2/70 AC to Aldenham repaint, and return
70-2 AC
3/73 AF transfer (Putney)
9/73 AF to Aldenham overhaul
------ Aldenham works float -------
1/74 SW from o/h, B2596 (Stockwell)
6/74 AF transfer (Putney)
1975 AF
6/76 AF into store
9/76 AF ..and out again
10/76 AF into store
11/76 AF ..and out again
2/77 AF to Aldenham repaint, and return
from last bodyswap with B2631
used on 73, branded
1991 fitted with Cummins engine
1993 refurbished
9/94 AR privatised to Leaside Buses
95-6 AR
12/97 AR Leaside Buses
1998 AR rebranded: Arriva London North
1999 AR
1/00 AR Arriva London North
2001 AR
7/02 CT transfer (Clapton)
9/02 CT floor repairs at Enfield
10/05 CT withdrawn from 38
11/05 sold to Ensign Bus (Purfleet)
12/05 bought by Christopher Jolly, Chigwell, Essex
Mr A.Smith
c 5/15 bought by Mr M.Hawkins, Clophill
3/17 bought by HIS Church, Binbrook
RML2572 JJD 572D 9/66 new to Aldenham
10/66 AC into service on 6 (Willesden)
67-9 AC
3/70 AC to Aldenham repaint, and return
from last bodyswap with B2593
70-2 AC
3/73 AF transfer (Putney)
9/73 AF to Aldenham overhaul
------ Aldenham works float -------
1/74 HT from o/h, B2581 (Holloway)
75-6 HT
2/77 HT to Aldenham repaint, and return
1991 fitted with Iveco engine
1993 refurbished
1/95 BN privatised to South London (Cowie Group)
12/97 BN South London
1998 BN rebranded: Arriva South London
1/00 BN Arriva South London
2001 BN
8/02 BN repainted
10/05 BN used on 159
12/05 sold to Ensign Bus (Purfleet)
5/06 bought by Arriva Spain, La Coruna, Spain
RML2573 JJD 573D 9/66 new to Aldenham
9/66 HL into store (Hanwell)
10/66 AC into service on 6 (Willesden)
67-9 AC
3/70 AC to Aldenham repaint, and return
71-2 AC
4/73 U transfer (Upton Park)
9/73 U to Aldenham overhaul
------ Aldenham works float -------
2/74 U from o/h, B2598
from last bodyswap with B2594
1991 fitted with Iveco engine
1994 refurbished
1/95 BN privatised to South London (Cowie Group)
12/97 BN South London
1998 BN rebranded: Arriva South London
1/00 BN Arriva South London
10/05 BN used on 159
12/05 sold to Ensign Bus (Purfleet)
12/05 bought by Capital Radio, London
6/06 in service for Capital Radio
6/08 taken over by Global Radio
6/09 overall white for Galaxy Radio
4/10 LBC Radio: Election Battle Bus; with towed generator
9/14 bought by Create Productions Ltd
12/14 in use as promo bus #(white), London
8/18 promoting Subway Restaurants: white
RML2574 JJD 574D 9/66 new to Aldenham
9/66 HL into store (Hanwell)
10/66 AC into service on 6 (Willesden)
9/67 AC into store
11/67 AC ..and out
68-9 AC
3/70 AC to Aldenham repaint, and return
70-2 AC
3/73 AF transfer (Putney)
9/73 AF to Aldenham overhaul
------ Aldenham works float -------
1/74 AF from o/h, B2591
9/75 AF into store, and out
1/76 AF into store
4/76 AF ..and out
from last bodyswap with B2603
1990 fitted with Iveco engine
12/92 BN w/d for refurbishment
painted maroon/cream
4/93 B leased to Kentish Bus: training, then service on 19
6/95 used on 410, on loan to London & Country
1997 BN reassigned to South London
12/97 BN South London
1998 BN rebranded: Arriva South London
1/00 BN Arriva South London
3/05 BN withdrawn..
3/05 N ..into store (Norwood)
4/05 off-lease to TfL
4/05 sold to Henry Cooper Coaches, Cramlington
RML2575 JJD 575D 9/66 new to Aldenham
10/66 S into store (Shepherds Bush)
11/66 AF new to service on 14 (Putney)
67-9 AF
1/70 AF to Aldenham repaint, and return
71-2 AF
9/73 AF to Aldenham overhaul
------ Aldenham works float -------
1/74 AF from o/h, B2592
75-6 AF
2/77 AF to Aldenham repaint, and return
from last bodyswap with B2579
1990 fitted with Iveco engine
1992 refurbished
11/94 AF privatised to London General
12/97 AF London General
1/00 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 The 2575 Group, Dublin, Eire
RML2576 JJD 576D 9/66 new to Aldenham
10/66 AC new to service on 6 (Willesden)
67-9 AC
4/70 AC to Aldenham repaint, and return
71-2 AC
5/73 HT transfer (Holloway)
7/73 HT into store
9/73 HT to Aldenham overhaul
------ Aldenham works float -------
2/74 PR from o/h, unlicensed; B2562 (Poplar)..
2/74 SW transfer (Stockwell)
3/74 HT transfer (Holloway)
AF (Putney)
2/77 AF to Aldenham repaint, and return
from last bodyswap with B2643
1991 fitted with Iveco engine
1992 refurbished
11/94 AF privatised to London General
12/97 AF London General
1/00 AF London General
1/05 sold to Ensign Bus (Purfleet)
2/05 bought by Mr S.Schoor, Kassel, Germany
RML2577 JJD 577D 9/66 new to Aldenham
11/66 AF new to service on 14 (Putney)
67-8 AF
5/68 AF used on 37
1969 AF
1/70 AF to Aldenham repaint, and return
71-2 AF
9/73 AF to Aldenham overhaul
------ Aldenham works float -------
10/73 AF from o/h (Putney)
74-5 AF
3/76 AF to Aldenham repaint, and return
from last bodyswap with B2535
1990 fitted with Iveco engine
1/93 AF w/d for refurbishment
painted maroon/cream
4/93 B leased to Kentish Bus
1997 BN reassigned to South London
12/97 BN South London
1998 BN rebranded: Arriva South London
1/00 BN Arriva South London
10/05 BN used on 159
11/05 TV returned to store for London Bus Services (Tolworth)
12/05 bought by Henry Cooper Coaches, (Cramlington)
RML2578 JJD 578D 9/66 new to Aldenham
10/66 S into store (Shepherds Bush)
11/66 AF new to service on 14 (Putney)
67-9 AF
1/70 AF to Aldenham repaint, and return
8/71 AF into store
1/72 AF ..and out
10/73 AF to Aldenham overhaul
10/73 HT from o/h (Holloway)
1974 HT
2/75 HT into store, and out
2/76 HT to Aldenham repaint, and return
from last bodyswap with B2572
1990 fitted with Cummins engine
1993 refurbished
10/94 NX privatised to London Central
1995 NX route-branded for 36
12/97 NX London Central
1/00 NX London Central
1/05 NX used on last crew day on 36
1/05 NX withdrawn..
2/05 PL ..into store..
2/05 AF ....transfer (Putney)
7/05 AF withdrawn..
7/05 PL ..into store (Plough Lane)
9/05 sold to Ensign Bus (Purfleet)
2/06 bought by Ambassatours, Halifax, Canada
fitted with door in o/s bay by Lawton, (Doncaster)
by 10/06 shipped to Canada: received by Absolute Charters Inc, Halifax, Nova Scotia
12/06 overall blue livery
RML2579 JJD 579D 9/66 new to Aldenham
10/66 S into store
11/66 AF new to service on 14
67-69 AF
2/70 AF to Aldenham repaint, and return
71-72 AF
10/73 AF to Aldenham overhaul
10/73 AF from o/h (Putney)
74-75 AF
4/76 AF to Aldenham repaint, and return
8/76 AF into store, and out again
from last bodyswap with B2536
*/85 in service on 13 to Golders Green Station $
*/87 MH in service on 43 to London Bridge Station: red, white bullseye $
1993 fitted with Cummins engine
1993 refurbished
10/94 AC privatised to Metroline
*/95 AC in service on 6 to Kensal Rise Stn: red $
12/97 AC Metroline
1/00 AC Metroline
HT transfer (Holloway)
2/02 HT
8/02 AC return
2003 AC
3/04 AC in service on 98 to Willesden: red, blue skirt/radiator grille $
3/04 AC in service on 6 to Piccadilly Circus: red, blue skirt/radiator grille $
3/04 AC withdrawn
3/04 sold
bought by Mr G.Owen
8/09 Mr G.Owen: Private Party: Metroline livery (faded) $
5/15 bought by London Bus 4 Hire, Usk, Monmouthshire
12/18 bought for preservation by Danny Dudziec and Billy Birkett of London
RML2580 JJD 580D 9/66 new to Aldenham
10/66 S into store (Shepherds Bush)
11/66 AF new to service on 14 (Putney)
67-9 AF
2/70 AF to Aldenham repaint, and return
71-2 AF
10/73 AF to Aldenham overhaul
10/73 U from o/h (Upton Park)
7/74 U into store
9/75 U ..and out
4/76 U to Aldenham repaint, and return
from last bodyswap with B2513
1990 fitted with Iveco engine
1993 refurbished
11/94 AF privatised to London General
12/97 AF London General
1/00 AF London General
1/01 RA transfer (Waterloo)
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)
8/04 sold to Mr.J.Davis, Winchcombe
6/05 exported to Nimes, France
3412YZ30 converted to The City Pub Bus
RML2581 JJD 581D 9/66 new to Aldenham
10/66 S into store
11/66 AF new to service on 14
67-9 AF
2/70 AF to Aldenham repaint, and return
71-2 AF
10/73 AF to Aldenham overhaul
10/73 HT from o/h (Holloway)
74-5 HT
3/76 HT to Aldenham repaint, and return
from last bodyswap with B2561
1991 fitted with Cummins engine
1993 refurbished
9/94 U privatised to Stagecoach East London
12/97 U Stagecoach East London
98-02 U Stagecoach East London
8/03 SD withdrawn into store at Stratford
9/03 sold to Ensign Bus
4/04 bought by Cube Promotions Ltd, Poznan, Poland
RML2582 JJD 582D 9/66 new to Aldenham
11/66 AF new to service on 14
67-9 AF
2/70 AF to Aldenham repaint, and return
71-2 AF
10/73 AF to Aldenham overhaul
10/73 AF from o/h
74-5 AF
4/76 AF to Aldenham repaint, and return
from last bodyswap with B2576
1991 fitted with Cummins engine
10/93 FY to refurbishment
12/93 BT leased by BTS, Borehamwood
12/97 BT London Sovereign
1/00 BT London Sovereign
10/01 E reassigned to Arriva London: to repaint (Enfield)
10/01 AR .. transfer (Tottenham)
2002 AR
8/03 AR repainted
9/04 AR withdrawn from 73..
9/04 TM ..to store at Tottenham Marshes
2/05 sold to TLM Coachassist, (Rochford, Essex)
by 5/06 sold to PB Bus Marketing Specialists, Eastleigh
12/06 sold to Stephensons (Rochford)
1/07 sold, exported to Slovakia
RML2583 JJD 583D 9/66 new to Aldenham
10/66 S into store
11/66 AF new to service on 14
67-9 AF
2/70 AF to Aldenham repaint, and return
71-2 AF
10/73 AF to Aldenham overhaul
10/73 U from o/h (Upton Park)
2/74 U into store
U ..and out
6/75 U into store
9/75 U ..and out
6/76 U to Aldenham repaint, and return
from last bodyswap with B2578
1990 fitted with Cummins engine
1992 refurbished
10/94 NX privatised to London Central
c7/95 NX route-branded for 36
12/97 NX London Central
1/00 NX London Central
2001 NX
3/02 Q transfer for 12 (Camberwell)
8/02 SW transfer (Stockwell)
11/03 Q transfer for 12 (Camberwell)
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 Welsh Museum of Transport, Swansea
8/06 used during Eisteddfod, Swansea
by 9/08 bought by Mr M.Detheridge, Raglan
9/09 at Showbus 2009, Duxford
London Bus 4 Hire, Monmouth
8/12 used by Uruguay Olympic Football Team
7/14 at RM60, Finsbury Park
9/14 active at Brentford Festival (657)
9/16 at Brentford Festival (657)
RML2584 JJD 584D 9/66 new to Aldenham
11/66 AF new to service on 14
67-9 AF
2/70 AF to Aldenham repaint, and return
8/71 AF into store
11/71 AF ..and out
1972 AF
10/73 AF to Aldenham overhaul
10/73 U from o/h (Upton Park)
74-5 U
5/76 U to Aldenham repaint, and return
from last bodyswap with B2568
1991 fitted with Cummins engine
1994 refurbished
10/94 NX privatised to London Central
12/97 NX London Central
1/00 NX London Central
01-2 NX
3/03 AF transfer (Putney)
c4/03 AF repainted
11/03 Q transfer for 12 (Camberwell)
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.B.Field, Poole
9/10 Barry Field, Christchurch, Dorset
2/13 bought by M.Hawkins, Clophill, Bedfordshire
1/14 bought by Routemaster Bus Bar, Ashby-de-la-Zouch
RML2585 JJD 585D 10/66 new to Aldenham
10/66 S into store
11/66 AF new to service on 14
67-9 AF
2/70 AF to Aldenham repaint, and return
8/70 AF into store
2/71 AF ..and out
1972 AF
10/73 AF to Aldenham overhaul
10/73 AF from o/h
74-5 AF
4/76 AF to Aldenham repaint, and return
from last bodyswap with B2588
1993 fitted with Cummins engine
1994 refurbished
10/94 AC privatised to Metroline
12/97 AC Metroline
1/00 AC Metroline
2/02 AC
2003 AC
3/04 AC withdrawn
3/04 sold to Bristol Bus & Coach Sales, Bristol
to Wealden PSV, Five Oak Green
4/04 return to Bristol Bus & Coach Sales, Bristol: open-top O40/32R
4/04 bought by Charles Riverboat Co, Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA
10/11 Rondout, Illinois, U.S.A
RML2586 JJD 586D 10/66 new to Aldenham
10/66 S into store (Shepherds Bush)
11/66 AF new to service on 14 (Putney)
3/67 AF into store
5/67 AF ..and out
68-9 AF
1/70 AF to Aldenham repaint, and return
2/71 AF into store
8/71 S change store (Shepherds Bush)..
8/71 AF ..and back out
1972 AF
10/73 AF to Aldenham overhaul
10/73 U from o/h (Upton Park)
74-5 U
6/76 U to Aldenham repaint, and return
from last o/h with B2586
1990 fitted with Iveco engine
1/93 AF w/d for refurbishment
painted maroon/cream
4/93 B leased to Kentish Bus
1997 BN reassigned to South London
12/97 BN South London
1998 BN rebranded: Arriva South London
1/00 BN Arriva South London
10/05 BN used on 159
11/05 TV returned to London Bus Services (Tolworth)
12/05 sold to Henry Cooper Coaches, (Cramlington)
12/05 bought by Mr L.Webster, Wolverhampton
12/09 on RTRFRegister Christmas Lights Tour
RML2587 JJD 587D 10/66 new to Aldenham
10/66 S into store (Shepherds Bush)
11/66 AF new to service on 14 (Putney)
67-9 AF
3/70 AF to Aldenham repaint, and return
71-2 AF
8/73 AF into store
9/73 AF ..and out
10/73 AF to Aldenham overhaul
10/73 U from o/h (Upton Park)
1974 U
3/75 U into store, and out
8/76 U to Aldenham repaint, and return
from last bodyswap with B2580
1991 fitted with Cummins engine
1992 refurbished
10/94 Q privatised to London Central
12/97 Q London Central
1/00 Q London Central
01-2 Q used on 12
11/03 sold to Ensign Bus (Purfleet)
11/04 bought by Hansen & Berg, Karlslunde, Denmark: "superlimousine" for hire
RML2588 JJD 588D 10/66 new to Aldenham
10/66 S into store (Shepherds Bush)
11/66 AF new to service on 14 (Putney)
67-8 AF
3/70 AF to Aldenham repaint, and return
71-2 AF
10/73 AF to Aldenham overhaul
10/73 U from o/h (Upton Park)
6/75 U into store, and out again
6/76 U used on 15
6/76 U to Aldenham repaint, and return
from last bodyswap with B2584
1991 fitted with Cummins engine
1992 refurbished, new lit o/s ad panel
9/94 AR privatised to Leaside Buses
12/97 AR Leaside Buses
1998 AR rebranded: Arriva London North
1/00 AR Arriva London North
01-2 AR Arriva London North
9/03 AR repainted
9/04 AR withdrawn from 73..
9/04 TM ..to store at Tottenham Marshes
3/05 SF change store (Stamford Hill)
10/05 sold to Ensign Bus
9/06 bought by Mr D.Turner and Mr T.Beber, t/a London Heritage Travel, Ely
6/07 London Heritage Travel, Rettendon, Essex
by 7/10 repainted by London Bus & Truck, Northfleet
10/11 used at "World Skills London" event
8/12 PT bought by Ensignbus, Purfleet
4/14 used as extra on 38 during Tube Strike
12/14 PT used on X81 (Grays-Shenfield)
7/15 in service on 15 during Tube strike
8/15 in service on 15 during Tube strike
12/15 used on X55 on Ensignbus Running Day
RML2589 JJD 589D 10/66 new to Aldenham
10/66 S into store (Shepherds Bush)
11/66 AF new to service on 14 (Putney)
1967 AF
3/68 AF into store, and out again
1969 AF
3/70 AF to Aldenham repaint, and return
71-2 AF
10/73 AF to Aldenham overhaul
10/73 AF from o/h
74-5 AF
5/76 AF to Aldenham repaint, and return
from last bodyswap with B2565
1991 fitted with Cummins engine
1994 refurbished
9/94 AR privatised to Leaside Buses
12/97 AR Leaside Buses
1998 AR rebranded: Arriva London North
1999 AR
1/00 AR Arriva London North
01-2 AR
8/03 AR repainted
11/03 AR at Enfield for rear end repair
9/04 AR withdrawn from 73..
9/04 TM ..to store at Tottenham Marshes
9/04 sold to Ensign Bus
9/04 bought by Mark Cole, Upminster
6/08 visited Bow Centenary
6/08 used on 15
9/09 at Showbus 2009, Duxford
7/10 active on Gravesend Running Day (423, 480, 300)
9/12 at Showbus 2012, Duxford
8/13 active at Holloway Garage Open Day
6/14 ON used on 18B, Alperton Open Day
7/14 at RM60, Finsbury Park
RML2590 JJD 590D 10/66 new to Aldenham
11/66 AF new to service on 14 (Putney)
67-9 AF
3/70 AF to Aldenham repaint, and return
71-2 AF
11/73 AF to Aldenham overhaul
11/73 AF from o/h, B2577
74-5 AF
5/76 AF to Aldenham repaint, and return
AF from last bodyswap with B2563
1991 AF fitted with Iveco engine
1993 AF refurbished
11/94 AF privatised to London General
12/97 AF London General
1/00 AF London General
7/05 AF withdrawn..
7/05 PL ..into store (Plough Lane)
8/05 sold to Ensign Bus (Purfleet)
8/05 bought by Mr Nick Rose, Bournemouth
RML2591 JJD 591D 10/66 new to Aldenham
11/66 AF new to service on 14 (Putney)
67-9 AF
4/70 AF to Aldenham repaint, and return
71-2 AF
11/73 AF to Aldenham overhaul
11/73 U from o/h (Upton Park), B2580
7/74 U into store
3/75 U ..and out
9/76 U to Aldenham repaint, and return
from last bodyswap with B2589
5/91 BN in service on 159 to Streatham Garage $
1991 fitted with Cummins engine
1993 refurbished
1990 fitted with Iveco engine
12/92 BN w/d for refurbishment
painted maroon/cream
4/93 B leased to Kentish Bus
6/93 B in service on 19 to Battersea Bridge $
8/93 B in service on 19 to Finsbury Park Stn $
*/96 B in service on 19 to Battersea Bridge $
1997 BN reassigned to South London
12/97 BN South London
6/98 BN in service on 19 to Finsbury Park Stn: red $
1998 BN rebranded: Arriva South London
1/00 BN Arriva South London
3/01 BN in service on 19 to Battersea Bridge: red $
2/05 BN in service on 19 to Finsbury Park Stn $
4/05 BN withdrawn..
4/05 BS ..into store (Brixton Tram Shed)
11/05 BS transfer on paper to Arriva
11/05 AK in store, Streatham Garage $
11/05 sold to Ensign Bus (Purfleet)
7/06 bought by KJB Security, Leighton Buzzard
8/06 rallied at Leighton Buzzard
9/06 bought by Mr Kristian Jendesen, Bournemouth
11/06 bought by Mr R.Osbourne, Welham Green, Hertfordshire
Routemaster Hire, Knebworth: not used
sold to London Bus & Truck , (Northfleet)
bought by Blueline Travel, Rochford, Essex
converted to mainly open-top
7/12 used by DirecTV as television studio during Olympics: Greenwich $
8/12 used by DirecTV as television studio during Olympics
9/12 not sold on e-bay
7/14 Blueline Travel: work on open-top completion $
2/15 Blueline Travel: upper seating partly restored $
8/15 Blueline Travel: in store $
8/16 Blueline Travel: in store, looking sad $
2/17 Blueline Travel: in store, looking sad $
2/20 exported to Egypt for hotel hoarding
RML2592 JJD 592D 10/66 new to Aldenham
11/66 AF new to service on 14 (Putney)
67-9 AF
4/70 AF to Aldenham repaint, and return
71-2 AF
11/73 AF to Aldenham overhaul
11/73 U from o/h (Upton Park), B2568
6/74 U into store
8/74 U ..and out
7/75 U into store, and out again
10/76 U into store
11/76 U ..and out again
from last bodyswap with B2569
1992 fitted with Iveco engine
1992 refurbished
9/94 BW privatised to Stagecoach East London
12/97 BW Stagecoach East London
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 J.LLoyd
4/05 sold to Ensign Bus (Purfleet)
10/06 bought by Bryan Canfield, Horsham, W.Sussex
RML2593 JJD 593D 11/66 new to Aldenham
11/66 AC new to service on 6 (Willesden)
67-9 AC
4/70 AC to Aldenham repaint, and return
71-2 AC
4/73 SW transfer (Stockwell)
11/73 SW to Aldenham overhaul
11/73 TC from o/h (Croydon), B2584
1974 TC
3/75 SW transfer for 88 (Stockwell)
1/76 SW to Aldenham repaint and return
7/76 SW into store
10/76 SW ..and out again
11/76 SW back into store, and out again
from last bodyswap with B2587
1991 fitted with Iveco engine
1993 refurbished
11/94 AF privatised to London General
12/97 AF London General
2/98 AF used on 14
1/00 AF London General
6/00 used for 406F Epsom Race specials
6/00 used for Wimbledon Week specials
9/03 AF repainted
7/05 Q transfer (Commercial Services)
11/05 sold to Ensign Bus, (Purfleet)
F-124-G 12/05 bought by Falkland Islands Tourism, Port Stanley
RML2594 JJD 594D 10/66 new to Aldenham
11/66 AC new to service on 6 (Willesden)
67-9 AC
4/70 AC to Aldenham repaint, and return
12/71 AC into store
1/72 AC ..and out
3/73 AF transfer (Putney)
11/73 AF to Aldenham overhaul
11/73 U from o/h (Upton Park), B2582
7/74 U into store
1975 U
10/76 U to Aldenham repaint, and return
from last bodyswap with B2567
1992 fitted with Cummins engine
1993 refurbished
10/94 AC privatised to Metroline
12/97 AC Metroline
1/00 AC Metroline
2/02 AC
2003 AC
3/04 AC withdrawn
3/04 sold to Lister (Bolton)
3/04 sold to Mr.J.Davies, (Winchcombe), Gloucestershire
3/05 exported to Korea
RML2595 JJD 595D 11/66 new to Aldenham
12/66 U new to service (Upton Park)
1967 U
4/68 U into store, and out again
1969 U
3/70 U to Aldenham repaint, and return
71-2 U
1/73 U into store
2/73 U ..and out
8/73 U into store
4/74 U to Aldenham overhaul
4/74 HT from o/h (Holloway), B2607
from last bodyswap with B2598
1990 fitted with Cummins engine
1992 refurbished
9/94 AR privatised to Leaside Buses
12/97 AR Leaside Buses
1998 AR rebranded: Arriva London North
1/00 AR Arriva London North
01-2 AR Arriva London North
3/03 AR repaint
9/04 AR withdrawn from 73..
9/04 TM ..to store at Tottenham Marshes
10/04 sold to Ensign Bus
5/05 bought by Mr Hannes Boek, Linz, Austria
RML2596 JJD 596D 11/66 new to Aldenham
12/66 U new into service (Upton Park)
67-8 U
2/69 U into store
3/69 U ..and out
3/70 U to Aldenham repaint, and return
71-2 U
12/73 U to Aldenham overhaul
12/73 AF from o/h (Putney)
1/74 AF into store,..and out again
9/75 AF into store
10/75 AF ..and out
8/76 AF to Aldenham repaint, and return
from last bodyswap with B2590
1991 fitted with Cummins engine
1994 refurbished
10/94 NX privatised to London Central
12/97 London Central
1/00 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.A.Gaddie, Rye
4/08 bought by Bellamy Coaches, Nottingham
4/08 into service, Nottingham
6/08 Nottingham operation ceased
10/10 bought by The Bus Club, Carshalton
10/11 used at "World Skills London" event
3/18 sold to Ensign Bus (Purfleet)
5/18 into Ensignbus operational fleet
5/18 blue-wrapped for Chelses football team
12/18 bought by Ghost Tours, London
RML2597 JJD 597D 11/66 new to Aldenham
12/66 U new to service (Upton Park)
67-9 U
3/70 U to Aldenham repaint, and return
71-2 U
12/73 U to Aldenham overhaul
12/73 U from o/h
1974 U
8/75 U into store
10/75 U ..and out
1976 U
2/77 U to Aldenham repaint, and return
from last bodyswap with B2583
1991 fitted with Cummins engine
1992 refurbished
9/94 CT privatised to Leaside Buses
12/97 CT Leaside Buses
1998 CT rebranded: Arriva London North
1/00 CT Arriva London North
1/04 repainted
10/05 CT withdrawn from 38
12/05 sold to Ensign Bus (Purfleet)
12/05 bought by Mr N.Cottam, Woodbridge, Suffolk
1/06 exported to USA: travelling fashion boutique
by 12/14 converted to Gastro Bus, The Wild Rover Brewery, Odessa, Florida, USA
RML2598 JJD 598D 11/66 new to Aldenham
12/66 U new to service (Upton Park)
67-9 U
4/70 U to Aldenham repaint, and return
71-2 U
12/73 U to Aldenham overhaul
12/73 HT from o/h (Holloway)
11/74 HT into store
11/75 HT ..and out
4/76 HT into store
5/76 HT to Aldenham repaint, and return
from last bodyswap with B2582
1990 fitted with Cummins engine
9/93 Q to refurbishment
12/93 BT leased by BTS, Borehamwood
12/97 BT London Sovereign
1/00 BT London Sovereign
9/01 E reassigned to Arriva London: to Enfield for repaint..
9/01 BN transfer (Brixton)
02-3 BN
4/04 SF transfer into store (Stamford Hill)
5/04 AR transfer (Tottenham)
9/04 AR withdrawn from 73..
9/04 TM ..to store at Tottenham Marshes
2/05 sold to Henry Cooper Coaches, (Cramlington)
offered for sale on e-bay
5/05 bought by GB Management, Castle Douglas
RML2599 NML 599E 3/67 new to Aldenham
3/67 HT into store (Highgate)
5/67 J new to service on 14 (Holloway)
1968 J
5/69 J into store
8/69 J ..and out
5/70 J to Aldenham repaint and return
9/71 HT transfer (Holloway: J closes)
11/71 HT into store
3/72 HT ..and out
1973 HT
4/74 HT to Aldenham overhaul
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9/74 R from o/h, B2652 (Riverside)
from last bodyswap with B2658
1993 fitted with Cummins engine
1994 refurbished
10/94 AC privatised to Metroline
12/97 AC Metroline
1/00 AC Metroline
2/02 AC
2003 AC
3/04 AC withdrawn
3/04 sold to Lister (Bolton)
3/04 sold to Mr.J.Davies, Gloucestershire
by 8/05 sold: exported to Spain
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Part 4: RML2400-RML2499
Part 6: RML2600-RML2699
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