| 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 |
RML2700 SMK 700F 9/67 new to Aldenham
9/67 HL into store (Hanwell)
10/67 HL into service on 207/A
68-69 HL
12/70 HL to Aldenham repaint, and return
71-73 HL
10/74 HL to Aldenham overhaul
10/74 SF from o/h, B2690 (Stamford Hill)
from last bodyswap with B2664
*/86 AR in service on 73 to Stoke Newington $
*/87 AR in service on 73 to Palace Gate-Kensington $
1/91 S in service on 94 to Acton Green $
1993 fitted with Cummins engine
1993 refurbished
11/94 S privatised to London United
12/97 S London United
1/00 S London United
1/04 S withdrawn..
1/04 V ..into store (Turnham Green)
1/04 sold to M.Nash (Weybridge)
3/04 bought by Mr.J.Arundell, Bagshot, for preservation
repainted red, cream band
4/07 at Cobham Museum Open Day $
11/08 bought by Alpha Bus for preservation and hires
4/14 on hire, London $
5/14 on wedding hire, London $
9/15 at Showbus, Woburn Abbey $
7/17 on wedding hire, London $
1/18 on wedding hire, London $
2/18 bought by N&A Burnett, Folkestone
6/18 on wedding hire, London $
9/18 on wedding hire, Bromley $
RML2701 SMK 701F 9/67 new to Aldenham
9/67 HL into store (Hanwell)
10/67 HL into service on 207/A
68-9 HL
1/70 HL into store
2/70 HL ..and out
12/70 HL to Aldenham repaint, and return
1971 HL
3/72 HL into store
5/72 HL to Aldenham: repainted overall tartan for Youngers Breweries
5/72 U from repaint (Upton Park)
1972 U used on 15, overall ad, tartan
9/72 HT transfer for 14, overall ad, tartan (Holloway)
1/73 H transfer (Hackney)
5/73 U transfer
7/73 HT transfer (Holloway)
8/73 HT to repaint to red..
8/73 AR from repaint (Tottenham)
10/74 AR to Aldenham overhaul
10/74 CF from o/h, B2686 (Chalk Farm)
10/75 BW transfer for 8 (Bow)
from last bodyswap with B2669
1992 fitted with Cummins engine
1992 refurbished
1994 AC used on 6
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3/04 AC withdrawn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 Dawber & Hughes, Wigan
4/06 at Manchester Museum of Transport London Bus Day
3/12 bought by RM Buses Ltd, Wigan
RML2702 SMK 702F 9/67 new to Aldenham
9/67 HL into store (Hanwell)
10/67 HL into service on 207/A
68-70 HL
1/71 HL to Aldenham repaint, and return
6/71 HL into store, then to Aldenham..
7/71 repainted in overall ad for Homepride Flour
7/71 U from repaint: used on 15 (Upton Park)
9/71 HT transfer (Holloway)
10/71 HT to Aldenham: repainted red, and return
1/72 CF transfer for 24 (Chalk Farm)
7/73 CF into store
11/73 CF ..and out
10/74 CF to Aldenham overhaul
10/74 T from o/h, B2692 (Leyton)
9/75 T into store
1/76 T ..and out
1978 T used on 38 (Leyton)
from last bodyswap with B2712
1992 fitted with Cummins engine
1993 refurbished
11/94 S privatised to London United
12/97 S London United
1/00 S repainted into London United livery
9/00 S new route branding for 94
01-2 S used on 94
8/03 S route 94 branding removed
9/04 S withdrawn..
9/04 TV ..into store (Tolworth)
11/04 bought by Geldard Coaches, Leeds
1/15 Geldard's
by 6/15 sold to Stafford Bus Centre
by 10/15 bought by London Retro Bus Hire, Lee: London red, flake grey band
RML2703 SMK 703F 9/67 new to Aldenham
9/67 HL into store (Hanwell)
10/67 HL into service on 207/A
68-70 HL
1/71 HL to Aldenham repaint, and return
72-3 HL
10/74 HL to Aldenham overhaul
10/74 TC from o/h, B2663 (Croydon)
3/75 SW transfer for 88 (Stockwell)
from last bodyswap with B2701
1992 fitted with Cummins engine
1993 refurbished
10/94 AC privatised to Metroline
12/97 AC Metroline
1/00 AC Metroline
2/02 AC
3/04 sold to Bristol Bus & Coach Sales, Bristol
3/04 sold to British Bus Company, California, USA
RML2704 SMK 704F 9/67 new to Aldenham
9/67 HL into store (Hanwell)..
9/67 UX ..into service on 207/A (Uxbridge)
12/67 UX into store, and out again
9/68 UX into store
10/68 UX ..and out
1969 UX
11/70 UX to Aldenham repaint, and return
71-3 UX
9/74 UX to Aldenham overhaul
9/74 UX from o/h, B2670
1975 UX
3/76 U transfer for 23 (Upton Park)
from last bodyswap with B2690
1990 fitted with Cummins engine
1992 refurbished
S used on 94
11/94 S privatised to London United
12/97 S London United
1/00 S London United
1/04 S withdrawn..
1/04 V ..into store (Turnham Green)
1/04 sold to M.Nash (Weybridge)
10/05 bought by Mr C Godfrey-Faussett, Selkirk
RML2705 SMK 705F 9/67 new to Aldenham
9/67 HL into store (Hanwell)
10/67 HL into service on 207/A
11/68 HW transfer (Southall)
1969 HW
7/70 HW to Aldenham repaint, and return
8/70 HW into store
1/71 HL transfer (Hanwell)..
1/71 HW ..return
5/71 T transfer for 48 (Leyton)
72-3 T
10/74 T to Aldenham overhaul
10/74 SF from o/h, B2681 (Stamfod Hill)
from last bodyswap with B2698
1991 fitted with Cummins engine
1992 refurbished
9/94 U privatised to Stagecoach East London for 15
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
5/04 bought by Luca Cadamuro, Milan, Italy
RML2706 SMK 706F 9/67 new to Aldenham
9/67 HL into store (Hanwell)
10/67 HL into service on 207/A
11/68 HW transfer (Southall)
1969 HW
7/70 HW to Aldenham repaint, and return
5/71 HL transfer (Hanwell)
72-3 HL
10/74 HL to Aldenham overhaul
10/74 UX from o/h, B2664 (Uxbridge)
1975 UX
3/76 U transfer for 23 (Upton Park)
from last bodyswap with B2727
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.Davis, Winchcombe
by 9/05 bought by Mr.N.Walker, Garford, Abingdon
6/08 bought by Mr M.Hawkins, Clophill, Bedfordshire:
conversion to part-open-top hospitality vehicle
8/09 into service as mobile bar
by 2/12 Routemaster Bus Bar, Ashby-de-la-Zouch
RML2707 SMK 707F 9/67 new to Aldenham
9/67 HL into store (Hanwell)
10/67 HL into service on 207/A
11/68 HL used on 207A
11/68 HW transfer (Southall)
1969 HW
8/70 HW to Aldenham repaint, and return
5/71 HL transfer for 207
1972 HL used on 207
6/72 UX transfer (Uxbridge)
1973 UX
10/74 UX to Aldenham overhaul
10/74 T from o/h, B2682 (Leyton)
from last bodyswap with B2694
1991 fitted with Cummins engine
1992 refurbished
11/94 S privatised to London United
95-6 S
12/97 S London United
1/00 S London United
8/00 S repainted, LU livery
9/00 S new route branding for 94
01-3 S
1/04 S withdrawn..
1/04 FW ..into store (Fulwell)
1/04 sold to M.Nash (Weybridge)
12/05 bought by Chase Enterprise (Siam) Co.Ltd, Banyeehan, Thailand
by 5/13 Jesada Technik Museum, Thailand
RML2708 SMK 708F 9/67 new to Aldenham
9/67 HL into store (Hanwell)
10/67 HL into service on 207/A
11/68 HW transfer (Southall)
1969 HW
8/70 HW to Aldenham repaint, and return
5/71 T transfer for 48 (Leyton)
72-3 T
10/74 T to Aldenham overhaul
10/74 SF from o/h, B2685 (Stamford Hill)
12/74 SF into store
1/75 SF ..and out
from last bodyswap with B2674
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
10/04 sold to Ensign Bus
12/04 bought by Alan Gregory, Croydon
RML2709 SMK 709F 9/67 new to Aldenham
9/67 HL into store (Hanwell)
10/67 UX into service on 207/A (Uxbridge)
12/67 TC transfer for 130 group (Croydon)
68-9 TC
4/70 BX transfer into store (Bexleyheath)..
4/70 R ..transfer (Hammersmith)
6/70 SF transfer for 243 (Stamford Hill)
9/70 SF to Aldenham repaint, and return
71-3 SF
2/74 T transfer (Leyton)
10/74 T to Aldenham overhaul
10/74 AR from o/h, B2697 (Tottenham)
from last bodyswap with B2693
1992 fitted with Iveco engine
1993 refurbished
9/94 BW privatised to Stagecoach East London for 8
12/97 BW Stagecoach East London
1/00 BW
10/02 U transfer (Upton Park)
12/03 BW repaint
6/04 BW withdrawn into store..
6/04 SD ..change store (Stratford)
6/04 change store (Preston)
12/04 change store to Plaxton at Anston for conversion:
stairway/platform reversal, part open-top
3/05 sold to Coach USA, Canada
3/05 exported to Montreal, Canada for Gray Line "Autobus Connoisseur"
6/05 front dome removed
A50727 */05 reregistered
RML2710 SMK 710F 9/67 new to Aldenham
9/67 HL into store (Hanwell)
10/67 UX into service on 207/A (Uxbridge)
1968 UX
4/69 UX into store
5/69 UX ..and out
8/69 UX into store again
9/69 UX ..and out
11/70 UX to Aldenham repaint, and return
71-3 UX
5/74 UX into store
6/74 UX ..and out
10/74 UX to Aldenham overhaul
10/74 T from o/h, B2704 (Leyton)
from last bodyswap with B2668
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 bought by International Coaches, Thornton Heath:
fitted with rear platform & doors from RM471
6/09 reported sold
The Bus Club/ Classic Routemasters
accident damaged
10/17 bought by Ensignbus
RML2711 SMK 711F 9/67 new to Aldenham
9/67 HL into store (Hanwell)
1968 HL
10/67 HL into service on 207/A
11/68 HW transfer (Southall)
1969 HW
8/70 HW to Aldenham repaint, and return
5/71 T transfer for 48 (Leyton)
10/71 T into store
2/72 T ..and out
1973 T
10/74 T to Aldenham overhaul
10/74 SF from o/h, B2696 (Stamford Hill)
1975 SF
10/76 SF into store
from last bodyswap with B2711
1991 fitted with Cummins engine
1992 refurbished
10/94 Q privatised to London Central for 12
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 Wimbledon Area Signalling Preservation Society, Woking
6/09 bought by Alphabus, Milton Keynes
11/12 sold to The Bus Business (Witney)
by 1/14 converted to H28/12R: sofa/tables upstairs, generator
6/14 promoting Snog frozen yoghurt: pink
4/17 repainted
5/17 London South Bank: promoting Snog frozen yoghurt: orangey-pink
RML2712 SMK 712F 9/67 new to Aldenham
9/67 HL into store (Hanwell)
10/67 HL into service on 207/A
11/68 HW transfer (Southall)
1969 HW
8/70 HW to Aldenham repaint, and return
5/71 T transfer for 48 (Leyton)
72-3 T
10/74 T to Aldenham overhaul
10/74 TC from o/h, B2668 (Croydon)
3/75 SW transfer for 88 (Stockwell)
from last bodyswap with B2709
1991 fitted with Cummins engine
1992 refurbished
10/94 Q privatised to London Central for 12
1995 Q route-branded for 12
12/97 Q London Central
1/00 Q London Central
01-2 Q used on 12
11/03 sold to Ensign Bus (Purfleet)
2/04 collected by Ensign Bus
8/04 bought by Chris Cunningham, Camberley, for preservation
3/05 sold to Ensign Bus (Purfleet)
5/05 bought by La Jonque, Paris, France, for Seine-side crepe bar
RML2713 SMK 713F 9/67 new to Aldenham
9/67 HL into store (Hanwell)
10/67 HL into service on 207/A
11/68 HW transfer (Southall)
1969 HW
9/70 HW to Aldenham repaint, and return
5/71 T transfer for 48 (Leyton)
8/73 T used on 48
10/74 T to Aldenham overhaul
10/74 HL from o/h, B2698, for 207: red, white band, bullseye
*/74 HL in service on 207 to Southall $
1975 HL
2/76 AE transfer for 13, 113 (Hendon)
from last bodyswap with B2679
1993 fitted with Cummins engine
1993 refurbished
10/94 AC privatised to Metroline
*/97 AC in service on 6 to Aldwych $
12/97 AC Metroline
1/00 AC Metroline
2/02 AC
2003 AC
3/04 KX transfer for 390 (Kings Cross)
9/04 KX withdrawn..
9/04 NW ..into store (North Wembley)
7/05 bought by private buyer
8/06 NW still parked
bought by J.Wilcox-Jones, Cholsey, Oxfordshire
sold to London Bus Company, Northfleet
9/11 at Showbus 2011, Duxford $
converted to PART-OPEN-TOP: red
4/12 bought by Premium Tours, London
4/13 at South East Bus Festival $
9/14 in service on London tour: red, white band $
7/17 on private hire for Pride in London $
7/17 in service on London tour: red, white band $
7/19 in service on London Eye tour: red/blue $
8/19 in service on London Eye tour: red/blue $
9/19 in service on London Eye tour: red/blue $
RML2714 SMK 714F 9/67 new to Aldenham
9/67 HL into store (Hanwell)
10/67 HL into service on 207/A
11/68 HW transfer (Southall)
1969 HW
9/70 HW to Aldenham repaint, and return
5/71 T transfer for 48 (Leyton)
1972 T
7/73 T into store
8/73 T ..and out
5/74 T into store
7/74 T ..and out
10/74 T to Aldenham overhaul
10/74 T from o/h, B2702 (Leyton)
from last bodyswap with B2673
1991 fitted with Cummins engine
1994 refurbished
10/94 Q privatised to London Central for 12
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.D.Turner & Mr T.Beber, 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 sold to Ensign Bus (Purfleet)
11/12 bought by Stowe School, Buckingham
RML2715 SMK 715F 10/67 new to Aldenham
10/67 HL into store (Hanwell)
10/67 HL into service on 207/A
11/68 HW transfer (Southall)
1969 HW
8/70 HW to Aldenham repaint, and return
5/71 T transfer for 48 (Leyton)
72-3 T
10/74 T to Aldenham overhaul
10/74 HL from o/h, B2699, for 207
1975 HL
2/76 AE transfer for 13, 113 (Hendon)
from last bodyswap with B2525
1990 fitted with Iveco engine
12/91 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 BS ..into store (Brixton Tram Shed)
11/05 BS transfer on paper to Arriva from TfL
11/05 sold to Ensign Bus (Purfleet)
6/06 bought by The Theme Group, Reading
6/09 sold to Ensign Bus (Purfleet)
7/09 bought by Shoreditch Studios, London
5/13 bought by Mr M.Hawkins, Clophill, Bedfordshire as mobile bar
by 2/14 bought by Double Decker Bus Bar, Nottingham
7/14 at RM60, Finsbury Park
RML2716 SMK 716F 10/67 new to Aldenham
11/67 Q into store (Camberwell)
11/67 TC into service on 130 group (Croydon)
68-9 TC
4/70 BX transfer into store (Bexleyheath)
6/70 loan to Road Research Laboratory, Crowthorne, for a week..
6/70 WN transfer for 243 (Wood Green)
9/71 AR transfer (Tottenham)
72-3 AR
11/74 AR to Aldenham overhaul
11/74 TC from o/h (Croydon)
3/75 SW transfer for 88 (Stockwell)
10/75 NX transfer for 37 (New Cross)
from last bodyswap with B2681
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
3/01 painted overall black for ad campaign for Amnesty International
7/01 repainted red..
7/01 repainted black again!
8/01 Arriva logos added
2/02 CT repainted red
10/04 sold to Ensign Bus
2/05 bought by Mr D.Bailey, 2716 Group, Chorley
4/06 at Manchester Museum of Transport London Bus Day
RML2717 SMK 717F 10/67 new to Aldenham
10/67 HL into store (Hanwell)
10/67 Q change store (Camberwell)
11/67 TC into service on 130 group (Croydon)
68-9 TC
4/70 FW transfer into store (Fulwell)..
4/70 AF ..transfer (Putney)
8/70 HW transfer (Southall)
1/71 HW to Aldenham repaint, and return
5/71 T transfer for 48 (Leyton)
72-3 T
7/74 T into store
9/74 T ..and out
11/74 T to Aldenham overhaul
11/74 TC from o/h (Croydon)
12/74 TC into store
6/75 SW transfer (Stockwell)
from last bodyswap with B2716
1991 fitted with Cummins engine
1993 refurbished
9/94 X privatised to CentreWest
12/97 X Centrewest
1/00 X First Centrewest
10/01 E B-frame change
01-2 X
11/03 X withdrawn into store..
11/03 ..transfer to First Glasgow (Knightswood)
1/06 transfer to First Eastern Counties (Yarmouth)
3/06 repainted to Great Yarmouth blue/cream livery
6/06 operated to Royal Norfolk County Show
8/06 operated Cromer-Sheringham service
1/11 First E.C., Great Yarmouth
9/11 transfer to First Glasgow
2/12 sold to North West Bus Sales, (Bolton)
2/12 sold to Used Coach Sales, (Warrington)
8/12 bought by Jesada Technik Museum, Thailand
RML2718 SMK 718F 10/67 new to Aldenham
10/67 HL into store (Hanwell)..
10/67 Q ..change store (Camberwell)
11/67 TC into service on 130 group (Croydon)
68-9 TC
4/70 BX transfer into store (Bexleyheath)
6/70 loan to Road Research Laboratory, Crowthorne, for a week..
6/70 SF transfer for 243 (Stamford Hill)
11/70 SF to Aldenham repaint, and return
71-2 SF
11/73 SF into store
2/74 SF ..and out
10/74 SF to Aldenham overhaul
10/74 T from o/h, B2683 (Leyton)
from last bodyswap with B2677
1991 fitted with Iveco engine
1992 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
2/01 BN collided with RML2347 on 137, Knightsbridge..
2/01 E ..to Enfield Accident Centre for front repairs
4/05 BN withdrawn..
4/05 N ..into store (Norwood)
4/05 sold to Ensign Bus (Purfleet)
5/05 bought by Mr Ishiguro, Toyohashi, Japan
RML2719 SMK 719F 10/67 new to Aldenham
11/67 Q into store (Camberwell)..
11/67 TC ..into service on 130 group (Croydon)
68-9 TC
4/70 BX transfer into store (Bexleyheath)
6/70 loan to Road Research Laboratory, Crowthorne, for a week..
6/70 SF transfer for 243 (Stamford Hill)
11/70 SF to Aldenham repaint, and return
71-2 SF
10/73 SF into store
1/74 SF ..and out
10/74 SF into store, CoF expiry
12/74 SF to Aldenham overhaul
12/74 MH from o/h, B2722 (Muswell Hill)
1/75 SE transfer (Stonebridge Park)
from last bodyswap with B2722
1991 fitted with Cummins engine
7/93 FY to refurbishment;
repainted orange, yellow stripe, 13 branded
12/93 BT leased by BTS, Borehamwood for 13
6/96 BT used on 13
12/97 BT London Sovereign
9/98 BT in use on 13
1/00 BT London Sovereign
7/01 BW reassigned to Stagecoach East London (Bow)
8/01 BW repainted in Stagecoach livery
2002 BW
9/03 BW used on 8
10/03 AR reassigned to Arriva London: prepared at Tottenham
11/03 AR into service
7/04 at Enfield for rear-end damage repair
9/04 AR withdrawn from 73..
9/04 TM ..to store at Tottenham Marshes
2/05 sold to Lister (Bolton)..
2/05 ..sold to Blythswood (Glasgow)
5/05 bought by Liverpool Bus & Coach Rental
by 7/08 rear-end damage: for sale
11/08 bought by Mr C.Arnold, Somerton, for restoration
RML2720 SMK 720F 10/67 new to Aldenham
10/67 Q change store (Camberwell)
11/67 TC into service on 130 group (Croydon)
1968 TC
5/69 TC into store
5/69 TC ..and out again
4/70 BX transfer into store (Bexleyheath)
6/70 loan to Road Research Laboratory, Crowthorne, for a week..
6/70 SF transfer for 243 (Stamford Hill)
11/70 SF to Aldenham repaint, and return
71-3 SF
10/74 SF to Aldenham overhaul
10/74 T from o/h, B2689 (Leyton)
from last bodyswap with B2689
1991 fitted with Cummins engine
1992 refurbished
11/94 S privatised to London United
12/97 S London United
1/00 S London United
01-3 S
8/04 S withdrawn..
8/04 TV ..into store (Tolworth)
12/04 bought by Dualway, Rathcoole, Eire
by 12/08 converted to "entertainment vehicle" by South East Coachworks:
black/chrome exterior, tinted windows
4/11 destroyed in arson attack
RML2721 SMK 721F 10/67 new to Aldenham
11/67 Q into store (Camberwell)
11/67 TC into service on 130 group (Croydon)
68-9 TC
4/70 FW transfer into store (Fulwell)..
4/70 AF ..transfer (Putney)
6/70 SF transfer for 243 (Stamford Hill)
1/71 SF to Aldenham repaint..
1/71 HL ..from repaint (Hanwell)
2/71 AF transfer
1972 AF
3/73 SW transfer (Stockwell)
9/74 SW into store, and out again
11/74 SW to Aldenham overhaul
11/74 TC from o/h (Croydon)
3/75 SW transfer for 88 (Stockwell)
8/75 SW into store
2/76 SW ..and out
from last bodyswap with B2692
8/88 used on 10
1993 fitted with Cummins engine
1993 refurbished
11/94 S privatised to London United
12/97 S London United
1/00 S London United
2/02 fitted with Cummins-B engine, Allison T270 gearbox
1/04 S withdrawn into store
9/04 S withdrawn..
9/04 TV ..into store (Tolworth)
12/04 sold to Ensign Bus, Purfleet
12/04 bought by Warners Bus & Coach, Tewkesbury
WLT 713 by 1/07 reregistered: PSV for hires, weddings..
RML2722 SMK 722F 10/67 new to Aldenham
10/67 HL into store (Hanwell)
10/67 Q change store (Camberwell)
11/67 TC into service on 130 group (Croydon)
68-9 TC
4/70 BX transfer into store (Bexleyheath)
6/70 loan to Road Research Laboratory, Crowthorne, for a week..
6/70 SF transfer for 243 (Stamford Hill)
12/70 SF to Aldenham repaint, and return
71-3 SF
11/74 SF to Aldenham overhaul
11/74 TC from o/h (Croydon)
3/75 SW transfer for 88 (Stockwell)
from last bodyswap with B2704
8/88 S used on 88
1991 fitted with Cummins engine
1992 refurbished
11/94 S privatised to London United
12/97 S London United
1/00 S London United
9/00 S repainted
1/04 S withdrawn..
1/04 FW ..into store (Fulwell)
1/04 sold to M.Nash (Weybridge)
4/04 bought by Hall Hunter Partnership, Wokingham
10/17 bought by Ensignbus
8/18 bought by Tiptree Jams:
conversion by Lodge Coaches, High Easter
raising centre roof, seating upstairs, kitchen downstairs, side awning
10/19 Tiptree Cream Tea Bus $
RML2723 SMK 723F 10/67 new to Aldenham
11/67 Q into store (Camberwell)..
11/67 TC ..into service on 130 group (Croydon)
6/68 TC into store
7/68 TC ..and out
1969 TC
4/70 BX transfer into store (Bexleyheath)
6/70 loan to Road Research Laboratory, Crowthorne, for a week..
6/70 SF transfer for 243 (Stamford Hill)
12/70 SF to Aldenham repaint, and return
4/71 SF into store
7/71 SF ..and out
72-3 SF
11/74 SF to Aldenham overhaul
11/74 T from o/h (Leyton)
from last bodyswap with B2705
1991 fitted with Cummins engine
1992 refurbished
9/94 U privatised to Stagecoach East London for 15
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
1/04 bought by Liverpool Motor Services
2/05 sold to Ensign Bus (Purfleet)
2/05 bought by Ace Travel, Liverpool
11/08 bought by The London Bus Company, Northfleet
*/09 exported to the Algarve, Portugal
RML2724 SMK 724F 11/67 new to Aldenham
11/67 HL into store (Hanwell)
11/67 HL into service on 207/A
11/68 HW transfer (Southall)
1969 HW
10/70 HW to Aldenham repaint, and return
5/71 HW into store..
5/71 HL ..change store
6/71 HL ..and out
6/72 UX transfer (Uxbridge)
1973 UX
11/74 UX to Aldenham overhaul
11/74 TC from o/h (Croydon)
3/75 SW transfer for 88 (Stockwell)
9/75 SW into store
11/75 SW ..and out again
7/76 SW into store
10/76 SW ..and out, then back into store
from last bodyswap with B2717
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, Purfleet
9/05 bought by M.Schofield, Napier, Hawke's Bay, New Zealand for vineyard service
RML2725 SMK 725F 10/67 new to Aldenham
10/67 Q into store (Camberwell)
11/67 TC into service on 130 group (Croydon)
68-9 TC
4/70 BX transfer into store (Bexleyheath)
6/70 loan to Road Research Laboratory, Crowthorne, for a week..
6/70 SF transfer for 243 (Stamford Hill)
12/70 SF to Aldenham repaint, and return
7/71 HT transfer (Highgate)
8/71 CF transfer (Chalk Farm)
72-3 CF
11/74 CF to Aldenham overhaul
11/74 HL from o/h for 207 (Hanwell)
1975 HL
2/76 AE transfer for 13, 113 (Hendon)
from last bodyswap with B2671
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)
1/04 Q repainted, London General logos for Commercial Unit
11/04 Q withdrawn into store
2/05 Q in store
4/05 loan to Brighton & Hove: used on Brighton 5/5A
6/05 used on Wimbledon specials
2/06 sold to Ensign Bus, Purfleet
2/06 to Bath City Sightseeing, special events
City Sightseeing, Cardiff
9/08 withdrawn
1/09 bought by Travelmasters, Sheerness
RML2726 SMK 726F 10/67 new to Aldenham
10/67 Q into store (Camberwell)
11/67 TC into service on 130 group (Croydon)
68-9 TC
4/70 BX transfer into store (Bexleyheath)
6/70 loan to Road Research Laboratory, Crowthorne, for a week..
6/70 SF transfer for 243 (Stamford Hill)
12/70 SF to Aldenham repaint, and return
71-3 SF
11/74 SF to Aldenham overhaul
11/74 TC from o/h (Croydon)
3/75 SW transfer for 88 (Stockwell)
11/75 SW into store
2/76 SW ..and out
8/76 SW into store, and out again
10/76 SW back into store
12/76 SW ..and out again
from last bodyswap with B2700
1990 fitted with Iveco engine
1994 refurbished
1/95 BN privatised to South London (Cowie Group)
c3/97 BN green Contravision ad for green energy on rear.
12/97 BN South London
1998 BN rebranded: Arriva South London
BN repainted in red with white band, Arriva logos
6/98 BN in use on 159
1/00 BN Arriva South London
4/05 BN withdrawn..
4/05 N ..into store (Norwood)
4/05 sold to Ensign Bus (Purfleet)
6/05 bought by CHI Advertising LTD, London:
to be converted into mobile demo unit for Argos shops
7/06 bought by William Scott, Coleraine, Co Londonderry, N.I
RML2727 SMK 727F 10/67 new to Aldenham
10/67 Q into store
11/67 TC into service on 130 group
68-9 TC
7/70 TC to Aldenham repaint, and return
71-3 TC
3/74 HT transfer (Holloway)
9/74 HT into store
11/74 HT to Aldenham overhaul
11/74 SF from o/h (Stamford Hill)
from last bodyswap with B2298
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
9/04 being fitted with platform & rear doors
9/09 bought by The Bus Club, Tadworth
10/11 used at "World Skills London" event
3/18 sold to Ensign Bus (Purfleet)
7/18 bought by The Flying Moose Restaurant, Taiwan
RML2728 SMK 728F 11/67 new to Aldenham
11/67 HL into store (Hanwell)
11/67 HL into service on 207/A
11/68 HW transfer (Southall)
1969 HW
11/70 HW to Aldenham repaint, and return
5/71 T transfer for 48 (Leyton)
1972 T
5/73 T into store
7/73 T ..and out
12/74 T to Aldenham overhaul
12/74 CS from o/h to Chiswick, B2700
2/75 on tour to Paris
3/75 CS return to Chiswick
3/75 CS to Brussels and back
4/75 U transfer (Upton Park)
7/75 U into store, and out again
8/76 U in service on 101 to Manor Park
from last bodyswap with B2667
8/86 in service on 38 to Leytonstone
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 in service on 98 to Holborn
3/04 KX transfer for 390 (Kings Cross)
7/04 AC in service on 390 to Archway
8/04 KX withdrawn into store
8/04 sold via Bristol Bus & Coach Sales..
8/04 ..bought by British Bus Company, San Diego, USA
converted to triple-decker Knight Bus, RT cab/radiator, purple
6/14 on display at Universal Studios, Orlando, Florida
*/15 on display at Universal Studios, Orlando, Florida
RML2729 SMK 729F 10/67 new to Aldenham
10/67 Q into store (Camberwell)
11/67 TC into service on 130 group (Croydon)
68-9 TC
4/70 BX transfer into store (Bexleyheath)..
4/70 TC ..return
10/70 TC to Aldenham repaint, and return
1971 TC
*/72 TC in service on 59 to West Hampstead $
1973 TC
11/74 TC to Aldenham overhaul
11/74 TC from o/h
3/75 SW transfer for 88 (Stockwell)
10/75 NX transfer for 37 (New Cross)
from last bodyswap with B2696
1991 fitted with Cummins engine
1992 refurbished
11/94 S privatised to London United
c7/95 S out of service, minus engine
12/97 S London United
1/00 S London United
01-3 S
6/04 BT transfer for 13 (Edgware)
7/04 S return
8/04 S withdrawn..
8/04 TV ..into store (Tolworth)
11/04 bought by Dualway, Rathcoole, Eire
converted to part open-top, fitted with platform doors
ZV 7699 5/05 ready for service, reregistered
City Sightseeing, Dublin
11/08 bought by The London Bus Company, Northfleet
SMK 729F reregistered, repainted London red, cream band
4/10 bought by Premium Tours for London sightseeing
8/10 on London tour $
9/12 at Showbus 2012, Duxford
3/13 on London tour $
5/14 on Jack the Ripper, Haunted London Tour: red/black $
9/15 at Showbus 2015, Woburn Abbey $
6/17 on Jack the Ripper, Haunted London Tour: red/black $
8/18 on Jack the Ripper, Haunted London Tour: red/black $
8/19 on Jack the Ripper, Haunted London Tour: red/black $
9/19 on Jack the Ripper, Haunted London Tour: red/black $
RML2730 SMK 730F 11/67 new to Aldenham
11/67 WL into store (Walworth)
11/67 TC into service on 130 group (Croydon)
68-9 TC
TC used on 197 to Norwood Junction
4/70 FW transfer into store (Fulwell)..
4/70 UX ..transfer (Uxbridge)
9/70 AF transfer (Putney)
12/70 AF to Aldenham repaint..
12/70 CF ..from repaint (Chalk Farm)
71-3 CF
11/74 CF to Aldenham overhaul
11/74 U from o/h (Upton Park)
1975 U
10/76 U into store
from last bodyswap with B2678
1990 fitted with Iveco engine
1992 refurbished
1/95 BN privatised to South London (Cowie Group) (Brixton)
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)
5/06 bought by Roy Watts, Coulsdon, Surrey
preserved in as-withdrawn condition
*/07 bought by Hospital Radio
RML2731 SMK 731F 10/67 new to Aldenham
10/67 Q into store
11/67 TC into service on 130 group
68-9 TC
7/70 TC to Aldenham repaint, and return
71-3 TC
12/74 TC to Aldenham overhaul
12/74 TC from o/h, B2712
3/75 SW transfer for 88 (Stockwell)
9/75 SW into store
11/75 SW ..and out again
7/76 SW into store
11/76 SW ..and out again
from last bodyswap with B2697
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
9/00 repainted into Metroline livery
2/02 HT
3/03 KX transfer to Kings Cross outstation, for 390
9/04 KX used on last crew journey on 390
9/04 KX withdrawn
9/04 bought by Roy Watts, Coulsdon, Surrey
4/06 active on East Grinstead Running Day (409)
preserved in Metroline condition
12/08 preserved, Roy Watts
4/09 active on East Grinstead Running Day (409)
9/09 active on Leatherhead Running Day (408)
9/09 at Showbus 2009, Duxford
8/13 at Holloway Garage Open Day
9/13 at Willesden Garage Open Day
6/14 at Alperton Open Day
7/14 at RM60, Finsbury Park
9/14 at Hampton Transport Gala/Fair
RML2732 SMK 732F 11/67 new to Aldenham
11/67 WL into store (Walworth)
11/67 TC into service on 130 group (Croydon)
68-9 TC
8/70 TC to Aldenham repaint, and return
71-2 TC
8/73 TC into store
5/74 TC to Aldenham overhaul
5/74 AF from o/h, (Putney), B2732
from last o/h with B2732
1991 fitted with Iveco engine
1993 refurbished
11/94 RA privatised to London General (Waterloo)
painted with large "General" fleetname, gold band
3/96 promotional visit to Limmasol, Cyprus
12/97 RA London General
6/98 RA at North Weald rally
9/98 RA on 15
1/00 RA London General
6/00 used for Epsom Race specials
1/01 AF transfer (Putney)
6/02 used on Wimbledon Tennis services
4/05 AF special purposes: cream band, gold fleetnames
7/05 bought by Dr M.Bradley & Mr N.Eggleton, County Durham
5/10 bought by Dreadnought Coaches, Alnwick, Northumberland
7/10 used on Tyne Idols Tour, Newcastle
11/13 sold to Ensign Bus (Purfleet)
8/14 bought by London Retro-Hire, Lee
RML2733 SMK 733F 11/67 new to Aldenham
11/67 WL into store (Walworth)
11/67 TC into service on 130 group (Croydon)
68-9 TC
8/70 TC to Aldenham repaint, and return
71-3 TC
11/74 TC to Aldenham overhaul
11/74 HL from o/h for 207 (Hanwell)
9/75 HL into store
11/75 HL ..and out again
2/76 AE transfer for 13, 113 (Hendon)
from last bodyswap with B2274
1991 fitted with Cummins engine
1992 refurbished
10/94 Q privatised to London Central for 12
1995 Q route-branded for 12
8/95 Q used on 12
12/97 Q London Central
1/00 Q London Central
6/00 Q repainted: no route branding
10/00 Q not route branded
01-2 Q used on 12
12/03 Q
2/04 sold to Ensign Bus (Purfleet)
8/04 bought by Midvent Ltd, Halesowen: catering vehicle
by 12/12 bought by The Oak Inn, Defford, as catering vehicle
6/15 bought by The Expeditional, London E16
RML2734 SMK 734F 11/67 new to Aldenham
11/67 HL into store
11/67 HL into service on 207/A
11/68 HW transfer (Southall)
1969 HW
9/70 HW to Aldenham repaint, and return
5/71 T transfer for 48 (Leyton)
72-3 T
11/74 T to Aldenham overhaul
11/74 TC from o/h (Croydon)
3/75 SW transfer for 88 (Stockwell)
10/75 NX transfer for 37 (New Cross)
*/80 NX in service on 37 to Peckham & New Cross $
from last bodyswap with B2702
1991 fitted with Cummins engine
1992 refurbished
11/94 S privatised to London United
95-96 S
12/97 S London United
8/98 S in service in 94 to Piccadilly Circus $
1999 S
1/00 S London United
01-3 S
1/04 S on last day of 94
7/04 BT transfer for 13 (Edgware)
10/05 BT withdrawn from 13..
10/05 TV ..into store (Tolworth)
11/05 sold to Ensign Bus (Purfleet)
12/05 bought by Grahams Training Services, Romney Marsh.
6/07 weekend seafront service: Lytham - St.Annes
5/11 on loan to Classic Bus, Blackpool
7/12 in service on Seafront, Blackpool $
1/13 sold to Ensign Bus, Purfleet
8/13 PT to Ensignbus fleet
1/14 PT repainted London red, cream band, Ensignbus $
2/14 PT used as extra on 38 during Tube Strike $
4/14 PT used as extra on 38 during Tube Strike
7/15 PT used on 25 during Tube strike: Stratford & Holborn $
8/15 PT in service on 15 during Tube strike
3/16 PT used on 121 during Tube strike
5/16 PT on private hire $
8/16 attended Imber event
10/16 PT on wedding hire, Whitehall $
1/17 PT in service on 25 Tube Stike Extra $
4/17 PT coming off Woolwich Ferry during South East Garage Bash tour $
10/17 PT on wedding hire $
12/17 PT on Christmas Special $
4/18 PT in service on 62: Barking & Chadwell Heath $
6/18 PT on wedding hire $
8/18 attended Imber event $
11/19 one-day wrap for film "Last Christmas"
8/21 attended Imber event $
RML2735 SMK 735F 11/67 new to Aldenham
11/67 HL into service on 207/A (Hanwell)
11/68 HW transfer (Southall)
1969 HW
10/70 HW to Aldenham repaint, and return
5/71 T transfer for 48 (Leyton)
72-3 T
12/74 T to Aldenham overhaul
12/74 CF from o/h, B2665 (Chalk Farm)
6/75 CF into store, and out again
10/75 MH transfer for 13 (Muswell Hill)
from last bodyswap with B2277
1991 fitted with Cummins engine
1994 refurbished
9/94 X privatised to CentreWest
X used on 7
12/97 X Centrewest
1/00 X First Centrewest
8/00 X used on Bath-Chippeham X32 before..
8/00 Warminster Running Day
01-3 X
6/04 X given cream band and London Transport fleetnames
6/04 X used on extras on First's last day of operating 25
7/04 X used on last day of crew 7s; used on 259 past Finsbury Park during RM50
27/2/05 X used on 97, 123, 158
10/05 X used on last crew day on 13
9/06 X used on 9
9/07 X used on 9 Heritage Running Day
5/11 in service on Heritage Running Day on 9
9/11 on Imber visit
6/12 at AEC Centenary: Walthamstow Pump House
6/12 AS transfer, special duties
6/13 BL transfer to First Berkshire (Bracknell)
9/13 BL used on retirement special on 76 (Slough & Cippenham)
9/15 SH transfer (Slough)
11/15 RG into winter store (Reading)
12/15 loan to First Hampshire & Dorset as Santa Bus (Southampton)
2/17 bought by Sir Peter Hendy
9/17 used by Tower Transit on 23 (last day to Liverpool Street)
RML2736 SMK 736F 11/67 new to Aldenham
11/67 HL into service on 207/A (Hanwell)
11/68 HW transfer (Southall)
1969 HW
10/70 HW to Aldenham repaint, and return
5/71 T transfer for 48 (Leyton)
7/71 T into store
8/71 T ..and out
72-3 T
12/74 T to Aldenham overhaul
12/74 U from o/h, B2703 (Upton Park)
1/75 U into store
3/75 U ..and out
from last bodyswap with B2729
1991 fitted with Iveco engine
1993 refurbished
11/94 RA privatised to London General
12/97 RA London General
1/00 RA London General
6/00 used for Epsom Race private hire
2001 RA
5/02 SW transfer (Stockwell)
11/03 Q transfer to London Central for 12 (Camberwell)
10/04 AF return to London General (Putney)
2/05 AF withdrawn..
2/05 PL ..into store
5/05 sold to Ensign Bus (Purfleet)
6/05 bought by Amber-Lee, Strood, Kent
1/06 returned to Ensign Bus (Purfleet)
1/06 bought for preservation by Jeff Underwood & Chris Marshall, Sidcup
5/09 exported to Poland
RML2737 SMK 737F 11/67 new to Aldenham
11/67 HL into service on 207/A (Hanwell)
11/68 HW transfer (Southall)
1969 HW
10/70 HW to Aldenham repaint, and return
5/71 HL transfer (Hanwell)
6/72 UX transfer (Uxbridge)
1/73 HL transfer
12/74 HL to Aldenham overhaul
12/74 MH from o/h, B2710 (Muswell Hill)
1/75 SE transfer (Stonebridge Park)
8/76 SE into store
from last bodyswap with B2348
5/85 U repainted with yellow roof, branded for 15
6/85 U roof repainted red
1991 fitted with Cummins engine
1994 refurbished
10/94 AC privatised to Metroline
12/97 AC Metroline
1/00 AC Metroline
2001 AC
2/02 AC
2003 AC
3/04 KX transfer for 390 (Kings Cross)
8/04 KX withdrawn into store
9/04 sold to Bristol Bus & Coach Sales
10/04 sold to Wealden PSV
10/04 bought by T. Potter (London)
4/05 at Cobham Museum Open Day, Wisley
3/07 bought by M.Howarth, (Western Greyhound), Newquay
12/08 collected by Western Greyhound
12/14 retained by M.Howarth
4/15 sold to Ensign Bus, (Purfleet)
6/15 repainted in LT red, cream band by Marden's $$
7/15 bought by Bus and Us, Melton Constable, for private hires
8/15 in service, Bus & Us
RML2738 SMK 738F 11/67 new to Aldenham
11/67 HL into service on 207/A (Hanwell)
11/68 HW transfer (Southall)
1969 HW
10/70 HW to Aldenham repaint, and return
5/71 T transfer for 48 (Leyton)
11/72 T into store
1/73 T ..and out
11/74 T to Aldenham overhaul
11/74 TC from o/h (Croydon)
3/75 SW transfer for 88 (Stockwell)
from last bodyswap with B2714
5/85 U repainted with yellow roof band, branded for 15
1992 fitted with Iveco engine
1993 refurbished
9/94 BW privatised to Stagecoach East London for 8
12/97 BW Stagecoach East London
BW used on 8
98-9 BW
1/00 BW Stagecoach East London
01-3 BW
5/04 BW withdrawn..
5/04 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
9/09 in store, Stockton
10/12 transfer to Stagecoach Midlands, Rugby
RML2739 SMK 739F 11/67 new to Aldenham
11/67 Q into store (Camberwell)
12/67 TC into service on 130 group (Croydon)
68-9 TC
5/70 TC into store
8/70 TC ..and out
9/70 TC to Aldenham repaint, and return
71-3 TC
7/74 HL transfer (Hanwell)
11/74 HL to Aldenham overhaul
11/74 UX from o/h (Uxbridge)
1975 UX
3/76 U transfer for 23 (Upton Park)
from last bodyswap with B2676
1993 fitted with Cummins engine
1993 refurbished
11/94 S privatised to London United
12/97 S London United
1/00 S London United
01-3 S
8/04 S withdrawn..
8/04 TV ..into store (Tolworth)
12/04 sold to Ensign Bus (Purfleet)
3/05 bought by Mr Damien Lowe, E London
RML2740 SMK 740F 11/67 new to Aldenham
11/67 Q into store
12/67 TC into service on 130 group
1968 TC
69-73 TC
12/74 TC to Aldenham overhaul
12/74 HL from o/h, B2707, for 207 (Hanwell)
1975 HL
2/76 AE transfer for 13, 113 (Hendon)
1983 used on 113
from last bodyswap with B2707
1991 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 (Purfleet)
6/05 bought by Mr Paul Talbot-Jenkins, Oakham
10/06 used as a campaign bus in London
9/09 at Showbus 2009, Duxford
9/12 at Showbus 2012, Duxford
7/14 at RM60, Finsbury Park
RML2741 SMK 741F 11/67 new to Aldenham
11/67 TC into store (Croydon)
12/67 TC into service on 130 group
68-9 TC
8/70 TC to Aldenham repaint, and return
5/71 TC into store
10/71 TC ..and out
72-3 TC
12/74 TC to Aldenham overhaul
12/74 CF from o/h, B2717 (Chalk Farm)
10/75 BW transfer for 8 (Bow)
11/75 H transfer (Hackney)
from last bodyswap with B2718
1991 fitted with Iveco engine
1992 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
BA on loan to Battersea for 19
7/03 BN return
4/05 BN withdrawn..
4/05 N ..into store (Norwood)
4/05 sold to Ensign Bus (Purfleet)
7/05 bought by Superdrug Ltd, London
7/14 at RM60, Finsbury Park
RML2742 SMK 742F 11/67 new to Aldenham
12/67 TC into service on 130 group (Croydon)
68-9 TC
9/70 TC to Aldenham repaint, and return
71-3 TC
7/74 HL transfer (Hanwell)
12/74 HL to Aldenham overhaul
12/74 MH from o/h, B2715 (Muswell Hill)
1/75 SE transfer (Stonebridge Park)
from last bodyswap with B2715
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
12/00 AR used on last day on 188
2001 AR
12/02 CT transfer (Clapton)
4/05 CT withdrawn into store
10/05 sold to Ensign Bus (Purfleet)
2/06 bought by Neil Bird, Burgess Hill, W Sussex
RML2743 SMK 743F 11/67 new to Aldenham
11/67 Q into store (Camberwell)
12/67 TC into service on 130 group (Croydon)
68-9 TC
8/70 TC to Aldenham repaint, and return
10/71 TC into store, and out again
7/74 TC into store
9/74 TC ..and out
12/74 TC to Aldenham overhaul
12/74 MH from o/h, B2713 (Muswell Hill)
1/75 SE transfer (Stonebridge Park)
from last bodyswap with B2435
1991 fitted with Cummins engine
1993 refurbished
9/94 U privatised to Stagecoach East London for 15
12/97 U Stagecoach East London
98-02 U Stagecoach East London
8/03 sold to Ensign Bus
8/04 bought by Mullaneys Coaches, Watford
4/07 sold to Ensign Bus
RML2744 SMK 744F 11/67 new to Aldenham
12/67 TC into service on 130 group (Croydon)
68-9 TC
9/70 TC to Aldenham repaint, and return
71-3 TC
12/74 TC to Aldenham overhaul
12/74 MH from o/h, B2720 (Muswell Hill)
1/75 SE transfer (Stonebridge Park)
10/76 SE into store
12/76 SE ..and out again
1978 SE used on 18
from last bodyswap with B2296
1992 fitted with Cummins engine
1992 refurbished
11/94 S privatised to London United
c7/95 S out of service, minus engine
12/97 S London United
1/00 S London United
9/00 S new route branding for 94
3/03 S used on 94
7/04 BT transfer for 13 (Edgware)
10/05 BT withdrawn from 13..
10/05 TV ..into store (Tolworth)
11/05 sold to Ensign Bus (Purfleet)
8/07 bought by Auto-Paaske, Copenhagen, Denmark
8/17 bought by RedRoutemaster, Brentford: into store
RML2745 SMK 745F 11/67 new to Aldenham
12/67 TC into service on 130 group (Croydon)
68-9 TC
10/70 TC to Aldenham repaint, and return
1971 TC
5/72 TC into store
6/72 TC ..and out
1973 TC
12/74 TC to Aldenham overhaul
12/74 MH from o/h, B2721 (Muswell Hill)
1/75 SE transfer (Stonebridge Park)
*/75 SE in service on 18 to Stonebridge Park $
1987 SF (Stamford Hill)
from last bodyswap with B2380
*/89 in service on 14 to Euston $
1991 fitted with Iveco engine
1992 fitted with air brakes
1993 refurbished
11/94 AF privatised to London General
12/97 AF London General
1/00 AF London General
11/03 sold to Ensign Bus
3/04 in service on 38 to Clapton Pond $
4/04 bought by Anchor Asset Ltd, London
5/18 in store $
7/18 sold to Ensign Bus (Purfleet)
12/18 at Purfleet $
6/19 bought by Food on the Move Caterers Ltd, Gloucester
converted to Fish & Chip Shop: seating upstairs
3/20 at NEC, Birmingham $
8/20 at British Motor Show, Farnborough $
RML2746 SMK 746F 12/67 new to Aldenham
12/67 TC into service on 130 group (Croydon)
68-9 TC
10/70 TC to Aldenham repaint, and return
71-2 TC
8/73 TC into store
12/73 TC ..and out
12/74 TC to Aldenham overhaul
12/74 SW from o/h, B2723 (Stockwell)
from last bodyswap with B2268
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
2/05 sold to Ensign Bus (Purfleet)
3/05 bought by Mr A Cornish, Hendon
RML2747 SMK 747F 12/67 new to Aldenham
12/67 TC into service on 130 group (Croydon)
68-9 TC
10/70 TC to Aldenham repaint, and return
7/71 TC into store
11/71 TC ..and out
72-3 TC
12/74 TC to Aldenham overhaul
12/74 CS from o/h to Chiwick, B2726
2/75 on tour to Paris
3/75 CS return to Chiswick
3/75 CS to Brussels and back
4/75 U transfer (Upton Park)
7/75 U into store, and out again
8/75 U into store again
12/75 U ..and out
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
10/04 sold to Ensign Bus
1/05 bought by Mr G.Brown, Hertford
RML2748 SMK 748F 12/67 new to Aldenham
1/68 TC into service on 130 group (Croydon)
1969 TC
11/70 TC to Aldenham repaint, and return
71-2 TC
9/73 TC into store, and out again
6/74 AF transfer (Putney)
12/74 AF to Aldenham overhaul
12/74 HL from o/h, B2725, for 207 (Hanwell)
1975 HL
2/76 AE transfer for 13, 113 (Hendon)
from last bodyswap with B2359
1990 fitted with Cummins engine
1993 refurbished
9/94 U privatised to Stagecoach East London for 15
12/97 U Stagecoach East London
1/00 U Stagecoach East London
3/03 U repainted (wrongly renumbered as RML2784)
7/03 BW transfer for 8 (Bow)
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
4/05 bought by Ensign Bus (Purfleet)
5/05 bought by Sommarskjutsen, Höganäs, Sweden for summer tourist traffic
retains London red
RML2749 SMK 749F 12/67 new to Aldenham
12/67 TC into service on 130 group (Croydon)
68-9 TC
10/70 TC to Aldenham repaint, and return
72-3 TC
12/74 TC to Aldenham overhaul
12/74 HT from o/h, B2730 (Holloway)
2/75 S transfer (Shepherds Bush)
9/76 S into store
from last bodyswap with B2730
1990 fitted with Iveco engine
1993 refurbished
9/94 BW privatised to Stagecoach East London for 8
12/97 BW Stagecoach East London
1/00 BW Stagecoach East London
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 (Preston)
12/04 change store to Plaxton at Anston for conversion:
stairway/platform reversal, part open-top
3/05 sold to Coach USA, Canada
3/05 exported to Montreal, Canada for Gray Line "Autobus Connoisseur"
6/05 front dome removed
A50737 */05 reregistered
fitted with offside platform, nearside stairs
*/13 used by Gray Line on Montreal Tour de Ville
RML2750 SMK 750F 12/67 new to Aldenham
12/67 TC into store (Croydon)
1/68 TC into service on 130 group
1969 TC
11/70 TC to Aldenham repaint, and return
1971 TC
11/72 TC into store, and out again
9/73 TC into store
2/74 TC ..and out
7/74 UX transfer (Uxbridge)
12/74 UX to Aldenham overhaul
12/74 U from o/h, B2739 (Upton Park)
2/75 AC transfer (Willesden)
9/75 AC into store
10/75 AC ..and out
from last bodyswap with B2378
1993 fitted with Cummins engine
1993 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
3/02 CT covered gold vinyl for Queen's Jubilee: used on 38
12/02 AR returned to red
2/04 repaired at Enfield
10/05 CT withdrawn from 38
1/06 sold to Ensign Bus (Purfleet)
4/06 bought by D Muirhead, Hythe, Kent
12/11 active at Bromley Running Day (94)
4/14 at Brooklands Spring Gathering
5/15 active at Sevenoaks Running Day (402)
RML2751 SMK 751F 1/68 new to Aldenham
1/68 TC into service on 130 group (Croydon)
1969 TC used on 68
11/70 TC to Aldenham repaint, and return
71-2 TC
9/73 TC into store
7/74 TC ..and out
12/74 TC to Aldenham overhaul
12/74 HT from o/h, B2731 (Holloway)
2/75 S transfer (Shepherds Bush)
from last bodyswap with B2731
1990 fitted with Cummins engine
1992 refurbished
11/94 S privatised to London United
12/97 S London United
1/00 S London United
1/04 S withdrawn..
1/04 V ..into store (Turnham Green)
2/04 sold to M.Nash (Weybridge)
8/04 bought by Dr.Lidsey and Miss Spratt, Bromley for preservation
7/14 at RM60, Finsbury Park
RML2752 SMK 752F 1/68 new to Aldenham
1/68 TC into service on 130 group (Croydon)
1969 TC
11/70 TC to Aldenham repaint, and return
71-3 TC
12/74 TC to Aldenham overhaul
12/74 TC from o/h, B2733
3/75 SW transfer for 88 (Stockwell)
7/76 SW into store
12/76 SW ..and out again
from last bodyswap with B2305
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)
8/03 BN reassigned to Arriva London, into store (Brixton)
11/03 BN into service
4/04 SF transfer into store (Stamford Hill)
5/04 CT transfer for 38 (Clapton)
9/04 CT withdrawn..
9/04 TM ..to store at Tottenham Marshes
10/04 BN reinstated (Brixton)
10/05 BN used on 159
12/05 bought by Artichoke Productions
converted to open-top with hole in upper floor: O12/12R
repainted in gold with Transport for London fleetnames
5/06 used in Sultan's Elephant parade in London
6/06 parked at Bugbrooke, Northamptonshire
2/13 bought by M.Hawkins, Clophill, Bedfordshire
1/14 bought by Vintage Bus Bar, London EC1
RML2753 SMK 753F 12/67 new to Aldenham
12/67 TC into store (Croydon)
1/68 TC into service on 130 group
1969 TC
10/70 TC to Aldenham repaint, and return
71-3 TC
12/74 TC to Aldenham overhaul
12/74 U from o/h, B2737 (Upton Park)
2/75 AC transfer (Willesden)
10/75 AC into store, and out again
from last bodyswap with B2517
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)
4/06 bought by Concept Ltd, Meyrin, Switzerland
RML2754 SMK 754F 2/68 new to Aldenham
2/68 TC into store (Croydon)
3/68 TC into service on 130 group
1969 TC
12/70 TC to Aldenham repaint, and return
71-2 TC
3/73 TC into store
5/73 TC ..and out
12/74 TC into store
1/75 TC to Aldenham overhaul
1/75 CF from o/h, body 2749 (Chalk Farm)
10/75 BW transfer for 8 (Bow)
12/75 BW into store, and out again
from last bodyswap with B2749
1993 fitted with Cummins engine
1993 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
7/05 PE bought by GE Healthcare, Herts.
by 2/09 bought for Pink Punters Nightclub, Fenny Stratford
RML2755 SMK 755F 2/68 new to Aldenham
2/68 TC into store (Croydon)
3/68 TC into service on 130 group
1969 TC
12/70 TC to Aldenham repaint..
12/70 WH ..from repaint (West Ham)
1/71 AF transfer (Putney)
1972 AF
5/73 AF into store
7/73 AF ..and out
7/74 HL transfer (Hanwell)
1/75 HL to Aldenham overhaul
1/75 AC from o/h, body 2729 (Willesden)
9/75 AC into store
2/76 AC ..and out
SE (Stonebridge)
FY (Finchley)
BW (Bow)
from last bodyswap with B2703
1991 fitted with Cummins engine
1994 refurbished
10/94 AC privatised to Metroline
8/95 repainted red with blue skirt, white band & cheat line
1996 AC used on 6
12/97 AC Metroline
1/00 AC Metroline
2/02 AC
2003 AC
3/04 KX transfer for 390 (Kings Cross)
5/04 KX withdrawn
6/04 bought for preservation by L.Doyle
10/10 at Willesden Garage Open Day
Southern Transit
4/14 used as extra on 29 during Tube Strike
7/14 at RM60, Finsbury Park
7/15 used on 205 during Tube strike
8/15 used on 205 during Tube strike
RML2756 SMK 756F 2/68 new to Aldenham
3/68 HL into store (Hanwell)
4/68 visit to Bruges (Belgium)
5/68 return to Aldenham
5/68 AF into service on 14 (Putney)
12/68 HL transfer
2/71 HL to Aldenham repaint..
2/71 MH ..from repaint for 43 (Muswell Hill)
72-4 MH
1/75 MH to Aldenham overhaul
1/75 TC from o/h, body 2735 (Croydon)
3/75 SW transfer for 88 (Stockwell)
12/75 SW into store
1/76 SW ..and out again
1992 fitted with Cummins engine
7/93 FY to refurbishment;
repainted orange, yellow stripe, 13 branded
12/93 BT leased by BTS, Borehamwood for 13
6/96 BT used on 13
12/97 BT London Sovereign
1/00 BT London Sovereign
10/01 AR reassigned to Arriva London
10/01 AR mechanical overhaul (Tottenham)
8/02 AR at Enfield for floor repairs
9/02 AR return
2003 AR
9/04 AR withdrawn from 73..
9/04 TM ..to store at Tottenham Marshes
2/05 sold to TLM Coachassist, (Rochford, Essex)
RML2757 SMK 757F 1/68 new to Aldenham
1/68 TC into store (Croydon)
2/68 TC into service on 130 group
1969 TC
12/70 TC to Aldenham repaint, and return
71-4 TC
1/75 TC to Aldenham overhaul
1/75 HL from o/h, body 2736, for 207 (Hanwell)
2/76 AE transfer for 13, 113 (Hendon)
from last bodyswap with B2736
1993 fitted with Cummins engine
1993 refurbished
11/94 S privatised to London United
12/97 S London United
1/00 S London United
1/04 S withdrawn..
1/04 V ..into store (Turnham Green)
1/04 sold to M.Nash (Weybridge)
7/04 bought by Mr J.Holden, Bude, for preservation
4/10 sold to M.Nash (Weybridge)
10/10 bought by Papyrus Design, Manchester: publicity unit
British Music Experience: www.bmetour.com
by 6/15 bought by The Bus Business, Oxfordshire: publicity bus: raising roof, light green
RML2758 SMK 758F 1/68 new to Aldenham
1/68 TC into store (Croydon)
2/68 TC into service on 130 group
1969 TC
11/70 TC to Aldenham repaint, and return
71-4 TC
1/75 TC to Aldenham overhaul
1/75 T from o/h, body 2734 (Leyton)
fitted with RMA engine
4/79 driver trainer
80-8 trainer
5/89 service
5/90 driver trainer
7/91 service
1994 fitted with Cummins engine, refurbished
9/94 CT privatised to Leaside Buses
12/97 CT Leaside Buses
1998 CT rebranded: Arriva London North
repainted in Arriva red livery
3/99 to Cannes Film Festival: GB plate
4/99 AR at Cobham Open Day
1/00 AR Arriva London North
2001 AR
11/02 AR caught fire on 73: destroyed
11/02 CT remains to Clapton
2/03 SF moved to Stamford Hill
3/03 towed to Enfield for parts retrieval
XBY 361F 5/03 reregistered
1/04 remains scrapped
RML2759 SMK 759F 1/68 new to Aldenham
2/68 TC into service on 130 group (Croydon)
1969 TC
4/70 BX transfer into store (Bexleyheath)
6/70 loan to Road Research Laboratory, Crowthorne, for a week..
6/70 SF transfer for 243 (Stamford Hill)
12/70 SF to Aldenham repaint, and return
1971 SF
1/72 SF into store
3/72 SF ..and out
1973 SF
5/74 SF into store
7/74 SF ..and out
1/75 SF to Aldenham overhaul
1/75 SF from o/h, body 2716, then into store
4/75 SF ..and out
from last bodyswap with B2644
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
BA on loan to Battersea for 19
7/03 BN return
10/05 BN used on 159
12/05 sold to Ensign Bus (Purfleet)
12/05 bought by Imperial Buses, Rainham
1/06 return to Ensign Bus (Purfleet)
4/06 bought by Simon Briscoe, London N6
9/15 bought by The Vintage Red Bus Company, Marlow
7/17 bought by Mr Paskell & Mrs Potton, Buckinghamshire
2/18 bought by Morgan Cars, Malvern
RML2760 SMK 760F 2/68 new to Aldenham
2/68 U into store (Upton Park)
2/68 U into service on 15
5/68 U used for stores promotion in Hyde Park
6/68 U into store
8/68 U to Aldenham
10/68 visit to Lille
11/68 CF transfer (Chalk Farm)
1969 CF
12/70 CF to Aldenham repaint..
12/70 HL from repaint (Hanwell)
1971 HL
6/72 UX transfer (Uxbridge)
1/73 HL transfer
1974 HL
1/75 HL to Aldenham overhaul
1/75 U from o/h, body 2738
2/76 U used on 86
repainted: red with white band, white bullseye
1979 U used on 15
1980 U used on 15
U used on X15
6/93 U repainted: red with cream cantrail band and LT fleetnames
10/93 U at Canvey Island Rally
9/94 U privatised to Stagecoach East London for 15
9/94 U at Showbus 94 and RM40 run
9/94 U used on 40R to Royal Victoria Dock during RM40
12/97 U Stagecoach East London
8/98 used by Stagecoach for Penrhydeudrath-Caernafon
4/99 U at Cobham Open Day
11/99 U repaint: still LT red , fleetnames, B2760
used on LT rally: Victoria - Acton Depot Open Day
1/00 U Stagecoach East London, still AEC engined, unrefurbished
9/00 AV open-day: used on 81
01-2 U
8/03 U used on last day of 15
8/03 BW transfer for 8 (Bow)
9/03 U engine problems, returned to store
11/03 U repainted: grey band, gold underlined "London Transport"..
11/03 BW back in service on 8
3/04 BW fitted with another AEC engine
3/04 BW back in service on 8
6/04 BW used on last day of 8
6/04 NS transfer, special purposes fleet
6/04 used on 25 during Tube Strike
6/05 WA repainted (LT red, flake-grey band) for Waterden Road Open Day
11/05 WA used on 15
1/06 WA occasional use on 15
7/06 WA used on LOTS Evening Tour
9/06 WA used on 9,15
9/07 BW transfer (Bow): used on 9, 15 Running Day
12/07 used on X80
6/08 BW used on 8A, 10, S2, X25, Bow Garage Centenary
5/11 in service on Heritage Running Day on 9,15
11/12 used on 9/15
12/12 PT in service on X81, Ensignbus Running Day
4/13 donated to London Bus Museum, Brooklands
11/13 active at Merton Garage Centenary (100)
4/14 used as extra on 2 during Tube Strike
4/14 at Brooklands Spring Gathering
5/14 TL used on 54 for Catford Open Day
7/14 at RM60, Finsbury Park
7/15 in service on 8 during Tube strike
8/15 used on 8 during Tube strike
12/15 used in service on 159 (Running Day)
12/15 on RM Association 159 road-run
2/16 on route 2 road-run
5/16 at Shepherds Bush Open Day
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Part 6: RML2700-RML2599
Ian's Bus Stop
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