PRESERVED BUSES & COACHES

FLEET No RM 254
REG VLT 254
MAKE AEC
MODEL Routemaster
YEAR 1960
BODY Park Royal H36/28R  
OWNER G Rixon, East Molesey, Surrey
HISTORY New in 1960, this bus was first in service at West Ham, but went on to serve at several different garages through the 1960s.  After overhaul in 1970 she was allocated to Clapton garage, staying there until 1977, when following another overhaul she went to Norbiton for route 65.  After a final overhaul in 1982, she went to Kingston for route 71, before returning to Norbiton when Kingston was closed in 1984.  in 1985 she was withdrawn and purchased for preservation.  She has been seen at many bus rallies since that time.

See the RM 254 website at: http://aspal.co.uk/rm254/

 

 

Offside of RM 254  Route number blind on offside rear.  These were later removed.

 

Above photos taken at: Provincial Society Bus Rally, Fareham, Hants
Date: 7th August 2011

 

 

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