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 in 1985 she was withdrawn and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/ |
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| 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 |
Photographs © Mike Smith 2011
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