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So I was busy doing my usual FB scrolling today, and I came across this in one of the many bus groups I am in
Didn't think too much of it at first until I looked at the post more
Hi everyone š
New acquisition for me: a London double-decker bus (Routemaster) šš¬š§
It has been sitting for about 20 years, and Iām looking to get it back on the road for occasional use.
For those who have experience with these buses, what are the essential repairs or minimum modifications needed to make it roadworthy in the most cost-effective way?
Also happy to connect with other owners in Quebec or Canada!
Thanks in advance š
Thanks!
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I looked at the Routemaster closely, and after noticing the window pattern's and the author being from Quebec, I came to the realization that this was @Baube old RM!
my mom's boyfriend's neighbor had one in his driveway some time ago..
was there in 2009 but not after .. some time ago was longer than i remembered...
RM663(WLT663) was an Park Royal AEC Routemaster built for London Transport, delivered in April of 1961
Chassis: AEC Rm R2RH662
Registration: WLT663
Body: PR L3939
Seating: H36/28R
New: 4/1961
Owner: London Transport
Fleetnumber: RM663
1/61 new to Aldenham: 7/5RM5/7
1/61 HL into store (Hanwell)
4/61 HT into service (Highgate)
7/77 BW into store
9/77 BW to Aldenham overhaul
9/77 AV from o/h (Hounslow), body B198
78-81 AV
5/82 V transfer (Stamford Brook)..
5/82 AV ..and return
9/83 AV to Aldenham overhaul
10/83 SP from o/h (Sidcup), body B788
1984 SP
12/85 PM transfer (Peckham)
4/87 PM withdrawn..
4/87 ..into store (AEC Southall)
4/88 FW change store, London Bus Sales (Fulwell)
A11 963 7/88 exported to Canada
1996 door fitted, converted to restaurant, Quebec
I was very curious about what RM it was since it's existence last month, glad to know the whole story (also if you're seeing this Baube, hello
)
EDIT: Annnnnddd all of my pictures came out as errors........great
I know I need to restructure my photos to be JPG's but I ain't got no idea how to do that on mobile, could one of the mods convert them for me by any chance?
Didn't think too much of it at first until I looked at the post more
Quote From: Marie
Hi everyone š
New acquisition for me: a London double-decker bus (Routemaster) šš¬š§
It has been sitting for about 20 years, and Iām looking to get it back on the road for occasional use.
For those who have experience with these buses, what are the essential repairs or minimum modifications needed to make it roadworthy in the most cost-effective way?
Also happy to connect with other owners in Quebec or Canada!
Thanks in advance š
Thanks!
[i]
[img]Screenshot_20260407-233924.jpg[/img[/i]]I looked at the Routemaster closely, and after noticing the window pattern's and the author being from Quebec, I came to the realization that this was @Baube old RM!
Quote From: Baube
my mom's boyfriend's neighbor had one in his driveway some time ago..
was there in 2009 but not after .. some time ago was longer than i remembered...
RM663(WLT663) was an Park Royal AEC Routemaster built for London Transport, delivered in April of 1961
Quote From: buslistsonthewebuk
Chassis: AEC Rm R2RH662
Registration: WLT663
Body: PR L3939
Seating: H36/28R
New: 4/1961
Owner: London Transport
Fleetnumber: RM663
Quote From: Chris
1/61 new to Aldenham: 7/5RM5/7
1/61 HL into store (Hanwell)
4/61 HT into service (Highgate)
7/77 BW into store
9/77 BW to Aldenham overhaul
9/77 AV from o/h (Hounslow), body B198
78-81 AV
5/82 V transfer (Stamford Brook)..
5/82 AV ..and return
9/83 AV to Aldenham overhaul
10/83 SP from o/h (Sidcup), body B788
1984 SP
12/85 PM transfer (Peckham)
4/87 PM withdrawn..
4/87 ..into store (AEC Southall)
4/88 FW change store, London Bus Sales (Fulwell)
A11 963 7/88 exported to Canada
1996 door fitted, converted to restaurant, Quebec
I was very curious about what RM it was since it's existence last month, glad to know the whole story (also if you're seeing this Baube, hello
)EDIT: Annnnnddd all of my pictures came out as errors........great
I know I need to restructure my photos to be JPG's but I ain't got no idea how to do that on mobile, could one of the mods convert them for me by any chance?