Prepared on Notepad by Ian Smith,

This page created on 27th August 1998, updated 2nd March 2009.

Production buses, RM8-7, 9-879, 904-1253, 1255-1452, 1521-2217. (Total 2119)

Bus histories

These histories are incomplete. They will be added to as I accumulate information. If you want to send me any, I shall endeavour to incorporate it.This too has to be in several parts:
RM5-99 RM600-699 RM1200-1299 RM1800-1899
RM100-199 RM700-799 RM1300-1399 RM1900-1999
RM200-299 RM800-879 RM1400-1452 RM2000-2099
RM300-399 RM904-999 RM1521-1599 RM2100-2199
RM400-499 RM1000-1099 RM1600-1699 RM2200-2217
RM500-599 RM1100-1199 RM1700-1799

RM800 WLT 800         new: 8/5RM5/8
              7/61 SF into service on 67, 149, 243/A, N83
             12/65 SF to Aldenham overhaul
             12/65 WL from overhaul
              1966 WL
              1967 WL
                      from last bodyswap with B722
              1986    in service
             11/87 AG withdrawn
             12/88    exported to Sri Lanka
      60 6628 1996    Negombo Peopolised Transport

RM801 WLT 801         new: 8/5RM5/8
              7/61 SF into service on 67, 149, 243/A, N83
              1961 SF used on 67
             12/65 SF to Aldenham overhaul
             12/65 SF from overhaul
              1966 SF
              1967 SF
                      from last bodyswap with B241
              1986 PM in service, with Busco radio for 36/A/B
              6/92 PM withdrawn
             12/93    sold to PVS (Carlton), scrapped

RM802 WLT 802         new: 7/5RM5/7
              7/61 EM into service on 127, 149, 253, 279 (Edmonton)
              1961 EM used on 279
             10/61 SF transfer (Stamford Hill)
             12/65 SF to Aldenham overhaul
             12/65 SF from overhaul
              1966 SF
              1967 SF
                      from last bodyswap with B731
              6/86 Q  withdrawn
              9/86    sold to PVS (Carlton), scrapped

RM803 WLT 803         new: 7/5RM5/7
              7/61 EM into service on 127, 149, 253, 279
              6/65 SF into store
              9/65 AC transfer
             12/65 AC to Aldenham overhaul
             12/65 SF from overhaul 
              1966 SF
              1967 SF
                      from last bodyswap with B719
              1986    in service
              8/92 GM withdrawn
      KGJ 24A         reregistered by LBL
              7/93    sold to PVS (Carlton), scrapped

RM804 WLT 804         new: 7/5RM5/7
              7/61 EM into service on 127, 149, 253, 279 
             12/65 SF to Aldenham overhaul
             12/65 SF from overhaul
              1966 SF
              1967 SF
                      from last bodyswap with B220
              1986    in service
              7/94 S  trainer, withdrawn
      MFF 581 1994    reregistered by LBL
             11/94    sold to PVS (Carlton)
              1996    Armitage, Barnsley
              1998    E.H.Brakell

RM805 WLT 805         new: 7/5RM5/7
              7/61 EM into service on 127, 149, 253, 279 
             12/65 SF to Aldenham overhaul
             12/65 SF from overhaul
              1966 SF
              1967 SF
              1980    in service
                      from last body-swap with B1790
              2/85 WH withdrawn
             10/86    sold to PVS (Carlton), scrapped

RM806 WLT 806         new: 7/5RM5/7
              7/61 EM into service on 127, 149, 253, 279 
             12/65 SF to Aldenham overhaul
             12/65 SF from overhaul
              1966 SF
              1967 SF
                      from last bodyswap with Leyland B1811
              1986    in service
             11/87 HT withdrawn
              2/88    sold to PVS (Carlton), scrapped

RM807 WLT 807         new: 7/5RM5/7
              7/61 EM into service on 127, 149, 253, 279 
             12/65 SF to Aldenham overhaul
             12/65 HL from overhaul
             10/66 X  transfer
             12/66 WN transfer
              1967 WN
                      from last bodyswap with B771
              1986    in service
              3/91 AK trainer, withdrawn
      KGJ 96A         reregistered by LBL
                      sold to PVS (Carlton), scrapped

RM808 WLT 808         new: 7/5RM5/7
              7/61 EM into service on 127, 149, 253, 279 
              9/65 HL into store
             10/65 HL ..and out
             12/65 HL to Aldenham overhaul
             12/65 SF from overhaul
              1966 SF
              1967 SF
                      from last bodyswap with B240
              1986    in service
              3/87 Q  withdrawn
              6/87    sold to PVS (Carlton), scrapped

RM809 WLT 809         new: 7/5RM5/7
              7/61 EM into service on 127, 149, 253, 279 
             12/65 SF to Aldenham overhaul
             12/65 SF from overhaul
              1966 SF
              1967 SF
              2/73 WW from o/h with B75
             11/77 AR from o/h with B235
              1982 BN from last bodyswap with B1052
              8/86 Q  withdrawn
             10/86    bought by Scottish Bus Engineering
             11/86    transfered to Kelvin Scottish, #1927
              4/89    Kelvin Central Buses, #1927
              1/93    sold to Regal, Kirkintilloch
              1993    bought by Routemaster Bournemouth, painted green/cream, #286
      YVS 286 1993    reregistered    
              8/94    withdrawn, stored at Hurn Airport
                      occasional use by Bournemouth Buses (Vintage Yellow Buses)
              1996    in store, Hurn
              4/97    exported to Sweden: Routemaster Travel, Växjö 
              7/04    at RM50, Finsbury Park

RM810 WLT 810         new: 7/5RM5/7
              7/61 EM into service on 127, 149, 253, 279 
              1965 SF
              1/66 SF to Aldenham overhaul
              1/66 SF from overhaul
              1967 SF
                      from last bodyswap with B831
             10/86 HT withdrawn
              3/87    sold to PVS (Carlton), scrapped

RM811 WLT 811         new: 7/5RM5/7
              7/61 EM into service on 127, 149, 253, 279 
              1965 SF
              1/66 SF to Aldenham overhaul
              1/66 SF from overhaul
              2/66 SF into store 
              3/66 SF ..and out
              1967 SF
                      from last bodyswap with B720
              1986    Aldenham overhaul, LT red livery, cream band
              1986 B  transfer to Commercial Operations Unit (sightseeing)
              4/89 WD London Coaches
              8/89 WD withdrawn
              8/89    used by London Underground Distribution Services
              3/93    bought by David Shepherd Foundation
              7/94    promo bus, David Shepherd Foundation, LT green
              1998    David Shepherd Conservation Foundation
           by 8/07    bought by Mr Roy Watts, Coulsdon
             12/08    Roy Watts

RM812 WLT 812         new: 7/5RM5/7
              7/61 EM into service on 127, 149, 253, 279
              1965 SF
              1/66 SF to Aldenham overhaul
              1/66 SF from overhaul 
             12/66 SF into store
              2/67 EM transfer
                      from last bodyswap with B1810
             12/86 AV withdrawn
              1/89    exported to Belgium
                      S.A. Au Vieux Moulin, Bouillion
              1/93    sold to Roisin, Chatelet
      LAN 558 1996    Bus Prophils, open-top

RM813 WLT 813         new: 7/5RM5/7
              7/61 EM into service on 127, 149, 253, 279 
              1965 SF
              1/66 SF to Aldenham overhaul
              1/66 SF from overhaul 
              1967 SF
                      from last bodyswap with B224
              6/86 V  withdrawn
              9/86    sold to PVS (Carlton)
              9/86    scrapped by Wigley (Carlton)

RM814 WLT 814         new: 7/5RM5/7
              7/61 SF into service on 67, 149, 243/A, N83, 279
              1965 SF
              1/66 SF to Aldenham overhaul
              1/66 SF from overhaul 
              1967 SF
                      from last bodyswap with B976
              8/86 GM withdrawn
             10/86    sold to PVS (Carlton), scrapped

RM815 WLT 815         new: 7/5RM5/7
              7/61 EM into service on 127, 149, 253, 279
              9/65 HL into store
             10/65 HL ..and out 
              1/66 HL to Aldenham overhaul
              1/66 SF from overhaul
              1967 SF
                      from last bodyswap with B44
              1986 PM in service, with Busco radio for 36/A/B
              9/94 NX privatised, London Central (Go-Ahead)
              1995 NX withdrawn
              1997    scrapped

RM816 WLT 816         new: 7/5RM5/7
              7/61 SF into service on 67, 149, 243/A, N83 
              1965 SF
              1/66 SF to Aldenham overhaul
              1/66 SF from overhaul
              1967 SF
                      from last bodyswap with B268
              8/86 NX withdrawn
             10/86    sold to PVS (Carlton)
             11/86    scrapped by Wigley (Carlton)

RM817 WLT 817         new: 7/5RM5/7
              7/61 SF into service on 67, 149, 243/A, N83279 
              1965 SF
              1/66 SF to Aldenham overhaul
              1/66 HL from overhaul
             10/66 V  transfer
              1967 V
                      from last bodyswap with B826
             11/86 SF withdrawn
              1/87    sold to PVS (Carlton)
              2/87    scrapped by Wigley (Carlton)

RM818 WLT 818         new: 7/5RM5/7
              7/61 EM into service on 127, 149, 253, 279 
              1965 HT trainer
              2/66 HT into store
              3/66 FY transfer, then to Aldenham overhaul
                      ----------- Aldenham float -----------
              6/66 WH from overhaul
              1967 WH
                      from last bodyswap with B474
              8/92 GM withdrawn
              3/93    sold to PVS (Carlton), scrapped

RM819 WLT 819         new: 7/5RM5/7
              7/61 SF into service on 67, 149, 243/A, N83
                   WH
              9/65 U  transfer279 
              1/66 U to Aldenham overhaul
              1/66 WN from overhaul
              1967 WN
                      from last bodyswap with B768
              1986    in service
              7/90 AD withdrawn, trainer
              6/91    sold to PVS (Carlton), scrapped

RM820 WLT 820         new: 7/5RM5/7
              7/61 SF into service on 67, 149, 243/A, N83
                      from last overhaul with Leyland engine: B632
              1986    in service
              2/87 SW withdrawn
              9/87    bought by Southampton Citybus, #414
              5/90    exported to Japan
                      converted to part-open-top
              1996    Kanagawa
   
RM821 WLT 821         new: 7/5RM5/7
              7/61 SF into service on 67, 149, 243/A, N83
              1980    in service
                      from last bodyswap with B674
             11/84 CA withdrawn
             11/84    sold to PVS (Carlton), scrapped

RM822 WLT 822         new: 7/5RM5/7
              7/61 SF into service on 67, 149, 243/A, N83
              1983    last Aldenham bodyswap, fitted with B247
              1986    in service
              5/87 HT withdrawn
              8/87    bought for preservation, Billericay
                      preserved, Billericay
                      sold to Ensign Bus (Purfleet)
              6/09    bought by Mr H.Hobson, Roysyon

RM823 WLT 823         new: 7/5RM5/7
              7/61 SF into service on 67, 149, 243/A, N83
              1965 U
              7/66 S  transfer
              1967 S
                   EM used on 279
                      from last bodyswap with B795
              1/86 Q  withdrawn
              6/86    sold to PVS (Carlton)
              7/86    scrapped by Wigley (Carlton)

RM824 WLT 824         new: 7/5RM5/7
              7/61 EM into service on 127, 149, 253, 279 
                      from last bodyswap with B243
              5/86 AF withdrawn
              8/86    bought by Kelvin Scottish
              8/87    bought by Stagecoach, Perth (not used)
             10/87    transfered to Stagecoach Cumberland, #907
      TSK 271 1992    reregistered
              1996    Stagecoach Cumberland #907, in store

RM825 WLT 825         new: 7/5RM5/7
              1/62 X  into service
              1965 X
             10/66 X  to Aldenham overhaul
             10/66 HL from overhaul
              1967 HL
                      from last bodyswap with B992
              5/90 GM withdrawn
              6/90    sold to PVS (Carlton)
              6/90    scrapped by Wigley (Carlton)

RM826 WLT 826         new: 7/5RM5/7
              7/61 SF into service on 67, 149, 243/A, N83
                   SF in store
              9/65 AC transfer
             10/65 AC into store..
             10/65 EM ..and transfer
              1967 EM
              1967 EM
                      from last bodyswap with B826
              1986    in service
              6/94 AC withdrawn
      KFF 252 1994    reregistered by LBL
                      exported to Finland

RM827 WLT 827         new: 7/5RM5/7
              8/61 EM into service
              1965 SF
              2/66 SF to Aldenham overhaul
              2/66 SF from overhaul
              1967 SF
                      from last bodyswap with B796
              1986    in service
              1/87 S withdrawn
              4/87    sold to PVS (Carlton), scrapped

RM828 WLT 828         new: 7/5RM5/7
              7/61 SF into service on 67, 149, 243/A, N83
              9/65 SF into store
             10/65 PR transfer
             12/66 H  transfer
              1967 H
              1980    in service
                      from last overhaul with Leyland engine: B686
             10/84 CT withdrawn
              5/85    exported to Norway
              8/92    bought by Halden Trafik, Halden
              1996    Halden Trafik, Halden

RM829 WLT 829         new: 7/5RM5/7
              7/61 SF into service on 67, 149, 243/A, N83
              8/65 AV into store
              9/65 AV ..and out
             10/65 WW transfer
              1966 WW
              1967 WW
              1980    in service
                      from last bodyswap with Leyland B1384
              2/85 B  withdrawn
              4/85    sold to PVS (Carlton), scrapped

RM830 WLT 830         new: 7/5RM5/7
              7/61 SF into service on 67, 149, 243/A, N83
              1965 WW
              1966 WW
              7/67 WW into store,..and out again
                      from last bodyswap with B767
              7/86 HT withdrawn
              9/86    bought by Clydeside Scottish, #C54
              5/89    taken over by Western Scottish
              8/90    sold to Lister (Bolton)
              8/90    bought by Southend Transport for spares
              2/92    sold to Hardwick (carlton), scrapped

RM831 WLT 831         new: 7/5RM5/7
              7/61 SF into service on 67, 149, 243/A, N83
                   AV
             10/65 WW transfer
              1966 WW
              1967 WW
                      from last bodyswap with B741
              7/86    in service
              2/87 CT withdrawn
              5/87    bought by Stagecoach Perth (not used)
             10/87    transfered to Magicbus, Glasgow, #603
    EDS 341A  8/88    reregistered
              6/90    transfered to Cumberland Motor Services, for spares
              5/92    bought by Willowholme Recoveries, Carlisle
              1996    turnover demonstrator, Auto Recoveries, Carlisle
              1/05    flood damaged
             c2/05    sold for scrap

RM832 WLT 832         new: 7/5RM5/7
              7/61 SF into service on 67, 149, 243/A, N83
              1965 SF
              2/66 SF to Aldenham overhaul
              2/66 SF from overhaul
              1967 SF
                      from last bodyswap with B861
              1986    in service
             11/88 HT withdrawn
             12/88    bought by Balloon Stables, Bath
             10/91    sold to Webbs Haulage (Stratford upon avon) 
     BHU987A  1991    reregistered
             10/91    exported to Germany

RM833 WLT 833         new: 7/5RM5/7
              7/61 SF into service on 67, 149, 243/A, N83
                   WH
              9/65 U  transfer
              2/66 U to Aldenham overhaul
              2/66 W from overhaul
              1967 W
                      from last bodyswap with B800
             11/86 CF withdrawn
             10/87    sold to PVS (Carlton), scrapped

RM834 WLT 834         new: 7/5RM5/7
              7/61 EM into service on 127, 149, 253, 279
                      from last bodyswap with B791
             12/86 TH withdrawn
              2/87    sold to PVS (Carlton), scrapped

RM835 WLT 835         new: 7/5RM5/7
              7/61 SF into service on 67, 149, 243/A, N83
              2/74 AK transfer
                      from last bodyswap with B238
             10/82 X  transfer
              7/86 X  withdrawn
              9/86    bought by Clydeside Scottish, Thornliebank Depot
              5/89    taken over by Western Scottish, #C55
              9/89    hired by Eastern Scottish
              1/90    w/d from service
              6/90    hired by Eastern Scottish for Royal Highland Show
              8/90    sold to PVS (Carlton)
              8/90    sold to Blue Triangle (Rainham)
             11/90    bought by Clydemaster Preservation Group, Brentwood
              1996    in preservation: Clydemaster Pr.Gp. Brentwood

RM836 WLT 836         new: 7/5RM5/7
              7/61 SF into service on 67, 149, 243/A, N83
                      from last bodyswap with B744
              1/87 BW withdrawn
              2/87    sold to PVS (Carlton), scrapped

RM837 WLT 837         new: 7/5RM5/7
              7/61 SF into service on 67, 149, 243/A, N83
              1965 SF
              2/66 SF to Aldenham overhaul
              2/66 SF from overhaul
              1967 SF
                      from last bodyswap with B757
              1986    in service
      KGJ 62A 1991    reregistered by LBL
             12/93 FY withdrawn
             11/94    sold to PVS (Carlton)
              2/95    sold to Tim Daly (London)
              2/95    exported

RM838 WLT 838         new: 7/5RM5/7
              7/61 SF into service on 67, 149, 243/A, N83
              4/62 SF used on 253
              1965 SF
              2/66 SF to Aldenham overhaul
              2/66 SF from overhaul
              1967 SF
                      from last bodyswap with B990
              1986    in service
              4/94 NX trainer, withdrawn
      XYJ 440 1994    reregistered by LBL
             11/94    sold to PVS (Carlton)
              3/95    bought by Reading Mainline,#22
              7/95    in store
             c9/95    repainted
              1996    Reading Mainline
              1998    Reading Mainline
              4/00    sold to Lister (Bolton)
              5/00    sold to Brakell
              7/00 AG bought by LBSL for London refurbishment float
                      rebuilt by Marshall (Cambridge): Cummins engine, Allisson gearbox, Voith retarder
                      body refurbishment
             10/01 NX assigned to London Central for 36 (New Cross)
             12/01 NX into service on 36
              2/03 WL returned to London Buses (Walworth)..
              2/03 PE ..reassigned to First London: prepared at Ponders End 
              6/03 X  into service (Westbourne Park)
             11/03    returned to London Buses 
             11/03 BA reassigned to Arriva London (Battersea)
             10/05 BN used on 159
             12/05 BN withdrawn..
             12/05 TV ..into store for TfL (Tolworth) 
              5/06    sold to Mike Nash (Weybridge) 
              5/06    bought by N.Walker, Garford, Oxfordshire

RM839 WLT 839         new: 7/5RM5/7
              7/61 SF into service on 67, 149, 243/A, N83 (Stamford Hill)
              1962 SF used on 243A
              4/63 WH transfer (West Ham)
                   BW in store
              2/65 WH transfer
              9/65 U  transfer
              7/66 S  transfer
              1967 S
              1980    in service
                      from last bodyswap with Leyland B1812
              2/85 GM withdrawn
              4/85    sold to PVS (Carlton), scrapped

RM840 WLT 840         new: 7/5RM5/7
              7/61 SF into service on 67, 149, 243/A, N83
              1965 SF
              2/66 SF to Aldenham overhaul
              2/66 HL from overhaul
             10/66 WH transfer
              1967 WH
                      from last bodyswap with B252
              1986    in service
             12/86 E  withdrawn
              1/87    sold to PVS (Carlton), scrapped

RM841 WLT 841         new: 7/5RM5/7
              7/61 EM into service on 127, 149, 253, 279 
              1965 SF
              2/66 SF to Aldenham overhaul
              2/66 SF from overhaul
              1967 SF
                      from last bodyswap with B265
             12/86 SF withdrawn
              2/87    sold to PVS (Carlton), scrapped

RM842 WLT 842         new: 7/5RM5/7
              7/61 EM into service on 127, 149, 253, 279 
              6/65 SF into store
              9/65 SF ..and out
              1966 SF
              1967 SF
                      from last bodyswap with B799
             10/86 S  withdrawn
              4/87    sold to PVS (Carlton)
              4/87    scrapped by Wigley (Carlton)

RM843 WLT 843         new: 7/5RM5/7
              7/61 SF into service on 67, 149, 243/A, N83
              1965 SF
              2/66 SF to Aldenham overhaul
              2/66 SF from overhaul
              1967 SF
                      from last bodyswap with B748
              1986 PM in service, wih Busco radio for 36/A/B
              7/93 AC withdrawn
      XVS 828 1993    reregistered by LBL
              1/94    bought by computer network demonstrator, Bravo Timewarp
             c9/94    fitted with topdeck lounge/bar, painted pink/blue
              1996    Bravo Timewarp TV, Watford
                      Long Barn Motor Museum, Heathfield, E.Sussex
              7/03    Classic Trading Post, Heathfield
              7/05    Long Barn Motor Museum
              1/08    beside B2102, Heathfield: super-square advert on side
             10/08    still there

RM844 WLT 844         new: 7/5RM5/7
              7/61 EM into service on 127, 149, 253, 279
              1965 SF
              2/66 SF to Aldenham overhaul
              2/66 X  from overhaul
              1967 X
              1977 TL out of use, Catford LT
                      from last bodyswap with B906
              5/86 X  withdrawn
              9/86    sold to PVS (Carlton)
              9/86    scrapped by Wigley (Carlton)

RM845 WLT 845         new: 7/5RM5/7
              7/61 EM into service on 127, 149, 253, 279 
                   HT trainer
              5/65 CF transfer
              6/65 WN transfer
              1966 WN
              1967 WN
                      from last bodyswap with B749 
              2/86 SF withdrawn
              5/86    sold to PVS (Carlton)
              7/86    scrapped by Wigley (Carlton)

RM846 WLT 846         new: 7/5RM5/7
              7/61 EM into service on 127, 149, 253, 279
                   W
             10/65 X  transfer
              2/66 X  to Aldenham overhaul
              2/66 SF from overhaul
             10/66 SF into store
             11/66 WH trainer
             12/66 BN transfer
              1967 BN
                      from last bodyswap with B1805 
              1986    in service
              1/88 PD withdrawn
              5/88    bought by East Yorkshire for spares
              7/89    sold to PVS (Carlton), scrapped

RM847 WLT 847         new: 7/5RM5/7
              7/61 EM into service on 127, 149, 253, 279
              1965 HL
              2/66 HL to Aldenham overhaul
              2/66 WN from overhaul
              1967 WN 
                      from last bodyswap with B762
             12/86 SW withdrawn
              5/88    bought by Clydeside Scottish for spares
              7/89    sold to Wombwell Diesels, scrapped

RM848 WLT 848          new: 7/5RM5/7
               7/61 EM into service on 127, 149, 253, 279
               7/65 WN into store
               8/65 WN .. and out
               2/66 WN to Aldenham overhaul
               2/66 SF from overhaul 
               1967 SF
                       from overhaul with Leyland engine
                       from last bodyswap with B847
              12/85 V  withdrawn
               4/86    bought by Blackpool Transport #522
               1994    Pontins over-all ad
               1994    withdrawn, stored, Blackpool
               1996    stored, Blackpool
               1997    bought by Reading Mainline, #40
              10/97    in store, Reading
              c3/99    in store: repainted but unused
               7/00    Reading Mainline..
               7/00    bought by LBSL for London refurbishment float
                       refurbished by Marshall's, Cambridge: body , new lights, flooring,electrics
              12/01    fitted with Scania engine, Allison T270 electronic gearbox
               8/03    at Fulwell Garage Centenary Open Day
               9/04 S  used on last crew-day on route 9
               9/04 S  withdrawn..
               9/04 TV ..into store (Tolworth)
              10/04 FW change store (Fulwell) 
               2/05 N  transfer to Arriva London: change store (Norwood)
               3/05 CT transfer for 38
               6/05    used on 38
              10/05 CT withdrawn..
              10/05 SF ..into store (Stamford Hill)..
              10/05 TV ....change store (Tolworth) for TfL
      448 UXS          reregistered
               5/06    sold to Mike Nash (Weybridge)
               9/06    bought by Will's Art Warehouse, Putney Common as promo vehicle 
               7/07    bought by David Paskell for preservation

RM849 WLT 849          new: 7/5RM5/7
               7/61 SF into service on 67, 149, 243/A, N83
               1961    used on 253
               1965 SF
               2/66 SF to Aldenham overhaul
               2/66 SF from overhaul
               1967 SF
               1980    in service
                       from last bodyswap with B679
               9/82 AL withdrawn
              12/82    scrapped at Aldenham by Vic Berry (Leicester)

RM850 WLT 850          new: 8/5RM5/8
               7/61 SF into service on 67, 149, 243/A, N83 
               1965 SF 
               2/66 SF to Aldenham overhaul
               2/66 SF from overhaul
               8/66 SF into store
              10/66 SF ..and out
               1967 SF
                       from last bodyswap with B781
               1986    Aldenham overhaul, LT repaint, p/a
               1986 B  transfer to Commercial Operations Unit (sightseeing)
              12/87    loaned to Blue Bus (Eccles) - 2 months
               4/89 WD London Coaches
               6/89 WD withdrawn
               1/90    sold to PVS (Carlton), scrapped

RM851 WLT 851         new: 8/5RM5/8
              7/61 SF into service on 67, 149, 243/A, N83
              1965 SF
              2/66 SF to Aldenham overhaul
              2/66 SF from overhaul
              1967 SF
                      from last bodyswap with B278
              1986    in service
             11/88 AD withdrawn
              1/89    sold to Burgsport International (Harrow)
                      exported to Japan
              1996    mens boutique, Tokyo

RM852 WLT 852         new: 8/5RM5/8
              7/61 SF into service on 67, 149, 243/A, N83
              1965 SF
              2/66 SF to Aldenham overhaul
              2/66 U  from overhaul
              1967 SF
                      from last bodyswap with B810
              1986    in service
              6/87 AK withdrawn
                      overhauled, fitted with sliding windows
             12/88    exported to Sri Lanka
      60 6610 1996    Sri Lanka Transport Board

RM853 WLT 853         new: 8/5RM5/8
              7/61 SF into service on 67, 149, 243/A, N83
              1965 SF
              3/66 SF to Aldenham overhaul
              3/66 FY from overhaul
              9/67 FY trainer
                      from last bodyswap with B687
              8/86 TH withdrawn
              9/86    sold to PVS (Carlton)
              9/86    scrapped by Wigley (Carlton)

RM854 WLT 854         new: 8/5RM5/8
              7/61 SF into service on 67, 149, 243/A, N83
              1965 SF
              2/66 SF to Aldenham overhaul
              2/66 SF from overhaul
              1967 SF
                      from last bodyswap with B970
             11/87 AF withdrawn
             12/87    sold to PVS (Carlton)
             12/87    scrapped by Wigley (Carlton)

RM855 WLT 855         new: 8/5RM5/8
              7/61 SF into service on 67, 149, 243/A, N83
              1965 SF
              1/66 SF into store
              2/66 SF to Aldenham overhaul
              2/66 HT from overhaul, unlicensed
              3/66 HT relicensed
             10/66 SE transfer
              1967 SE
                      from last bodyswap with B293
              6/86 CT withdrawn
              9/86    sold to PVS (Carlton)
              9/86    scrapped by Wigley (Carlton)

RM856 WLT 856         new: 8/5RM5/8
              7/61 SF into service on 67, 149, 243/A, N83
                   WW
              4/65 NX transfer
              4/65 MH ..and again
              5/65 W  transfer
              2/66 W  to Aldenham overhaul
              2/66 AF from overhaul
              5/66 BN transfer
              1967 BN
                      from last bodyswap with B263
              6/86 GM withdrawn
              9/86    sold to PVS (Carlton), scrapped

RM857 WLT 857         new: 8/5RM5/8
              7/61 SF into service on 67, 149, 243/A, N83
              1965 EM trainer
              2/66 EM into store
              3/66 D  transfer, then to Aldenham overhaul
                      ------------Aldenham float -----------
              6/66 NX from overhaul
              1967 NX
              1980    in service
                      from last bodyswap with Leyland engine: B1819
             12/84 CT withdrawn
              8/86    bought by South Park Motors, Reigate, promo
              1998    preserved
                      preserved by Mr N.Pickford, Hackney
              2/07    bought for preservation by Mr T.Wright, Hornchurch

RM858 WLT 858         new: 8/5RM5/8
              7/61 SF into service on 67, 149, 243/A, N83
              1965 SF
              2/66 SF to Aldenham overhaul
              2/66 SF from overhaul
              1967 SF
                      from last bodyswap with B754
              5/86 NX withdrawn
              9/86    bought by Kelvin Scottish, #1928
              4/89    Kelvin Central Buses, #1928
             11/90    sold to Coutts, Glasgow, scrapped

RM859 WLT 859         new: 8/5RM5/8
              7/61 SF into service on 67, 149, 243/A, N83
              1965 SF
              1/66 SF into store
              2/66 SF to Aldenham overhaul
              2/66 UX from overhaul
              3/66 UX on 207
              6/66 WN transfer
              1967 WN
              1974    used on 102
                      from last bodyswap with B919
              6/86 CF withdrawn
              9/86    sold to Clydeside Scottish
              5/89    taken over by Western Scottish, #C56
      LDS247A 1990    reregistered by Western Scottish
              8/90    sold to PVS (Carlton)
              2/92    exported to Belgium: European Bus Centre (Bruges)
              1997    in Belgium

RM860 WLT 860         new: 8/5RM5/8
              7/61 SF into service on 67, 149, 243/A, N83 (Stamford Hill)
              1961 SF used on 243
              1965 SF
              2/66 SF to Aldenham overhaul
              2/66 GM from overhaul (Victoria)
              3/66 X  transfer (Middle Row)
              1967 X
                      from last bodyswap with B774
              6/86 N withdrawn
             10/86    sold to PVS (Carlton), scrapped

RM861 WLT 861         new: 8/5RM5/8
              7/61 SF into service on 67, 149, 243/A, N83
              1965 SF
              2/66 SF to Aldenham overhaul
              2/66 AF from overhaul
              5/66 BN transfer
              1967 BN
                      from last bodyswap with B726
             12/84 SP withdrawn
              6/85    sold to PVS (Carlton)
              6/85    scrapped by Rollinson (Carlton)

RM862 WLT 862         new: 8/5RM5/8
              8/61 SF into service on 67, 149, 243/A, N83
              1965 AF
              2/66 AF to Aldenham overhaul
              2/66 SF from overhaul
              1967 SF
              1980    in service
                      from last bodyswap with B318
              2/85 WL withdrawn
              5/85    sold to PVS (Carlton), scrapped

RM863 WLT 863         new: 8/5RM5/8
              5/62 SE into service on 18, 260, 266
              1965 SE
             12/66 SE to Aldenham overhaul
             12/66 FW from overhaul 
              1967 FW 
              1980    in service
                      from last bodyswap with Leyland B1320
              1/84 Q  withdrawn
              2/84    sold to Ensign (Purfleet)
              3/84    scrapped by PVS (Carlton)

RM864 WLT 864         new: 8/5RM5/8
              8/61 SF into service on 67, 149, 243/A, N83
              1965 SF
              3/66 SF to Aldenham overhaul
              3/66 WN from overhaul
              1967 WN
              1980    in service
                      from last bodyswap with Leyland B1571
              9/82 A  withdrawn
             10/82    sold to Norths (Sherburn), scrapped

RM865 WLT 865         new: 8/5RM5/8
             12/62 AE into service on 13
              1965 AE
              2/66 AE into store
              3/66 AE ..and out
              4/66 AE back into store
              7/66 AE ..and out              
             12/66 WN transfer
              9/67 WN to Aldenham overhaul
              9/67 SW from overhaul
             12/67 GM transfer
                      Leyland engine
              1980    in service
                      from last bodyswap with Leyland B1302
              8/82 PM withdrawn
             10/82    withdrawn, at Ensign, Purfleet
             10/82    sold to Norths (Sherburn), scrapped

RM866 WLT 866         new: 8/5RM5/8
              5/62 SE into service on 18, 260, 266
              */62 SE used on 266
              1965 SE
             11/66 SE to Aldenham overhaul
             11/66 SE from overhaul
              1967 SE
                      from last bodyswap with B913
              5/87 AK withdrawn
              6/87    sold to PVS (Carlton), scrapped

RM867 WLT 867         new: 8/5RM5/8
              5/62 SE into service on 18, 260, 266 
              1965 SE
              7/66 SE into store
              8/66 SE ..and out
             11/66 SE to Aldenham overhaul
             11/66 AF from overhaul
             12/66 M  transfer
              1/67 FW transfer
              1980    in service
                      from last bodyswap with Leyland B1418
              9/82 K  withdrawn
             12/83    sold to Booth (Rotherham)
             12/83    scrapped by Goodwin (Carlton)

RM868 WLT 868         new: 8/5RM5/8
              1/62 FY into service on 260 on 260 on 260
              9/65 FY into store, and out again
              6/66 FY to Aldenham overhaul
              6/66 FY from overhaul
              1967 FY
                      from last bodyswap with B422
              1986 PM in service with Busco radio for 36/A/B
              9/94 NX privatised, London Central (Go-Ahead)
              1995 NX route-branded for 36
              1995 NX refurbished, fluorescent lighting
              1998 NX London Central on 36
            c12/98    disposal:?

RM869 WLT 869         new: 8/5RM5/8
              1/62 FY into service on 260
              1965 FY
              6/66 FY to Aldenham overhaul
              6/66 FY from overhaul
              1967 FY
                      from last bodyswap with B937
              1986 PM in service with Busco radio for 36/A/B
              2/92 TL withdrawn
              7/92    sold to PVS (Carlton), scrapped

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RM870 WLT 870         new: 8/5RM5/8, with Leyland O.600
              9/61 HL into service
              1965 W
              2/66 W  to Aldenham for pilot Leyland overhaul
              3/66    Aldenham overhaul
              3/66 WN from overhaul
              1967 WN
                      from last bodyswap with B845
              4/86 CF withdrawn
             10/86    bought by Clydeside Scottish
              5/89    taken over by Western Scottish
              8/90    sold to PVS (Carlton)
              8/90    sold to Blue Triangle, (Rainham)
              5/91    sold to Doggett (Purley)
              5/91    sold to Lamming (Coulsdon)
              6/91    bought by Frontrunner SE (Dagenham): not used
              6/91    to Citybus: not used
              3/93    scrapped by Citybus

RM871 WLT 871         new: 8/5RM5/8, AEC
              1/62 FY into service on 260
              1965 FY
              6/66 FY to Aldenham overhaul
              6/66 FY from overhaul
              1967 FY
                      from last bodyswap with B909
              1986    in service
             11/87 AG withdrawn
              4/88    bought by East Yorkshire, #803
     NRH 803A 1991    reregistered by East Yorkshire
              3/95    bought by Reading Mainline, #26
              7/95    in store
             c9/95    repainted
              1998    preparation for service
      WLT 871 1999    reregistered
              6/00    sold to Fleetmaster, Horsham
              9/00 AG bought by LBSL for London refurbishment float
                      refurbished by Marshall, Cambridge
             12/01 X  allocated to First Centrewest: used on 23
              2002 X
             11/03    returned to London Buses 
             11/03 BA reassigned to Arriva London (Battersea)
                   BN (Brixton)
             10/05 BN withdrawn: returned to TfL
                   T  in store (Leyton)
             11/05 WA assigned to Stagecoach London for 15: repainted LT red, cream band, gold fleetname
              9/07 BW transfer (Bow)

RM872 WLT 872         new: 8/5RM5/8
              1/62 FY into service on 260
              1965 FY
              7/66 FY to Aldenham overhaul
              7/66 AV from overhaul
              1967 AV
                      from last bodyswap with B197
              1986 PM in service with Busco radio for 36/A/B
             10/94 NX privatised to London Central
              1996 NX London Central
                      sold to Allco
              1998    at Cobham 98
      JSJ 767 1998    reregistered
              2000    computer bus: overall silver livery (Beeb.com)
                      F.S.Distribution, Thame
                      sold to dealer
             12/02    exported to Canada: Double Deck Tours, Niagara Falls

RM873 WLT 873          new: 8/5RM5/8
               1/62 FY into service on 260 (Finchley)
               1965 FY
               7/66 FY to Aldenham overhaul
               7/66 FY from overhaul
               8/66 AE transfer (Hendon)
               1967 AE
                    M  (Mortlake)
               6/71 TL transfer (Catford)
                       from last bodyswap with B914
               1986    in service
               8/87 GM withdrawn
              10/87    sold to PVS (Carlton)
              10/87    scrapped by Wigley (Carlton)

RM874 WLT 874          new: 8/5RM5/8
               1/62 FY into service on 260
               1965 FY
               7/66 FY to Aldenham overhaul
               7/66 FY from overhaul
               1967 FY
                    HT used on 168A
                       from last bodyswap with B876
               5/86 V  withdrawn
               8/86    bought by Clydeside Scottish
               5/89    taken over by Western Scottish, #C58
               9/90    sold to PVS (Carlton), scrapped

RM875 WLT 875          new: 8/5RM5/8
               1/62 FY into service on 260
               1965 FY
               7/66 FY to Aldenham overhaul
               7/66 FY from overhaul
               1967 FY
                       from last bodyswap with B910
               5/86 HT in service
               8/86    bought by Kelvin Scottish
               8/87    bought by Stagecoach Perth (not used)
              10/87    transfered to Cumberland Motor Services, #906
      OVS 940  1992    reregistered
              12/92    withdrawn by Stagecoach Cumberland, stored
               1994    painted into Stagecoach white/stripes while in store
               1996    Stagecoach Cumberland #906, stored, Whitehaven
              11/99    sold to Tim Daly, Billington
               9/00 AG bought by LBSL for London refurbishment float
                       rebuilt by Marshall (Cambridge): Cummins engine, Allisson gearbox, Voith retarder
                       body refurbishment
              10/01 NX assigned to London Central for 36
              12/01 NX into service on 36
               2/03 WL returned to London Buses (Walworth)..
               2/03 PE ..reassigned to First London: prepared at Ponders End 
               3/03 X  transfer (Westbourne Park)
              11/03    returned to London Buses 
              11/03 BA reassigned to Arriva London (Battersea)
              10/05 BN used on 159
              12/05 BN withdrawn..
              12/05 TV ..into store for TfL (Tolworth)
               4/06    sold to Henry Cooper Coaches (Cramlington)
               6/07    myspace.com: "My Summer Daze Bus" tour of UK

RM876 WLT 876          new: 8/5RM5/8
               1/62 FY into service on 104
               1965 FY
               3/66 FY to Aldenham overhaul
               3/66 FY from overhaul
               5/67 FY into store
               7/67 J  transfer
               8/67 AR transfer
                       from last bodyswap with B849
              11/87 AF withdrawn
               9/89    sold to PVS (Carlton), scrapped

RM877 WLT 877          new: 8/5RM5/8
               1/62 FY into service on 260 (Finchley)
               1965 FY
               8/66 FY to Aldenham overhaul
               8/66 FY from overhaul
               1967 FY
                    Q  (Camberwell)
              12/71 WL transfer (Walworth)
               1978    used on 25
                       from last bodyswap with B1787
               2/87 E  withdrawn
               4/87    sold to PVS (Carlton)
               6/87    scrapped by Wigley (Carlton)

RM878 WLT 878          new: 8/5RM5/8
               1/62 FY into service on 104
               1965 FY
               3/66 FY into store
               4/66 FY to Aldenham overhaul
               4/66 WH from overhaul
               3/67 TH transfer
               3/67 WN ..and again
               4/67 R  transfer
               4/67 WN .. and back
               4/67 PR try again..
               5/67 WW ..and onwards
               8/67 WH transfer
              10/67 SE transfer
              10/67 S  ..and again
              11/67 AV transfer
                       from last bodyswap with B1002
               1986    in service
               2/87 X  withdrawn
               5/87    bought by Clydeside Scottish for spares
              11/88    bought by Kelvin Scottish for spares
               3/89    sold to W.North (Sherburn)
               3/89    scrapped by PVS (Carlton)

RM879 WLT 879          new: 8/5RM5/8
               1/62 FY into service on 104
               1965 FY
               3/66 FY to Aldenham overhaul
               3/66 FY from overhaul
               1967 FY
                       from last bodyswap with Leyland engine, B1322
               1986    in service
               1988    sold to Blackpool Transport #527
                       overall ad for Pontins
               1994    withdrawn, stored
               1996    in store, Blackpool
               1997    bought by Reading Mainline, #41
              10/97    in store, Reading
              c2/98    into service, Reading Mainline #41
               4/99    depot move to Gt Knollys St. 

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