Prepared on Notepad by Ian Smith,

This page created on 27th August 1998, updated 26th February 2010

Production buses, RM11-7, 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

RM1200 200 CLT        new: 7/5RM5/7
              5/62 NB into service on 131, 282, 283
              */62 NB on 283: Tolworth & Kingston Loop
              1965 NB
              1966 NB
              3/67 NB to Aldenham overhaul
              3/67 NB from overhaul
                      from last bodyswap with B1276
              9/82 ED w/d from service 
             12/82    scrapped at Aldenham by Vic Berry (Leicester)

RM1201 201 CLT        new: 7/5RM5/7
             12/62 RL into service on 13, 37 (Su), 173 (Sat, Sun), N85 (Rye Lane)
              5/63 WH transfer (West Ham)
              1965 WH
              1966 WH
              3/67 WN transfer (Wood Green)
              4/67 R  transfer (Riverside)
              4/67 PR .. and on (Poplar)
              5/67 WW transfer (Walthamstow)
              8/67 WH transfer
             10/67 WH to Aldenham overhaul
             10/67 RL from overhaul
                      from last bodyswap with B1352
              1972 Q  used on 35 (Camberwell)
              9/82 U  w/d from service
              3/83    scrapped at Aldenham by Vic Berry (Leicester)

RM1202 202 CLT        new: 7/5RM5/7
              5/62 NB into service on 131, 282, 283
              1965 NB
              1966 NB
              3/67 NB to Aldenham overhaul
              3/67 NB from overhaul
                      from last bodyswap with B1000
              9/82 AL w/d from service
             12/82    sold to Booth (Rotherham)
             12/83    scrapped by Goodwin (Carlton)
 
RM1203 203 CLT        new: 7/5RM5/7
             12/62 RL into service on 13, 37 (Su), 173 (Sat, Sun), N85
              5/63 WH transfer
              1965 WH
             12/66 BK transfer
              4/67 WW transfer
              9/67 WW to Aldenham overhaul
              9/67 Q  from overhaul
                      from last bodyswap with B1274
              9/82 B  w/d from service
             10/82    scrapped by Norths (Sherburn)

RM1204 204 CLT        new: 7/5RM5/7
             12/62 RL into service on 13, 37 (Su), 173 (Sat, Sun), N85
              6/63 AV transfer for 81B
              1965 AV
              2/66 NB transfer
             10/67 NB to Aldenham overhaul
             10/67 NX from overhaul
                      from last bodyswap with B1213
             12/93 FY w/d from service
             12/94    transfer to LRT Reserve Fleet, Hatfield
              1997    bought by Halifax Joint Committee: working preservation
                      repainted orange/cream/green
              9/00 AG bought by LBSL for London refurbishment float
                      rebuilt by Marshall (Cambridge): Cummins engine, Allisson gearbox, Voith retarder
                      body refurbishment
              8/01 BT assigned to Sovereign London for 13 (Edgware)
              2002 BT
              8/03    at Fulwell Garage Centenary Open Day
              8/03    to Cummins
             10/05 BT withdrawn from 13..
             10/05 TV ..into store (Tolworth), for TfL
                   X  allocated to First London: transfer to store (Westbourne Park):
                      repainted LT red, cream band
             11/05 X  into service on 9

RM1205 205 CLT        new: 7/5RM5/7
              5/62 NB into service on 131, 282, 283
              1965 NB
              1966 NB
              3/67 NB to Aldenham overhaul
              3/67 AF from overhaul
              3/67 NB .. and transfer home
                      from last bodyswap with B1077
              4/94 AR w/d from service 
       XYJ 429        reregistered by London Buses
             12/94    transfer to LRT Reserve Fleet, Hatfield
              1998    exported to Spain
             11/02    in Spain
 
RM1206 206 CLT        new: 7/5RM5/7
              5/62 NB into service on 131, 282, 283
                   RL
              6/63 AV transfer for 81B
              1965 AV
              2/66 NB transfer
              5/67 NB into store
              6/67 NB to Aldenham overhaul
              6/67 HL from overhaul
                      from last bodyswap with B1272
              9/82 WH w/d from service 
             12/82    scrapped at Aldenham by Vic Berry (Leicester)

RM1207 207 CLT        new: 7/5RM5/7
              5/62 NB into service on 131, 282, 283
                   RL
              6/63 AV transfer for 81B
              1965 AV
              2/66 NB transfer
              9/67 NB to Aldenham overhaul
              9/67 WN from overhaul
              1978 M  used on 9, 33
                      from last bodyswap with B1257
              9/82 AL w/d from service 
             12/82    scrapped at Aldenham by Vic Berry (Leicester)

RM1208 208 CLT        new: 7/5RM5/7
             12/62 RL into service on 13, 37 (Su), 173 (Sat, Sun), N85
              5/63 RL into store, out again
                   WH ?
             12/63 WW transfer
              1965 AV
              2/66 NB transfer
             10/67 NB to Aldenham overhaul
             10/67 TC from overhaul
             11/67 TH transfer (Thornton Heath)
             12/71 TC transfer (Croydon)
                      from last bodyswap with B1619
              9/82 BW w/d from service 
              4/83    scrapped at Aldenham by Vic Berry (Leicester)

RM1209 209 CLT        new: 7/5RM5/7
              5/62 NB into service on 131, 282, 283
              */62 NB used on 131
              1965 NB
              1966 NB
              3/67 NB to Aldenham overhaul
              3/67 BN from overhaul
                      from last bodyswap with B1148
              5/93 AF w/d from service 
              5/94    scrapped  by PVS (Carlton)
  
RM1210 210 CLT        new: 7/5RM5/7
              5/62 NB into service on 131, 282, 283
              1965 NB
              1966 NB
              3/67 NB to Aldenham overhaul
              3/67 X from overhaul
                      from last bodyswap with B1080
              3/87 CT w/d from service 
              6/87    scrapped  by PVS (Carlton)
 
RM1211 211 CLT        new: 7/5RM5/7
             12/62 AF into service on 37
              6/63 AF into store, out again
              1965 AF
             11/66 N  transfer
              2/67 N  to Aldenham overhaul
              2/67 WN from overhaul
                      from last bodyswap with B1271
              9/82 PM w/d from service 
              5/83    scrapped at Aldenham by Vic Berry (Leicester)

RM1212 212 CLT        new: 7/5RM5/7
              5/62 AV into service on 117 (Hounslow)
              1963 AV used on 81B
              3/63 AV into store
              5/63 A  transfer (Sutton)
              1965 AV
              2/66 NB transfer (Norbiton)
              3/67 NB to Aldenham overhaul
              3/67 D  from overhaul (Dalston)
              8/67 AR transfer (Tottenham)
             12/71 EM transfer (Edmonton)
                      from last bodyswap with B495
              2/87 AL w/d from service 
                      exported to Germany
                      Harbarth & Shenton, Lipperbruch
 
RM1213 213 CLT        new: 7/5RM5/7
             12/62 AF into service on 37
              1965 AF
             11/66 N  transfer
              4/67 N  to Aldenham overhaul
              4/67 J  from overhaul
              5/67 SW transfer
             12/71 Q  in store
             12/71 AK transfer (Streatham)..
             12/71 Q  ..return
                      from last bodyswap with B1073
             11/86 SF w/d from service 
              2/87    scrapped  by PVS (Carlton)
 
RM1214 214 CLT        new: 7/5RM5/7
             12/62 AF into service on 37
              1965 AF
             11/66 N  transfer
              2/67 N  to Aldenham overhaul
              2/67 AF from overhaul
              6/67 W  transfer for 2
                      from last bodyswap with B1114
              5/94 S  w/d from service 
             12/94    LRT Reserve Fleet, Hatfield
              1997    bought by Halifax Joint Committee: working preservation
                      repainted orange/cream/green
              4/99    in service
             c6/00    numbered #39
              9/00    retained by HJOC when other RMs resold to London
              7/08    repainted into London red

RM1215 215 CLT        new: 7/5RM5/7
             12/62 AF into service on 37
              1965 AF
             11/66 N  transfer
              3/67 N  to Aldenham overhaul
              3/67 BN from overhaul
                      from last bodyswap with B1130
              4/91 ON w/d from service, trainer
              6/92    sold to PVS (Carlton)
              6/92    scrapped by Wigley (Carlton)

RM1216 216 CLT        new: 7/5RM5/7
             12/62 AF into service on 37
              1965 AF
             11/66 WH transfer
             12/66 WW transfer
              1/67 NS transfer
              2/67 NS to Aldenham overhaul
              2/67 NB from overhaul
                      from last bodyswap with B1304
              9/82 B  w/d from service
             12/83    scrapped by Booth (Rotherham)

RM1217 217 CLT        new: 7/5RM5/7
             12/62 AF into service on 37
              1965 AF
             12/66 S  transfer
              2/67 S  to Aldenham overhaul
              2/67 AF from overhaul
              6/67 W  transfer for 2
                      from last bodyswap with B1140
              6/91 AK w/d from service, trainer
      KGH887A         reregistered by London Buses
             12/93    scrapped by PVS (Carlton)

RM1218 218 CLT        new: 7/5RM5/7
             12/62 AF into service on 37
              1965 AF
              1966 AF
              2/67 AF to Aldenham overhaul
              2/67 N  from overhaul
                      from last bodyswap with B1121
              1979 B  used on 31
             10/94 HT privatised to MTL London Northern
              1995    repainted plain red with MTL logos, #1218
             12/97 HT with MTL London
              1998    preserved, Lincolnshire
             10/00    bought by LBSL for refurbishment float
                      rebuilt by Marshall (Cambridge): 
                      Cummins engine, Allison gearbox, Voith retarder; body refurbished
              7/01 BT assigned to Sovereign London for 13
             10/05 BT withdrawn from 13..
             10/05 TV ..into store (Tolworth), for TfL
                   X  allocated to First London: transfer to store (Westbourne Park):
                      repainted LT red, cream band
             11/05 X  into service on 9

RM1219 219 CLT        new: 7/5RM5/7
             12/62 AF into service on 37
              1965 AF
              1966 AF
              2/67 AF to Aldenham overhaul
              2/67 NB from overhaul
                      from last bodyswap with B1143
              7/93 GM w/d from service
              3/94    scrapped by PVS (Carlton)

RM1220 220 CLT        new: 7/5RM5/7
             12/62 AF into service on 37
              1965 AF
              1966 AF
              3/67 AF to Aldenham overhaul
              3/67 NB from overhaul
                      from last bodyswap with B1398
             10/88 HT w/d from service
              8/90    scrapped by PVS (Carlton)

RM1221 221 CLT        new: 7/5RM5/7
             12/62 AF into service on 37
              1965 AF
              1966 AF
              3/67 AF to Aldenham overhaul
              3/67 M  from overhaul
              6/67 AR transfer
                      from last bodyswap with B581
              3/89 X  w/d from service
              1/90    exported to Canada
                      Kent, Mississauga, Ontario
       HVR203 1996    London Picadilly Buses, Tottenham , Ontario
                      (used with South Simcoe Steam Railway park and ride)

RM1222 222 CLT        new: 7/5RM5/7
             12/62 AF into service on 37
              1965 AF
              1966 AF
              3/67 AF to Aldenham overhaul
              3/67 S  from overhaul
              3/74    from overhaul with B664 (ex Silver Lady)
              4/79    to Aldenham overhaul, changed body
                      from last bodyswap with B1698
              9/82 TL w/d from service 
              3/83    scrapped at Aldenham by Vic Berry (Leicester)

RM1223 223 CLT        new: 7/5RM5/7
             12/62 AF into service on 37 (Putney)
              1965 AF
              1/66 AF into store
              3/66 WN transfer (Wood Green)
              2/67 WN to Aldenham overhaul
              2/67 NB from overhaul (Norbiton)
                   FW (Fulwell)
             11/71 AD transfer (Palmers Green)
                      from last bodyswap with B1225
              9/82 PM w/d from service (Peckham)
             12/82    scrapped by Norths (Sherburn)

RM1224 224 CLT        new: 7/5RM5/7
             12/62 AF into service on 37
              1965 AF
              1966 AF
              3/67 AF to Aldenham overhaul
              3/67 S  from overhaul
              6/67 S  into store
              7/67 GM transfer
              8/67 SW transfer
                      from last bodyswap with B1020
             11/87 V  w/d from service
              1/88    bought by United Counties, #713
              9/92    transfer to Stagecoach Perth, #601
     UYJ654   1993    reregistered
                      fitted with AEC engine
             10/94    transfer to Bluebird Buses, Perth #601
              1996    Bluebird Buses, Perth
              1997    actively preserved, RM1224 Preservation Group, London
              1997    Showbus 97: undergoing preparation for repaint
              1998    Cobham98, East Grinstead 98, undergoing repaint
              4/99    Cobham 99: mainly LT red, but Stageocach front:
                      "The Perth Panther"
              5/06    bought by S.Bennett, East Grinstead

RM1225 225 CLT        new: 7/5RM5/7
             12/62 AF into service on 37
              2/63 AR transfer
              7/65 U  into store
              8/65 U  ..and out
              7/66 S  transfer
              3/67 S  to Aldenham overhaul
              3/67 M  from overhaul
              6/67 AR transfer
              9/67 AR into store
             10/67 AR ..and out
                      from last bodyswap with B971
             12/86 M  w/d from service
              2/87    scrapped by PVS (Carlton)

RM1226 226 CLT        new: 7/5RM5/7
             12/62 AE into service on 13, 113 (Su), 240 (Su), 260 (Su)
              1965 TC
              1966 TC
             10/67 TC to Aldenham overhaul
             10/67 RL from overhaul
                      from last bodyswap with B1351
             11/82 BW w/d from service
             12/83    scrapped by Booth (Rotherham)

RM1227 227 CLT        new: 7/5RM5/7
             12/62 AE into service on 13, 113 (Su), 240 (Su), 260 (Su)
              1965 UX
              2/66 UX into store
              3/66 FW transfer
              5/66 FW into store
              9/66 AV transfer
              1/67 NB transfer
             10/67 NB to Aldenham overhaul
             10/67 ON from overhaul
                      from last bodyswap with B995
              9/82 B  w/d from service
              4/83    scrapped at Aldenham by Vic Berry (Leicester)

RM1228 228 CLT        new: 7/5RM5/7
             12/62 AR into service on 73, 259, N90
              1965 U
              7/66 S  transfer
              3/67 S  to Aldenham overhaul
              3/67 AC from overhaul
              1969 AC used on 226
                      from last bodyswap with B552
              9/88 Q  w/d from service
             10/88    scrapped by PVS (Carlton)

RM1229 229 CLT        new: 7/5RM5/7
             12/62 AE into service on 13, 113 (Su), 240 (Su), 260 (Su)
                      from last bodyswap with B1350
              1965 TC
              1966 TC
             10/67 TC to Aldenham overhaul
             10/67 NB from overhaul
              3/88 GM w/d from service
              7/92    scrapped by PVS (Carlton)

RM1230 230 CLT        new: 7/5RM5/7
             12/62 W  into service on 16, N94
              3/63 AV transfer
              1965 AV
              2/66 NB transfer
             10/67 NB to Aldenham overhaul
             ------------ Aldenham float ------------
              1977 WD used on 28
                      from last bodyswap with B1392
              9/82 TL w/d from service
             10/82    scrapped by Norths (Sherburn)

RM1231 231 CLT        new: 7/5RM5/7
             12/62 W  into service on 16, N94
              7/63 AV transfer for 81B
              1965 AV
              2/66 S  transfer
              5/66 BN transfer
              8/67 BN to Aldenham overhaul
              8/67 RL from overhaul
                      from last bodyswap with B1266
              9/82 WH w/d from service
              7/84    scrapped by PVS (Carlton)

RM1232 232 CLT        new: 7/5RM5/7
             12/62 W  into service on 16, N94
              7/63 AV transfer for 81B
                   EM
              1/65 AE transfer
              1966 AE
             11/67 AE to Aldenham overhaul
             11/67 RL from overhaul
                      from last bodyswap with B1314
             12/84 T  w/d from service
              1/85    sold to PVS (Carlton)
              1/85    scrapped by Wigley (Carlton)

RM1233 233 CLT        new: 7/5RM5/7
             12/62 W  into service on 16, N94
              6/63 AV transfer for 81B
              9/63 W  transfer
             10/63 AF transfer
              1/65 AF in store
              2/65 AF ..and out
              1966 AF
              6/67 W  transfer for 2
              8/67 W  to Aldenham overhaul
              8/67 AE from overhaul
                      from last bodyswap with B1600
              9/82 AR w/d from service
              4/83    scrapped at Aldenham by Vic Berry (Leicester)

RM1234 234 CLT        new: 7/5RM5/7
             12/62 W  into service on 16, N94
              6/63 AV transfer for 81B
              9/63 W  transfer
             10/63 AF transfer
              1965 AF
              1966 AF
             11/67 AF to Aldenham overhaul
             11/67 NX from overhaul
                      from last bodyswap with B1341
              9/82 X  w/d from service
              2/83    scrapped at Aldenham by Vic Berry (Leicester)

RM1235 235 CLT        new: 7/5RM5/7
             12/62 W  into service on 16, N94 (Cricklewood)
              6/63 AV transfer for 81B (Hounslow)
              9/63 FW transfer (Fulwell)
                   SF (Stamford Hill)
             12/65 WL transfer (Walworth)
              8/67 WL into store
             10/67 AM transfer (Plumstead)
             11/67 AM to Aldenham overhaul
             11/67 W  from overhaul (Cricklewood)
                   WL
             11/71 TC transfer (Croydon)
             12/71 PR transfer into store (Poplar)
                      from last bodyswap with B1679
             12/84 T  w/d from service (Leyton)
              1/85    scrapped by Booth (Rotherham)

RM1236 236 CLT        new: 7/5RM5/7
             12/62 AR into service on 73, 259, N90
              1965 U
              7/66 S  transfer
              3/67 S  to Aldenham overhaul
              3/67 NB from overhaul
                      from last bodyswap with B867
              7/94 S  w/d from service, trainer
       MFF579         reregistered by London Buses
             10/94    sold to PVS (Carlton)
             12/08    still at Carlton

RM1237 237 CLT        new: 7/5RM5/7
             12/62 AR into service on 73, 259, N90
              1965 U
              7/66 S  transfer
              3/67 S  to Aldenham overhaul
              3/67 S  from overhaul
              1969    used on 3
             11/79    painted overall ad, Wisdom toothbrush, (red)
              4/80 AD on 29 (ad)
              1/81    repainted red
                      from last bodyswap with B1395
             11/82 AG w/d from service
             12/83    scrapped by Booth (Rotherham

RM1238 238 CLT        new: 7/5RM5/7
             12/62 AR into service on 73, 259, N90
              1965 AR
              5/66 AC transfer
              3/67 AC to Aldenham overhaul
              3/67 NB from overhaul
                      from last bodyswap with B1065
              6/87 X  w/d from service
              9/87    sold to PVS (Carlton)
              9/87    scrapped by Wigley (Carlton)

RM1239 239 CLT        new: 7/5RM5/7
                   EM in store
              2/63 AF into service on 37
              1965 AF
              1966 AF
             12/67 AF to Aldenham overhaul
             12/67 W  from overhaul
                      from last bodyswap with B1339
              9/82 TL w/d from service
              3/83    scrapped at Aldenham by Vic Berry (Leicester)

RM1240 240 CLT        new: 7/5RM5/7
             12/62 AR into service on 73, 259, N90
              1965 AR
              5/66 AC transfer
              3/67 AC to Aldenham overhaul
              3/67 M  from overhaul
              5/67 AR transfer
                      from last bodyswap with B1068
             12/93 FY w/d from service
             11/94    sold to PVS (Carlton)
             12/08    still at Carlton

RM1241 241 CLT        new: 7/5RM5/7
             12/62 AR into service on 73, 259, N90
              1965 AR
              5/66 BN transfer
              3/67 BN to Aldenham overhaul
              3/67 AR from overhaul
                      from last bodyswap with B1337
              9/82 M  w/d from service
              1/83    scrapped at Aldenham by Vic Berry (Leicester)

RM1242 242 CLT        new: 7/5RM5/7
             12/62 AR into service on 73, 259, N90
              1965 AR
              1966 AR
              3/67 AR to Aldenham overhaul
              3/67 AF from overhaul
             10/67 S  transfer
             10/67 GM ..and on..
             10/67 S  ..and back one.
             12/67 H  transfer
                      from last bodyswap with B1172, Leyland engine
              9/83 SW w/d from service
             10/83    exported to Canada
      BC8 553         operated by Double Deck Tours, Niagara, #8
              2000    Canada: Niagara Falls
              6/04    de-roofed in low bridge accident

RM1243 243 CLT        new: 7/5RM5/7
             12/62 AR into service on 73, 259, N90
              1965 AR
              1966 AR
              3/67 AR to Aldenham overhaul
              3/67 AR from overhaul
                      from last bodyswap with B1209
              1/88 NX w/d from service
                      overhauled, fitted with slide-opening windows
             12/88    exported to Sri Lanka
      60 6630 1996    Negombo Peopolised Transport
              8/00    out of use, Negombo

RM1244 244 CLT        new: 7/5RM5/7
             12/62 AR into service on 73, 259, N90 (Tottenham)
              1965 AR
              1966 AR
              3/67 AR to Aldenham overhaul
              3/67 AR from overhaul
             12/71 EM in store
             12/71 CT transfer (Clapton)
                      from last bodyswap with B1126
              6/83 PM w/d from service
              1/85    sold to PVS (Carlton): scrapped

RM1245 245 CLT        new: 7/5RM5/7
             12/62 AR into service on 73, 259, N90
              1965 AR
              1966 AR
              3/67 AR to Aldenham overhaul
              3/67 V  from overhaul
                      from last bodyswap with Leyland engine, B1922
              3/87 N  w/d from service
              5/87    bought by Hampshire Bus, but not used
             10/87    bought by Magicbus, Glasgow, #607
                      fitted with AEC engine
     LDS210A  1990    reregistered
             10/90    transfer to Stagecoach Perth, #614
             10/94    transfer to Bluebird Buses, Perth #614
              1996    Bluebird Buses, Perth 
            c11/99    bought for preservation, Glasgow
             10/00    bought by LBSL for refurbishment float
                      NOT refurbished: too corroded, apparently
              7/01    sold to Vehicles in Vision for filming

RM1246 246 CLT        new: 7/5RM5/7
             12/62 AE into service on 13, 113 (Su), 240 (Su), 260 (Su)
              1965 TC
              1966 TC
              7/67 TC to Aldenham overhaul
              7/67 SW from overhaul
                      from last bodyswap with B1291
              9/82 PM w/d from service
              3/83    scrapped at Aldenham by Vic Berry (Leicester)

RM1247 247 CLT        new: 7/5RM5/7
             12/62 AR into service on 73, 259, N90
              1965 AR
              1966 AR
              4/67 AR to Aldenham overhaul
              4/67 AR from overhaul
                      from last bodyswap with B1092
             11/87 V  w/d from service
             10/88    sold to PVS (Carlton): scrapped

RM1248 248 CLT        new: 7/5RM5/7
             12/62 AE into service on 13, 113 (Su), 240 (Su), 260 (Su)
              1965 TC
              1966 TC
             10/67 TC to Aldenham overhaul
             10/67 W  from overhaul
             10/67 NX transfer
                      from last bodyswap with B1312
             11/87 V  w/d from service
              8/82 AP exported to Japan for display at Karuizwa Classic Car Museum
             10/92    resold to Japanese owners

RM1249 249 CLT        new: 7/5RM5/7
             12/62 AE into service on 13, 113 (Su), 240 (Su), 260 (Su)
              1965 TC
              1966 TC
              8/67 TC to Aldenham overhaul
              8/67 SW from overhaul
                      from last bodyswap with B1635
              8/84 NX w/d from service
             12/84    sold to PVS (Carlton): scrapped

RM1250 250 CLT        new: 7/5RM5/7
             12/62 AE into service on 13, 113 (Su), 240 (Su), 260 (Su)
              1965 TC
              1966 TC
              8/67 TC to Aldenham overhaul
              8/67 SW from overhaul
              1/82 TL showbus
                      from last bodyswap with B1053
              6/87 PM w/d from service
             11/87    bought by Magicbus, Glasgow
              5/88    bought for preservation, Blackburn
              9/89    sold to PVS (Carlton): scrapped

RM1251 251 CLT        new: 7/5RM5/7
             12/62 AE into service on 13, 113 (Su), 240 (Su), 260 (Su)
              1965 TC
              1966 TC
             11/67 TC to Aldenham overhaul
             11/67 AE from overhaul
                      from last bodyswap with B1245
              8/91 AG w/d from service
                      exported to Japan

RM1252 252 CLT        new: 7/5RM5/7
             12/62 AE into service on 13, 113 (Su), 240 (Su), 260 (Su)
              1965 TC
              1966 TC
             11/67 TC to Aldenham overhaul
             11/67 TC from overhaul
                   TH (Thornton Heath)
             12/71 TC transfer (Croydon)
                      from last bodyswap with B1388
              9/82 GM w/d from service
              3/83    scrapped at Aldenham by Vic Berry (Leicester)

RM1253 253 CLT        new: 7/5RM5/7
             12/62 AE into service on 13, 113 (Su), 240 (Su), 260 (Su)
              1965 TC
              1966 TC
             11/67 TC to Aldenham overhaul
             11/67 AM from overhaul
                      from last bodyswap with B1319
              9/82 ED w/d from service
             10/82    scrapped by Norths (Sherburn)
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RM1255 255 CLT        new: 8/5RM5/8, Leyland O.600
             12/62 M  into service
              8/65 M  into store
              9/65 M  ..and out
             10/65 R  transfer
              4/66 R  in..out
              3/67 R  to Aldenham overhaul
              3/67 R  from overhaul
              7/67 AM transfer
              6/74    painted overall ad for Rand Office Bureau (primrose & purple)
              9/75    repainted red
                      from last bodyswap with B1003
              9/87 HT w/d from service
             11/87    sold to PVS (Carlton)
             11/87    scrapped by Wigley (Carlton)

RM1256 256 CLT        new: 8/5RM5/8, Leyland O.600
             12/62 AR into service
              2/63 RL transfer
              6/65 RL into store
              7/65 RL ..and out
              9/65 RL into store
             11/65 RL ..and out
              2/66 RL into store
              3/66 RL .. and out
              1/67 RL into store
              4/67 RL to Aldenham overhaul
              4/67 SW from overhaul, unlicensed
              5/67 SW relicensed
                      from last bodyswap with B863
              6/89 X  w/d from service
              6/90    sold to PVS (Carlton): scrapped

RM1257 257 CLT        new: 8/5RM5/8, Leyland O.600
             12/62 W  into service
              1965 W
              1966 W
              8/67 W  to Aldenham overhaul
              8/67 SW from overhaul
                      from last bodyswap with B1105
              4/94 NX w/d from service, trainer
      XYJ 442         reregistered by London Buses
             11/94    sold to PVS (Carlton)
              6/95    sold to Tim Daly (London)
                      exported to Kenya
              1996    Homegrown, Nairobi
 
RM1258 258 CLT        new: 8/5RM5/8, Leyland O.600
                   AC stored
              1/63 W  into service on 16
              1965 W
              1966 W
             11/67 W  to Aldenham overhaul
             11/67 W  from overhaul
                      from last bodyswap with B1281
              9/82 PM w/d from service
              4/83    scrapped at Aldenham by Vic Berry (Leicester)

RM1259 259 CLT        new: 8/5RM5/8, Leyland O.600
                   J  stored
              1/63 W  into service on 16
              1965 W
              1966 W
             11/67 W  to Aldenham overhaul
             11/67 AF from overhaul
                      from last bodyswap with B1268
              5/84 AR w/d from service
             11/86    sold to PVS (Carlton)
             11/86    scrapped by Wigley (Carlton)

RM1260 260 CLT         new: 8/5RM5/8, Leyland O.600
              12/62 M  into service
               6/65 M  into store
               7/65 M  ..and out
              10/65 R  transfer, used on 11
               1966 R
               3/67 R  to Aldenham overhaul
               3/67 SF from overhaul
                       from last bodyswap with B1147
              10/94 NX privatised to London Central
               1995    route-branded for 36
              12/97 NX with London Central
                       fitted with Scania engine
     JSJ 743  c1/98    reregistered
             c12/98 NX repaint: not route branded
               7/00    refurbished: new seating,lights, floor, hopper windows
               01-2 NX
               2/03 SW returned to London Buses (Stockwell)
               2/03 Q  reassigned to London Central (Camberwell)
               3/03 Q  seen on 12 on a Sunday!
              11/04 Q  withdrawn..
              11/04    ..into store (Mandela Way)
              11/04    sold to Ensign Bus
               5/09    bought by Mr K.Soezen, Denmark Hill, SELondon

RM1261 261 CLT         new: 8/5RM5/8, Leyland O.600
              12/62 M  into service
              10/65 M  into store... and out
               2/66 M  in..
               3/66 M  ... out
               4/66 M  in..
               5/66 M  ...out (anyone for the boat race: this IS Mortlake!)
               8/66 X  transfer (jackpot?)
               4/67 X  to Aldenham overhaul
               4/67 BN from overhaul
                       from last bodyswap with B1146
               5/87 NX w/d from service
               9/87    sold to Clydeside Scottish for spares
               5/89    taken over by Western Scottish - spares
               7/90    scrapped by Wombwell Diesels 

RM1262 262 CLT         new: 8/5RM5/8, Leyland O.600
              12/62 M  into service
               1965 M
               1966 M
               3/67 M  to Aldenham overhaul
               3/67 AR from overhaul
                       from last bodyswap with B1195
               9/87 AF w/d from service
               4/88    bought by London Borough of Harrow
               9/93    bought for preservation (Upper Norwood)
      UYJ 654          reregistered
               6/94    sold to Lamming (Coulsdon)
               6/94    bought by Rural Youth Bus Project, Ely, mobile youth club

RM1263 263 CLT         new: 8/5RM5/8, Leyland O.600
              12/62 M  into service
               1965 M
               1966 M
               3/67 M  to Aldenham overhaul
               3/67 AR from overhaul
               4/67 AR into store
               6/67 EM transfer
                       from last bodyswap with B1180
               2/87 AG w/d from service
               9/89    sold to PVS (Carlton): scrapped

RM1264 264 CLT         new: 8/5RM5/8, Leyland O.600
                    W  stored
               1/63 W  into service on 16
               1965 W
               1966 W
              11/67 W  to Aldenham overhaul
              11/67 RL from overhaul
                       from last bodyswap with B1295
               8/82 NX w/d from service
              10/82    sold to Norths (Sherburn): scrapped

RM1265 265 CLT         new: 8/5RM5/8, Leyland O.600
                    AC stored
               1/63 W  into service on 16
               1965 W
               1966 W
              11/67 W  to Aldenham overhaul
              11/67 RL from overhaul
                       from last bodyswap with B1363
               9/82 ED w/d from service
               3/83    scrapped at Aldenham by Vic Berry (Leicester)

RM1266 266 CLT         new: 8/5RM5/8, Leyland O.600
              12/62 M  into service
               1965 M
               1966 M
               4/67 M  to Aldenham overhaul
               4/67 M  from overhaul
               6/67 AR transfer
                       from last bodyswap with B996
               4/93 GM w/d from service
               4/94    exported to Argentina
       AOP693  1/09    operating daily as "Redbus citytour doubledecker": San Martín de los Andes

RM1267 267 CLT         new: 8/5RM5/8, Leyland O.600
              12/62 M  into service
               5/63 M  into store
               6/63 M  ..and out
               1965 M
               1966 M
               4/67 M  to Aldenham overhaul
               4/67 BN from overhaul
                       from last bodyswap with B1142
               5/86 AR w/d from service
               8/86    bought by Clydeside Scottish
               5/89    taken over by Western Scottish, #C73
               9/90    sold to PVS (Carlton)
              10/90    bought by East Yorkshire for spares
               4/91    sold to Norths (Sherburn)
               4/91    scrapped by Wigley (Carlton)

RM1268 268 CLT         new: 8/5RM5/8, Leyland O.600
                    W  stored
               1/63 W  into service on 16
               1965 W
               6/66 W  into store
              10/66 AR transfer
              12/67 AR to Aldenham overhaul
              12/67 RL from overhaul
                       from last bodyswap with B1391
               4/72 PM w/d after Easter Day garage fire
               8/72     in Aldenham yard, fire damaged
               2/74    scrapped at Aldenham by LTE after damage

RM1269 269 CLT 6/62    new to Aldenham: 8/5RM5/8, Leyland O.600
               */62 FY change store (Finchley)
              12/62 M  into service (Mortlake)
               1965 M
               5/66 BN transfer (Brixton)
               3/67 BN to Aldenham overhaul
               3/67 M  from overhaul
               6/67 AR transfer (Tottenham)
              12/71 EM transfer (Edmonton)
                       from last bodyswap with B1061
               1/86 AR w/d from service
               6/86    sold to PVS (Carlton): scrapped

RM1270 270 CLT         new: 8/5RM5/8, Leyland O.600
              12/62 M  into service
               1965 M
               1966 M
               4/67 M  to Aldenham overhaul
               4/67 AR from overhaul
               5/72    painted overall ad for sharp Electronics (violet)
               1/74    repainted red
                       from last bodyswap with B1093
               2/87 E  w/d from service
               4/87    sold to PVS (Carlton)
               6/87    scrapped by Wigley (Carlton)

RM1271 271 CLT         new: 8/5RM5/8, Leyland O.600
              12/62 M  into service
               1965 M
               5/66 BN transfer
               2/67 BN into store
               4/67 BN to Aldenham overhaul
               4/67 HT from overhaul unlicensed
               4/67 CF licensed, transfer
               6/67 D  transfer
                       from last bodyswap with B997
              11/87 BW w/d from service
               4/88    bought by East Yorkshire Motor Services, #806
      RSK254           reregistered 
               1996    sold to Transport Resources International, Rugby
                       converted to open-top
    29-67-MA           bought by Cabriolet Cars, Funchal: exported to Madeira
                       converted to o/s entrance, red livery
               1999    not used all year 

RM1272 272 CLT         new: 8/5RM5/8, Leyland O.600
                       stored at Aldenham
               4/63 M  into service
               1965 M
               5/66 BN transfer
                       from last bodyswap with B1294
              10/82 Q  w/d from service
               3/83    scrapped at Aldenham by Vic Berry (Leicester)

RM1273 273 CLT         new: 8/5RM5/8, Leyland O.600
                    J  stored
               1/63 W  into service on 16
               1965 W
               1966 W
              11/67 W  to Aldenham overhaul
              11/67 RL from overhaul
                       from last bodyswap with B1207
              11/85 NB w/d from service
               9/86    sold to PVS (Carlton)
              10/86    scrapped by Wigley (Carlton)

RM1274 274 CLT         new: 8/5RM5/8, Leyland O.600
              12/62 AR into service
               1965 AR
               1966 AR
               4/67 AR to Aldenham overhaul
               4/67 M  from overhaul
                       from last bodyswap with B1118
               8/87 E  w/d from service
              11/87    bought by Magicbus, Glasgow, #608
               1988    in service with Magicbus
               4/92    Kelvin Central Buses, #1922
               9/93    sold to MacTavish, Dalmuir
              11/93    sold to Blue Triangle (Rainham)
               1998    Bisley Youth Club

RM1275 275 CLT         new: 8/5RM5/8, Leyland O.600
                    J  stored
               1/63 W  into service on 16
               1965 W
               1966 W
              11/67 N  to Aldenham overhaul
              11/67 RL from overhaul
                       from last bodyswap with B1393
               9/82 AP w/d from service
               3/83    scrapped at Aldenham by Vic Berry (Leicester)

RM1276 276 CLT        new: 8/5RM5/8, Leyland O.600
                   J  stored
              1/63 W  into service on 16
              1965 W
              1966 W
             12/67 W  to Aldenham overhaul
             12/67 RL from overhaul
                      from last bodyswap with B1338
              6/82 AG w/d from service
             10/82    sold to Norths (Sherburn): scrapped
               
RM1277 277 CLT        new: 8/5RM5/8, Leyland O.600
             12/62 AR into service, used on 73
              1965 AR
              1966 SR
              4/67 AR  to Aldenham overhaul
              4/67 J  from overhaul
              5/67 SW transfer
                      from last bodyswap with B994
              5/93 S  w/d from service
              5/94    sold to PVS (Carlton): scrapped

RM1278 278 CLT        new: 8/5RM5/8, Leyland O.600
             12/62 M  into service
              1965 M
              1966 M
              4/67 M  to Aldenham overhaul
              4/67 AF from overhaul
                      from last bodyswap with B1261
             11/88 HT w/d from service
              6/90    sold to PVS (Carlton): scrapped

RM1279 279 CLT        new: 8/5RM5/8, Leyland O.600
             12/62 M  into service
              1965 M
              1966 M
              5/67 M  to Aldenham overhaul
              5/67 M  from overhaul
              1978 M  used on 33
                      from last bodyswap with B1409
              9/82 AL w/d from service
             12/82    scrapped at Aldenham by Vic Berry (Leicester)

RM1280 280 CLT        new: 8/5RM5/8, Leyland O.600
             12/62 M  into service (Mortlake)
              1965 M
             12/66 M  into store
              2/67 M  ..and out
              3/67 M  to Aldenham overhaul
              3/67 R  from overhaul (Riverside)
              7/67 AM transfer (Plumstead)
                      from last bodyswap with B1091
              2/89 X  used on 28
              3/89 X  w/d from service
                      sold to Burgsport International (Harrow)
              3/94    bought for preservation, Enfield
              1999    preserved, Enfield
             12/00    bought by LBSL for refurbishment
              1/01    rebuilt by Marshall (Cambridge): Cummins engine, Allison 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 
              8/03 X  transfer (Westbourne Park)
             11/03    returned to London Buses 
             11/03 BA reassigned to Arriva London (Battersea)
                   BN (Brixton)
             10/05 BN withdrawn: returned to TfL
                   X  allocated to First London: transfer to store (Westbourne Park)
             11/05 X  into service on 9
                   HS into store (Hayes)
              2/09 X  change store
              6/09 HS change store      

RM1281 281 CLT        new: 8/5RM5/8, Leyland O.600
             12/62 M  into service
              1965 M
              5/66 HL transfer
              5/66 M  .. and back
              6/66 M  into store
              9/66 V  transfer
              4/67 V  to Aldenham overhaul
              4/67 TC from overhaul
             11/67 TH transfer
              9/75 AV on 117
                      from last bodyswap with B1086
             12/86 AV w/d from service
              6/87    sold to PVS (Carlton): scrapped

RM1282 282 CLT        new: 8/5RM5/8, Leyland O.600
             12/62 M  into service
              1965 M
              1966 M
              4/67 M  to Aldenham overhaul
              4/67 AR from overhaul
                      from last bodyswap with B1100
             11/90 W  w/d from service, trainer
              3/91    sold to Pepsi-Cola, Istanbul
           by 9/04    bought by Rahmi M.Koc Museum, Istanbul: fitted with rear from RML 2282

RM1283 283 CLT        new: 8/5RM5/8, Leyland O.600
             12/62 M  into service
              1965 M
              1966 M
              4/67 M  to Aldenham overhaul
              4/67 N  from overhaul
              5/67 TC transfer
             11/67 TH transfer
                      from last bodyswap with B1151
             10/94 HT privatised to MTL London Northern
              1995    repainted overall red with MTL logo
             12/97 HT with MTL London
              1998    sold to Tim Daly (London)

RM1284 284 CLT        new: 8/5RM5/8, Leyland O.600
             12/62 M  into service
              1965 M
              1966 M
              5/67 M  to Aldenham overhaul
              5/67 AR from overhaul
             12/74 AM used on 53
                      from last bodyswap with B1355
              9/82 K  w/d from service
              2/83    scrapped at Aldenham by Vic Berry (Leicester)

RM1285 285 CLT        new: 8/5RM5/8, Leyland O.600
             12/62 M  into service
              1965 M
              1966 M
              5/67 M  to Aldenham overhaul
              5/67 M  from overhaul
              9/73    painted overall ad for Peter Dominic (blue, white, orange)
             11/74    repainted red
                      from last bodyswap with B1315
              9/82 PM w/d from service
             10/82    sold to Norths (Sherburn): scrapped

RM1286 286 CLT  7/62  new: 8/5RM5/8, Leyland O.600
             12/62 AR into service
              1965 AR
              1966 AR
              4/67 AR  to Aldenham overhaul
              4/67 J  from overhaul
              5/67 SW transfer
                      from last bodyswap with B1358
              9/82 AP w/d from service
             12/82    scrapped at Aldenham by Vic Berry (Leicester) 

RM1287 287 CLT        new: 8/5RM5/8, Leyland O.600
             12/62 M  into service
              1965 M
              5/66 BN transfer
              4/67 BN to Aldenham overhaul
              4/67 AR from overhaul
                      from last bodyswap with B294
             10/94 HT privatised to MTL London Northern
              1996    cannibalised: no engine, stairs/rear to RML2699
             c5/96    remains sold to Wigley, (Carlton) for scrap

RM1288 288 CLT        new: 8/5RM5/8, Leyland O.600
             12/62 AR into service: AR
              1965 AR
              1966 AR
              4/67 AR to Aldenham overhaul
              4/67 AR from overhaul
                      from last bodyswap with B866
              3/84 SW w/d from service
     15-0091  4/85    exported to Guangzhou,China as demonstrator
     HK1931  11/87    acquired by Citybus, HongKong
              198*    rebuilt to opentop, open staircase, old radiator...
              3/96    in use between Star Ferry and Tram terminal

RM1289 289 CLT        new: 8/5RM5/8, Leyland O.600
             12/62 AR into service: AR
              1965 AR
              1966 AR
              4/67 AR to Aldenham overhaul
              4/67 AR from overhaul
              7/67 X  transfer
                      from last bodyswap with B1170, Leyland engine
              2/87 AL w/d from service
              4/87    bought by Hampshire Bus but not used
             10/87    bought by Magicbus, Glasgow, #609
             10/90    transfer to Stagecoach perth, #609
                      fitted with AEC engine
     XSL596A  1990    reregistered
             10/94    transfer to Bluebird Buses, Perth #609
              1996    Bluebird Buses, Perth
             c1/98    transfer to Stagecoach East London
              6/98 U  active to and from North Weald Rally 
             99-02 U  used on 15
              8/03 SD withdrawn into store at Stratford
              9/03    sold to Ensign Bus 
             11/03    bought by Aintree Coachlines
      HKF 151 3/09    reregistered by Aintree Coaches

RM1290  290 CLT       new: 8/5RM5/8, Leyland O.600
             12/62 AR into service
              1965 AR
              1966 AR
              4/67 AR to Aldenham overhaul
              4/67 M  from overhaul
                      from last bodyswap with B1163
              5/91 GM w/d from service
              5/92    sold to PVS (Carlton)
              6/92    scrapped by Wigley (Carlton)

RM1291  291 CLT       new: 8/5RM5/8, Leyland O.600
             12/62 M  into service
              1965 M
              5/66 BN transfer
              4/67 BN to Aldenham overhaul
              4/67 M  from overhaul
                      from last bodyswap with B1088
              4/87 NX w/d from service
              6/87    sold to PVS (Carlton): scrapped

RM1292 292 CLT        new: 8/5RM5/8, Leyland O.600
             12/62 AR into service: AR
              1965 AR
              1966 AR
              4/67 AR to Aldenham overhaul
              4/67 BN from overhaul
                      from last bodyswap with B1175
      NVS485 c2/93    reregistered
              1/94 AR w/d from service
             12/94    LRT Reserve Fleet, Hatfield
              1997    bought by Centrewest
             12/97    Centrewest, in storage
             c3/99    sold to Peters (Croydon)
              2000    used in London for Orange mobile phones promo
              9/02 CN bought by TfL for refurbishment: to store at Beddington Farm
             12/02    fitted with new Cummins engine (old AEC engine to RM5)
              1/03 E  refurbishment of electrics and bodywork at Enfield
              4/03 BA into service on 19 (Battersea outstation)
             10/05 BN used on 159
             12/05 BN withdrawn..
             12/05 TV ..into store (Tolworth)
              5/06    sold to Mike Nash (Weybridge)
             12/06    bought by Mr T. McAndrews, Ruscombe, Berkshire 

RM1293 293 CLT        new: 8/5RM5/8, Leyland O.600
              7/62    constructed at Southall
             12/62 AR into service
              1965 AR
              1966 AR
              4/67 AR to Aldenham overhaul
              4/67 M  from overhaul
                      from last bodyswap with B1550
              9/82 M  w/d from service
             12/83    sold to Booth (Rotherham): scrapped

RM1294 294 CLT        new: 8/5RM5/8, Leyland O.600
             12/62 AR into service
              1965 TC
              1966 TC
              4/67 TC to Aldenham overhaul
              4/67 AR from overhaul
                      from last bodyswap with B1136
              3/87 WD w/d from service
                      overhauled, fitted with slide-opening windows
             12/88    exported to Sri Lanka
      60 6637 1996    Negombo Peopolised Transport

RM1295 295 CLT        new: 8/5RM5/8, Leyland O.600
             12/62 AR into service (Tottenham)
              1965 AR
              1966 AR
              5/67 AR  to Aldenham overhaul
              5/67 AR from overhaul
             12/71 AR in store
             12/71 CT transfer (Clapton)
                      from last bodyswap with B1408
             11/82 CF w/d from service
             12/83    sold to Booth (Rotherham): scrapped

RM1296 296 CLT        new: 8/5RM5/8, Leyland O.600
             12/62 AR into service
              1965 AR
              1966 AR
              5/67 AR to Aldenham overhaul
              5/67 BN from overhaul
                      from last bodyswap with B1563
              1/85 AL w/d from service
             10/86    sold to PVS (Carlton): scrapped

RM1297 297 CLT        new: 8/5RM5/8, Leyland O.600
             12/62 AR into service, used on 73
              1965 AR
              1966 AR
              5/67 AR to Aldenham overhaul
              5/67 M  from overhaul
              8/67 SW transfer
                      from last bodyswap with B1407
              9/82 NX w/d from service 
             10/82    scrapped by Norths (Sherburn)

RM1298 298 CLT        new: 8/5RM5/8, Leyland O.600
             12/62 AR into service
              1965 AR
              1966 AR
              5/67 AR to Aldenham overhaul
              5/67 AR from overhaul
                      from last bodyswap with B1417
              9/82 AF w/d from service 
             10/82    scrapped by Norths (Sherburn)

RM1299 299 CLT        new: 8/5RM5/8, Leyland O.600
             12/62 AR into service
              8/63 AR into store
              9/63 AR ..and out
              1965 AR
              1966 AR
              5/67 AR to Aldenham overhaul
              5/67 BN from overhaul
                      from last bodyswap with B1085
             10/86 AV w/d from service
              4/87    sold to PVS (Carlton): scrapped

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