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RML2508 - Routemaster ‘Long’

Double decker with 72 seats (40 upstairs & 32 downstairs)

The youngest vehicle in our Vintage fleet (although still over 50 years old – built in 1966), RML2508 is the first of our recently restored Routemaster trio. Acquired by The Vintage Red Bus Company in 2012, RML2508 was introduced to our comprehensive restoration programme. Over the course of the year, RML2508 had new seats, floor, windows, lighting, paintwork and much more!

As with all of our Routemaster’s, RML2508 is a ‘Routemaster Long’ with an extended body and higher passenger capacity. With the ability to transport up to 72 guests, the ‘Routemaster Long’ is the perfect vintage vehicle for transporting big crowds. Having been the first to go through our vigorous refurb programme, RML2508 sets the high standards that The Vintage Red Bus Company has become known for. The ideal bus for weddings, corporate events, proms or any other special occasion!

Fun Fact: Through heavy investment, the majority of Routemasters were gradually modernized by London Transport over time. Fitting new engines, power steering and automatic gearboxes to the buses. All of the Vintage Red Bus Company Routemasters have been given the ‘modernisation’ treatment throughout the 90’s, meaning they have the reliability and performance of a modern bus, with all the style of a vintage icon.

RML883 - Routemaster ‘Long’

Double decker with 72 seats (40 upstairs & 32 downstairs)

Winner of the 2015 ShowBus award for ‘Best Sixties Vehicle’, RML883 had no expense spared in its full restoration. RML883 was acquired in 2013 after having spent 7 years in the Czech Republic. The Vintage Red Bus Company had RML883 transported nearly 1000 miles back to the UK. Once back home RML883 underwent mechanical overhaul along with the full Vintage Red Bus Company interior/exterior refurbishment programme. After the much needed work RML883 is now like a brand new bus!

Bringing RML883 ‘back to life’ was a particularly proud moment for all of those involved, and so RML883 has a special place in the Vintage Red Bus Company family. Built in 1961, RML883 is the 3^rd ‘Routemaster Long’ ever made!

Fun Fact: A total of 2,876 Routemasters were built in various different specifications, but the most common are the standard RM and the RML (Routemaster ‘long’) specifications.

RML2335 - Routemaster ‘Long’

Double decker with 72 seats (40 upstairs & 32 downstairs)

Built in October 1965, RML2335 is the third of our Routemaster ‘Long’ trio. Unlike the other two Routemasters in our fleet, RML2335 started life as a green bus, working for the then Country Bus and Coach department of London Transport from its garage in Godstone, Surrey. In 1977 the bus was repainted red and joined London Transport's central bus fleet.

When London Transport was split up, our bus ended up with London Central, working on route 12. Sold out of service in November 2004 RML2335 then had a succession of private owners until acquired by The Vintage Red Bus Company in March 2019. Recently re-painted, RML2335 is now an exceptionally red bus indeed – perfect for any photo op!

Fun Fact: The Routemaster remained in service across the capital for over 50 years. Consequently it is one of the most widely recognized vehicles across the planet. The London Routemaster is a timeless icon, enriched with as much London pedigree as Big Ben or The Houses of Parliament..