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AEC Routemaster Coach - RMC 1461
RMC 1461
Date:1962
Registration:461 CLT
Acquired by Museum:2003
Current State:Fully restored, operational
Delivered new to Guildford garage in August 1962, to replace RF coaches on Routes 715/715A, it was finally replaced itself by RP class coaches in 1972. RP 90 being one of the very coaches.

It was bought back by London Transport in 1979 for Trainer duties, but by 1989 had been refurbished painted Red and transferred to Stagecoach for the X15 commuter route. It has remained with Stagecoach East London for the remainder of its service life and in September 2003 they kindly donated the bus to the Museum for preservation.

Chassis:AEC R2RH1457
Body:Park Royal H32/25RD
Engine:AEC AV590 9.6 litre diesel with air operated semi-automatic gearbox
Vehicle Classification:6RM6
Date into service:1962
Date of withdrawal:2003


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