THE GALLERY

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First London Routemasters
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First has the contract to operate a small fleet of heritage Routemasters on route 9 in central London. The buses are from the batch extensively refurbished and rebuilt at considerable cost by Ken Livingstone, before he changed his mind in favour of bendibuses - doubtless he could have bought a fair few bendis for what he spent on the RMs! RM1204 is seen in service early in 2008.
 
RM1218 is seen approaching The Aldwych in August 2006, note that the original deep air vent below the destination blind has been reinstated.
 

On the same day, RM1735 (735DYE) is seen heading for the Albert Hall.
 
Seen at Hyde Park Corner in early September 2012 is RM1640 (640DYE) with First Berkshire Green Line Volvo B9TL 37273.
 
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First London Routemasters
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