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Let's hear it for the Coachbuilders'

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This is my article to put the record straight about the role of the Coachbuilder and in particular how this relates to the Routemaster.

Routemaster Day at the Cobham Bus Museum

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The FRM outing in 2005.

Click Here for a 2.5 minute taster of "Requiem for the Routemaster"

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Upon the demise of the Routemaster from London's streets, composer Tom Smail wrote a "Requiem for the Routemaster". 

Take a trip on the lower deck front seat of RM1.

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Filmed at London Transport Museum's open weekend 10th October 2009.  Click the link to download or see the video on the RM1 page.

Click here for the article on Autocar Magazine's view of what London could one day be enjoying!

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A future Routemaster?  Could there be one?  Well maybe yes!  And I rather like it (Ed.)

Routemaster Association

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A site, maintained by Phil Wilson, dedicated to the preservation and operation of Routemasters.

Routemasters - The last Stop

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A charming "picture postcard" site dedicated to the Routemaster as it comes to the end of its life on London's streets on December 9th 2005. This captivating site isn't just about buses it's about London life and buses.

Front Entrance Routemaster

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FRM 1. The experimental front entrance, rear engine routemaster. Pictures by John King.

Ian's Bus Stop (RM Page)

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Brimming with pictures and detail, Ian Smith's BUS-STOP is an outsider's view of London Transport buses, mainly in the 1930-1980 era.

Routemaster & Other Bus Stuff

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Graham Walker's site where you can browse and buy specialist items essential for everyone who runs, maintains or repairs London's most famous Red Double-Decker - and for everyone who is simply fascinated with what goes on under the bonnet!

BBC - Perpetual Motion (Part 1)

BBC - Perpetual Motion (Part 2)

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As part of its series called "Perpetual Motion", in 1992 the BBC produced two programmes featuring the Routemaster.

ITN_Source_RM1_31-January-1956

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Filmed on Tuesday 31st January 1956, the week before RM1's official inaugural run in service on February 8th, RM1 is shown here on part of its route between Victoria and the Houses of Parliament (note: click on the clip for the movie).

Click here for an anecdote by Bella the "clippie" on the day of RM1's official inaugural run.

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Wednesday 8th February 1956, saw the inaugural run of RM1 in service from Golders Green to Crystal Palace; Bella was the "clippie" on the day and this is her anecdote.

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The article in Commercial Motor published Friday 10th February 1956 about the introduction of the Routemaster after its severe testing programme.