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| The RML entered the range 1998 and like the other London models, has proved a popular choice for commissioned releases. The RML casting is expected to under go a major retooling during 2006.
255xx Long AEC Routemaster (RML) Double Deck Bus The RML made it's first appearance on the streets of London in 1961 when a trail batch of 24 vehicles (RML880-903) entered service from Finchley Garage. The only major difference between the RM and the RML was the addition of a centre half bay which allowed seating capacity to be increased from 64 to 72. The trails were deemed a success and from fleet number 2218 to 2760 all production switched to the lenghtened design. The RML class vehicles under went a major modernization programme in the early 1990's and the class was to remain more or less intact until 2003 when Transport for London finally decided to to make a start on replacing all the remaining Routemasters. It is now expected that the last of the type will disappear for the streets of the capital sometime in late 2005. |
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