RM2059 http://2059.fotopic.net/ 11 rows en-gb 60 RM2059 returns to London http://2059.fotopic.net/c1375218.html RM2059 returned to London for the first time in many years between 22 September and 7 October 2007 and took part in the running day on London Routemaster heritage routes 9 & 15 on 30 September 2007. While in London RM2059 was kept at the East London Bus Groups Waterden Road Garage. Saturday 22 September 2007: RM2059 returned to London for the first time in many years between 22 September and 7 October 2007 and took part in the running day on London Routemaster heritage routes 9 & 15 on 30 September 2007. While in London RM2059 was kept at the East London Bus Groups Waterden Road Garage.

RM2059 & East London T1 22/9/07 RM2059 & East London T1 22/9/07 RM2059 22/9/07 RM2059 22/9/07 RM2059 22/9/07 RM2059 22/9/07 RM2059 22/9/07 RM2059 22/9/07 RM2059 22/9/07 RM2059 22/9/07 RM2059 22/9/07 RM2059 22/9/07 RM2059 22/9/07 RM2059 next to RM2060 22/9/07 RM2059 & RM2060 22/9/07 RM2059 22/9/07 RM2059 & RM2060 22/9/07 RM2059 & RM2060 22/9/07 RM2059 & East London T1 22/9/07 RM2059 22/9/07 RM2059 & East London T1 22/9/07 RM2059 alongside East London RML2760 in Waterden Road Garage 29/9/07 RM2059 being hand washed 29/9/07 RM2059 being hand washed 29/9/07 RM2059 being hand washed 29/9/07 RM2059 alongside RML3 29/9/07 RM2059 29/9/07 RM2059 alongside RML3 29/9/07 RM2059 29/9/07 The view from the front window 30/9/07 RM2059 at Bow Bus Garage 30/9/07 RM2059 at Bow Bus Garage 30/9/07 RM2059 at Bow Bus Garage 30/9/07 RM2059 in Goodmans Yard, Tower Hill 30/9/07 RM2059 alongside DM1052 in Goodmans Yard, Tower Hill 30/9/07 RM2059 at Tower Hill loading up on the bus's first journey on a public service in London since February 1986 30/9/07 RM2059 at Aldwych 30/9/07 RM2059 at Charing Cross 30/9/07 RM2059 at Charing Cross 30/9/07 RM2059 at Charing Cross 30/9/07 RM2059 outside the Royal Albert Hall 30/9/07 First RM1562 passes RM2059 in Prince Consort Road, Kensington 30/9/07 RM2059 in Prince Consort Road, Kensington 30/9/07 RM2059 at Kensington 30/9/07 RM2059 in Trafalgar Square 30/9/07 RM2059 in Trafalgar Square 30/9/07 RM2059 in Trafalgar Square 30/9/07 RM2059 at Mansion House 30/9/07 RM2059 at Mansion House 30/9/07 RM2059 at Hyde Park Corner 30/9/07

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]]> Sat Sep 22 2007 Restoration, repaint and back in service http://2059.fotopic.net/c1330867.html Pictures of RM2059 at Wolverhampton and the move in April 2007 to Newcastle under Lyme for mechanical work, MOT test and repaint in LT red livery. RM2059 made its debut in red at the 2007 Llandudno rally and is now available for hire with Routemaster Buses Ltd. Saturday 10 December 2005: Pictures of RM2059 at Wolverhampton and the move in April 2007 to Newcastle under Lyme for mechanical work, MOT test and repaint in LT red livery. RM2059 made its debut in red at the 2007 Llandudno rally and is now available for hire with Routemaster Buses Ltd.

RM2059 in storage in the Former West Midlands Travel Cleveland Road Garage in Wolverhampton 10/12/05 RM2059 in storage in the Former West Midlands Travel Cleveland Road Garage in Wolverhampton 10/12/05 RM2059 in storage in the Former West Midlands Travel Cleveland Road Garage in Wolverhampton 10/12/05 RM2059 in storage in the Former West Midlands Travel Cleveland Road Garage in Wolverhampton 10/12/05 RM2059 undergoing restoration in the Former West Midlands Travel Cleveland Road Garage inat Wolverhampton 19/5/06 RM2059 undergoing restoration in the Former West Midlands Travel Cleveland Road Garage inat Wolverhampton 19/5/06 RM2059 upper deck undergoing restoration at Wolverhampton 19/5/06 RM2059 upper deck undergoing restoration at Wolverhampton 19/5/06 RM2059 lower deck at Wolverhampton 19/5/06 RM2059 in Cleveland Road Depot, Wolverhampton waiting to depart for Newcastle under Lyme, RML2418 lurks in the background RM2059 in Cleveland Road Depot, Wolverhampton waiting to depart for Newcastle under Lyme RM2059 at Wolverhampton waiting to depart for Newcastle under Lyme RM2059 at Wolverhampton waiting to depart for Newcastle under Lyme RM2059 at Newcastle under Lyme Mechanical work in progress Mechanical work in progress - note that the engine has now been silver sprayed Mechanical work in progress - note that the engine has now been silver sprayed The underside of RM2059 after silver spraying RM2059 makes it's debut in LT red livery at the Llandudno Rally on 6/5/07 RM2059 on a wedding private hire 4/8/07 RM2059 alongside RML2586 at the Crewe rally 5/9/07 RM2059 alongside other Routemasterbuses.co.uk fleet members RML2515 & RML2418 at Crewe Heritage Centre

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]]> Sat Dec 10 2005 Restoration at Bourne and Twickenham http://2059.fotopic.net/c913920.html The restoration of RM2059 and its transformation into Delaine 113 was started at the Delaine Depot shortly after its arrival. The bus later moved to the former LT Twickenham garage for the bus to be completed. The move from Bourne to Twickenham was undertaken on suspended tow. Thursday 1 October 1992: The restoration of RM2059 and its transformation into Delaine 113 was started at the Delaine Depot shortly after its arrival. The bus later moved to the former LT Twickenham garage for the bus to be completed. The move from Bourne to Twickenham was undertaken on suspended tow.

RM2059 at the Delaine Coaches Depot, Bourne RM2059 at the Delaine Coaches Depot, Bourne RM2059 at the Delaine Coaches Depot, Bourne RM2059 at the Delaine Coaches Depot, Bourne RM2059 at the Delaine Coaches Depot, Bourne RM2059 at the Delaine Coaches Depot, Bourne RM2059 at the Delaine Coaches Depot, Bourne RM2059 at the Delaine Coaches Depot, Bourne RM2059 on arrival at Twickenham Garage RM2059 on arrival at Twickenham Garage RM2059 under restoration in Twickenham Garage RM2059 under restoration in Twickenham Garage RM2059 under restoration in Twickenham Garage RM2059 under restoration in Twickenham Garage RM2059 under restoration in Twickenham Garage RM2059 under restoration in Twickenham Garage RM2059 under restoration in Twickenham Garage RM2059 under restoration in Twickenham Garage RM2059 under restoration in Twickenham Garage

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]]> Thu Oct 1 1992 Moving into preservation http://2059.fotopic.net/c848255.html On 3 September 1992 RM2059 was collected from Amex Trading in Derbyshire and was taken to the Delaine Depot at Bourne. The pictures show the bus before departure and on the journey. Note that while at Amex the bus acquired the front grill from RM1969! Thursday 3 September 1992: On 3 September 1992 RM2059 was collected from Amex Trading in Derbyshire and was taken to the Delaine Depot at Bourne. The pictures show the bus before departure and on the journey. Note that while at Amex the bus acquired the front grill from RM1969!

RM2059 at Amex Trading, Buxton September 1992 RM2059 at Amex Trading, Buxton September 1992 RM2059 at Amex Trading, Buxton September 1992 RM2059 on route from Amex Trading, Buxton to the Delaine Coaches Depot in Bourne September 1992 RM2059 on route from Amex Trading, Buxton to the Delaine Coaches Depot in Bourne September 1992 RM2059 on route from Amex Trading, Buxton to the Delaine Coaches Depot in Bourne September 1992 RM2059 in Bourne September 1992 RM2059 in Bourne September 1992

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]]> Thu Sep 3 1992 In service on route 3 http://2059.fotopic.net/c848218.html RM2059 was based at London Transport's Chalk Farm Garage during 1984, it is seen here on route 3 in Brixton on 21 December 1984 Friday 21 December 1984: RM2059 was based at London Transport's Chalk Farm Garage during 1984, it is seen here on route 3 in Brixton on 21 December 1984

RM2059 on route 3 in Brixton 21 December 1984

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]]> Fri Dec 21 1984 In store at Delaine depot, Bourne http://2059.fotopic.net/c751830.html RM2059 was taken off the road after the 1997 rally season to allow us to attend to some outstanding jobs. Below are several views of the bus in the Delaine depot at Bourne from 1999 to 2001. Sunday 4 July 1999: RM2059 was taken off the road after the 1997 rally season to allow us to attend to some outstanding jobs. Below are several views of the bus in the Delaine depot at Bourne from 1999 to 2001.

Delaine depot 4/7/99 Delaine depot 4/7/99 Delaine depot 4/7/99 Delaine depot 4/7/99 Delaine depot 2000 Delaine depot 2000 Delaine Bus Wash 13/1/01 Delaine Bus Wash 13/1/01

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]]> Sun Jul 4 1999 North Wales http://2059.fotopic.net/c751729.html On 28 April 1997 RM2059 went to North Wales to operate on special service 477 from Porthmadog to Penrhyndeudraeth in connection with the Ffestiniog Rly's steam gala. Also in use were Stagecoach owned RMC1485, RMC1490 & RML2610. Monday 28 April 1997: On 28 April 1997 RM2059 went to North Wales to operate on special service 477 from Porthmadog to Penrhyndeudraeth in connection with the Ffestiniog Rly's steam gala. Also in use were Stagecoach owned RMC1485, RMC1490 & RML2610.

Ffestiniog Rly Minffordd yard 28/4/97 Ffestiniog Rly Minffordd yard 28/4/97 Porthmadog Harbour Stn 2/5/97 Porthmadog BR Stn 3/5/97 Penrhyndeudraeth 3/5/97 Ffestiniog Rly Minffordd yard 4/5/97 Ffestiniog Rly Minffordd yard 4/5/97 Rhiw Plas 5/5/97 A4212 near Trawsfynydd 6/5/97 A4212 near Trawsfynydd 6/5/97 A4212 near Trawsfynydd 6/5/97

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]]> Mon Apr 28 1997 Shawbury http://2059.fotopic.net/c750383.html A small selection of pictures taken on the farm at Shawbury in Shropshire where RM2059 was kept prior to moving to Wolverhampton. Wednesday 8 January 2003: A small selection of pictures taken on the farm at Shawbury in Shropshire where RM2059 was kept prior to moving to Wolverhampton.

RM2059 with RMC1490 at Shawbury 1/11/03 RM2059 at Shawbury 8/1/03 RM2059 at Shawbury 8/1/03 RM2059 at Shawbury 8/1/03 RM2059 at Shawbury 8/1/03

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]]> Wed Jan 8 2003 Work at Cobham Bus Museum http://2059.fotopic.net/c750354.html In March 1997 RM2059 was moved from Bourne to Cobham Bus Museum to allow us to refurbish the lower deck interior and prepare the bus for MOT. The bus remained at Cobham for the annual open day on 6 April where it operated on the vintage bus services, returning back to Bourne afterwards. Saturday 1 March 1997: In March 1997 RM2059 was moved from Bourne to Cobham Bus Museum to allow us to refurbish the lower deck interior and prepare the bus for MOT. The bus remained at Cobham for the annual open day on 6 April where it operated on the vintage bus services, returning back to Bourne afterwards.

RM2059 leaving the Delaine depot 1/3/97 RM2059 during a fuel stop at A1 services 1/3/97 RM2059 lower deck refurbishment in progress 16/3/97 RM2059 at Cobham Bus Museum 16/3/97 RM2059 at Cobham Bus Museum 16/3/97 RM2059 at Cobham Bus Museum 16/3/97 RM2059 at Cobham Bus Museum 16/3/97 RM2059 at Cobham Bus Museum 31/3/97 RM2059 at Cobham Bus Museum 31/3/97 RM2059 at Cobham Bus Museum 31/3/97 With work completed RM2059 appeared on the Cobham Bus Museum open day shuttle services, seen here at Brooklands 6/4/97

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]]> Sat Mar 1 1997 Around & About http://2059.fotopic.net/c750138.html A selection of views from 1993 to 1997 of RM2059 at 'home' at the Delaine depot in Bourne and out on the move. Saturday 28 August 1993: A selection of views from 1993 to 1997 of RM2059 at 'home' at the Delaine depot in Bourne and out on the move.

RM2059 in Bourne Bus Station 28/8/93 RM2059 in Bourne Bus Station 28/8/93 RM2059 & Selkent RM2046 in Bourne Bus Station during the first Delaine vintage running day 28/8/93 RM2059 in Queensgate Bus Station, Peterborough on the first Delaine vintage running day 28/8/93 RM2059 with Selkent RM2046 in Bourne taking part in the first Delaine vintage running day 28/8/93 RM2059 at the Delaine Depot, Bourne 28/8/93 RM2059 at the Delaine Depot, Bourne 28/8/93 RM2059 at Delaine Depot, Bourne 28/8/93 RM2059 at the Delaine Depot, Bourne 28/8/93 RM2059 at the Delaine Depot, Bourne 28/8/93 RM2059 at Showbus, Duxford 9/93 RM2059 at Showbus, Duxford 9/93 RM2059 passing Cobham Bus Museum 10/4/94 RM2059 at Cobham Bus Museum 10/4/94 RM2059 at Rickmansworth Station while operating on a shuttle service in connection with 'Steam on the Met' 22/5/94 RM2059 at Rickmansworth Station while operating on a shuttle service in connection with 'Steam on the Met' 22/5/94 RM2059 & East London RM613 at Rickmansworth Station while operating on a shuttle service in connection with 'Steam on the Met' 23/5/94 RM2059 at North Weald rally 26/6/94 RM2059 at the Delaine Depot, Bourne during a vintage running day 27/8/94 RM2059 at Showbus at Duxford 25/9/94 RM2059 & Delaine 50 at the Delaine Depot, Bourne 4/6/95 RM2059 with other Delaine Buses at Brooklands 14/4/94 RM2059 with other Delaine Buses at Brooklands 14/4/94 RM2059 at Rickmansworth Station while operating on a shuttle service in connection with a 'Steam on the Met' event 19/5/96 RM2059 at the Delaine Depot, Bourne 22/10/96 RM2059 undergoing a chassis clean at Bourne 23/10/96 RM2059 undergoing a chassis clean at Bourne 23/10/96 RM2059 in Spalding Road, Bourne 2/2/97 RM2059 at the Delaine Depot, Bourne 24/5/97 RM2059 at the Delaine Depot, Bourne 24/5/97 RM2059 at the Delaine Depot, Bourne 24/5/97

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]]> Sat Aug 28 1993 On the move - Bourne to Shawbury http://2059.fotopic.net/c749014.html On 8 Dec 2002 RM2059 was moved from the Delaine depot at Bourne to Shawbury in Shropshire. As RM2059 had been out of service for a while and had no MOT the journey was made on suspended tow. Sunday 8 December 2002: On 8 Dec 2002 RM2059 was moved from the Delaine depot at Bourne to Shawbury in Shropshire. As RM2059 had been out of service for a while and had no MOT the journey was made on suspended tow.

Delaine depot Delaine depot Delaine depot Delaine depot Delaine depot Delaine depot Delaine depot Delaine depot Bourne Bourne - ready to go Leaving Bourne Leaving Bourne Arrival at Shawbury Arrival at Shawbury Arrival at Shawbury

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