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Routemaster information.
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Last edited by G-CPTN; 19th June 2009 at 23:26. |
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A couple of corrections
1) The gearboxes were the same as on RT's, namely they were pre-selectors. To change gear, you set the gear you wanted on a lever on the steering column, and changed gear by pressing & releasing the clutch pedal. 2) Ken Livingstone actually bought back sold RMs and had them refurbished (at Ash Grove???) |
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Hmm, seems like he tried to do SOME good then!! |
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The above information is totally incorrect for a Routemaster which has no operating or clutch pedal. The original description of the gearbox is correct. The info above is only correct for the previous generation of London bus the RT and other pre-selector fitted vehicles. The RMs bought back by Livingstone were refurbished by Marshalls of Cambridge.Ash Grove garage was used to store them prior to the work. I have just joined this Forum, I hope the above post is not typical of the content, the info requested is easily checked. Last edited by High Bay man; 22nd July 2010 at 10:10. Reason: Clarity |
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Welcome to Truck and Bus, High Bay man - I hope we will get to read more of your contributions and maybe see some photographs from you.
We welcome informed comment from members - especially if this corrects previously published information. Most members are not experts in all fields, though some have experience in particular fields whilst others are relying on memory or heresay. Sometimes the discussion passes to and fro until someone comes up with the solution - like this time. Many thanks. Last edited by G-CPTN; 22nd July 2010 at 12:18. |
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I was him that got rid of them in the first place, he wanted bendies to hell with everyone else, now the RM's are only used on sightseeing tours. However I'm sure Nottingham now use them.
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