Routemasters

Me & RM324. At Aldwych. Contemplating the last 159 Routemaster 'No doubt' On the last day of Routemaster operation of Route 13. 22/10/2005
Routemaster Buses

[#8465498]

2005-12-19 19:59:36

Left by Liam (#0)

Ohhhh! Suits you sir! You dangling out the back there sir......

[#8490788]

2006-02-24 22:34:57

Left by Duane (#0)

May I make a suggestion? Change the colour of font on your foto descriptions - black does not show up with a foto as background - otherwise - some nice memory bashing shots in there, I drove routemasters on the 31 amongst other routes!!

[#8491233]

2006-02-26 14:44:34

Left by Keith Saunders (#1139744)

Thanks for your comments i have changed the background and the colour of the font. Hope it is a little easier to read. Will be putting up some pics (eventually) taken on the 31. Glad to see it brings back some happier memories. Keith

Me on engine 25060. taken in the summer of 1983.
Me

[#8587986]

2006-12-13 18:09:56

Left by mark allin (#0)

Hi Keith, you might remember me from quite a few years ago ! We were both on the same mp12 driver's course at Carlow st,camden in 1985/86 ish ! I was a driver's assistant at Bedford at the time and did a brief stint at Cricklewood for a couple of months after I started on BR in 1980. I'm still on the railway driving for Freightliner heavy haul at Rugby We both have a common interest - routemasters ! I didn't realise you were a RM man until I bought my RML2391 and moved her into Grafton Regis , I saw RM308 in there and asked who owned her , to my amazement ,your name was mentioned which i thought was a coincidence , but as i have seen your photos I know you're the same Keith ! What plans do you have for 308 as I can see she hasn't been out for a couple of years and several people have asked me what is happening with her and even asked if she might be up for sale ? If you wish please feel free to email me back on mark@allin6501.freeserve.co.uk , if you see 2391 out at a rally please come on board and have a chat cheers mark allin

RM14. Broken down near Baker street. Note the re no OYM 424A also note the advert celebrating the anniversary of the Northern line.
Routemasters scanned from print

[#8763922]

2008-08-13 00:13:06

Left by pete simmonds (#0)

this is rm14 not rm9 i uesd to drive it to bus rallys in the 1980s and 1990s at camberwell thanks pete simmonds

47522. The crash damaged 47 is seen (i belive) at Carlisle in 1982 The Engine was damaged in Fortevoit on the 4th May 1982. If you know where this picturew as taken let me know. A former work friend let me have this picture.
British Rail

[#8542680]

2006-07-21 23:14:04

Left by Mackie (#0)

KEEEFY BAAABY !! Nice website ! Hope you and yours are all ok !! The crashed piccy of 47522 was taken at Perth !! By TAff i would imagine _i was stood next to him !! RMs STILL RULE OK

[#8544507]

2006-07-27 21:16:38

Left by Keith Saunders (#1139744)

Cheers N M. Now i know where Dick Gresley got this pic from. Didnt realise Taffman took these pics. Me and mine are ok. The baby isnt well and may move to Wales next year. And yes RMS still Rule!!!

[#8546762]

2006-08-02 00:45:09

Left by taffman181 (#0)

yip 522 was one of mine as you can see a poor exposure! DC

[#8548191]

2006-08-06 22:03:27

Left by D6881 (#0)

...so wheres the picture of ya baby then wotno308!!!

The New Home of Football. The Emirates Stadium. Which will open in July 2006 and on time!!
Arsenal FC Ground

[#8551303]

2006-08-16 19:26:36

Left by Elliott Waters (#1108843)

1006? dont you mean 2006?

[#8552058]

2006-08-18 22:29:54

Left by Keith Saunders (#1139744)

Why thank You Elliot for pointing out that i was indeed over thousand years behind schedule. Anyway like your webby as well. Keep up the good work and see you rail uk

Black Prince operated RM441 on Route 63B and is seen at the Leeds Armouries
Service Routemasters around the UK.

[#8563097]

2006-09-19 23:38:20

Left by Mark Penney (#1042167)

This is RM441 ex Clydeside Scottish.

[#8564004]

2006-09-21 23:57:10

Left by Keith Saunders (#1139744)

Thanks Mark for the correction. i have amended accordingly. Keithy

[#8576427]

2006-10-31 10:45:27

Left by Tibor (#0)

Dear Keith, I am Tibor from Hungary. I' ve checked your website from the Routemasters. Let me put a question to you. Where does the name 'Routemaster' come from? If I think well it is a phrase which refers to these busses' importance, they are the 'MASTERS OF ROUTES'. I tried to find it on the internet, but hasn't met with any information about it. Do you use this phrase for anything else? (ex.: He is a routemaster, he has walked 1000 miles in his life) I know that the first RM was put on roads in 1956, but the name was already 'Routemasters' that time. I traveled on Routemasters in that year when they were withdrawn from the circulation. I feel sorry that the Goverment did not let some on roads for the passangers, just a few for tourists. I am waiting for your reply and than you your help in advance. Best Regards Tibor

Burnley and Pendle operated RM2156 Known as Dirty Den is seen near the terminal point in Colne.
Service Routemasters around the UK.

[#8607430]

2007-02-09 02:20:23

Left by guard off RC;) (#0)

hi chap. it actually looks more like queensgate bus depot, burnley not colne. its far to flat to be colne.

[#8608866]

2007-02-12 21:00:37

Left by Keith Saunders (#1139744)

Cheers for pointing that out, i only went to this area on the one occasion and as i didnt note the location it was a wild guess. keith

[#8696739]

2007-11-15 16:29:02

Left by Chris (#0)

Hi Keith.Had your photopic sent to me via a link from the OPENTOP group on Yahoo.Some great pics ther. My reason to contact you via this comment page is to ask youR permission to use the photo of the opentop Fleetline with SHOP DINE TOUR (Reg PVT 6) which was new to Rotherham Corporation as its 108 OET108M.Being a member of the the SHEFFIELD OMNIBUS ENTHUSIASTS SOCIETY and regular contributor of fleetnews and photos I am seeking to use the above mentioned photo for inclusion on the front or rear cover of our monthly magazine.Your name will be posted against it as recognition Look forward to your reply. Many thanks in advance. Chris Orme

[#8697935]

2007-11-20 22:37:43

Left by Keith Saunders (#1139744)

Dear Chris, Please email me at keith_r_saunders@yahoo.co.uk Glad that you have put down a little piece of history of the vehicle. Thanks