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The restoration & repair of an old London double decker bus. An AEC Routemaster London Bus from 1960.
On this channel we share our joy (and sometimes frustrations) restoring and operating our fleet of AEC Routemaster London double decker buses, so please hit subscribe and join us on a behind-the-scenes journey as we show what is involved in the day-to-day restoration and repair of these beautiful old vehicles.
We are a slightly eccentric and overly caffeinated group of people with a passion for vintage London buses, particularly the iconic AEC Routemaster double-decker bus. Our aim is to keep these buses where they belong - on the road for future generations to enjoy.
We also love reading all your comments too, so keep them coming!
Thanks for checking out Routemaster-4-Hire on CZcams!
On this channel we share our joy (and sometimes frustrations) restoring and operating our fleet of AEC Routemaster London double decker buses, so please hit subscribe and join us on a behind-the-scenes journey as we show what is involved in the day-to-day restoration and repair of these beautiful old vehicles.
We are a slightly eccentric and overly caffeinated group of people with a passion for vintage London buses, particularly the iconic AEC Routemaster double-decker bus. Our aim is to keep these buses where they belong - on the road for future generations to enjoy.
We also love reading all your comments too, so keep them coming!
Thanks for checking out Routemaster-4-Hire on CZcams!
The LARGEST Gathering Of ROUTEMASTERS For Over 10 Years | RM70 This July
In 2024 the first Routemaster bus (RM1) will be 70 years old, to mark the occasion The Routemaster Association will be holding a FREE family event over the weekend of 20th and 21st July 2024 at Chiswick Park in London.
RM70 will offer a unique opportunity to see (and ride) these beautiful workhorses in the very location trainee drivers were once put through their paces (on the infamous skid pan).
With a line-up of 70 Routemasters, you’ll want to get this date in your diary, and sharpish; it’s going to be a cracker!
RM70 will offer a unique opportunity to see (and ride) these beautiful workhorses in the very location trainee drivers were once put through their paces (on the infamous skid pan).
With a line-up of 70 Routemasters, you’ll want to get this date in your diary, and sharpish; it’s going to be a cracker!
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Ep14: ENGINE REBUILD On A 70 Year Old LONDON Double Decker BUS.
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In this episode we rebuild the engine of RT2629, a London Double Decker bus from 1956. What does it take to keep old London double-decker buses on the road? Built in the 1950's and 1960's our London buses need constant attention, so if you want to find out what it takes to keep a vintage London bus on the road then make sure you hit subscribe and check-out all our previous workshop maintenance ...
Ep13: RESTORING A 70 Year Old LONDON Double Decker BUS
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In this episode we continue restoring our London bus, we service and repair the valves on the air tank. The air tank feed the brakes and gearbox with compressed air so without this repair we are not going to get very far. What does it take to keep an AEC Routemaster London double-decker bus on the road? Built in the 1960's our London buses need constant attention, so if you want to find out wha...
LONDON DOUBLE-DECKER BUS Restoration | When A Simple Jobs Turns Into A NIGHTMARE
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What does it take to keep a Routemaster London double-decker bus on the road? Built in the 1960's our AEC Routemaster London buses need constant attention, so if you want to find out what it takes to keep a London Routemaster bus on the road then make sure you check-out all our maintenance and restoration videos here on CZcams... Filmed in the UK at the Routemaster 4 Hire HQ in Wrexham, North W...
Ep12: ENGINE STRIP DOWN Of A 70 Year Old RED London Double Decker BUS
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In this episode we strip the engine as we continue the restoration of our 70 year old London double decker Bus. What does it take to keep an AEC London double-decker bus on the road? Built in the 1950's our London buses need constant attention, so if you want to find out what it takes to keep a vintage London bus on the road then make sure you hit subscribe and check-out all our previous worksh...
Old LONDON BUS Breaks Down During A Late Night Run!
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In this episode we do an engine change on our AEC Routemaster London Buses, but the replacement engine has some teething problems that cause us to make emergency roadside repairs on a busy duel carriageway. What does it take to keep an AEC Routemaster London double-decker bus on the road? Built in the 1960's our London buses need constant attention, so if you want to find out what it takes to k...
Ep11: Restoring A 70 Year Old London Double Decker Bus | Chassis Respray
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In this episode the restoration of our vintage London Bus continues as we prep and repaint the front of the chassis. What does it take to keep an AEC London double-decker bus on the road? Built in the 1950's our London buses need constant attention, so if you want to find out what it takes to keep a vintage London bus on the road then make sure you hit subscribe and check-out all our previous w...
Time To TAKE A BREAK From Restoring Our OLD LONDON BUSES.
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In this episode we take a break from our London bus restoration work and as there are no bookings for our Routemaster we enjoy some social time and attend a local bus running day. What does it take to keep an AEC Routemaster London double-decker bus on the road? Built in the 1960's our London buses need constant attention, so if you want to find out what it takes to keep a vintage London bus on...
Ep10: OLD LONDON BUS Restoration MORE Engine PROBLEMS!
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Looks like we have our work cut out restoring this 70 year old London Bus as we find more problems when we start stripping the engine. In this episode we continue working on our latest restoration project - RT2629 is London double decker bus built in 1951. What does it take to keep a London double decker bus on the road? Filmed in the UK at the Routemaster 4 Hire HQ in Wrexham, North Wales we a...
We Have Had A NASTY ACCIDENT With One Of Our London Buses! Can We Get It Repaired?
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In this episode we show you how we make emergency repairs to one of our London Routemaster buses after it was involved in a nasty accident. We are up against the clock to get the damage repaired in time for a private hire at the weekend. What does it take to keep an AEC Routemaster London double-decker bus on the road? Built in the 1960's our London buses need constant attention, so if you want...
Ep9: ENGINE REMOVAL On A 70 Year Old London Double Decker Bus
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In this episode we continue working on our latest restoration project - RT2629 is London double decker bus built in 1951. Looks like we have our work cut out restoring this 70 year old London Bus as we struggle to get the engine out of the bus! What does it take to keep a London double decker bus on the road? Filmed in the UK at the Routemaster 4 Hire HQ in Wrexham, North Wales we are passionat...
What is UNDER An Old Red LONDN Double Decker Bus | Is It Safe?
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In this episode join our auto mechanics as they carry out a safety inspection on a vintage London double decker bus, looking under the bus and showing you the bits you don't usually get to see. Built in the 1960's our AEC Routemaster London buses need constant attention, so if you want to find out what it takes to keep a London Routemaster bus on the road then make sure you check-out all our ma...
Ep8: Restoring a 70 Year Old London Double Decker Bus | Refitting The Support Beam
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In this episode we continue working on our latest restoration project - RT2629 is London double decker bus built in 1951. Looks like we have our work cut out restoring this 70 year old London Bus! What does it take to keep a London double decker bus on the road? Filmed in the UK at the Routemaster 4 Hire HQ in Wrexham, North Wales we are passionate about London buses and with 7 vintage buses in...
Ep16: AEC Routemaster London Double Decker Bus Restoration - Finishing Touches To RM1214 (Pt3)
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What does it take to restore a London double decker bus and keep it on the road? Built in the 1960's our AEC Routemaster London buses need constant attention, so if you want to find out what it takes to keep a London Routemaster bus on the road then make sure you check-out all our maintenance and restoration videos here on CZcams... Filmed in the UK at the Routemaster 4 Hire HQ in Wrexham, Nort...
Bringing a Midland Red Leyland National Bus Back To life After Laying Idle For 19 Years.
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In this episode we get a former Midland Red Leyland National running after laying idle for over 19 years at a Police Firearms training centre. What does it take to keep iconic buses bus on the road? Built in the 1960's our London buses need constant attention, so if you want to find out what it takes to keep a vintage London bus on the road then make sure you hit subscribe and check-out all our...
Ep7: Refitting The Rear Hubs On A 70 Year Old London Double Decker Bus
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Ep7: Refitting The Rear Hubs On A 70 Year Old London Double Decker Bus
FUNNY Pranks Outtakes Try Not To LAUGH. Our 50th YouTube Video.
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FUNNY Pranks Outtakes Try Not To LAUGH. Our 50th CZcams Video.
Bringing a Bristol VR Double Decker Bus Back To life After Laying Idle For 15 Years | **Re-Edit**
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Bringing a Bristol VR Double Decker Bus Back To life After Laying Idle For 15 Years | Re-Edit
Ep6: Workshop Repairs To The Brakes On A 70 Year Old London Double Decker Bus
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Ep6: Workshop Repairs To The Brakes On A 70 Year Old London Double Decker Bus
Vintage Bus Restoration | Replacing A Brake Cylinder On A Routemaster London Double Decker Bus
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Vintage Bus Restoration | Replacing A Brake Cylinder On A Routemaster London Double Decker Bus
Ep5: Silvering The Chassis Of A 70 Year Old London Double Decker Bus
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Ep5: Silvering The Chassis Of A 70 Year Old London Double Decker Bus
Ep15: AEC Routemaster London Bus Restoration - Repainting The Cab
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Ep15: AEC Routemaster London Bus Restoration - Repainting The Cab
Ep4: How To Restore a 70 Year Old London Double Decker Bus | Rotten Beam Removal
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Ep4: How To Restore a 70 Year Old London Double Decker Bus | Rotten Beam Removal
London Buses | Fixing An Engine Oil Leak On A London Routemaster Double Decker Bus.
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London Buses | Fixing An Engine Oil Leak On A London Routemaster Double Decker Bus.
Ep3: Restoring a 70 Year Old London Double Decker Bus | Strip Out!
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Ep3: Restoring a 70 Year Old London Double Decker Bus | Strip Out!
London Buses | Roaming Around A Bus Graveyard To Find Spare Parts For Our Routemaster London Buses.
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London Buses | Roaming Around A Bus Graveyard To Find Spare Parts For Our Routemaster London Buses.
Ep2: Starting Work Restoring A 70 Year Old London Double Decker Bus
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Ep2: Starting Work Restoring A 70 Year Old London Double Decker Bus
Back In The Repair Shop Sorting The Brakes On a London Double Decker Bus | Routemaster Skid Pan.
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Back In The Repair Shop Sorting The Brakes On a London Double Decker Bus | Routemaster Skid Pan.
London Buses | Changing The Engine On A Routemaster London Bus.
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London Buses | Changing The Engine On A Routemaster London Bus.
Adjusting The Tappets On A Massive 9.6 Litre London Double Decker Bus Diesel Engine.
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Adjusting The Tappets On A Massive 9.6 Litre London Double Decker Bus Diesel Engine.
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Passed PSV 1987 . Drove these out of Peckham. 36 36A 36B and Route 12. Driven in manual they were great
I love London and its general atmosphere, especially after dark. ❤❤
One more comment, that scenery is absolutely amazing. Stunning even! If I was there on that bus, I would be in seventh heaven!
I've loved the Routemasters since Dad took us to London in 1978. They are the best buses ever built. ❤❤❤
Anything of this nature is right up my street! What better way to explore the scenery, than on the top deck of an open top bus!
Is there any updates from the guys that made these great videos
Wll Done
05:20 Vincent Bendix would be turning over in his grave.
And?Where is she now?
Some impressive battery you put on that! The good ole 24V system
Wow
Where in Sussex did it go?
Haha dog was having the ride of his life, gives a slight impression of a MAN 18.280 we have in Adelaide from the sound, nice video again!
Does the bus have windscreen wipers, if so you missed checking them!!!!! Love the videos cheers
Always interesting to see ERG52. 53 still exists and its always a crowd pleaser!!! Just love those REs
A educação publica cada ano que passa só piora !! Saudades da escola no período do regime militar !!!
I remember riding on these buses very quick acceleration. Very modern at the time compared to older buses😂
Sounds lovely. Brought back memories of those old Gals taking me to school all too long ago. Great job.
Do you have to get an MoT for a coach?
It depends on its age and what you intend to do with it.
Guy dumps the channel, leaves it for a year then puts an advert up! This is why I left I’m afraid!!
Well you clearly didn’t leave if you’ve watched this video. 🤌🤣
Very good to watch
When you clean the bus next time don’t have your doggie sitting on the seats. Also mop your way off the bus from front of the bus to the rear and make sure the dog sits and stays at the rear of the bus. No foot or Paw prints on the wet floor. Lol. I love your videos and have learned and enjoy watching them every time they pop up on UTUBE. My name is Stanley. I lived in New York City for 50 years and grew up there. I moved to South Carolina 10 years ago. NYC Is a total mess! VOTE TRUMP.
When she finally kicked into life once more and started moving... almost brought a tear to the eye. And I'm a youngun! I've only ever seen buses like these in old pictures, or ones lovingly restored like this old girl will finally, deservingly, be. Certainly never ridden one or seen one in action in person. I have no nostalgia here... it's just wonderful to see, as an enthusiast of motor vehicles.❤ Excellent work.
Smashing Vid, but an old Green Crosville low decker would have been more appropriate ❤
Nice job getting it back for hire so quickly. I notice the TC plate on the side - South Croydon bus garage, if that original I can safely say I must have travelled on her many a time back then. Loved the old RM's, great buses.
May I please ask if anyone has any information about a website called 'Ians Bus Stop'? I have noticed that his site appears to be unavailable. Any information or news on this site is much appreciated. With kind regards Jonnie. Ex London Transport/Stagecoach bus mechanic.
I found if you google all title zilch happens, but I typed in Ian and as soon as I got that far google showed it and you can access it type one more character and nothing. So try type Ian.
Quite a surprise to see this
Me too! Thought he'd sold up and gone sailing around the world!
@@1701_FyldeFlyerthe others have a another account
Are you going to answer us or not I'm with him has someone else bought the channel
the video is online barely 15 minutes and you demand a prompt answer out of a free service...? Please call XXXXXXXX for automatic prepaid service inquiriess.😂😉
Wow! Surprised to see an upload! Really miss these guys.
@@steveey8351the rest of the old team have a new channel, Koondin Bus Restoration, I think this channel is now run by the new owners of the company.
@@steveey8351 the rest of the guys are at London Bus Restoration for information. Including a cameo from “Lord” Barrington in the latest video.
Is this channel now reactivated or has someone else bought the rights?
In order to keep a CZcams channel monetised you have to upload a video or make a community post occasionally, so I’m guessing that’s a primary reason…
@@AgathaAndAnything that’s interesting. Thank you.
Brought a huge smile to my face when she started!
Gram looked a bit like Marty Feldman, when he first appeared, looking over the sheet plastic.
What happened to this channel ?
I went to school everyday on one of these
Most advanced public transport in the US:
Heroic and, as a bonus, a company with principles. How refreshing.
my dad drove a bus like this for the west yorkshire bus co
Got away with it Drivers blind down drivers door open nice take away cupOf tea in the cab and a fag on the go ..bliss
Just love the RM's spent 10 years at stamford hill bus garage tottenham and hackney Great on a week end driving around the westend
hi route master 4 hirei like your viedos i have subscribed to your channel i love busses & leylandnationals & routemaster busses as well i will watch continue to watch your viedos from ajay
watched all of your episodes one after the other and loved every one of them! coming from scotland on a visit to london in 1980 took a ride on one of these buses and loved them right from the start well done guys you're all doing great and the banter and jesting about was really funny and the hard work you all put in was brilliant .
Buen trabajo hermoso en mi país se reconstruia pero se perdió esto por esto pasamos trabajo me motiva si puedes mostrar Leylan Olimpy del 67 Royal Tiguere
If possible can you do a video of an oil change on a Bristol RE and Bristol VR seeing you take out and replace the oil filters and where to drain the oil out and adding fresh oil, as there are few if none of books like Haynes manuals showing you. Also radiator fluid being drained and replaced and removing old fuel and adding new fuel filters.
Dog was having the ride of his life time
Well done lads. Remember getting the number 71 national from Castle Brom to Sutton Coldfield in the mid 70's to go to college.
Thanks for the thermostat "scientific" test procedure, I am going to try it out in my Pegaso (Leyland inspired engine). I hope you all are well. So sad you got tired of preserving buses.
awesome bus i rode and Filmed a Old M&MTB Bus Today what has the Same AEC 590 Engine Used As The Routemaster i Will Send You the link of My Video Once I have Uploaded so you can See The Bus I Rode Sounded awesome
U be better to use a plastic petrol can to put oil in bus cos got flexible hose on them
Now that is going to be one heck of a restoration project; *IT LIVES! at 9:37 - clearly not an original engine: the TL510 clattered around Hampshire in my schooldays. Good luck with bringing the National PUK647R back to life. From May 2022, what progress have you made?
Parts donor now.
@@jamesfrench7299 Probably a sensible decision. Proves the value of the work by the Leyland structural engineers, that the body frame has lasted so log, for its brief trip out onto a public road. Rust in peace.