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Here we have captured the day to day running of the ROUTEMASTERS in London in this film taken during June and July 2004. All the routes still operated by the type have been recorded - centered on the West End of London, the heart of Routemaster operation for over 40 years.

Our first filming session starts at the junction of Tottenham Court Road and Oxford Street where Routemasters are seen heading in all directions. As we head along Oxford Street, many are filmed in the inevitable jams that seem to be there at all times. Oxford Circus is another major intersection with Routemasters coming from all directions.

Further along we reach Marble Arch where the 159 and 390 routes terminate. We continue the chase with plenty of activity around the gyratory system at Knightsbridge ably assisted by some gas main repair works that reduce the traffic flow to a single lane. From Knightsbridge, a gentle walk up to Hyde Park Corner brings us to one of the busiest Routemaster intersections with eight routes at a time crossing at this point.

The day’s filming is concluded at Victoria which seems to be in a state of gridlock with an empty bus station and a number of 38’s turning short in Buckingham Palace Road in an attempt to make up lost time.

Our second session starts on Westminster Bridge with various well known London landmarks providing a backdrop to the Routemasters on the 12 and 159 routes. From Parliament Square we record the openness of Whitehall up to Trafalgar Square where four Routemaster routes intersect. We continue following the buses through to Piccadilly Circus which is the other major Routemaster hub (eight routes) left. Shaftsbury Avenue to Cambridge Circus and Piccadilly as far as Green Park are the only 100% Routemaster roads left in London which are featured on this occasion. Our final piece of film captures activity at Sloane Square which includes the 137 on the last day of Routemaster operation.

Sit back and enjoy nearly 2 hours of action featuring this great London icon celebrating its 50th Birthday in 2004.

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First published on DVD: 2004
Screen aspect ratio: 4:3 SD
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Number of discs: 1 DVD-R
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Running Time: 112-mins (1hr 52min) , Colour
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We follow up our filming of Routemasters in their 50th birthday year with further pursuits across London. The first filming session in January 2005 concentrates on route 36 from New Cross Gate up to Queens Park. We start outside New Cross bus garage and have a brief ride to Peckham on RM1062.

We continue along Peckham Road, passing the High Street and Rye Lane (site of a former LT bus garage) towards Camberwell Green. Routemasters are featured passing both Camberwell bus garage and Walworth which has recently reopened for use by Travel London.

From here we head up to the new Vauxhall bus station and capture the comings and goings at this interesting site. We briefly retrace our steps back to the Oval where 159s are seen crossing the paths of the 36s. The final part of this session returns to Vauxhall bus station and continues across Vauxhall Bridge to Victoria.

The second session of this film traces the last Routemasters operated by London General on the 14s and 22s. Initially we take a 38 (RML2688) from Victoria to Tottenham Court Road before catching up with the 14s that turn at this point. We trace our steps through ‘Theatreland’ to Piccadilly Circus and Lower Regent Street, where we join up with the 22s. At Waterloo Place we see the 22s mixing with the 13s and 159s that also serve this part of the West End.

After filming along Piccadilly we take a ride on RML2590 serving the 22 to Putney Common. At Putney Common we film the turning point as well as some Routemaster successors which are beginning to replace those that don’t survive until their last day of service.

We take a brief ride on RML2593 to Putney Bridge before filming RMLs in the Putney ‘environs’ as well as outside the bus garage. A further brief ride takes us on a 14 to the Green Man at Putney Heath which is the outer turning point for this route. We return to the centre of London and stop off at South Kensington where we capture the RMLs with the grand Georgian and Victorian buildings of the area as a backdrop. We briefly end the day’s filming back at Victoria.

Make the most of this action capturing what is becoming a rare breed in its final year of regular service on the long established bus network. However we must not forget the expected introduction of the heritage routes to be operated by Stagecoach and First Group later in the year.

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First published on DVD: 2004/2005
Screen aspect ratio: 4:3 SD
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Number of discs: 1 DVD-R
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Running Time: 96-mins (1hr 36min) , Colour
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Here we continue our pursuit of the Routemaster in the final summer of mainstream service.

We start at Golders Green, a major suburban transport hub and the terminal of route 13. We see the arrival and departure of a number of the refurbished RMs operated by London Sovereign between here and the Aldwych. We join RM329 and ride down the Finchley Road to Swiss Cottage. We alight here and film various RMs coming and going about their daily business. We continue the journey to the west end of Oxford Street where the congestion hinders the maintenance of schedules.

After a brief interlude filming the RMLs on the 159 that start at Marble Arch we record the much improved traffic flow up and down an unbelievably quiet Regent Street. Between Oxford Street and Piccadilly Circus 13s and 159s continue to fly the Routemaster flag and at the latter the penultimate Routemaster route (the 38) crosses the paths of the 13s and 159s.

The second session of this film traces the last Routemasters in north London following the activities on the last day of Routemaster operation on route 38 between Victoria Station and Clapton Pond. At Victoria we join RML2370 for the journey over the whole route to Clapton Pond. The everyday vehicles are caught on camera as well as some of the extras that have become a regular feature of the ‘last day’ occasions.

At Clapton Pond we encounter both RMs and RMLs on the 38 and film the arrival of RTW75 and Bristol K HLJ 66 re-creating scenes of a bygone era. We start to retrace our steps back to central London following the road back to Hackney Central and Clapton bus garage. A number of Routemasters are seen resting between their final rush hour duties as well as some of the extra vehicles coming and going between duties. These include RMF1254 which is operating for the first time in it’s life on a London bus route! We move on to Islington and the Angel where further Routemaster activity is recorded and other extras keep passing by. As well as the extra buses a few privately owned vehicles are also out and about re-creating the old workings of the 38. These include RT190 which had run out to the furthest extremities of the 38. We were invited to join the owners and ride the RT to Green Park. This gave us the opportunity of film the passing traffic from the platform with the occasional Routemaster pursuing us. At Green Park we join a photo opportunity before returning to Victoria during the evening rush hour.

This, our second film in 2005 features the penultimate two Routemaster routes up to October 2005. A further film will record the Routemasters on the 159 as well as final day activities on the 8th and 9th of December 2005 – a must for your collection!

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First published on DVD: 2005
Screen aspect ratio: 4:3 SD
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Number of discs: 1 DVD-R
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Running Time: 96-mins (1hr 36min) , Colour
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The third and final part of the Routemaster in London 2005 Trilogy. Here we feature the final Routemaster route, the 159. We open at the 159s’ central London terminus – Marble Arch. From there we go to the Haymarket and join RML2264 on the 159 for a ride to the south London suburb of Brixton where we record the comings and goings outside the Brixton bus garage. We briefly visit the former Brixton Hill tram depot to record some withdrawn RMLs awaiting their fate. We then join RM838 to ride to the former Streatham bus garage which is the southern terminal of the 159s’.

Thursday 8th December dawned as the penultimate day of Routemaster operation on the 159s’ and we start filming at the outer suburb terminus, the former Streatham bus garage. We capture the last RMs and RMLs in service with Arriva, turning at this point in the course of their daily routine. Alongside these a number of extras put in an appearance.

A total of 12 duties were scheduled by TfL, but as is fit for such an occasion a number of the operators provided duplicate vehicles. Amongst the vehicles seen, RT624 the last RT in service on route 62 in 1979 has been restored to full service and puts in an appearance, courtesy of Ensignbus who also provided a number of other extra vehicles. We then join RML2636 and ride to Brixton bus garage to check out the activity there. RM1 puts in an appearance as well as the two gold Routemasters. A few short workings turn at this point and crews change for meal breaks here. We make our way down Brixton Hill and pause outside Brixton station to capture the hustle and bustle of the area.

Further activity is captured on film in the heart of the West End, starting at Oxford Circus and following the traffic down Regent Street on the last sunset of Routemaster operation along this busy thoroughfare. The annual Christmas lights capture the spirit of this festive period and provide a wonderful backdrop for the Routemasters on their last night. We continue our journey to Whitehall and Westminster Bridge where the night time atmosphere is captured. A brief call at Brixton garage, and then a final ride on RCL2260 takes us back to Streatham garage where more enthusiasts are seen making the most of the last night of the Routemaster.

The final day of Routemaster operation on Friday 9th December dawns foggy and dull. The filming in the morning captures Routemaster activity at Waterloo and Westminster Bridge as well as Oxford Circus. Activities culminate in a final convoy of in service Routemasters featuring RMs 5 and 6 and the last RM, RM2217. They are caught on film progressing along Whitehall. Along with many other enthusiasts and Routemaster fans our cameraman joins the hustle and bustle outside Brixton bus garage where the final buses arrive with suitable police escort at around 2 p.m.

This final film for 2005 captures the last regular Routemaster operation in London subject to the limited use of these vehicles on two Heritage routes that overlay mainstream operation of the now standard low floor, all access bus for the 21st century London.

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First published on DVD: 2005
Screen aspect ratio: 4:3 SD
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Running Time: 112-mins (1hr 52min) , Colour
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London’s buses at the start of the 21st Century features both the old and new bus design. Routemasters designed in the 1950’s are still prolific in the Heart of the West End. Increasing numbers of new low-floor double deck buses are rapidly replacing earlier generation one person operated vehicles all over the London area.

This video initially features a photo gallery of LONDON TRANSPORT vehicles taken in the 1970’s and 80’s. double deck buses are rapidly replacing earlier generation one person operated vehicles all over the London area.

We then view the East Lancs / DAF single deckers used on special services to and from the Millennium Dome at Greenwich Peninsular, as well as other vehicles from a variety of operators who run into this terminal. We also witness the interesting special operation and vehicles of London General’s service to the Chelsea Flower Show from Victoria.

We progress around the West End featuring Routemaster’s, Leyland Titan’s, Metrobuses, Leyland and Volvo Olympians, as well as the variety of single deckers – at some of the busiest junctions in the capital. These include Hyde Park Corner, Marble Arch, Oxford Circus, Piccadilly Circus and Aldwych. At the latter point and at Holborn we see many low-floor double deckers based on Dennis Trident and DAF chassis.

Older OPO buses are shown as we visit Wimbledon, Clapham Junction and Bromley.

The new Tramlink operations area recorded in Croydon, which brings the first trams back to the streets if London since 1952.

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Filmed by/when: 2000
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Number of discs: 1 DVD-R
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Running Time: 83-mins (1hr 23min)

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Many believe that the classic London bus was the RT (AEC Regent III). RT1, the prototype RT entered service in 1939, and this year (2019) celebrates it’s 80th year. Forty years ago on the 7th April 1979, the last RT ran in service with London Transport from it’s Barking garage on route 62 which ran from Barkingside to Barking ending 40 years of service from this almost 7,000 strong fleet of buses.

On that date in 1979 these grand old buses were sent off in style by the public, enthusiasts and London Transport. Moving ahead 40 years to the 30th March 2019, a celebration took place at Barking to remember the events from forty years ago, when around 40 preserved RT buses assembled at the very same garage to re-live that day in 1979. The garage is now operated by Stagecoach London, as is route 62. So it is with great pleasure that independent transport videos can bring you a programme that features this superb celebratory event, which also includes archive cine film and a photo gallery from that day in 1979!

Our 2019 coverage starts very early at Barking garage as the RTs arrive for the day. We see them parking up and preparing to carry passengers once more. Filming takes place on Longbridge Road, which is adjacent to the garage, as well as inside the garage, recreating scenes from the days when the RT was the mainstay of the London Transport fleet.

Our filming continues further along Longbridge Road as we see both red and green RTs (and a few RFs) in action working alongside the modern buses, which included some ‘New Routemaster’ (LT class) buses in East London Transit livery. Our cameras take a ride on RT4779 (OLD 566), AEC Regent III with a Weymann H56R body. It is operating on part of the 62 route, travelling to Chadwell Heath and then returning to Upney Lane close to the junction of Longbridge Road. On arrival we see the RTs lining up for a photo shoot in the garage yard. Stagecoach London kindly supplied an open-top ALX400 double-decker for use as a grandstand for the many photographers present. It was then time for the procession. Just like in 1979 the RTs left the garage for a grand cavalcade to Barking. The local police closed the road to all traffic so the RTs could leave en-mass. As this brilliant day came to a close the RTs arrived back at the garage to drop off their passengers and then return from whence they had come, ending a perfect day.

We now present a cine film shot by well-known transport photographer, Malcolm King, on the 7th April 1979. This is a fascinating insight to what was done 40 years ago to give the RT the send-off it deserved. We close with a photo gallery taken by your cameraman also on that day.

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Filmed by/when: 1979& 2019
Screen aspect ratio: 16:9 SD
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Number of discs: 1 DVD-R
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Running Time: 75-mins (1hr 15min) , Colour
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