Latest news...

Summer, Autumn and Winter 2022 Magazines
The three missing magazines are now on the website.. Read more

Spring Routemaster Magazine
The latest Routemaster Magazine has now been sent out to all current members... Read more

Winter Routemaster Magazine
The latest Routemaster Magazine, is number 128 the Winter 2021 issue, has now been sent out to all current members... Read more

Autumn Routemaster Magazine
The latest Routemaster Magazine, is number 127 the Autumn 2021 issue, has now been sent out to all current members... Read more

Summer Routemaster Magazine
The latest Routemaster Magazine, is number 126 the Summer 2021 issue, has now been sent out ....... .. Read more

Spring Routemaster Magazine
The latest Routemaster Magazine, is number 125 the Spring 2021 issue, has now been sent out ....... Read more

Winter Routemaster Magazine
The latest Routemaster Magazine, is number 124 the Winter 2020 issue, has now been sent out to all current members... Read more

New Batch of Window rubber
The Routemaster Association has a new batch of R1 window rubber manufactured.. Read more

Introduction of new easier renewal system
The Routemaster Association has introduced a new easier to use membership subscription renewal system.. Read more

Autumn Routemaster Magazine
The latest Routemaster Magazine, is number 123 the Autumn 2020 issue, has now been sent out to all current members... Read more

Kings pins available again
The Routemaster Association has re-manufactured kingpins in stock.. Read more

Summer Routemaster Magazine
The latest Routemaster Magazine, is number 122 the Summer 2020 issue, has now been sent out to all current members... Read more

Spring Routemaster Magazine
The latest Routemaster Magazine, is number 121 the Spring 2020 issue, has now been sent out ....... Read more

Winter Routemaster Magazine
The latest Routemaster Magazine, is number 120 the Winter 2019 issue, has now been sent out to all current members... Read more

Autumn Routemaster Magazine
The latest Routemaster Magazine, is number 119 the Autumn 2019 issue, has now been sent out to all current members... Read more
RM1 is sixty-five years old

Did you realise that it is sixty-five years since RM1 was unveiled to the general public.
The first example of this new vehicle was unveiled on the AEC stand at the Earl’s Court Commercial Motor Exhibition on the 24th September 1954 and it was the star of the show; for the first time this new bus was unveiled as the “Routemaster” and was numbered as RM1.
Happy Birthday RM1 !
So here's a thought. it must be five years until Routemaster 70 ......
Share this article
Shop
We sell a wide range of bus related products, from the acclaimed RML50 anniversary model, to spare parts and informative publications a must for all enthusiasts.
