Road vehicle; Routemaster double deck motor bus fleet No RM1737 registration number 737DYE, 1963
Main details
Reference number | 1991/23 part 0 |
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Description | The red Routemaster is a design icon and internationally recognised as a symbol of London. Its revolutionary design combined function and elegance. Instead of a chassis, it had interchangeable aluminium body parts, which made it lightweight and easy to repair. The warm- air heating and improved suspension aimed to provide similar comforts to a private car. This bus, RM1737, is painted in traditional red. However, in 1969 it briefly took to the streets in multi-coloured livery, as part of an advertising campaign. |
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Dates | 1963 |
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Completeness | 100% |
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Physical description
Dimensions Attribute Value Height 4380mm14ft 4.5inLength 8400mm27ft 6.55inWidth 2430mm7ft 11.25inWeight Attribute Value Laden 11tons 10cwtUnladen 7tons 5cwt -
Build and type
Attribute Value Type RM-typeIn service 1/11/1963 - 1985Body number B1772Bonnet number RM1737Chassis number RM1737Fleet number RM1737Registration number 737DYELondon transport type code 2/5RM5/2 -
People involved
Role Person(s) involved Manufacturer Associated Equipment Company/Park Royal Vehicles, 1963Associated Equipment Company , 1963Self-Changing Gears Ltd, 1963 -
Associated companies, people and places
Company Attribute Value Garages Middle Row, 1963-1969West Ham, 1969 - 1976Dalston, January 1976Ash Grove, 25/4/1981Operated by London Transport, 1963 - 1985
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