RM 1124

Introduced in 1962 to replace Trolleybuses, this vehicle is currently being restored.

RM 1124 can be considered a standard Routemaster no different to 2000 others when you review its working life but it has joined the heritage fleet as it was fitted with a Euro 2 Cummins B series engine in January 2002. The means the engine will meet the emissions standards being set for London through to 2012 without any further modification.

RM 1124 started life at Fulwell replacing the last London Trolleybuses in May 1962. For the next 11 years the bus stayed at Fulwell even returning there in February 1967 after its first overhaul.

After a second overhaul in May 1974 the bus moved to Peckham for routes 12, 36 and 63. When Metropolitans entered service on route 63 in September 1976 RM 1124 move to Brixton for the conversion of route 109 to Routemaster. In March 1978 the bus headed west to Kingston but would return to Brixton in December 1992 to finish its London passenger service. In the meantime it had spells at Mortlake, Camberwell, Peckham and New Cross.

In 1993 its AEC engine was replaced with an Iveco 8360 and it was re-registered VYJ 806. Another change in 1994 saw it gain the red and cream 159 livery for three years.

In 2002 apart from the fitment of a Euro 2 engine it also gained a Telma electrical retarder.

The vehicle is currently in the process of being refurbished with work being carried out at Enfield accident centre and Norwood garage.
Its final condition will be similar to the high standard of RM 2217 and it will regain its original registration.

The refurbishment programme for RM 1124 is well underway. Following a complete rub down and re-spray of the exterior of the vehicle, the interior has now been stripped of all its seating cushions, which will be completely re-covered with original strawberry moquette.