London Transport Training School trained us to only use first gear when on an incline. Also to delay between gear changes in manual. Keeping the selector in 4th would engage automatic. This was on AEC Routemasters back in the day.
I passed the PSV test on RTs and the day after did a short course on RMs, The brakes were super sensative. The instructor said, dont fart with the windoow shut, as the increase in air pressure will apply the brakes.
I'd Love to get a good condition old Routey, fit a cummins 8.3 and 5 spd auto box for a bit more pep and fit here out with a lovely wooden living interior. And then go travel all the navigable world in it.
Well if you in stagecoach London, the only place that still operates a routemaster in service is West Ham, But when I was there, you could only drive the routemasters when your considered as a experianced driver, Spare drivers or new wasn't allowed, But I have since driven routemasters privately for corporate jobs and weddings etc, I drive routemasters twice a month and I love it.
1100HondaCB Nice, I've been only been driving buses for about 4 years, but you'd probably won't get the chance right away to drive the 15H, no doubt there's a waiting list as the duties are short. You've got more chance of driving routemaster the same way i do, privately but that's something you'd have to think about, no Ibus, and route planning! I had a job at the weekend in south London, low bridges everywhere so i normally plan a route a few days before each job.
Great Video! Thanks, cupla questions. I always remember as a kid, in the old RT days, looking up at those dim pax compartment light globes, LoL Are these a 12v system?ve, also are these four speed or five or six speed. Just love the sound of the idling RT/RM series
...and what a wonder it is to think of all the other drivers that have sat in that cab since that bus had its first day in service all those years ago!
I've never driven a bus that does have seatbelts! Haven't fallen out yet though ;) Besides, keeping the door open helps to lean out and persuade people to let you pass!
It sounds like an AEC engine, but not having heard the Scania of DAF engines they used or have any info on this particular bus I wouldn't fully know but to me it sounds more like the AEC type engine. :)
They all sound the same while driving as the main noise is the gearbox whine, the leyland and AEC original engines have that slow donk'donk'donk noise at tickover whereas the modern ones sound..well..more modern, characterless really.
meggerbiddle UPDATE: This is certainly not a Dartmaster Cummins. Having worked on RML 2343 plate (CUV 343C) which sounds exactly the same, with the same lumpy idle and fear change, I’d say this is a Cummins L10.
Nice video - riding a Routemaster or RT (with a smooth driver as here) was a relaxing experience, big low revving AEC engine, melodious transmission and harmonious interior - such a difference to the erratic 'point and squirt' screaming buses of today with their interiors seemingly designed by a 5 year old using 'every one' of his crayons! Boris Master excepted.
London Transport Training School trained us to only use first gear when on an incline. Also to delay between gear changes in manual. Keeping the selector in 4th would engage automatic. This was on AEC Routemasters back in the day.
when the routemaster started i got jumpscared sense it was so loud it sounds like an beast man
brings back great memories i drove r m when i came out of the army 1965, A D GARAGE. PALMERS GREEN. 102
In ' 65 l was based in Aldershot , left the Airborne in 1977 , and drove RMs out of A L . A good life then , Best wishes from aREME Veh. Mech .
Brings back good memories driving the RM and RML from AK on routes 159 and 137 back in the late 80s early 90s.
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Amazing Video Gotta Love the ACE routemaster
Used to go to school on one of these. The best but was jumping on and off while it was moving!
Because the uploader failed to mention it, this is a "360 degree" video.
RWL2012 but it’s still awesome
Thanks for mentioning it :)
What a noise, absolutely fantastic and this is on my bucket list now.
Lots of good use of the mirrors ! Nice steady drive.
Thanks! My instructor would be proud ;)
Love the sound of the engine purring.
Driven a few Routemasters. Nothing else as enjoyable to drive.
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You can't get any more British than this.
A Mini!
Two examples of great British engineering!
Never viewed a 360 video before. Sooooo coool
Thanks! Glad you liked it :)
Steady ridding and looking mirors but did he know he was filmed or just what 😮 was that elec or as is sounded smooth he looked so carm
I passed the PSV test on RTs and the day after did a short course on RMs, The brakes were super sensative. The instructor said, dont fart with the windoow shut, as the increase in air pressure will apply the brakes.
All the RMs I have driven need an elephant to stand on the breaks!
What is the number of the Routemaster being used ?
Good Driver, nice video.
Thanks!
In the cab of a Routemaster on the busy roads of London, you are in a world of your own, totally oblivious of who is on board, especially upstairs.
Agreed! That's what the clippy is for!
I'd Love to get a good condition old Routey, fit a cummins 8.3 and 5 spd auto box for a bit more pep and fit here out with a lovely wooden living interior. And then go travel all the navigable world in it.
I am a bus driver for Stagecoach and would love to drive a Routemaster.
Well if you in stagecoach London, the only place that still operates a routemaster in service is West Ham, But when I was there, you could only drive the routemasters when your considered as a experianced driver, Spare drivers or new wasn't allowed, But I have since driven routemasters privately for corporate jobs and weddings etc, I drive routemasters twice a month and I love it.
I've been a bus driver for nearly 17 years.
1100HondaCB Nice, I've been only been driving buses for about 4 years, but you'd probably won't get the chance right away to drive the 15H, no doubt there's a waiting list as the duties are short. You've got more chance of driving routemaster the same way i do, privately but that's something you'd have to think about, no Ibus, and route planning! I had a job at the weekend in south London, low bridges everywhere so i normally plan a route a few days before each job.
This sounds alot like a Gardner 6LW
L. T. , Ensign Bus , Grey Green and City Bus , enjoyed that experience in life .
Being an ex class 1 driver of over 20 years I would love to drive one of these old girls
Everyone's dream to drive one of these babies. HGV driver or not.
Back when we had relatively free-flowing roads in the capital, before the deliberate paralysis was brought in. :-(
Great Video! Thanks, cupla questions. I always remember as a kid, in the old RT days, looking up at those dim pax compartment light globes, LoL Are these a 12v system?ve, also are these four speed or five or six speed. Just love the sound of the idling RT/RM series
RMs are a 4-speed box
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...and what a wonder it is to think of all the other drivers that have sat in that cab since that bus had its first day in service all those years ago!
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I know that I am a lucky chap - it is an honour to have been able to drive a piece of history, let alone do it professionally
Never seen a 360 video on TH-cam before, done my fucking head in. Thought I'd done an acid lol. Cool as fuck though
It's an RML
COOL nice veiw
What bus is this is it rml 2634
He should close the sliding door. Some older ones don't have seat belts. If he's in an accident the bus goes without him. 😄
I usually only closed it on very cold days, or when it was raining . 1973 , Merton A L , 155, 77 , N 112235 , pleadin ' guilty yer ' onour !
I've never driven a bus that does have seatbelts! Haven't fallen out yet though ;) Besides, keeping the door open helps to lean out and persuade people to let you pass!
You start the bus above the left cab window? That's fucking Doug DeMuro material!
Is something like a vr
It is indeed VR :)
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Don't hold on the starter!
Fair enough!
Как мне этой функции обьемной картинки не хватало при просмотре 500 видео на канале Duen969 с поездками грузовика по Лондону!
I was very happy when this was 360° video
Like it 😊would love to drive one
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does it have a clutch
this train terminates here no. You just pause in neutral between gears to let engine revs die down before moving into the next.
this train terminates here no clutch
No, it’s a semi auto
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Or leave it in 4th gear then its fully automatic.
Nice use of gears.
Pulling off in first gear too.
Well done👍
No it is semi automatic.
what engine? Scania?
Nope AEC. This is an original RM from when the builder built the entire bus and didn't rely on other companies for parts.
didn't think many AEC engines survived due to parts. Most were swapped out for Scania or Iveco under TfL..??
It sounds like an AEC engine, but not having heard the Scania of DAF engines they used or have any info on this particular bus I wouldn't fully know but to me it sounds more like the AEC type engine. :)
They all sound the same while driving as the main noise is the gearbox whine, the leyland and AEC original engines have that slow donk'donk'donk noise at tickover whereas the modern ones sound..well..more modern, characterless really.
meggerbiddle UPDATE: This is certainly not a Dartmaster Cummins. Having worked on RML 2343 plate (CUV 343C) which sounds exactly the same, with the same lumpy idle and fear change, I’d say this is a Cummins L10.
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Nice video - riding a Routemaster or RT (with a smooth driver as here) was a relaxing experience, big low revving AEC engine, melodious transmission and harmonious interior - such a difference to the erratic 'point and squirt' screaming buses of today with their interiors seemingly designed by a 5 year old using 'every one' of his crayons! Boris Master excepted.
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dang the engine sounds too american.
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