I drove the 12’s from Norwood Junction to Harlesden from Elmers End Garage between 1981 to 1986- the site was demolished and they built old people’s flats there, it was directly opposite the Cemetary and the sewage farm, we all joked at the time that the Old people wouldn’t have far to go when they die and they could overlook their final resting place.
Wow! I remember these buses and route masters as clear as if it were yesterday! The last bit was West Norwood bus station. I knew that too. Many thanks for sharing this video.
Wow to think this is now getting close to 30years ago...got to stop watching videos that make me feel old(er) lol. Nice to see all the same, thanks for uploading.
Superb! Was a driver there late 70's. Wonderful garage with good atmosphere. They refurbished the canteen only a few years before it was demolished. There is nothing left of it now, it's totally gone. I drove RM1815.
When did the number 12 get cut back from Elmers End? My nan used to live off Barry Road in Dulwich and the route used to terminate at the Dulwich Plough (I think it still does) and the 12A carried on to Forest Hill, Penge and Croydon. (It then became the 312 then the 197 -- when I lived in east Croydon I'd just take the 12A or 312 almost door to door. The 726 went straight to my other grandad's in New Malden.)
25th October 1986 when the 12 was curtailed from Norwood Junction to Penge. The 12A was transferred to Croydon at the same time. The 12 was later cut from Penge to Dulwich in November 1988.
hi Tony, wow theres a blast from the past, I recall many good times at ED, under Eddie Playford, do you keep in touch with any of the lads, such as les lewis, mr drjong, palmer, norman whiteside, micky ingham and many many more. as you say, it was happy days till I got run over in the run in. stay safe mate.
@@terencepoole1 Hi Terence no i don't keep in touch George kirk and Keith palmer have both past away sad loss as for the others they went there own ways take care bud.
Funny, these route master buses with their 40's underpinnings hardly ever broke down, unlike the high tech rubbish now that are causing additional traffic holdups on a daily basis !
It's Elmers End LT garage in Kent; just to confuse matters, the video moves on to Thornton Heath. Copying and digitising from video 8 in real time was a chore and sometimes I forgot to press stop at the right time!
I drove the 12’s from Norwood Junction to Harlesden from Elmers End Garage between 1981 to 1986- the site was demolished and they built old people’s flats there, it was directly opposite the Cemetary and the sewage farm, we all joked at the time that the Old people wouldn’t have far to go when they die and they could overlook their final resting place.
How long did the full route take???
You would have known my husband Mick.
Wow! I remember these buses and route masters as clear as if it were yesterday! The last bit was West Norwood bus station. I knew that too. Many thanks for sharing this video.
My husband drove the 12s until it closed in Oct 86. We lived around the corner. Happy days
Wow I drove at Elmers end from 1973-1978 great times
Wow to think this is now getting close to 30years ago...got to stop watching videos that make me feel old(er) lol. Nice to see all the same, thanks for uploading.
Superb! Was a driver there late 70's. Wonderful garage with good atmosphere. They refurbished the canteen only a few years before it was demolished. There is nothing left of it now, it's totally gone. I drove RM1815.
I am 50 now was this what it was like when i was 15 it looks like early 70s on the buses
To this day routemasters still sit along the side at Norwood bus garage shown at the end! They have 10-12 of them
Brilliant! You caught my bus, RM2208 sat on the left on the forecourt at Thornton Heath! That's the first time i've seen it on film.
wow, good video, thank you
Amzing as back in 1986 not many folk had camcorders
When did the number 12 get cut back from Elmers End? My nan used to live off Barry Road in Dulwich and the route used to terminate at the Dulwich Plough (I think it still does) and the 12A carried on to Forest Hill, Penge and Croydon. (It then became the 312 then the 197 -- when I lived in east Croydon I'd just take the 12A or 312 almost door to door. The 726 went straight to my other grandad's in New Malden.)
25th October 1986 when the 12 was curtailed from Norwood Junction to Penge. The 12A was transferred to Croydon at the same time. The 12 was later cut from Penge to Dulwich in November 1988.
I worked at this garage in the 1980's as mechanic lovely garage and staff. THATCHER did what Hitler could not do
hi Tony, wow theres a blast from the past, I recall many good times at ED, under Eddie Playford, do you keep in touch with any of the lads, such as les lewis, mr drjong, palmer, norman whiteside, micky ingham and many many more. as you say, it was happy days till I got run over in the run in. stay safe mate.
@@terencepoole1 Hi Terence no i don't keep in touch George kirk and Keith palmer have both past away sad loss as for the others they went there own ways take care bud.
Nationals and Routemasters as the backbone of the fleet. That's a contrast.
i remember these buses now all buses have to be eco friendly cant see any of these buses being allowed back today
Funny, these route master buses with their 40's underpinnings hardly ever broke down, unlike the high tech rubbish now that are causing additional traffic holdups on a daily basis !
Now its flats!
+Digitaldogbag Not exactly the best place for a bus garage...even in those days, with all those cars parked around and quite restricted access.
Don't remember that Garage!
I can't see it's Elmers End if there's two Elmers Ends in England then the only one I know is Elmers End in Kent near Croydon
It's Elmers End LT garage in Kent; just to confuse matters, the video moves on to Thornton Heath. Copying and digitising from video 8 in real time was a chore and sometimes I forgot to press stop at the right time!
@@Stringer1427 Oh right ok got it
Can anyone tell me where this was located? I used to live in the area but I cannot place the site of this garage. Thanks.
3enjoy3 top of beck lane, now is beck court retirement flats..
Don't know why I didn't recognise cemetery walls brickwork.. clear as day now. Never knew the garage existed. Cheers Alan.