RM795

One of 2120 similar vehicles built by A.E.C. and Park Royal Vehicles.
As she stands

RM 795 was later converted by LT to become a promotional vehicle for Marley Plastics.
(Image created from an original by Ian Smith)

Our Routemaster spent 25 years with London Transport, working from just three garages. Her identity changed three times during that period, but she has carried the same body since October 1977. Following withdrawal, she was selected for conversion at Chiswick Works as a promotional vehicle for Marley Extrusions. More recently she has been used as an educational vehicle, presenting the science of smells to students in Kent. More details of this part of RM795s life can be found at the web page of UK Semiochemistry Network.

RM795 is seen here whilst performing her role as the NOSEBUS (9/10/99)
(Please click on the individual images to enlarge)

Whilst her appearance is now quite plain, she still retains the characteristic shape and sounds of a Routemaster. The seating capacity is currently 16(+1).

We collected RM795 on 17th February 2001. She said farewell to the other AEC in the fleet, but I'm sure they'll meet again.

**Vehicle History**
May 1961	Aldenham Works (ALDu)	Body No. B795, 8/5RM5/8
May 1961	Loughton (Lu)
July 1961	Stamford Hill (SF)	Routes 67, 149, 243/A, N83
December 1965	Overhaul	Body No. B774
December 1968	Repaint
May 1970	Unlicensed (SFu)
August 1970	licensed (SF)
December 1970	Unlicensed (SFu)
March 1971	licensed (SF)
December 1972	Overhaul	Body No. B752
December 1972	Streatham (AK)
July 1975	Repaint
October 1977	Overhaul	Body No. B727
October 1977	Tottenham (AR)
April 1981	Stamford Hill (SF)
March 1983	Overhaul	No Body Change
November 1986	Stamford Hill (SFw)	Withdrawn (Body No. B727)
December 1986	AEC Works - Southall (AECu)	Stored
April 1987	Chiswick Works (CSu)	Conversion
May 1987	Sold	Marley Extrusions, Lenham
January 1993	Sold	AJ & NM Carr, Pluckley
February 2001	Sold	Wealdsman Preservation Group

Rally Attendances

It is planned that RM795 will make many appearances during the 2001 rally season, the first being at the Country Bus Rallies Bluebell Event on April 22nd.