RML on 453
Route 453 from Chelsham to Caterham was converted to OMO many years before this picture, but odd crew operated journeys remained until the end of crew operation (and the end of LCBS Routemasters) at Chelsham garage. In January 1980, shortly before the end, an RML is seen en-route at Whyteleafe.
Yes, that is Michael Cleary in the front seat (so no change there!)
This bus survived to be sold back to London Transport. It ended up with Arriva and has now been preserved.
RML on 453
Route 453 from Chelsham to Caterham was converted to OMO many years before this picture, but odd crew operated journeys remained until the end of crew operation (and the end of LCBS Routemasters) at Chelsham garage. In January 1980, shortly before the end, an RML is seen en-route at Whyteleafe.
Yes, that is Michael Cleary in the front seat (so no change there!)
This bus survived to be sold back to London Transport. It ended up with Arriva and has now been preserved.