THE GALLERY

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An interesting open top conversion has befallen RM598 which appeared abandoned, probably temporarily, on the Pacific Coast Highway between Santa Monica and Malibu in October 2005. A nice place to be abandoned whatever the outcome!
USA

Seen in the centre of Amsterdam in August 2006 is former RM43, also converted to open top in a "sardine can" fashion. It is promoting Baba, which is not a chain of hairdressers, but more the sort of Amsterdam Coffee Shop where you are likely to emerge "half cut"!
Netherlands

Alongside what is thought to be an ex East Midlands VR is a Routemaster numbered as RM1943. RML2673 is on the left. The scene is Halifax, Nova Scotia and the buses are members of the local Gray Line franchise fleet. The Keiths lettering on the VR refers to a local brewery.
Canada
RM1943 and its fellow RML are laid up, but are used on a local "Hop-On Hop-Off" tour of Halifax, bus stops for which can be seen all over the city. However, the service only operates on days when there is a cruise ship in town. The VR sees more regular use on local excursions.
Canada

RML2673 (SMK673F) seems to be a more recent arrival in Halifax when seen in July 2007. A neat conversion to facilitate offside entry has been carried out, whereas RM1943 seems untouched.
Canada
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