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24th September 1954: Iconic AEC Routemaster London bus revealed at the Commercial Motor Show at Earl’s Court

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Sep 24, 2026Society & Culture

The vehicle, designated RM1, was conceived by London Transport to replace its extensive trolleybus network with motor buses and was developed in conjunction with the Associated Equipment Company (AEC), with Park Royal in...

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