H-2687

AEC Routemaster

Skien, Norway
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Technical data
Registration (UK): SMK 687F. Chassis no. (VIN): RML2687
Make/model: Leyland Doubledecker
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Height: 14 feet 4.5 inches (436 cm). Length: 30 feet (915 cm). Width, excluding mirrors: 8 feet (244 cm). Max weight: 12 tons 6 cwt (12500 kg). Max 77 passengers, but reg'd in Norway for 52.. Standing area: 5 places. Engine: Cummins C, 8.3 liters, 160 hp. Fuel tank: 29 gallons (131 liters). Gearbox: AEC Direct Selection. 4 speed + reverse. Electrical control & air operation. Tires: 10R 22.5. Steering: Power assisted, hydraulic frame. Brakes: Continuous flow power hydraulic. Electrical system: 24V. Batteries: 4 x 6V (135 Ah). Chassis: All aluminum stressed skin
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History:
12 September 1967 First time registration.
Delivered new from Aldenham Bus Depot.
Started on Route 207/A in Hanwell, London
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October 1970 Large service. New paint.
Body and frame separated.
New rear frame fitted: # B2753
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1991 Replaced original AEC engine with new Cummins engine
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1993 Overhaul and modernization of interior
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September 1994 Route 207/A was privatized. New owner: the bus company CentreWest
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December 1997 Overhaul at CentreWest
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September 1998 Moved to route 23
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January 2000 New owner: First CentreWest
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February 2002 Moved to route 7
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July 2004 Taken out of traffic. New owner: Ensign Bus, Purfleet, Essex
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September 2004 New owner: Biltema, Skien, Norway (BACC AS)
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3 November 2004 Registered with Norwegian plates
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1 September 2008 Last periodic technical inspection
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17 September 2008 New owner: Claus Venø Nyby Waagø
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26 September 2008 New owner: Beate Waagø Production, Skien
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17 June 2009 Deregistered

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