Channel Title: Routemaster 4 Hire Channel Description: The restoration & repair of an old London double decker bus. An AEC Routemaster London Bus from 1960. On this channel we share our joy (and sometimes frustrations) restoring and operating our fleet of AEC Routemaster London double decker buses, so please hit subscribe and join us on a behind-the-scenes journey as we show what is involved in the day-to-day restoration and repair of these beautiful old vehicles. We are a slightly eccentric and overly caffeinated group of people with a passion for vintage London buses, particularly the iconic AEC Routemaster double-decker bus. Our aim is to keep these buses where they belong - on the road for future generations to enjoy. We also love reading all your comments too, so keep them coming! Thanks for checking out Routemaster-4-Hire on YouTube! <video> The LARGEST Gathering Of ROUTEMASTERS For Over 10 Years | RM70 This July Description: In 2024 the first Routemaster bus (RM1) will be 70 years old, to mark the occasion The Routemaster Association will be holding a FREE family event over the weekend of 20th and 21st July 2024 at Chiswick Park in London. RM70 will offer a unique opportunity to see (and ride) these beautiful workhorses in the very location trainee drivers were once put through their paces (on the infamous skid pan). With a line-up of 70 Routemasters, you’ll want to get this date in your diary, and sharpish; it’s going to be a cracker! </video> <video> Ep14: ENGINE REBUILD On A 70 Year Old LONDON Double Decker BUS. Description: In this episode we rebuild the engine of RT2629, a London Double Decker bus from 1956. What does it take to keep old London double-decker buses on the road? Built in the 1950's and 1960's our London buses need constant attention, so if you want to find out what it takes to keep a vintage London bus on the road then make sure you hit subscribe and check-out all our previous workshop maintenance and restoration videos here on YouTube... https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL_TMcSRHUBCEcJopzNGn42aXSHJzRkblu About Us: We offer our London buses for private hire. We are proud to have the privilege of owning one of London’s most recognisable sights – the iconic London Routemaster Double Decker Bus! Our beautifully restored red London double-decker buses are available for Weddings and Special Events across North Wales and the Northwest UK, they add some nostalgic novelty and a touch of class to any occasion. For more information, please visit our website: www.routemaster4hire.co.uk #londonbus #routemaster #double-decker bus </video> <video> London's Christmas Lights Sight Seeing Tour On An Open-Top London Routemaster Bus. Description: In this episode we take you on a sightseeing tour of London to see the Christmas Lights from the top deck of a London Routemaster Double-Decker bus. What does it take to keep an AEC Routemaster London double-decker bus on the road? Built in the 1960's our London buses need constant attention, so if you want to find out what it takes to keep a vintage London bus on the road then make sure you hit subscribe and check-out all our previous workshop maintenance and restoration videos here on YouTube... https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL_TMcSRHUBCEcJopzNGn42aXSHJzRkblu About Us: We offer our London buses for private hire. We are proud to have the privilege of owning one of London’s most recognisable sights – the iconic London Routemaster Double Decker Bus! Our beautifully restored red London double-decker buses are available for Weddings and Special Events across North Wales and the Northwest UK, they add some nostalgic novelty and a touch of class to any occasion. For more information, please visit our website: www.routemaster4hire.co.uk #londonbus #routemaster #double-decker bus </video> <video> Ep8: Restoring a 70 Year Old London Double Decker Bus | Refitting The Support Beam Description: In this episode we continue working on our latest restoration project - RT2629 is London double decker bus built in 1951. Looks like we have our work cut out restoring this 70 year old London Bus! What does it take to keep a London double decker bus on the road? Filmed in the UK at the Routemaster 4 Hire HQ in Wrexham, North Wales we are passionate about London buses and with 7 vintage buses in the fleet we defiantly have our work cut out! Also don't forget to check-out all our London bus restoration videos in this playlist... https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL_TMcSRHUBCEcJopzNGn42aXSHJzRkblu About Us: We offer our London buses for private hire. We are proud to have the privilege of owning one of London’s most recognisable sights – the iconic London Routemaster Double Decker Bus! Our beautifully restored red London double-decker buses are available for Weddings and Special Events across North Wales and the Northwest UK, they add some nostalgic novelty and a touch of class to any occasion. For more information, please visit our website: www.routemaster4hire.co.uk #londonbus #rtbus #routemaster4hire </video> <video> Ep9: ENGINE REMOVAL On A 70 Year Old London Double Decker Bus Description: In this episode we continue working on our latest restoration project - RT2629 is London double decker bus built in 1951. Looks like we have our work cut out restoring this 70 year old London Bus as we struggle to get the engine out of the bus! What does it take to keep a London double decker bus on the road? Filmed in the UK at the Routemaster 4 Hire HQ in Wrexham, North Wales we are passionate about London buses and with 7 vintage buses in the fleet we defiantly have our work cut out! Also don't forget to check-out all our London bus restoration videos in this playlist... https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL_TMcSRHUBCEcJopzNGn42aXSHJzRkblu About Us: We offer our London buses for private hire. We are proud to have the privilege of owning one of London’s most recognisable sights – the iconic London Routemaster Double Decker Bus! Our beautifully restored red London double-decker buses are available for Weddings and Special Events across North Wales and the Northwest UK, they add some nostalgic novelty and a touch of class to any occasion. For more information, please visit our website: www.routemaster4hire.co.uk #londonbus #rtbus #routemaster4hire </video> <video> What is UNDER An Old Red LONDN Double Decker Bus | Is It Safe? Description: In this episode join our auto mechanics as they carry out a safety inspection on a vintage London double decker bus, looking under the bus and showing you the bits you don't usually get to see. Built in the 1960's our AEC Routemaster London buses need constant attention, so if you want to find out what it takes to keep a London Routemaster bus on the road then make sure you check-out all our maintenance and restoration videos here on YouTube... https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL_TMcSRHUBCEcJopzNGn42aXSHJzRkblu About Us: We offer our London buses for private hire. We are proud to have the privilege of owning one of London’s most recognisable sights – the iconic London Routemaster Double Decker Bus! Our beautifully restored red London double-decker buses are available for Weddings and Special Events across North Wales and the Northwest UK, they add some nostalgic novelty and a touch of class to any occasion. For more information, please visit our website: www.routemaster4hire.co.uk #londonbus #routemaster #routemaster4hire </video> <video> Ep16: AEC Routemaster London Double Decker Bus Restoration - Finishing Touches To RM1214 (Pt3) Description: What does it take to restore a London double decker bus and keep it on the road? Built in the 1960's our AEC Routemaster London buses need constant attention, so if you want to find out what it takes to keep a London Routemaster bus on the road then make sure you check-out all our maintenance and restoration videos here on YouTube... Filmed in the UK at the Routemaster 4 Hire HQ in Wrexham, North Wales we are passionate about London buses and with 7 vintage buses in the fleet we defiantly have our work cut out! In this episode we get some more finishing touches done on RM1214. Also don't forget to check-out all our AEC Routemaster London bus restoration videos in this playlist... https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL_TMcSRHUBCEcJopzNGn42aXSHJzRkblu About Us: We offer our London buses for private hire. We are proud to have the privilege of owning one of London’s most recognisable sights – the iconic London Routemaster Double Decker Bus! Our beautifully restored red London double-decker buses are available for Weddings and Special Events across North Wales and the Northwest UK, they add some nostalgic novelty and a touch of class to any occasion. For more information, please visit our website: www.routemaster4hire.co.uk #londonbus #routemaster #double-decker bus </video> <video> Ep12: ENGINE STRIP DOWN Of A 70 Year Old RED London Double Decker BUS Description: In this episode we strip the engine as we continue the restoration of our 70 year old London double decker Bus. What does it take to keep an AEC London double-decker bus on the road? Built in the 1950's our London buses need constant attention, so if you want to find out what it takes to keep a vintage London bus on the road then make sure you hit subscribe and check-out all our previous workshop maintenance and restoration videos here on YouTube... https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL_TMcSRHUBCEcJopzNGn42aXSHJzRkblu About Us: We offer our London buses for private hire. We are proud to have the privilege of owning one of London’s most recognisable sights – the iconic London Routemaster Double Decker Bus! Our beautifully restored red London double-decker buses are available for Weddings and Special Events across North Wales and the Northwest UK, they add some nostalgic novelty and a touch of class to any occasion. For more information, please visit our website: www.routemaster4hire.co.uk #londonbus #routemaster #double-decker bus </video> <video> Ep11: Restoring A 70 Year Old London Double Decker Bus | Chassis Respray Description: In this episode the restoration of our vintage London Bus continues as we prep and repaint the front of the chassis. What does it take to keep an AEC London double-decker bus on the road? Built in the 1950's our London buses need constant attention, so if you want to find out what it takes to keep a vintage London bus on the road then make sure you hit subscribe and check-out all our previous workshop maintenance and restoration videos here on YouTube... https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL_TMcSRHUBCEcJopzNGn42aXSHJzRkblu About Us: We offer our London buses for private hire. We are proud to have the privilege of owning one of London’s most recognisable sights – the iconic London Routemaster Double Decker Bus! Our beautifully restored red London double-decker buses are available for Weddings and Special Events across North Wales and the Northwest UK, they add some nostalgic novelty and a touch of class to any occasion. For more information, please visit our website: www.routemaster4hire.co.uk #londonbus #routemaster #double-decker bus </video> <video> Old LONDON BUS Breaks Down During A Late Night Run! Description: In this episode we do an engine change on our AEC Routemaster London Buses, but the replacement engine has some teething problems that cause us to make emergency roadside repairs on a busy duel carriageway. What does it take to keep an AEC Routemaster London double-decker bus on the road? Built in the 1960's our London buses need constant attention, so if you want to find out what it takes to keep a vintage London bus on the road then make sure you hit subscribe and check-out all our previous workshop maintenance and restoration videos here on YouTube... https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL_TMcSRHUBCEcJopzNGn42aXSHJzRkblu About Us: We offer our London buses for private hire. We are proud to have the privilege of owning one of London’s most recognisable sights – the iconic London Routemaster Double Decker Bus! Our beautifully restored red London double-decker buses are available for Weddings and Special Events across North Wales and the Northwest UK, they add some nostalgic novelty and a touch of class to any occasion. For more information, please visit our website: www.routemaster4hire.co.uk #londonbus #routemaster #double-decker bus </video> <video> Time To TAKE A BREAK From Restoring Our OLD LONDON BUSES. Description: In this episode we take a break from our London bus restoration work and as there are no bookings for our Routemaster we enjoy some social time and attend a local bus running day. What does it take to keep an AEC Routemaster London double-decker bus on the road? Built in the 1960's our London buses need constant attention, so if you want to find out what it takes to keep a vintage London bus on the road then make sure you hit subscribe and check-out all our previous workshop maintenance and restoration videos here on YouTube... https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL_TMcSRHUBCEcJopzNGn42aXSHJzRkblu About Us: We offer our London buses for private hire. We are proud to have the privilege of owning one of London’s most recognisable sights – the iconic London Routemaster Double Decker Bus! Our beautifully restored red London double-decker buses are available for Weddings and Special Events across North Wales and the Northwest UK, they add some nostalgic novelty and a touch of class to any occasion. For more information, please visit our website: www.routemaster4hire.co.uk #londonbus #routemaster #double-decker bus </video> <video> Ep10: OLD LONDON BUS Restoration MORE Engine PROBLEMS! Description: Looks like we have our work cut out restoring this 70 year old London Bus as we find more problems when we start stripping the engine. In this episode we continue working on our latest restoration project - RT2629 is London double decker bus built in 1951. What does it take to keep a London double decker bus on the road? Filmed in the UK at the Routemaster 4 Hire HQ in Wrexham, North Wales we are passionate about London buses and with 7 vintage buses in the fleet we defiantly have our work cut out! Also don't forget to check-out all our London bus restoration videos in this playlist... https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL_TMcSRHUBCEcJopzNGn42aXSHJzRkblu About Us: We offer our London buses for private hire. We are proud to have the privilege of owning one of London’s most recognisable sights – the iconic London Routemaster Double Decker Bus! Our beautifully restored red London double-decker buses are available for Weddings and Special Events across North Wales and the Northwest UK, they add some nostalgic novelty and a touch of class to any occasion. For more information, please visit our website: www.routemaster4hire.co.uk #londonbus #rtbus #routemaster4hire </video> <video> Ep13: RESTORING A 70 Year Old LONDON Double Decker BUS Description: In this episode we continue restoring our London bus, we service and repair the valves on the air tank. The air tank feed the brakes and gearbox with compressed air so without this repair we are not going to get very far. What does it take to keep an AEC Routemaster London double-decker bus on the road? Built in the 1960's our London buses need constant attention, so if you want to find out what it takes to keep a vintage London bus on the road then make sure you hit subscribe and check-out all our previous workshop maintenance and restoration videos here on YouTube... https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL_TMcSRHUBCEcJopzNGn42aXSHJzRkblu About Us: We offer our London buses for private hire. We are proud to have the privilege of owning one of London’s most recognisable sights – the iconic London Routemaster Double Decker Bus! Our beautifully restored red London double-decker buses are available for Weddings and Special Events across North Wales and the Northwest UK, they add some nostalgic novelty and a touch of class to any occasion. For more information, please visit our website: www.routemaster4hire.co.uk #londonbus #routemaster #double-decker bus </video> <video> LONDON DOUBLE-DECKER BUS Restoration | When A Simple Jobs Turns Into A NIGHTMARE Description: What does it take to keep a Routemaster London double-decker bus on the road? Built in the 1960's our AEC Routemaster London buses need constant attention, so if you want to find out what it takes to keep a London Routemaster bus on the road then make sure you check-out all our maintenance and restoration videos here on YouTube... Filmed in the UK at the Routemaster 4 Hire HQ in Wrexham, North Wales we are passionate about London buses and with 7 vintage buses in the fleet we defiantly have our work cut out! In this episode we uncover all sorts of problems when we attempt a simple job. Also don't forget to check-out all our AEC Routemaster London bus restoration videos in this playlist... https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL_TMcSRHUBCEcJopzNGn42aXSHJzRkblu About Us: We offer our London buses for private hire. We are proud to have the privilege of owning one of London’s most recognisable sights – the iconic London Routemaster Double Decker Bus! Our beautifully restored red London double-decker buses are available for Weddings and Special Events across North Wales and the Northwest UK, they add some nostalgic novelty and a touch of class to any occasion. For more information, please visit our website: www.routemaster4hire.co.uk #londonbus #routemaster #double-decker bus </video> <video> We Have Had A NASTY ACCIDENT With One Of Our London Buses! Can We Get It Repaired? Description: In this episode we have had a nasty accident and show you how we make emergency accident repairs to one of our London Routemaster buses. We are up against the clock to get the damage repaired in time for a private hire at the weekend. What does it take to keep an AEC Routemaster London double-decker bus on the road? Built in the 1960's our London buses need constant attention, so if you want to find out what it takes to keep a vintage London bus on the road then make sure you hit subscribe and check-out all our previous workshop maintenance and restoration videos here on YouTube... https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL_TMcSRHUBCEcJopzNGn42aXSHJzRkblu About Us: We offer our London buses for private hire. We are proud to have the privilege of owning one of London’s most recognisable sights – the iconic London Routemaster Double Decker Bus! Our beautifully restored red London double-decker buses are available for Weddings and Special Events across North Wales and the Northwest UK, they add some nostalgic novelty and a touch of class to any occasion. For more information, please visit our website: www.routemaster4hire.co.uk #londonbus #routemaster #double-decker bus </video>

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The restoration & repair of an old London double decker bus. An AEC Routemaster London Bus from 1960.

On this channel we share our joy (and sometimes frustrations) restoring and operating our fleet of AEC Routemaster London double decker buses, so please hit subscribe and join us on a behind-the-scenes journey as we show what is involved in the day-to-day restoration and repair of these beautiful old vehicles.

We are a slightly eccentric and overly caffeinated group of people with a passion for vintage London buses, particularly the iconic AEC Routemaster double-decker bus. Our aim is to keep these buses where they belong - on the road for future generations to enjoy.

We also love reading all your comments too, so keep them coming!

Thanks for checking out Routemaster-4-Hire on YouTube!

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