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[email protected] · June 12th 09, 01:32 PM posted to uk.transport.london

In article
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(MIG) wrote:

On 11 June, 23:42, wrote:
In article ,

(Paul Corfield) wrote:
A number of operators have retained RM registrations as cherished
plates. They are fitted to a range of buses including Volvo double
decks as well as bendy buses. *Gaps in the numbers are explained
above.

We had a number turn up in Cambridge on originally N-registered double
deckers for Park and Ride Services a few years ago. The plates
concealed that the "new" buses were older than the similar spec P-reg
vehicles already in the existing P&R fleet.

I can see how the old numbers could be of value to individuals, eg the
number for RM50 might be nice for the car given to Victor Leonard
Thompson on his 50th birthday or something. I can't really see the
point of using them on other buses.

The point everyone here is missing is that the old RM plates referred to
have no year letters, thereby concealing the vehicle ages. They are
popular in the coach industry for that reason AIUI.

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Colin Rosenstiel