London Routemaster bus

GPTKB entity

Statements (48)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:bus
gptkbp:bodyStyle double-decker
gptkbp:capacity 64 to 72 passengers
gptkbp:category gptkb:bus
gptkb:transportation
icon of London
gptkbp:countryOfOrigin gptkb:United_Kingdom
gptkbp:culturalHeritage gptkb:Route_15H
Route 9H
gptkbp:designedFor gptkb:London_Transport
gptkbp:designer gptkb:Douglas_Scott
gptkb:Colin_Curtis
gptkbp:engine gptkb:AEC_AV590
gptkb:Leyland_O.600
gptkbp:enteredService 1956–2005
gptkbp:featuredIn gptkb:The_Beatles'_Magical_Mystery_Tour
James Bond films
gptkbp:fuelType diesel
gptkbp:height 4.38 m
gptkbp:heritage_fleet_in_service 2005–2021
gptkbp:heritageStatus cultural icon
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label London Routemaster bus
gptkbp:introduced 1956
gptkbp:length 8.38 m to 9.14 m
gptkbp:manufacturer gptkb:AEC
gptkb:Park_Royal_Vehicles
gptkbp:notable_for distinctive design
long service life
gptkbp:notableAppearance red livery
gptkbp:notableFeature open rear platform
aluminium body
integral chassis/body construction
gptkbp:numberBuilt 2876
gptkbp:numberOfDoors 1
open rear platform
gptkbp:operator gptkb:London_Transport
gptkbp:predecessor gptkb:AEC_Regent_III_RT
gptkbp:preservedIn many in museums and private collections
gptkbp:successor gptkb:New_Routemaster
gptkbp:transmission AEC direct-acting semi-automatic
gptkbp:used_in gptkb:London_Buses
gptkb:London_Transport
gptkbp:weight 7.9 to 8.4 tonnes
gptkbp:wheelbase 5.79 m
gptkbp:width 2.5 m
gptkbp:withdrawn 2005
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Corgi_Toys
gptkbp:bfsLayer 8