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Routemaster Fibreglass panels - At Risk?

I've had the following post on Facebook pointed out to me by a friend.


***I have tried to verify this independently but not had any luck, they are still offering RM panels on their website.***


Apparently N&M are looking to get rid of their routemaster moulds (among others) if someone doesn't buy them soon they will be scrapped, according to the post.

Please see the link for the full post and contact details.

https://www.facebook.com/groups/631049550319917?view=permalink&id=1247863381971861

Although I was trained to produce fibreglass from moulds some years ago now, I don't have the capital or storage for them personally or I would save them.

Hopefully someone here can save them or knows someone who can!

It does seem crazy to me that if they are going to scrap them why won't they give them away?????

My bus number (if any): RMF2771

Re: Routemaster Fibreglass panels

it appears only those who are members of the preserved bus group on Facebook can see the link, so I have uploaded a printscreen below.

My bus number (if any): RMF2771

Re: Routemaster Fibreglass panels - At Risk?


Thanks for alerting us to this Matt, someone on the RMOOA committee will contact them on Monday.

David

My bus number (if any): RM's 446, 548, 765, 1783

Re: Routemaster Fibreglass panels - At Risk?

We have a limited amount of storage space for some of the moulds or stock if that's any help.

My bus number (if any): RML2532

Re: Routemaster Fibreglass panels - At Risk?

Contrary to interpretation of the above messages, N&M are not scrapping any Routemaster or titan fitems and only the lessor used metrobus parts are being disposed of. Most parts going are northern counties body parts and other no longer used items. Those items that still sell are being retained.

David Colin

My bus number (if any): MRMLT 4083

Re: Routemaster Fibreglass panels - At Risk?

Cheers David,

Thats good to hear they are definitly being retained.
As I said in the first post when i tried to verify the claim independently I did find they were still offering the RM Panels on their website.

My bus number (if any): RMF2771