A new film apparently contains (to use a BBC expression) "scenes which some viewers may find upsetting". According to Empire magazine, a "12 ton" (good start..) Routemaster has been destroyed at Longcross for the delectation of discerning cinema audiences for a new film called 'Stratton'. It seems a cannon-like device was used to shoot a pole into the ground under the speeding bus, causing it to flip and end up "like a giant red crumpled accordion".. Of course, from past experience, it may not have been a Routemaster (let's hope not) but some other red 'decker'...

My bus number (if any): RML2302

I remember the RM on the N97 that was hit in the side at the junction of Lillie Road and Fulham Palace Road in the early 1970s by an 8 wheel tanker. The tanker lost. The bus was shall we say dented but certainly not like an accordion. Following some TLC it went back into service.

My bus number (if any): RML2532

I suspect the accordion comment was a bit of journalistic licence Roy but not a nice ending for one of our beloved buses. Don't suppose anyone will think about saving usable spares...

My bus number (if any): RML2302

The RM involved (304) became the first collision write off as the damage was so severe.

PS My mate Patrick, who was my Best Man, has just moved to almost your doorstep - Littlestone on Sea..

My bus number (if any): RML2302

Its a 2000ish registered Plaxton President used in the film, and is not only turned onto its side but also destroyed by rockets!

And Its blinds show Route 9 - "Clapham Common via Piccadilly Circus".......?

My bus number (if any): RM597/RM1400

Ahh..phew.. so as suspected, not a Routemaster at all!.... Thanks Paul
!

My bus number (if any): RML2302

No great loss then. but then anything painted red is a Routemaster.

My bus number (if any): RML2532

Patrick isn't quite my neighbour, I moved from New Romney to Aldington a few years ago. :) He's welcome to come round and see the bus fleet if he's in the area.

My bus number (if any): RML2532