can any one tell me the part number and a supplier for the 24volt interior globe type bulbs used in the pre refub buses
thanks G

My bus number (if any): RM875 RML2683

Gordon

An order is being put together now for these bulbs by an RT owner. If you (or anyone else) wants any in multiples of 10, drop me an E mail and I'll pass on your requests, but be quick!!

Brian

My bus number (if any): RTL 960, RML 2667, RM 1585, RMC 1458 and 14 RTs

Brian we require a full set for RML2683 to finish off the restroration i can get the 38mm bulbs easy enough but the 50mm ones seem to be hard to find so put me down for a full set sorry dont seem to have your email address if you email me via sales@routemaster-bus.co.uk i will arrange the payment or you could advice me who reqires payment
many thanks G

My bus number (if any): rm875 rml2683

Sorry Gordon I thought you had my Email address, I'll send you an Email confirming the order you will need 24 or so, that that will be 30 off 50mm pearl 20 watt bulbs.

My bus number (if any): RTL 960, RML 2667, RM 1585, RMC 1458 and 14 RTs

An update. The GS owner no longer wants to be involved with bulb orders, but the company that does them is:
CEAG Ltd
Zenith Park, Whaley Road
Barnsley
South Yorkshire
S75 1HT
Tel +44(0)1226 206842
Fax +44(0)1226 731645
email: sales@ceag.co.uk

They had the 20watt bulbs ex stock at 60p each plus a small order carriage charge of £12 before Christmas. The minimum order for free delivery is £120, so with the best will in the world we are not going to get an order together of that value unless we do a combined ROOF order but Gordon and Ewan Pring and I have already bought quite a lot of bulbs.

What I suggest now is that anyone who wants bulbs orders thenm for themselves for delivery for the time being unless Chris wants to take on the role of bulb stockist.
The 20W interior bulbs are as I said 60p each so 30 enough for an RML would be £18 plus the small order/delivery charge of £12, so that would be £34 inc VAT so about £1.15 each, which is a darn site cheaper than the £2 odd that they used to be.

My bus number (if any): RTL 960, RML 2667, RM 1585, RMC 1458 and 14 RTs

RM buses interior bulbs (all types) are 22 watt

RT Buses interior bulbs (all types) are 20 watt

RF Buses interior bulbs (all types) are 12 watt

Claire

My bus number (if any): RML2330 etc.

Any reason why RMs had 2 watt extra bulbs and does it show? I doubt garages with RTs and RMs bothered with segregation of the two as they must have been identical, they had a hard job keeping blind box bulbs out of the saloon lamp holders let alone almost identical bulbs!! Maybe the RMs were brighter on the same basis as they changed the wattage on the 1938 tube stock trains just before withdrawal to brighten up the interiors?

My bus number (if any): RTL 960, RML 2667, RM 1585, RMC 1458 and 14 RTs

RM2213 has 20 watt bulbs and I got 12 watt bulbs for RM 471 when the flourescent tubes had been removed at BusWorks to allow new lamp sockets to be fitted. Side by side they do not appear any different at night or in daylight, which I agree is rather surprising. Naturally the 12 watt bulbs will be less of a battery drain when used without the engine running.

I'm happy to bulk order some 12 or 20 watt 50mm bayonet cap bulbs from CEAG if there is any demand.

My bus number (if any): RM471 & RM2213

Hiya

I've just put what they should have, it doesn't matter what you use as long as they are all the same wattage and give off the same light in each.

I fitted my RM with RF bulbs deliberatly to lessen the current flow on the wiring and the light they give off against the yellow ceiling is a warm, soft light very reminiscent of old buses, although I did use a 22 watt one in the platform light.

Regards

Claire

My bus number (if any): RML2330 etc.