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Posted by Alfie_DUPE1, around 8th December 2005:
 
news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england...

These look cool.

I've always fancied living in a converted railway carriage. (one of the old ones)
Posted by Boudicca_DUPE1, around 8th December 2005:
 
That reminds me of Thelwells Book Of Leisure. I'll try and find a link. Great humour. I think I have a 1968 version.
Posted by Boudicca_DUPE1, around 8th December 2005:
 
www.lambiek.net/artists/t/t...
Posted by Boudicca_DUPE1, around 8th December 2005:
 
Nope, cant be 1968, written in 1974. Shame, I see he died February 2004 after a long illness.
Posted by Saltation_DUPE1, around 8th December 2005:
 
there's one in camden that was converted to a real estate agent yonks ago

just behind tupelo honey
Posted by jeffld_DUPE1, around 8th December 2005:
 
I must have one. A double decker recreational vehicle.

I imagine it might be good for picking up chicks.
Posted by Brock, around 8th December 2005:
 
If you put a hydraulic grab handle on it, it would be.
Posted by jeffld_DUPE1, around 8th December 2005:
 

ouch.

Posted by cal_DUPE1, around December 2005:
 
the picture shows a new style red bus while the texttalks about routemasters. which is it?
Posted by Sul_DUPE1, around December 2005:
 
Do you really care or are you just displaying your awesome knowledge of all things London Transport?
Posted by Alfie_DUPE1, around December 2005:
 
the text on that BBC article says:

"For the first stage of the project - to be launched on 19 December - Leyland Olympian double deckers are being used, but plans are under way for a Routemaster version."
Posted by cal_DUPE1, around December 2005:
 
awesome.

i can't be expected at actually read all the text can i?
Posted by Alfie_DUPE1, around December 2005:
 
:D

Shall I put your name down on the waiting list for a Routemaster version?
Posted by cal_DUPE1, around December 2005:
 
fuck yeah
Posted by Alfie_DUPE1, around December 2005:
 
Dear Ken...
Posted by Grim..., around December 2005:
 
...Sort the fucking Jubilee line out!..
Posted by Saltation_DUPE1, around December 2005: