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 Red RF routes
Notes to route pages
Unless otherwise stated, all details relate to the period of
RF operation. Routes ran every day unless noted
otherwise. Details are given under the following
headings:
Dates of RF operation
These generally reflect the formal vehicle allocations,
although in some cases sources differ. Specific details would
be welcomed in these cases. In some cases, the exact day of
the month is not known, so the 1st is shown.
Red
RFs sometimes worked on Excursions in the early
days. This is Merton's RF371 waiting to set out
on Excursion 88 from Battersea Princes Head to
Newlands Corner on a Sunday in 1954, complete with conductor
sporting a Bell Punch. Merton's allocation was usually found
on the 200, but that route required two less buses on
Sunday; the bus is presumably covering for a Private
Hire RF. The Princes Head is where the 19 and 49 turn south
off Battersea Park Road; the stop has a notice saying 'Sunday Bus
Excursions, see notice below'. Thanks to Paul Richards for
identifying the location. Photo © DA
Jones, Peter Gomm collection
Destinations
Short workings are generally not shown.
Route history
Some details are incomplete, especially as regards operations
before about 1950.
RF route in detail, with timing points
Routes are given as listed in the official timetables, with
major variations during the years of RF operation given. In
some cases, the roads have subsequently changed due to
redevelopment. An indication of timing points is given
(intermediate points underlined), but in many cases these changed
subtly over the years.
Faretable
Where faretables are available, they are attached as pdf
files. Thanks to Paul Brophy for the originals.
Garages and Vehicle
allocation
The official routing of 'when working' garage journeys is
given where the garage was off the line of route, and where
known. In some cases, buses used other roads in
practice.
The peak vehicle requirement (PVR) is given, by garage where
more than one garage was involved. Not all changes over the
years are given - again, further details will be welcomed.
For those routes that received new RFs in 1952-53, a list of the
buses involved is given.
Comments
Comments, additional information and reminiscences are welcome
- please e-mail us.
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