Production
Production of mechanical components was undertaken chiefly at AEC's Southall site (though a significant number had Leyland engines) throughout the life of the Routemaster, with body construction and final assembly at Park Royal. ACV (Associated Commercial Vehicles) that owned both AEC & PRV was taken over by Leyland Motors in 1962, Routemaster production ceased in 1968.
The majority of production examples were 27 feet 6 inches (8.4 metres) long, within maximum length regulations. The regulations were later relaxed and 30 feet (9.1 metres) "long" types were produced, although these were delayed by union resistance to the extra work for conductors.
The production classes were designated as follows:
- RM - standard bus (27.5 feet (8.4 m))
- RML - long bus (30 feet (9.1 m))
- RMC - coach (27.5 feet (8.4 m))
- RCL - long coach (30 feet (9.1 m))
- RMF - front-entrance bus for Northern General
- RMA - front-entrance bus for BEA
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