We Have Had A NASTY ACCIDENT With One Of Our London Buses! Can We Get It Repaired?

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2 жыл бұрын

In this episode we show you how we make emergency repairs to one of our London Routemaster buses after it was involved in a nasty accident. We are up against the clock to get the damage repaired in time for a private hire at the weekend.
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@enpeemac Жыл бұрын

Well done to all, but especially young Tim. Such a positive attitude and with the skills and gumption to back it up. Rare attributes in anyone, but even more so for someone so young!

@timhines6543 Жыл бұрын

Thank you! I take great pride in my work. Not usually a bodge up like this but at least it went out!

@john1703 Жыл бұрын

Indeed, you know where you are when you are bashing metal. It is so satisfying. Isn't aluminium wonderful?

@andrewdrabble8939 Жыл бұрын

Considering how it looked at the start, you guys did a magnificent job

@naysmith5272 Жыл бұрын

It was pleasing to see how they went about straightened out those inner panels.

@rosmeartoo Жыл бұрын

Perfectionists at work: these buses fell into the right hands. Well done.

@macgybel7951 Жыл бұрын

Guys, your „dodgy repair“ is better than other people‘s proper „restoration“ - well done!

@colinwhite5355 2 ай бұрын

Heroic and, as a bonus, a company with principles. How refreshing.

@thomoism Жыл бұрын

As an X route Master driver ( Leyton to Victoria) I can tell you there were some professional repairs that looked like they had just happened. Tree's along the route used to play hell with that corner. As all ready said not a botched job an emergency repair. Peter T Wales.

@tonys1636 Жыл бұрын

From the amount of filler that roof had been repaired many times before, London Plane trees often had low branches and the roots often lifted the road up making them even lower. Some roads they were very close to the edge of the road, whacking the indicators and mirror on them sometimes, Kingsway springs to mind, the narrow bit alongside the tram tunnel entrance. Variations in the yellow were normal when the top deck was for smokers, darker at the rear as the smoke collected there more, staining the ceiling, hence it was painted yellow not white as the lower deck was later on.

@naysmith5272 Жыл бұрын

its always interesting when you doing one repair and you realised its not the first time that part has had work done on it. In some circumstances means more effort required.

@michaeljohnson4636 Жыл бұрын

Pub ceilings and walls where the same painted a creamy yellow for the same reason so it took a lot of washing before it could be decorated

@J.C.1960 Жыл бұрын

Proberbly all the nicotine and tar from when smoking was allowed in pubs lol.

@mechanoid5739 Жыл бұрын

The nightmare of any preserved bus owner! If it's any consolation, I saw way, way worse come in to Aldenham and that was done by experienced LT drivers! In one case, a brand new DMS had it's roof completely removed by the garage inspector taking it out on his 'certification' drive before it went into service by going under a low bridge that he 'forgot' about! Don't feel too bad guys! ;) Well done for not letting the Bride and Groom down!

@chrisdenning9540 Жыл бұрын

Hope the driver who had the accident with the bus, is not driving for anyone anymore. So much dedication in your work. Marvelous to see.

@davidvivian596 Жыл бұрын

I really feel for you because I know you both put heart and soul into keeping your lovely buses up to the mark. BTW, I love the way your beautiful black lab wanders around the garage with a ball in its mouth looking for just someone, anyone, to throw the ball. After all, it's not going throw itself is it. Probably chose the wrong time...

@andyleonard8148 Жыл бұрын

A great job in such a short time. Having bumped 1214 myself many moons ago, I definitely feel for the driver.

@GaryNumeroUno Жыл бұрын

Ahhhh... so you are the reason the roof corner was covered in filler from a previous accident Andy! 🤣

@andyleonard8148 Жыл бұрын

@@GaryNumeroUno not me that one. In fact I don’t remember 1214 getting hit there in her time at YHB

@GaryNumeroUno Жыл бұрын

@@andyleonard8148 all good my friend. Looks like they have done a great job of restoration regardless of who did it. Stay safe.

@jennyd255 Жыл бұрын

I'm sure many people will be aware of the likely origin of the term Bodge, which almost certainly refers back to the practice of turning chair legs from green wood, often beech or ash, which was done in the woods close to where the trees grew. The "Bodge" itself was a jury rigged lathe constructed by tying a rope between two springy ash sapling trunks, so that as the trees were deliberately sprung back and forth the linear motion of the taut rope could be engaged via a wrap around a spindle thus causing the lathe to spin as the rope moved. A Bodger was thus a highly skilled craftsman who could achieve a good result at high speed whilst using improvised tools, and under somewhat awkward circumstances. I think on the whole you guys should be proud of your bodge. A fine modern upholding of the traditions of historic High-Wycombe furniture craftsmen.

@BigButtocks967 Жыл бұрын

I used to work at a bus depot and believe me that “bodge” is better than most of the permanent repairs they used to do, which as a bus restorer I’m sure you have found out the hard way.

@chrisblay Жыл бұрын

Tim is pretty skilled with the hammer and dolly. Especially as it’s aluminium, rather than steel.

@garyhardwick8489 Жыл бұрын

It is not a bodge, it is a temporary repair! Bodges are something cowboys do, and I'm quite certain you guys are not cowboys. Glad you got her sorted and no-one was hurt. I bet the driver will never live it down.....

@LTVoyager Жыл бұрын

Yes, the only bodge was using a rattle can for paint.

@scrumpydrinker Жыл бұрын

We do NOT bodge… please, it’s an alternative engineering repair.

@LTVoyager Жыл бұрын

@@scrumpydrinker Except there was no engineering involved.

@scrumpydrinker Жыл бұрын

@@LTVoyager You hit it wiv a big ammer, that’s engineering, alternative style😊

@steveohara8399 Жыл бұрын

What artistry with a hammer! He makes it look easy but it isn't. Well done, lads!

@jerryezzell2492 Жыл бұрын

Such a level of craftsmanship for a rush patch job.

@levelcrossing150 Жыл бұрын

What a great spirit you guys have. I think you made the right decision not to cancel the wedding. It's a good quick fix with getting a lot of the work done and then you can perfect it at your leisure.

@robwoolmer2194 Жыл бұрын

Considering the damage , what a fantastic result & still delivering your services for someone special day. Always enjoy watching these.

@neilharvey1602 Жыл бұрын

So sorry to here this you did such an amazing job on getting the bus upto scratch in the first place. But considering how bad the damage was you guys did a great temporary repair on her well done all 👏

@100SteveB 2 ай бұрын

Nice job getting it back for hire so quickly. I notice the TC plate on the side - South Croydon bus garage, if that original I can safely say I must have travelled on her many a time back then. Loved the old RM's, great buses.

@lancecluster Жыл бұрын

Your temp repairs are much better than most body shops near me.

@johnmichaeldorienjohn467 Жыл бұрын

You guys did a fantastic job! Well done to everyone fixing Rm1214 !👏 you'd make the boys At Aldenham proud!

@Blackwater_House Жыл бұрын

Many years ago when I was a Heavy Vehicle Driver with an Emergency Service Organisation in South Australia, the South Australian Police requested that I relocate a 1938 London Double Deck Bus. Unfortunately My Licence did not cover Buses. But the Police said not to worry because they would give Me an Escort. When on the Road I had 12 Police Officers onboard (4 downstairs and 8 upstairs) plus an 8 Motorcycle Police Escort. Several weeks after the event, the Department of Transport informed Me that at the request of Police My Drivers Licence was being adjusted to include Buses up to and including Articulated Double Deck (Bendi-Buses).

@kristinajendesen7111 Жыл бұрын

When I was learning with LT back in '85 (RMC out of Chiswick of course), the instructor took me under a bridge and on the other side he said, "what was the height of that bridge?" Embarrassed I replied, "um...I don't know." He shouted, "HOW DO YOU KNOW THE F.....G THING WOULD FIT THEN!!!" Good lesson and forever afterwards I definitely checked the heights. Some of those instructors were mean barstewards but it was the best training in the world.

@jamescomden8957 Жыл бұрын

Great job getting the bus ready in just 4 days! Everyone pitched in and did the impossible……the bridal party will never know it was in an accident!

@jasejackdaniels Жыл бұрын

Such a shame and I can’t imagine how you felt but boy you guys deserve a very big pat on the back to get the bud ready for work again. Fair play guys and well done! Big shout out to Tim who had the confidence in doing it . 👏

@adammellor8134 Жыл бұрын

Well done Tim!!!

@josephalexander3884 Жыл бұрын

Goal achieved. The singing raised your spirits. I liked it.

@Mick-sl3nv Жыл бұрын

This was a great video, awesome to see the other side of the glitz and glamour which is when things unfortunately go wrong. Great work by all concerned. Absolutely loved this episode Dave, cheers 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

@J.C.1960 Жыл бұрын

I would not call it a bodge. A bodger would have just pushed the roof away from the inner pannel, what you couldnt see would have been left and the rest done with loads of filler. No chaps, you need to congratulate yourselves, that is a very competent running repair. I imagine it's much better quality that some bus garages did and I bet there were busses running around for years like that. (certainly on Eastern Counties Omnibuses with their old Bristol's that I remember as a kid) Well done chaps, great video.

@josephseverino674 Жыл бұрын

Not bad for a quick repair, looks decent the wedding party may not notice it that much.The bride and groom will have a happy day.

@andrewforeman5716 Жыл бұрын

Well done to you all especially Tim he has a great attitude to all the work he carries out.

@atlanteanxx Жыл бұрын

Inspiring - plus you have the classic TV element of Jeopardy with the Saturday deadline.

@andyclark1426 Жыл бұрын

An absolute sterling effort boys!!! The bus garages I worked in, that would have been a permanent repair!!, I love jobs like that, Tim is a master! Then again most of us heavy vehicle engineers are 😉, once again Dave, Tim, Big Al well done and major respect to staying back and making it good for traffic again

@leyland9999 Жыл бұрын

You guys are lucky to have each other! A very well matching team that works without having to ask one another what to do next. Many museums like yours would envy this, I can tell you from experiences! Bye, Willem, Holland.

@ianjack8334 Жыл бұрын

All of you guys are multi-talented, skilled and to top it all, professional. What a task to plan and undertake in 4 days flat. You really do keep the Routemaster running and the hire must go on as they say! Very well done and you have all earned yourselves a very large drink!

@northstar1950 Жыл бұрын

Taking everything into account, I think you chaps did a decent job. Good job that dome wasn't glass fibre.

@Ul.B Жыл бұрын

At first I thought it looked worse. But you did a great job with the quick fix. For some bus companies, the current result would probably pass as the final repair.

@pm1104 Жыл бұрын

Well done guys ………especially for NOT cancelling the wedding ! 😊

@josephmccullough3031 Жыл бұрын

Well done Tim. You did a great job even though others thought different.

@And_Zo Жыл бұрын

Its an amazing job you guys have done, If I had the health and money there are a few buses and a couple of dumped coaches near to where we live just begging for restoration. You guys are amazing at what you do fair play!

@colinmiles1052 Жыл бұрын

Great work lads! You got it done! Don't be too hard on the driver - these e things happen!

@tw533 Жыл бұрын

Excellent quick fix guys, well done. My dad was a driver and I remember that he bashed the top like this on a overhanging tree branch once.

@elmorientez3787 Жыл бұрын

Great work. I'm always astonished that to this day nobody has made replacement fibreglass inner and outer domes for the Routemaster, seems like a no brainer to me for when accidents like these happen.

@richardshirley785 Жыл бұрын

All 500 RMLs refurbished by London Buses in the 1990s had fibreglass domes! They were put on top of the ali for ease, so look slightly proud.

@Renownvidz Жыл бұрын

You wouldn't think a can o'peas would do so much damage. Congratulations on the effective temporary repair . . . needs must at times.

@dfishpool7052 Жыл бұрын

Unbelievable repair guys - I just didn't think that it would be possible, especially with the time restraint - well done and thanks for the video.

@BITTYBOY121 Жыл бұрын

A panel beating hammer to get the dent out and a skim of JB Weld and then a quick sand down with the random orbit sender and a couple of coats of red paint and the bus will be as good as new ! 👍 [Edit] - Well done to Tim for sorting out all the pot holes (dents !) in the interior roof panels - The bus turned out well and I'm sure the bride won't notice the slight paint variation on the upstairs roof... as she's probably far too busy cuddling the groom not looking for it ! haha ;) Great work and well done to everyone in the video for all your effort and hard work ! 👍👍👍

@timhines6543 Жыл бұрын

Thanks

@bradpalmer2914 Жыл бұрын

I can only imagine ow you felt when you had that phone call but the boys have done you proud. Ok it isn't perfect but considering you had 4 days to get it sorted you all did a hell of a job. Well done

@andrewsnoozy Жыл бұрын

Hi guys, not a botch or bodge, its just a temp repair. You guys are very skilled and dedicated which is really good to see nowadays. I live in Australia, otherwise I'd come help you out.

@nv1493 Жыл бұрын

Having a dog in the shop just adds a certain level of calm.

@rolanddunk5054 Жыл бұрын

Hi,Nobody hurt,the main thing.That it is not a load bearing area is important in the fact that you were able to make a repair sufficiently good enough to get her back into action again.Well done everyone.cheers Roly🇬🇧.

@DavidPeacock1972 Жыл бұрын

What a great job you all did. Well done to you all.

@wacholder5690 Жыл бұрын

Better to accept a good bodge than disappointing a customer. Consequent decision and a nice teamwork. Thanks for sharing !

@peterbradbury1592 Жыл бұрын

You should open up your own “Aldenham Works” a superb job for such a short time. Hopefully the Wedding party had a great ride.

@rjpmcmillan Жыл бұрын

Well done a fantastic job and you met the deadline. Loved the carols.

@axelrajr Жыл бұрын

i think its a very respectable repair. also, its nice to see what content you have lined up for us for next winter.

@NaoPb Жыл бұрын

What a nightmare! Good to see you got the bus ready for the weekend. I love these Routemasters.

@alanoliver535 Жыл бұрын

what a well good job done,it shows the team work you guys do welldone lads.

@heftruckjan Жыл бұрын

great how you solved this so quickly, beautiful👍😉

@kitkatv3 Жыл бұрын

Great work. Thanks for sharing with us

@aslandama Жыл бұрын

One of the best bodges I've ever seen, well done under pressure!

@roiberadcnoic5862 Жыл бұрын

Lovely job guys ❤

@michaelpage673 Жыл бұрын

Incredible team work! Job done - hope the bride was happy. Another excellent video, thank you.

@allabouttrains6027 Жыл бұрын

So inspirational, I loved watching this.

@eliotheasman5378 Жыл бұрын

Brilliant work

@thisiszaphod Жыл бұрын

Honorary membership of the Federation of Master Bodgers offered. Well played.

@trainmanbob Жыл бұрын

We have Batman, Superman, etc., etc., now to add to the world of Superheroes we have Busmen. Well done guys, a superb save of a very important day. Cheers, Bob

@rino-el7998 Жыл бұрын

Thank You For Such An Enjoyable Series It Makes Me Smile To See You Have Some Fun When Restoring The Busses.

@silas184 Жыл бұрын

Fantastic team work and determination to not let the bridal couple down. This says an awful lot about the team you have there!! Well done!!

@adriangiddins6065 Жыл бұрын

Now having managed to watch the whole video you should be very proud....a brilliant job in the time.... very well done !

@GPR111 8 ай бұрын

Absolutely outstanding 👍

@macduff1964a Жыл бұрын

Fair play gents, a good job done in short order. Skills like yours are to be rejoiced 💪

@michaelkeen5010 Жыл бұрын

What a great ‘bodge’, getting RM 1214 ready for the wedding was crucial, and you achieved it. 👍

@davidclark3603 Жыл бұрын

Superb repair.

@oc2phish07 Жыл бұрын

You guys are amazing. Not only because of your wide range of skills but your overall 'Can Do' attitude, your continuous good humour and the way you all work so well together. I hope the bride's day went well and I look forward to your next videos and in general to the final repair for this grand old bus.

@elizabethannferrario7113 Жыл бұрын

i feel for you ! you all have worked so very hard ! great job guys ! regards liz

@rogerbond7811 Жыл бұрын

Like the the dog supervising. As for the colour match my Dad would have said " blind man would be please to see it"

@stevenbrindley2469 Жыл бұрын

You did a fantastic job, well done.

@markobrien1439 Жыл бұрын

You guys are so dedicated to those beautiful buses....real team work well done...must have been gutting to see that bus arriving back with that damage....once again really enjoyed the vid 👍

@davidmcquiggan7349 Жыл бұрын

Fantastic work!!

@steveey8351 Жыл бұрын

Great work lads!

@Achern56 Жыл бұрын

Merveilleux travail de carrossier . Bravo, je suis admiratif!

@jmhale5874 Жыл бұрын

Above and beyond.....well done, chaps!

@kevinmothers904 Жыл бұрын

I am so pleased you guys chose to do a temporary repair and make sure the bus was available for the bride and groom on their special day. As someone who hired a Routemaster for my daughters wedding it would have been the final straw to receive a phone call saying you would have to cancel. Being in road transport I am well aware that having to make some quick decisions to keep things running until their is more time to do a proper job is not always easy. So well done all and I wish you every success in your business endeavours.

@jamesbalchin4640 Жыл бұрын

Love the banter and the jokes you guys have

@peterjhillier7659 Жыл бұрын

What a bloody Shame, poor old Bus, bet you were all heartbroken, bet the Driver was a tad pissed off. Fantastic Work within such a tight Schedule, nice to see a Panishing Hammer haven’t seen one of they for Years. Looking forward to the next Video.

@stendecstretcher5678 Жыл бұрын

I think it looks good enough. A team effort has paid off.

@aswclassicsdorset1743 Жыл бұрын

Great video, really enjoyed watching, have done body work on classic cars but never a bus, you all did a good job well done

@JohninRosc Жыл бұрын

Well done guys - putting the customer first and pulling it out of the bag. And you managed to do it all without mentioning what you thought about the guy that crashed it.

@malcolmnield4009 Жыл бұрын

brilliant lads

@johntovey3928 Жыл бұрын

Great job , many will not even notice.

@richarddecoster4464 Жыл бұрын

Awesome job putting RM1214 back together considering how bad it looked. Liked the "potholes" bit.

@Cylon33 Жыл бұрын

You guys done a brilliant job, great to see the Routemaster in such good nick I love to come see them I do Conducting on one here in Manchester , great web site, vids credit to you all there

@jamesschultz7550 Жыл бұрын

Great job on the old girl. It may not be perfect as of right now, but it looks still amazing. I love seeing those old buses still running around out there across the pond. I think you and the boys need a pint or two. Cheers.

@hugoagogo4324 Жыл бұрын

Such a beautiful bus ...well done guys 👍

@mikeclifton7778 Жыл бұрын

Had that canopy been a foot lower then you would definitely have been cancelling the weekend. Great job at getting it ready for work again, excellent video all round.