May Half Term: Routes and Roundels

Join us during May Half term to celebrate the iconic London transport roundel. Follow a trail around the Museum galleries to discover its history, create your very own design and enjoy storytelling sessions for little ones.

Down Street: Churchill's secret station

Experience the Railway Executive Committee’s bomb-proof headquarters during World War II, the warren of tunnels where Churchill sheltered.

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Find the information you need to plan and book your visit to London Transport Museum in Covent Garden or the London Transport Museum Depot in Acton, west London.

Model; Matchbox diecast toy model of a Routemaster bus, circa 1970

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Reference number	2000/20421
Description	Diecast toy model of a Routemaster bus, with adverts for "BP Visco-static" oil. In the original cardboard display box, damaged, which is predominantly yellow/blue with colour illustration of the model.
Manufacturer	Lesney
Collection	Models
Object type	Model
Location	Acton Depot
Completeness	44%

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30mm
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72mm
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22mm
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Red
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Made in England by Lesney. "Matchbox" series No. 5. Routemaster bus.
BP Visco-static
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Diecast metal
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Lesney,
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Model; Matchbox diecast toy model of a Routemaster bus, circa 1970

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