In 2002 London painted 50 of its double deck buses into Gold to celebrate the Golden Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II. Of these 50 only 13 were Routemasters. One of First's chosen vehicles was RML2405, seen here working its regular 23's route.
(Photo by David Stewart)

Another shot of RML2405 during its "Golden" year in the Summer of 2002.

(Photo by Jimmy Sheng)

RML2405 just weeks before conversion of route 7.

(Photo by Mike Overton)

Following the end of its 12 months as a gold bus RML2405 was re-painted back into red. It was one of the vehicles operating on the last night of Routemaster operation on the 23's. It is seen here pulling around RT4421, which it joined in the Ensign Collection less than a year later.

(Photo: Matthew Wharmby)

Last day of the 12's

(Photo: Jimmy Sheng)

RT1431 and RML2405 seen together at New Cross on the last day of Route 36.

(Photo: Jimmy Sheng)