RF operation on route 236

22 April 2017

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The modern look of the Finsbury Park Interchange (as distinct from the Bus Station in Wells Terrace on the other side of the railway). RF486 leads two Enviro 200s terminating on the 236.

Photo © David Adams

Route 236 is a significant route for London's RFs, being the last single-deck operation in London to carry conductors, in 1971. We celebrated 35 years since that day at our Hackney Marshes event in 2006, and were delighted that we were again able to operate two RFs on the current 236 as part of CT Plus's Ash Grove garage open day on 22 April 2017, thanks to CT Plus, Tower Transit and TfL.

With thanks to the photographers, we have pleasure in including some photos of the operation.

RF406 arrives at Ash Grove.

Photo © Pete E

RF406 makes the tight turn at Ridley Road market. The 236 is a route of tight turns.

Photo © Richard Jones

RF486 has already changed the blind for Finsbury Park before making the turn at the Hackney Wick stand.

RF486 is closely followed by a less heavily-loaded Enviro 200 at Ridley Road market, en route to London Fields and Ash Grove.

RF406 in Eastway departs Hackney Wick for Ash Grove garage, just off line of route at the south end of Mare Street, through which most journeys operated.

RF486 finishes service at Finsbury Park. Thanks to everyone for making the day so much fun.