Ruby OAX 9F, RC968

Ruby was new in 1968, she was a BRISTOL RELH chassis with an Eastern Coach Works 47-seat express service body. Ruby was new to Red & White Services Ltd of Chepstow. In March 1968 she was registered OAX 9F and given the fleet number: RC968. In July 1983 she was withdrawn from passenger service, having given 15-years service and clocking up over a million miles. She was then bought by an enthusiasts and entered preservation for the next 43-years. During the period 2012 to 2025 Ruby was a regular on the classic bus and coach rally scene attending around 18 events each year. Sadly, and to my horror, on Thursday 15 May 2025 Ruby was destroyed by fire whilst stored inside Hangar 79 at Bicester Motion. So, these videos are now very precious - memories of my beautiful 1960's coach in motion in the 2020's.
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