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The prototype emerged in 1954, and the first production examples entered service in 1959. From then until 1968, some 2,876 Routemasters of varying types and were constructed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe RMCs were introduced in 1962 to work on London Transport’s Green Line cross-London and suburban services. They were a direct development of the standard RM, and while visually very similar, they differed in having twin headlamps, electrically operated platform doors, more comfortable seats with increased legroom, and the addition of luggage racks. A higher rear axle ratio, rear air suspension, and increased fuel capacity also set the RMCs apart from the RMs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA total of 68 were built, seeing service with Green Line and later London Country, before all were bought back by London Transport. 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It joined the Stagecoach fleet in November 1993, later finding its way to Scotland, and seeing service in North Wales on Ffestiniog Railway special services before being bought for preservation in 1999. 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