Exhaust fumes hang in the air as the Bus Cavalcade heads off towards Oxford Circus, London

Bus Cavalcade in Regent Street moves on towards Oxford Circus, Sunday 22nd June 2014

After the day-long Bus Calvacade in Regent Street, we got to see some of these fine old vehicles fire up their engines and head home, passing Oxford Circus on their way.

Here’s some photos of the buses on the move. For more details on the individual buses please check out this feature:

Bus Cavalcade in Regent Street moves on towards Oxford Circus, Sunday 22nd June 2014

Bus Cavalcade in Regent Street moves on towards Oxford Circus, Sunday 22nd June 2014

It was funny how instantly recognisable the rumble of these old engines was.

Bus Cavalcade in Regent Street moves on towards Oxford Circus, Sunday 22nd June 2014

The buses slowly made their way up the road.

Bus Cavalcade in Regent Street moves on towards Oxford Circus, Sunday 22nd June 2014

As the buses paused, a few folks would jump in front to pose for pictures.

Bus Cavalcade in Regent Street moves on towards Oxford Circus, Sunday 22nd June 2014

RT 2775 gets underway.

Bus Cavalcade in Regent Street moves on towards Oxford Circus, Sunday 22nd June 2014

Bus Cavalcade in Regent Street moves on towards Oxford Circus, Sunday 22nd June 2014

This globe-trotting bus toured the USA and Canada in 1952 to promote tourism to Britain.

Bus Cavalcade in Regent Street moves on towards Oxford Circus, Sunday 22nd June 2014

Bus Cavalcade in Regent Street moves on towards Oxford Circus, Sunday 22nd June 2014

Bus Cavalcade in Regent Street moves on towards Oxford Circus, Sunday 22nd June 2014

Bus Cavalcade in Regent Street moves on towards Oxford Circus, Sunday 22nd June 2014

Bus Cavalcade in Regent Street moves on towards Oxford Circus, Sunday 22nd June 2014

The buses worked their way through the busy crowds.

Bus Cavalcade in Regent Street moves on towards Oxford Circus, Sunday 22nd June 2014

Bus Cavalcade in Regent Street moves on towards Oxford Circus, Sunday 22nd June 2014

Bus Cavalcade in Regent Street moves on towards Oxford Circus, Sunday 22nd June 2014

Bus Cavalcade in Regent Street moves on towards Oxford Circus, Sunday 22nd June 2014

Bus Cavalcade in Regent Street moves on towards Oxford Circus, Sunday 22nd June 2014

Bus Cavalcade in Regent Street moves on towards Oxford Circus, Sunday 22nd June 2014

Bus Cavalcade in Regent Street moves on towards Oxford Circus, Sunday 22nd June 2014

Bus Cavalcade in Regent Street moves on towards Oxford Circus, Sunday 22nd June 2014

Bus Cavalcade in Regent Street moves on towards Oxford Circus, Sunday 22nd June 2014
Bus Cavalcade in Regent Street moves on towards Oxford Circus, Sunday 22nd June 2014

The older buses all had exposed cabs.

Bus Cavalcade in Regent Street moves on towards Oxford Circus, Sunday 22nd June 2014

Bus Cavalcade in Regent Street moves on towards Oxford Circus, Sunday 22nd June 2014

Bus Cavalcade in Regent Street moves on towards Oxford Circus, Sunday 22nd June 2014

Bus Cavalcade in Regent Street moves on towards Oxford Circus, Sunday 22nd June 2014

Looking up towards Oxford Circus.

Bus Cavalcade in Regent Street moves on towards Oxford Circus, Sunday 22nd June 2014

Bus Cavalcade in Regent Street moves on towards Oxford Circus, Sunday 22nd June 2014

There was a lot of exhaust coming from the some of the vintage buses!

Bus Cavalcade in Regent Street moves on towards Oxford Circus, Sunday 22nd June 2014

Bus Cavalcade in Regent Street moves on towards Oxford Circus, Sunday 22nd June 2014

Bus Cavalcade in Regent Street moves on towards Oxford Circus, Sunday 22nd June 2014

Bus Cavalcade in Regent Street moves on towards Oxford Circus, Sunday 22nd June 2014

More bus photos and features:
Photos from Stockwell Bus Garage Open Day, Sat June 21st 2014
Beautiful old Brixton buses at the Bus Cavalcade in Regent Street, London
A wonderful cavalcade of London buses, old and new, line up along Regent Street
Meet the Lego Bus Stop outside Hamley’s toy shop, Regent Street, London

[Year Of The Bus at TfL]
[London Bus Museum]

2 Comments on “Exhaust fumes hang in the air as the Bus Cavalcade heads off towards Oxford Circus, London”

  1. Some lovely old machines, but can you imagine what London’s air quality would be like today if they were still using them! Not all change is for the worse!

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