L2 (A102 SYE) was delivered new to London Transport, along with its sister L1 and L2 for the AVE (Alternative Vehicle Evaluation) trials in the mid 1980s, along with two Mk II Metros, three Dominators and three Ailsas.  L2 was delivered new with a Gardner engine and Voith gearbox, which remains to this day.

She was garaged initially at Stockwell (SW) for route 170.  Privatisation saw L2 move to Arriva South London, but she was soon sold off - along with L1 and L3 - as non-standard to the rest of their ECW-bodied Olympians to Connex.  Latterly used as a driver trainer at Travel London's Fulwell (TF) depot, L2's future was put at risk because the LEZ meant she had become stranded within the zone.

L2 was rescued for preservation by Stuart Boxall and Marc Wood in July 2009.

L2 travels over what is now tram tracks approaching West Croydon Bus Station (c) Scott Tillbrook

L2 heads through Croydon (c) Scott Tillbrook

L2 in service at West Croydon Bus Station for London Transport (c) Unknown

Ls 1, 2 and 3 lined up on collection for Connex, after sale from Arriva South London

L2 at Fulwell garage, prior to collection (c) Stuart Boxall

L2 was on loan to an operator in Kent who used the vehicle for school runs (c) Stuart Boxall

In May 2011, L2 was loaned to Routemaster Buses in Nantwich, for them to use on school work.  The two pictures below show her ready to be towed for the journey north-west.

(c) Stuart Boxall

(c) Stuart Boxall

L2 enjoying the autumn sunshine in 2011 (c) Stuart Boxall