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Kuyoyo

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18 Mar 2015, 8:16 pm #21

Croft will be taking over operation of Leven Valley service 18 from Monday - however they will only be operating between Middlesbrough and Stainton via Marton Road returning the same way on a 90 minute frequency.

EDIT: Also confirmed they will be operating the 605/606/607 from Saturday.

Edited 18 Mar 2015, 8:20 pm by Kuyoyo.

Kuyoyo

18 Mar 2015, 8:16 pm #21

Michael

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18 Mar 2015, 8:29 pm #22

(18 Mar 2015, 8:16 pm)Kuyoyo Croft will be taking over operation of Leven Valley service 18 from Monday - however they will only be operating between Middlesbrough and Stainton via Marton Road returning the same way on a 90 minute frequency.

EDIT: Also confirmed they will be operating the 605/606/607 from Saturday.

Thanks for the info.

Ooo Friend, Bus Friend.

Michael

18 Mar 2015, 8:29 pm #22

(18 Mar 2015, 8:16 pm)Kuyoyo Croft will be taking over operation of Leven Valley service 18 from Monday - however they will only be operating between Middlesbrough and Stainton via Marton Road returning the same way on a 90 minute frequency.

EDIT: Also confirmed they will be operating the 605/606/607 from Saturday.

Thanks for the info.

Ooo Friend, Bus Friend.

tyresmoke

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19 Mar 2015, 9:44 am #23

(18 Mar 2015, 8:16 pm)Kuyoyo Croft will be taking over operation of Leven Valley service 18 from Monday - however they will only be operating between Middlesbrough and Stainton via Marton Road returning the same way on a 90 minute frequency.

EDIT: Also confirmed they will be operating the 605/606/607 from Saturday.

And bought to cover is a Plaxton Primo.... I wish them luck...

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tyresmoke

19 Mar 2015, 9:44 am #23

(18 Mar 2015, 8:16 pm)Kuyoyo Croft will be taking over operation of Leven Valley service 18 from Monday - however they will only be operating between Middlesbrough and Stainton via Marton Road returning the same way on a 90 minute frequency.

EDIT: Also confirmed they will be operating the 605/606/607 from Saturday.

And bought to cover is a Plaxton Primo.... I wish them luck...

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tyresmoke

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19 Mar 2015, 4:29 pm #24

(19 Mar 2015, 9:44 am)tyresmoke And bought to cover is a Plaxton Primo.... I wish them luck...

Primo is YN55YSC formerly with TM Travel in Sheffield then Glovers of Ashbourne, no stranger to me!!

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tyresmoke

19 Mar 2015, 4:29 pm #24

(19 Mar 2015, 9:44 am)tyresmoke And bought to cover is a Plaxton Primo.... I wish them luck...

Primo is YN55YSC formerly with TM Travel in Sheffield then Glovers of Ashbourne, no stranger to me!!

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Smarty93

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19 Mar 2015, 10:41 pm #25

Certainly a tad too small for the early morning services!

Smarty93

19 Mar 2015, 10:41 pm #25

Certainly a tad too small for the early morning services!

Kuyoyo

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19 Mar 2015, 11:07 pm #26

(19 Mar 2015, 4:29 pm)tyresmoke Primo is YN55YSC formerly with TM Travel in Sheffield then Glovers of Ashbourne, no stranger to me!!

Or me - having used it during its time with Glovers. Seen here leaving Middlesbrough on TR1 this afternoon

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Kuyoyo

19 Mar 2015, 11:07 pm #26

(19 Mar 2015, 4:29 pm)tyresmoke Primo is YN55YSC formerly with TM Travel in Sheffield then Glovers of Ashbourne, no stranger to me!!

Or me - having used it during its time with Glovers. Seen here leaving Middlesbrough on TR1 this afternoon

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Jimmi

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20 Mar 2015, 7:04 pm #27

Timetable for service 18 can now be seen here.
http://www.connectteesvalley.com/data/ti...210315.pdf

Also the 605/606/607
http://www.connectteesvalley.com/data/ti...210315.pdf

Edited 20 Mar 2015, 7:06 pm by Jimmi.

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Jimmi

20 Mar 2015, 7:04 pm #27

Timetable for service 18 can now be seen here.
http://www.connectteesvalley.com/data/ti...210315.pdf

Also the 605/606/607
http://www.connectteesvalley.com/data/ti...210315.pdf

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Jimmi

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24 Apr 2015, 3:40 pm #28

Oh dear...

PB1065589/10 - BUSES 4 SALE LTD T/A CROFT COACH TRAVEL, CROFT COACH TRAVEL, UNIT 2 CROFTON ROAD, PORTRACK, STOCKTON-ON-TEES, TS18 2QZ

Cancellation Accepted: Operating between Middlesbrough Bus Station and Middlesbrough Bus Station given service number 605/606/607 effective from 18-Jun-2015

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Jimmi

24 Apr 2015, 3:40 pm #28

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Cock Robin

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25 Apr 2015, 10:36 am #29

(24 Apr 2015, 3:40 pm)Jimmi Oh dear...

PB1065589/10 - BUSES 4 SALE LTD T/A CROFT COACH TRAVEL, CROFT COACH TRAVEL, UNIT 2 CROFTON ROAD, PORTRACK, STOCKTON-ON-TEES, TS18 2QZ

Cancellation Accepted: Operating between Middlesbrough Bus Station and Middlesbrough Bus Station given service number 605/606/607 effective from 18-Jun-2015

They obviously had to keep it running until after the General Election. And Mayoral Election.

Cock Robin

25 Apr 2015, 10:36 am #29

(24 Apr 2015, 3:40 pm)Jimmi Oh dear...

PB1065589/10 - BUSES 4 SALE LTD T/A CROFT COACH TRAVEL, CROFT COACH TRAVEL, UNIT 2 CROFTON ROAD, PORTRACK, STOCKTON-ON-TEES, TS18 2QZ

Cancellation Accepted: Operating between Middlesbrough Bus Station and Middlesbrough Bus Station given service number 605/606/607 effective from 18-Jun-2015

They obviously had to keep it running until after the General Election. And Mayoral Election.

tyresmoke

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21 May 2015, 3:18 pm #30

Been to visit this afternoon and a few bits of news...

New in is Dennis Dart MPD VA02NTK from Leven Valley, it is currently in the paintshop being prepared for painting (photo attached).
Dennis Javelin PUI2570 is withdrawn following accident damage, going for scrap.

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jaimzm

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21 May 2015, 3:22 pm #31

(21 May 2015, 3:18 pm)tyresmoke Been to visit this afternoon and a few bits of news...

New in is Dennis Dart MPD VA02NTK from Leven Valley, it is currently in the paintshop being prepared for painting (photo attached).
Dennis Javelin PUI2570 is withdrawn following accident damage, going for scrap.

will this replace the primo on the 18s

JMoss

jaimzm

21 May 2015, 3:22 pm #31

(21 May 2015, 3:18 pm)tyresmoke Been to visit this afternoon and a few bits of news...

New in is Dennis Dart MPD VA02NTK from Leven Valley, it is currently in the paintshop being prepared for painting (photo attached).
Dennis Javelin PUI2570 is withdrawn following accident damage, going for scrap.

will this replace the primo on the 18s

JMoss

tyresmoke

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21 May 2015, 3:32 pm #32

(21 May 2015, 3:22 pm)jaimzm will this replace the primo on the 18s

Likely to replace the Solo I would have thought

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tyresmoke

21 May 2015, 3:32 pm #32

(21 May 2015, 3:22 pm)jaimzm will this replace the primo on the 18s

Likely to replace the Solo I would have thought

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jaimzm

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21 May 2015, 3:36 pm #33

fair enough

JMoss

jaimzm

21 May 2015, 3:36 pm #33

fair enough

JMoss

tyresmoke

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07 Jul 2015, 12:45 pm #34

New in here is Volvo B10M Paragon W489ASB

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tyresmoke

07 Jul 2015, 12:45 pm #34

New in here is Volvo B10M Paragon W489ASB

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Cock Robin

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18 Jul 2015, 3:07 pm #35

Sadly Croft have posted on their Facebook page that the 18 is coming off. Last surviving part of the Leven Valley network in Middlesbrough. Thought it seemed to be doing alright. So back to a duopoly in M'bro as it was before Deregulation, apart from the GNE expresses. And apart from the Free TR bus.

Cock Robin

18 Jul 2015, 3:07 pm #35

Jimmi

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30 Jul 2015, 1:53 pm #36

From Croft's Facebook:

Please note the last day of operation for the service 18 is the 21st September 2015

Thank you for your support in trying to make this service sustainable.

Regards James.

And the cancellation is on VOSA today:

PB1065589/9 - BUSES 4 SALE LTD T/A CROFT COACH TRAVEL, CROFT COACH TRAVEL, UNIT 2 CROFTON ROAD, PORTRACK, STOCKTON-ON-TEES, TS18 2QZ

Cancellation Accepted: Operating between Middlesbrough Bus Station and Middlesbrough Bus Station given service number 18 effective from 21-Sep-2015.

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Jimmi

30 Jul 2015, 1:53 pm #36

From Croft's Facebook:

Please note the last day of operation for the service 18 is the 21st September 2015

Thank you for your support in trying to make this service sustainable.

Regards James.

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tyresmoke

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02 Aug 2015, 2:49 pm #37

Levante FJ60EFT has been sold to M&D Travel

EDIT: Thanks to the owner James, purchased recently is Volvo B10M Premiere S45UBO, while written off is Javelin PUI2570

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tyresmoke

02 Aug 2015, 2:49 pm #37

Levante FJ60EFT has been sold to M&D Travel

EDIT: Thanks to the owner James, purchased recently is Volvo B10M Premiere S45UBO, while written off is Javelin PUI2570

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Kuyoyo

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12 Aug 2015, 9:30 pm #38

Newly arrived this evening are Neoplan Skyliners 330GGX and R77WES from Go Goodwins of Manchester. These were new as Stagecoach's 50137 (LX05 BWM) and 50142 (KX05 HVF). R77WES is of course sister to Stagecarriage's example.

Photo from Croft Coach Travel's Facebook page

Kuyoyo

12 Aug 2015, 9:30 pm #38

tyresmoke

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10 Sep 2015, 6:00 pm #39

Few photos to illustrate recent happenings...

Neoplan's R77WES & 330GGX have gained Croft "Megadecker" branding

Croft Coach Travel 330GGX & R77WES by Scott Cooper, on Flickr

Paragon W489ASB - will gain fleet livery once S45UBO hits the road

Croft Coach Travel W489ASB by Scott Cooper, on Flickr

As mentioned above Premiere S45UBO has been refurbished and repainted all white prior to vinyl application.
This is a high capacity 71 seater

Croft Coach Travel S45UBO by Scott Cooper, on Flickr

Not noted previously is the sale of Merc mini T45RJL (not sure where to) and Premiere M20BUS (Paul's of Stoke).
Fleetlist fully updated.

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tyresmoke

10 Sep 2015, 6:00 pm #39

Few photos to illustrate recent happenings...

Neoplan's R77WES & 330GGX have gained Croft "Megadecker" branding

Croft Coach Travel 330GGX & R77WES by Scott Cooper, on Flickr

Paragon W489ASB - will gain fleet livery once S45UBO hits the road

Croft Coach Travel W489ASB by Scott Cooper, on Flickr

As mentioned above Premiere S45UBO has been refurbished and repainted all white prior to vinyl application.
This is a high capacity 71 seater

Croft Coach Travel S45UBO by Scott Cooper, on Flickr

Not noted previously is the sale of Merc mini T45RJL (not sure where to) and Premiere M20BUS (Paul's of Stoke).
Fleetlist fully updated.

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Kuyoyo

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21 Dec 2015, 7:08 pm #40

MPD VA02NTK has gained viynls for new service 30 which starts sometime in the new year.

Kuyoyo

21 Dec 2015, 7:08 pm #40

MPD VA02NTK has gained viynls for new service 30 which starts sometime in the new year.

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