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Looks like Dennis R Y437DAB has been painted into fleet livery.
A new addition to the fleet is Volvo B10M R952YNF from Oakleaf of Barnsley.
(17 Apr 2013, 6:16 pm)tyresmoke wrote [ -> ]Looks like Dennis R Y437DAB has been painted into fleet livery.
A new addition to the fleet is Volvo B10M R952YNF from Oakleaf of Barnsley.

It certainly has - Y437DAB this morning
Solo W959PAU is currently away for repaint.
Merc P743LKL is withdrawn I'm told.
W959 PAU back from Repaint into Croft Travel base livery.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/adammalarke...hotostream
Latest info from Croft:
Solo W959PAU has had it's Hanover destination screen fitted and programmed, new Volvo B12B RJ05WEM has also had its screens programmed (as its an ex Natex coach).
Scania DFZ4673 has received fleet livery and interior refurbishment upseating it to 70 seats.
Javelin NIB7625 has been scrapped.
Mercedes Sprinter BX05VPE has also joined the fleet.
Volvo B12B RJ05WEM has been completely refurbished externally and looks much smarter.... It has gained vinyls in a new style which involves the Transporter Bridge on a purple background.
Scania K113 DFZ4673 has been sold to Roberts of Wingate.
New here is Dart W143WGT formerly of Logic Bus and Metroline. Still dual door I'm told.
New here (seriously, it only arrived yesterday) is former Bennetts Coaches Volvo B9R/Caetano Levante FJ60EFT, still more-or-less in full National Express livery.

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Disclaimer: This photo was taken with permission from a member of Croft's depot staff.
Problems for Croft Coaches, taken from Route One.
(29 May 2014, 9:42 am)citaro5284 wrote [ -> ]Problems for Croft Coaches, taken from Route One.



Traffic Commissioner always goes overboard on this sort of techincality yet Arriva gets away with murder!
Obviously hadn't affected whichever vehicle was full of kids this afternoon in Durham.

It came flying down from County Hall, over Leazes Bridge and up onto the a690.
There was also a 'Croft Travel' coach either picking-up or dropping-off passengers for National Holidays earlier this evening. I observed it parked in Bewick Street at around 7pm.
Croft B10M K756FYG has been repainted into a white based fleet livery
New in at Croft is Volvo B12BT SP07CAE, former Megabus 54019
(26 Nov 2014, 8:38 am)tyresmoke wrote [ -> ]New in at Croft is Volvo B12BT SP07CAE, former Megabus 54019
Just a few photos to illustrate recent arrivals...

Volvo B12BT SP07CAE is now in full livery, along with the most recent arrival Volvo B10M W900BCL (once with TGM Classic!)
Volvo B10M S134KRM has been sold to JB Pickthall in Cumbria
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.
(18 Mar 2015, 8:16 pm)Kuyoyo wrote [ -> ]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.
(18 Mar 2015, 8:16 pm)Kuyoyo wrote [ -> ]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...
(19 Mar 2015, 9:44 am)tyresmoke wrote [ -> ]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!!
Certainly a tad too small for the early morning services!
(19 Mar 2015, 4:29 pm)tyresmoke wrote [ -> ]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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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
(24 Apr 2015, 3:40 pm)Jimmi wrote [ -> ]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.
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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