17 Apr 2013, 6:16 pm
17 Apr 2013, 6:24 pm
(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
18 Apr 2013, 9:16 pm
Solo W959PAU is currently away for repaint.
Merc P743LKL is withdrawn I'm told.
Merc P743LKL is withdrawn I'm told.
26 Apr 2013, 10:10 pm
W959 PAU back from Repaint into Croft Travel base livery.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/adammalarke...hotostream
http://www.flickr.com/photos/adammalarke...hotostream
16 Jul 2013, 5:50 pm
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.
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.
21 Sep 2013, 5:24 pm
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.
23 Nov 2013, 9:55 pm
Scania K113 DFZ4673 has been sold to Roberts of Wingate.
23 Feb 2014, 3:27 pm
New here is Dart W143WGT formerly of Logic Bus and Metroline. Still dual door I'm told.
26 Apr 2014, 6:05 pm
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.
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Disclaimer: This photo was taken with permission from a member of Croft's depot staff.
29 May 2014, 9:42 am
Problems for Croft Coaches, taken from Route One.
29 May 2014, 2:28 pm
(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!
29 May 2014, 5:06 pm
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.
It came flying down from County Hall, over Leazes Bridge and up onto the a690.
29 May 2014, 8:34 pm
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.
11 Sep 2014, 5:37 pm
Croft B10M K756FYG has been repainted into a white based fleet livery
26 Nov 2014, 8:38 am
New in at Croft is Volvo B12BT SP07CAE, former Megabus 54019
26 Nov 2014, 12:55 pm
(26 Nov 2014, 8:38 am)tyresmoke wrote [ -> ]New in at Croft is Volvo B12BT SP07CAE, former Megabus 54019
26 Nov 2014, 12:55 pm
30 Jan 2015, 4:42 pm
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 B12BT SP07CAE is now in full livery, along with the most recent arrival Volvo B10M W900BCL (once with TGM Classic!)
11 Feb 2015, 9:22 pm
Volvo B10M S134KRM has been sold to JB Pickthall in Cumbria
18 Mar 2015, 8:16 pm
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.
EDIT: Also confirmed they will be operating the 605/606/607 from Saturday.
18 Mar 2015, 8:29 pm
(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.
19 Mar 2015, 9:44 am
(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, 4:29 pm
(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!!
19 Mar 2015, 10:41 pm
Certainly a tad too small for the early morning services!
19 Mar 2015, 11:07 pm
(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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20 Mar 2015, 7:04 pm
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
http://www.connectteesvalley.com/data/ti...210315.pdf
Also the 605/606/607
http://www.connectteesvalley.com/data/ti...210315.pdf
24 Apr 2015, 3:40 pm
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
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
25 Apr 2015, 10:36 am
(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.
21 May 2015, 3:18 pm
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.
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.