(20 Dec 2013, 5:44 pm)Adam Malarkey wrote SN51 UCR in it's New Livery - http://www.flickr.com/photos/j-s-p/11466907923/

(30 Jan 2014, 4:26 pm)Dan wrote Ex-Lothian Dart 191 has now been repainted into the new corporate livery - it is seen on the photograph shared by Ian Wilson on the photograph below:

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(15 Feb 2014, 8:19 pm)Kuyoyo wrote In a change to the original plan, mainly due to a vehicle shortage, MPD W794VMV has entered the paint shop at Bowesfield Lane yesterday instead of the intended Y178CFS. Due to the repaint, it is expected to emerged with a new name, possibly 'Avalon', instead of Thunderbird One.

Information is thanks, as ever, to Richard Smiles.

Richard Smiles wroteDear All,

Further to my email yesterday with regards to Leven Valley’s Thunderbird One (W794VMV), Paul Thompson has now confirmed it is to be renamed Avalon when it comes out of the Paint Shop.

It was observed late last week (Thursday or Friday) leaning over quite badly & upon inspection it was discovered one of the springs had gone on the Suspension, this has been repaired, but it was decided while off the road to get it in for repaint.

I understand it is hoped the repaint will be completed by about Wednesday next week, but I am not sure how quickly it will return to service after that though, as I don’t know if perhaps its PSV/MOT is about due. ?
Or just due for its regular service.

Kindest & Sincerest Regards,
Richard

(19 Feb 2014, 1:16 pm)Michael wrote Lots of changes on VOSA today - all 26 are for leven Valley!

PB0002058/1 - PAUL WILLIAM THOMPSON T/A LEVEN VALLEY COACHES, 55 MARWOOD DRIVE, GREAT AYTON, MIDDLESBROUGH, TS9 6PD
Cancellation Accepted by SN: Operating between Rosedale Road and Holmefields Road given service number 455/456 effective from 10-Feb-2014.

PB0002058/18 - PAUL WILLIAM THOMPSON T/A LEVEN VALLEY COACHES, 55 MARWOOD DRIVE, GREAT AYTON, MIDDLESBROUGH, TS9 6PD
Cancellation Accepted by SN: Operating between Acklam, Baldoon Sands and Normanby, Bexley Drive given service number 73/492 effective from 10-Feb-2014.

PB0002058/22 - PAUL WILLIAM THOMPSON T/A LEVEN VALLEY COACHES, 55 MARWOOD DRIVE, GREAT AYTON, MIDDLESBROUGH, TS9 6PD
Cancellation Accepted by SN: Operating between Middlesbrough and Yarm given service number 507 effective from 10-Feb-2014.

PB0002058/29 - PAUL WILLIAM THOMPSON T/A LEVEN VALLEY COACHES, 55 MARWOOD DRIVE, GREAT AYTON, MIDDLESBROUGH, TS9 6PD
Cancellation Accepted by SN: Operating between Middlesbrough Bus Station and Middlesbrough Bus Station given service number 45 effective from 10-Feb-2014.

PB0002058/33 - PAUL WILLIAM THOMPSON T/A LEVEN VALLEY COACHES, 55 MARWOOD DRIVE, GREAT AYTON, MIDDLESBROUGH, TS9 6PD
Cancellation Accepted by SN: Operating between Stockton and Stockton given service number 505/506 effective from 10-Feb-2014.

PB0002058/34 - PAUL WILLIAM THOMPSON T/A LEVEN VALLEY COACHES, 55 MARWOOD DRIVE, GREAT AYTON, MIDDLESBROUGH, TS9 6PD
Cancellation Accepted by SN: Operating between Billingham and Yarm given service number 551 effective from 10-Feb-2014.

PB0002058/45 - PAUL WILLIAM THOMPSON T/A LEVEN VALLEY COACHES, 55 MARWOOD DRIVE, GREAT AYTON, MIDDLESBROUGH, TS9 6PD
Cancellation Accepted by SN: Operating between Middlesbrough Bus Station and Middlesbrough Bus Station given service number 436 effective from 10-Feb-2014.

PB0002058/46 - PAUL WILLIAM THOMPSON T/A LEVEN VALLEY COACHES, 55 MARWOOD DRIVE, GREAT AYTON, MIDDLESBROUGH, TS9 6PD
Cancellation Accepted by SN: Operating between Middlesbrough Bus Station and Middlesbrough Bus Station given service number 603/604 effective from 10-Feb-2014.

PB0002058/47 - PAUL WILLIAM THOMPSON T/A LEVEN VALLEY COACHES, 55 MARWOOD DRIVE, GREAT AYTON, MIDDLESBROUGH, TS9 6PD
Cancellation Accepted by SN: Operating between Middlesbrough Bus Station and Middlesbrough Bus Station given service number 605/606/607 effective from 10-Feb-2014.

PB0002058/49 - PAUL WILLIAM THOMPSON T/A LEVEN VALLEY COACHES, 55 MARWOOD DRIVE, GREAT AYTON, MIDDLESBROUGH, TS9 6PD
Cancellation Accepted by SN: Operating between North Tees Hospital and North Tees Hospital given service number 568 effective from 10-Feb-2014.

PB0002058/50 - PAUL WILLIAM THOMPSON T/A LEVEN VALLEY COACHES, 55 MARWOOD DRIVE, GREAT AYTON, MIDDLESBROUGH, TS9 6PD
Cancellation Accepted by SN: Operating between Stockton High Street and Stockton High Street given service number 577 effective from 10-Feb-2014.

PB0002058/55 - PAUL WILLIAM THOMPSON T/A LEVEN VALLEY COACHES, 55 MARWOOD DRIVE, GREAT AYTON, MIDDLESBROUGH, TS9 6PD
Cancellation Accepted by SN: Operating between Stockton High Street and Stockton High Street given service number 505/506 effective from 10-Feb-2014.

PB0002058/58 - PAUL WILLIAM THOMPSON T/A LEVEN VALLEY COACHES, 55 MARWOOD DRIVE, GREAT AYTON, MIDDLESBROUGH, TS9 6PD
Cancellation Accepted by SN: Operating between Middlesborough Bus Station and Middlesborough Bus Station given service number 18,19 effective from 10-Feb-2014.

PB1125708/1 - LEVEN VALLEY COACHES LTD, TUTIN ROAD, LEEMING BAR INDUSTRIAL ESTATE, NORTHALLERTON, DL7 9UJ
Registration Accepted by SN
Starting Point: ROSEDALE ROAD, NUNTHORPE
Finish Point: HOLMEFIELDS ROAD, ESTON
Via:
Service Number: 455
Service Type: Normal Stopping/Hail & Ride
Effective Date: 11-FEB-2014
Other Details: MONDAY TO SATURDAY EVERY HOUR SATURDAY ONLY ESTON TO BUS STATION

PB1125708/2 - LEVEN VALLEY COACHES LTD, TUTIN ROAD, LEEMING BAR INDUSTRIAL ESTATE, NORTHALLERTON, DL7 9UJ
Registration Accepted by SN
Starting Point: BEXLEY DRIVE ROAD END
Finish Point: MIDDLESBROUGH BUS STATION
Via:
Service Number: 492
Service Type: Normal Stopping/Hail & Ride
Effective Date: 11-FEB-2014
Other Details: MONDAY TO SATURDAY INCLUSIVE HOURLY

PB1125708/3 - LEVEN VALLEY COACHES LTD, TUTIN ROAD, LEEMING BAR INDUSTRIAL ESTATE, NORTHALLERTON, DL7 9UJ
Registration Accepted by SN
Starting Point: STOCKTON HIGH STREET
Finish Point: YARM HIGH STREET
Via:
Service Number: 507
Service Type: Normal Stopping/Hail & Ride
Effective Date: 11-FEB-2014
Other Details: MONDAY TO SATURDAY EVERY TWO HOURS

PB1125708/4 - LEVEN VALLEY COACHES LTD, TUTIN ROAD, LEEMING BAR INDUSTRIAL ESTATE, NORTHALLERTON, DL7 9UJ
Registration Accepted by SN
Starting Point: MIDDLESBROUGH BUS STATION
Finish Point: MIDDLESBROUGH BUS STATION
Via:
Service Number: 45
Service Type: Normal Stopping
Effective Date: 11-FEB-2014
Other Details: Monday to Saturday

PB1125708/5 - LEVEN VALLEY COACHES LTD, TUTIN ROAD, LEEMING BAR INDUSTRIAL ESTATE, NORTHALLERTON, DL7 9UJ
Registration Accepted by SN
Starting Point: STOCKTON HIGH STREET
Finish Point: STOCKTON HIGH STREET
Via:
Service Number: 505
Service Type: Normal Stopping
Effective Date: 11-FEB-2014
Other Details: MONDAY TO SATURDAY MORNINGS ONLY

PB1125708/6 - LEVEN VALLEY COACHES LTD, TUTIN ROAD, LEEMING BAR INDUSTRIAL ESTATE, NORTHALLERTON, DL7 9UJ
Registration Accepted by SN
Starting Point: OWINGTON FARM
Finish Point: WILLEY FLATTS YARM
Via:
Service Number: 551
Service Type: Normal Stopping
Effective Date: 11-FEB-2014
Other Details: MONDAY TO SATURDAY MORNINGS NOT ON BANK OR PUBLIC HOLIDAYS HALF HOURLY

PB1125708/7 - LEVEN VALLEY COACHES LTD, TUTIN ROAD, LEEMING BAR INDUSTRIAL ESTATE, NORTHALLERTON, DL7 9UJ
Registration Accepted by SN
Starting Point: MIDDLESBROUGH BUS STATION
Finish Point: MIDDLESBROUGH BUS STATION
Via:
Service Number: 436
Service Type: Normal Stopping
Effective Date: 11-FEB-2014
Other Details: SUNDAYS AND BANK HOLIDAYS ONLY HOURLY-EARLY MORNING NO SERVICE ON CHRISTMAS DAY, BOXING DAY OR NEW YEARS DAY

PB1125708/8 - LEVEN VALLEY COACHES LTD, TUTIN ROAD, LEEMING BAR INDUSTRIAL ESTATE, NORTHALLERTON, DL7 9UJ
Registration Accepted by SN
Starting Point: MIDDLESBROUGH BUS STATION
Finish Point: MIDDLESBROUGH BUS STATION
Via:
Service Number: 603
Service Type: Normal Stopping
Effective Date: 11-FEB-2014
Other Details:

PB1125708/9 - LEVEN VALLEY COACHES LTD, TUTIN ROAD, LEEMING BAR INDUSTRIAL ESTATE, NORTHALLERTON, DL7 9UJ
Registration Accepted by SN
Starting Point: MIDDLESBROUGH BUS STATION
Finish Point: MIDDLESBROUGH BUS STATION
Via:
Service Number: 605
Service Type: Normal Stopping
Effective Date: 11-FEB-2014
Other Details: MONDAY TO SATURDAY INCLUSIVE HALF HOURLY NO SERVICES ON ANY BANK HOLIDAY

PB1125708/10 - LEVEN VALLEY COACHES LTD, TUTIN ROAD, LEEMING BAR INDUSTRIAL ESTATE, NORTHALLERTON, DL7 9UJ
Registration Accepted by SN
Starting Point: NORTH TEES HOSPITAL
Finish Point: NORTH TEES HOSPITAL
Via:
Service Number: 568
Service Type: Normal Stopping
Effective Date: 11-FEB-2014
Other Details: MONDAY TO SATURDAY EVENINGS HOURLY ALL DAY SUNDAY AND BANK HOLIDAYS EXCEPTING CHRISTMAS DAY, BOXING DAY AND NEW YEARS DAY

PB1125708/11 - LEVEN VALLEY COACHES LTD, TUTIN ROAD, LEEMING BAR INDUSTRIAL ESTATE, NORTHALLERTON, DL7 9UJ
Registration Accepted by SN
Starting Point: STOCKTON HIGH STREET
Finish Point: STOCKTON HIGH STREET
Via:
Service Number: 577
Service Type: Normal Stopping
Effective Date: 11-FEB-2014
Other Details: MONDAY TO SUNDAY EVENINGS HOURLY OPERATES ALL BANK HOLIDAYS EXCEPT CHRISTMAS DAY, BOXING DAY AND NEW YEARS DAY

PB1125708/12 - LEVEN VALLEY COACHES LTD, TUTIN ROAD, LEEMING BAR INDUSTRIAL ESTATE, NORTHALLERTON, DL7 9UJ
Registration Accepted by SN
Starting Point: STOCKTON HIGH STREET
Finish Point: STOCKTON HIGH STREET
Via:
Service Number: 505
Service Type: Normal Stopping
Effective Date: 11-FEB-2014
Other Details: EVENING MONDAY TO SATURDAY, HALF HOURLY ALL DAY SUNDAY & BANK HOLIDAYS EXCEPTING CHRISTMAS DAY, BOXING DAY AND NEW YEAR DAY HALF HOURLY

PB1125708/13 - LEVEN VALLEY COACHES LTD, TUTIN ROAD, LEEMING BAR INDUSTRIAL ESTATE, NORTHALLERTON, DL7 9UJ
Registration Accepted by SN
Starting Point: MIDDLESBROUGH BUS STATION
Finish Point: MIDDLESBROUGH BUS STATION
Via:
Service Number: 18
Service Type: Normal Stopping
Effective Date: 11-FEB-2014
Other Details: Monday to Saturday inclusive Not on Bank or Public Holidays

(20 Feb 2014, 7:17 pm)Kuyoyo wrote W794VMV has now emerged from the paint shop as 94 'Avalon' and will re-enter service in the morning

Information, as ever, is thanks to Richard Smiles (and his brother)

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(23 Feb 2014, 1:44 pm)Dan wrote Richard Smiles has circulated information regarding recent and upcoming Leven Valley changes. These are outlined below:

1. Providing there are no major vehicle shortages ex Lothian Dart 178 (Y178CFS) has again been “Pencilled In“ to go in for repaint this coming week. It may be the last repaint for a little while, given forthcoming cuts to services at the end of March grow ever closer. In addition 178 is the last vehicle that was NOT really in any form of Leven Livery, the others 73, 94 & 191 having now been painted into the New scheme.

2. It has recently materialised that Leven’s final two surviving Enviro 200s (25 & 91), which were initially leased by Leven when first acquired, have now been purchased outright by Leven’s Partner Kevin Procter, so will therefore be remaining with the Leven Valley Fleet for the foreseeable future. In addition, it has been suggested that these two vehicles are likely to be repainted into Leven’s New Overall White Livery during this Summer (2014).

3. It is understood that the Dales & District Arm of Procter’s have lost around 7 buses worth of work, as a consequence of forthcoming Cuts to North Yorkshire County Council Services. As a result of this, it is believed that the two/three Optare Solo’s currently being used within the Leven Operations (YM52TOU) & (T14CRT) plus ? are likely to be exchanged for Dennis Dart MPDs.

As always, thanks to Richard for providing the information.

(23 Feb 2014, 1:44 pm)Dan wrote Richard Smiles has circulated information regarding recent and upcoming Leven Valley changes. These are outlined below:

1. Providing there are no major vehicle shortages ex Lothian Dart 178 (Y178CFS) has again been “Pencilled In“ to go in for repaint this coming week. It may be the last repaint for a little while, given forthcoming cuts to services at the end of March grow ever closer. In addition 178 is the last vehicle that was NOT really in any form of Leven Livery, the others 73, 94 & 191 having now been painted into the New scheme.

2. It has recently materialised that Leven’s final two surviving Enviro 200s (25 & 91), which were initially leased by Leven when first acquired, have now been purchased outright by Leven’s Partner Kevin Procter, so will therefore be remaining with the Leven Valley Fleet for the foreseeable future. In addition, it has been suggested that these two vehicles are likely to be repainted into Leven’s New Overall White Livery during this Summer (2014).

3. It is understood that the Dales & District Arm of Procter’s have lost around 7 buses worth of work, as a consequence of forthcoming Cuts to North Yorkshire County Council Services. As a result of this, it is believed that the two/three Optare Solo’s currently being used within the Leven Operations (YM52TOU) & (T14CRT) plus ? are likely to be exchanged for Dennis Dart MPDs.

As always, thanks to Richard for providing the information.

(23 Feb 2014, 2:12 pm)Kuyoyo wrote At present, YM52TOU is the regular Solo appearing on Leven Valley work - T14CRT has mainly been used on Compass Royston work. The other 3 Solos with the merger company (W87NDW, MW52PYX and GX55LNF) have only been used on Compass Royston work. I would say, MW52PYX would be the most likely to move to Dales & District as it moved to Compass Royston from that operation. There's also Esk Valley to add into the equation as they are also looking like losing the majority of their service work (at present, they'll be left with one bus worth of work in Scarborough on the 115, so will free up 2/3s of their fleet)

Additional information that can be added if the route information from the 1st April (the date of the merger taking full affect on routes):
18 Middlesbrough-Marton-Coulby Newham-Hemlington-Stainton-Middlesbrough
19 Middlesbrough - Stainton - Hemlington - Coulby Newham - Marton - Middlesbrough
45 Middlesbrough - Billingham - Wolviston Court
66 Stockton - Teesside Park
436 Middlesbrough - Stockton - Billingham
455/456 Bankfields - Eston - Middlesbrough( - Marton - Nunthorpe) (Bracket section weekdays only)
492 Middlesbrough - South Bank - Eston – Normanby Flatts Lane (Bexley Drive End)
603 Middlesbrough – Coulby Newham– Hemlington – Middlesbrough (Sunday Morning)
604 Middlesbrough – Hemlington – Coulby Newham – Middlesbrough (Sunday Morning)
605 Middlesbrough – Marton – Coulby Newham – Hemlington – Middlesbrough
606 Middlesbrough – Hemlington – Coulby Newham – Marton – Middlesbrough
607 Middlesbrough – Hemlington – Coulby Newham – Saltersgill – Middlesbrough
PR1 Teesside University Park & Ride

They also will still run the 505/506 (Elton Park Circular) and 577 (Stockton - Preston-on-Tees - Eaglescliffe Kingsmead - Yarm - Yarm Station - Yarm Willey Flatts - Yarm) commercially however service numbers are not yet know.

(23 Feb 2014, 2:12 pm)Kuyoyo wrote At present, YM52TOU is the regular Solo appearing on Leven Valley work - T14CRT has mainly been used on Compass Royston work. The other 3 Solos with the merger company (W87NDW, MW52PYX and GX55LNF) have only been used on Compass Royston work. I would say, MW52PYX would be the most likely to move to Dales & District as it moved to Compass Royston from that operation. There's also Esk Valley to add into the equation as they are also looking like losing the majority of their service work (at present, they'll be left with one bus worth of work in Scarborough on the 115, so will free up 2/3s of their fleet)

Additional information that can be added if the route information from the 1st April (the date of the merger taking full affect on routes):
18 Middlesbrough-Marton-Coulby Newham-Hemlington-Stainton-Middlesbrough
19 Middlesbrough - Stainton - Hemlington - Coulby Newham - Marton - Middlesbrough
45 Middlesbrough - Billingham - Wolviston Court
66 Stockton - Teesside Park
436 Middlesbrough - Stockton - Billingham
455/456 Bankfields - Eston - Middlesbrough( - Marton - Nunthorpe) (Bracket section weekdays only)
492 Middlesbrough - South Bank - Eston – Normanby Flatts Lane (Bexley Drive End)
603 Middlesbrough – Coulby Newham– Hemlington – Middlesbrough (Sunday Morning)
604 Middlesbrough – Hemlington – Coulby Newham – Middlesbrough (Sunday Morning)
605 Middlesbrough – Marton – Coulby Newham – Hemlington – Middlesbrough
606 Middlesbrough – Hemlington – Coulby Newham – Marton – Middlesbrough
607 Middlesbrough – Hemlington – Coulby Newham – Saltersgill – Middlesbrough
PR1 Teesside University Park & Ride

They also will still run the 505/506 (Elton Park Circular) and 577 (Stockton - Preston-on-Tees - Eaglescliffe Kingsmead - Yarm - Yarm Station - Yarm Willey Flatts - Yarm) commercially however service numbers are not yet know.

(26 Feb 2014, 12:52 pm)Roland Pratt wrote 405/406 and 477.

(13 Mar 2014, 9:43 pm)Kuyoyo wrote Wrong

577 becomes 77 from 30th March 2014
505/506 becomes 85/86 from 30th March 2014

So the service list is:
18 Middlesbrough-Marton-Coulby Newham-Hemlington-Stainton-Middlesbrough
19 Middlesbrough - Stainton - Hemlington - Coulby Newham - Marton - Middlesbrough
45 Middlesbrough - Billingham - Wolviston Court
66 Stockton - Teesside Park
77 Stockton - Preston-on-Tees - Eaglescliffe Kingsmead - Yarm - Yarm Station - Yarm Willey Flatts - Yarm
85 Stockton - Bishopton Road – Elton Park – Oxbridge – Stockton – Portrack ASDA
86 Portrack ASDA - Stockton - Oxbridge - Elton Park - Bishopton Road - Stockton
436 Middlesbrough - Stockton - Billingham
455/456 Bankfields - Eston - Middlesbrough( - Marton - Nunthorpe) (Bracket section weekdays only)
492 Middlesbrough - South Bank - Eston – Normanby Flatts Lane (Bexley Drive End)
603 Middlesbrough – Coulby Newham– Hemlington – Middlesbrough (Sunday Morning)
604 Middlesbrough – Hemlington – Coulby Newham – Middlesbrough (Sunday Morning)
605 Middlesbrough – Marton – Coulby Newham – Hemlington – Middlesbrough
606 Middlesbrough – Hemlington – Coulby Newham – Marton – Middlesbrough
607 Middlesbrough – Hemlington – Coulby Newham – Saltersgill – Middlesbrough
PR1 Teesside University Park & Ride

(14 Mar 2014, 10:03 am)Roland Pratt wrote Well he's changed his plans then.

(11 Mar 2014, 6:49 pm)Richard Smiles wrote After 2 or 3 postponements, Leven Valley Ex Lothian Dart 178 (Y178CFS) finally entered the Paint Shop this morning for repaint.

(14 Mar 2014, 6:47 pm)Richard Smiles wrote Further to my posting earlier this week, the repaint of Leven Valley Dart 178 (Y178CFS) is now complete & it is expected to return to service tomorrow.

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