Mal's Crosville Bus Photos
Crosville from 1984
10th March 2003

From 1984 I used to make regular visits to the Crosville operating area, even though living in Lancashire. I would arise early in the morning and drive by car to a suitable point and then travel by Crosville services to various locations using my NBC Staff Pass. Here are a few of the photos I took en route. I apologise for the quality of some, but I hope you enjoy them. I hope to put up to 200 on the site.

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In its new livery for Finch, Wigan is former Crosville DOG189 (B189BLG). The photo was taken on 3 June 2003 at the depot of Preston Bus where it had just been painted and was awaiting collection
In its new livery for Finch, Wigan is former Crosville DOG189 (B189BLG). The photo was taken on 3 June 2003 at the depot of Preston Bus where it had just been painted and was awaiting collection
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At Sealand Road Works on 21 December 1983 is CTL38 (A38SMA)
At Sealand Road Works on 21 December 1983 is CTL38 (A38SMA)
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14 April 1984 and a photo of ELL22 (DDM22X). I honestly cannot place the location though
14 April 1984 and a photo of ELL22 (DDM22X). I honestly cannot place the location though
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At Aberaeron depot is Leyland National SNG363 (EMB363S)
At Aberaeron depot is Leyland National SNG363 (EMB363S)
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A pair of Bristol VRT's at, I believe, Llandudno Junction 0n 16 April 1984
A pair of Bristol VRT's at, I believe, Llandudno Junction 0n 16 April 1984
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Seen leaving Denbigh depot at Lenten Pool on 16 April 1984 is Bristol RE SRG90 (XFM90G)
Seen leaving Denbigh depot at Lenten Pool on 16 April 1984 is Bristol RE SRG90 (XFM90G)
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At Oswestry on 18 April 1984 is Leyland National SNL679 (ODM679V)
At Oswestry on 18 April 1984 is Leyland National SNL679 (ODM679V)
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Parked in the works on 18 April 1984 is CYL429 (429UFM), a Leyland Royal Tiger B50 with Roe Doyen C46Ft body
Parked in the works on 18 April 1984 is CYL429 (429UFM), a Leyland Royal Tiger B50 with Roe Doyen C46Ft body
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Behind Bangor depot is Bristol VRT DVG559 (SMS38H)
Behind Bangor depot is Bristol VRT DVG559 (SMS38H)
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If I remember correctly a temporary bus station was used whilst the road works occurred leading to the shelters at the Town Clock, Bangor. This photo of DVG569 (NCK979J) was taken on 12 May 1984. With thanks to Arfon Williams, he kindly advises that this was a temporary Bus Station on Dean Street Car Park (behind Liddles)
If I remember correctly a temporary bus station was used whilst the road works occurred leading to the shelters at the Town Clock, Bangor. This photo of DVG569 (NCK979J) was taken on 12 May 1984. With thanks to Arfon Williams, he kindly advises that this was a temporary Bus Station on Dean Street Car Park (behind Liddles)
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On 19 May 1984 are two Crosville VRT on lie over at Congleton Cattle Market. DVG490 & 491 (WTU490 & 491W)
On 19 May 1984 are two Crosville VRT on lie over at Congleton Cattle Market. DVG490 & 491 (WTU490 & 491W)
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SRL255 (SJA390K) is seen in Congleton town centre on 19 May 1984. This is a Bristol RELL6L / ECW B49F combination
SRL255 (SJA390K) is seen in Congleton town centre on 19 May 1984. This is a Bristol RELL6L / ECW B49F combination
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At Crewe on 19 May 1984 are Leyland National SNL817 (WFM817L) and SRG204 (HFM204J). The National is an 1151/2R with B44D example. The Bristol is an RELL6G with ECW B53F bodywork
At Crewe on 19 May 1984 are Leyland National SNL817 (WFM817L) and SRG204 (HFM204J). The National is an 1151/2R with B44D example. The Bristol is an RELL6G with ECW B53F bodywork
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Outside Corwen Depot is Leyland National 10351B/1R (B44F) SNL599 (JTU599T). This photo dates from 5 August 1984
Outside Corwen Depot is Leyland National 10351B/1R (B44F) SNL599 (JTU599T). This photo dates from 5 August 1984
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At the now closed Heswall depot on 17 August 1984 are a pair of ECW bodied Leyland Olympians in the shape of DOG124 (MTU124Y) and DOG165 (A165VDM)
At the now closed Heswall depot on 17 August 1984 are a pair of ECW bodied Leyland Olympians in the shape of DOG124 (MTU124Y) and DOG165 (A165VDM)
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Still at Heswall is ELL28, a Willowbrook bodied Leopard in Town Lynx livery
Still at Heswall is ELL28, a Willowbrook bodied Leopard in Town Lynx livery
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At Heswall on 17 August 1984 are Leyland National ENL855 (NFM855M) and ELL507 (OMA507V). The former is a DP48F example whilst the latter is a Leopard with Duple Dominant II Express C49F body
At Heswall on 17 August 1984 are Leyland National ENL855 (NFM855M) and ELL507 (OMA507V). The former is a DP48F example whilst the latter is a Leopard with Duple Dominant II Express C49F body
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Also at Liverpool's Pier Head is Leyland National / DP48F ENL849 (NFM849M)
Also at Liverpool's Pier Head is Leyland National / DP48F ENL849 (NFM849M)
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Bus seated National SNL415 (LMA415T) at Pier Head on 17.08.84
Bus seated National SNL415 (LMA415T) at Pier Head on 17.08.84
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Underpants on buses !!. Advertising Y fronts is Bristol VRT DVL394 (FTU394T) at Liverpool Pier Head on 17 August 1984
Underpants on buses !!. Advertising Y fronts is Bristol VRT DVL394 (FTU394T) at Liverpool Pier Head on 17 August 1984
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At Liverpool Pier Head on 17 August 1984 is Festival Bus liveried HDG910 (TCD380J). This vehicle was bought from Southdown and is a Daimler Fleetline CRG6LX with Northern Counties H40/31F bodywork. A later photo shows a similar vehicle converted to open top
At Liverpool Pier Head on 17 August 1984 is Festival Bus liveried HDG910 (TCD380J). This vehicle was bought from Southdown and is a Daimler Fleetline CRG6LX with Northern Counties H40/31F bodywork. A later photo shows a similar vehicle converted to open top
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Having a day off from Crosville Enthusiasts Club duties are several members of the club on Nothern Counties bodied Daimler Fleetline at the Soutport-Blackpool rally on 19 August 1984
Having a day off from Crosville Enthusiasts Club duties are several members of the club on Nothern Counties bodied Daimler Fleetline at the Soutport-Blackpool rally on 19 August 1984
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At Pwhelli Depot on 31 August 1984 are Bristol VRTSL2 / ECW H39/31F DVG573 (NCK983K). This vehicle was formerly with Ribble until 1983. Alongside is National SNL594 (JTU594T), a B44F example
At Pwhelli Depot on 31 August 1984 are Bristol VRTSL2 / ECW H39/31F DVG573 (NCK983K). This vehicle was formerly with Ribble until 1983. Alongside is National SNL594 (JTU594T), a B44F example
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Next is ELL510 (OMA510V) in Town Lynx livery. This is Leopard PSU3E/4R with Duple Dominant II Express C49F body
Next is ELL510 (OMA510V) in Town Lynx livery. This is Leopard PSU3E/4R with Duple Dominant II Express C49F body
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