The second Tourismo to enter the fleet came in the form of this high specification example for the upmarket Countryliner brand in summer 2025. 

In reality, this model is converted from a two-axle Paul Ellender bodyshell, with scratchbuilt sides and an interior built from surplus diecast spares. More information on the conversion here.

2024 was Crossways' year of Temsas, with this second one being delivered new in September for tours and private hire work.

In reality, this model was built from  a Midland Bus Kits kit.

The first vehicle to wear corporate 'Countryliner' branding was this high specification coach, new in Summer 2023.

In reality, this model is built from a Paul Ellender kit, with modified opening luggage lockers.

Filling in important gap in the fleet is this midcoach,  a dealer stock purchase which is perfectly sized to cater for smaller groups or operate tour feeders.

In reality, this model uses a modified Roger Hey resin bodyshell with a modified interior from the scrap box. Components from Paul Ellender and Mark Hughes are also fitted.

Purchased new in late summer 2022, the high capacity of this coach is perfect for use on scheduled work for Flexicoach and Pullman Holidays.

In reality, this model is built from a Paul Ellender kit.

Another new coach delivered in late summer 2022 for the frontline tour fleet, kindly pictured on Paul Coley's Red Rover Buses layout.

This is an Oxford Diecast model with extra interior and exterior detailing.

A useful used addition in 2023 for schools, rail and private hire, with dual seating arrangements for different purposes.

In reality, this model is built from a Paul Ellender kit.

The decision to join the Pullman Hollidays franchise in Summer 2019 lead to the purchase of a second new coach. 

In reality, this model uses a Paragon Kits bodyshell with Oxford diecast interior and chassis. Mark Hughes Models wheels are also fitted.

Joining the fleet from Glenelg Motors in late 2024, this vehicle wears an updated livery for Cruiseconnect. It is based at Gloucester.

In reality, this is a repainted Model 1 diecast. The model wears its previous owners livery, with new transfers added to the original paintwork.

The first of a number of arrivals for the coaching fleet in 2019 was this new Mercedes Tourismo. It is used on a wide range of work operating out of Gloucester depot.

In reality, this model is scratchbuilt from sheet plasticard using whitemetal seats and wheels from Mark Hughes Models . The driver is from RTC Models.

The fleet's first Temsa was purchased secondhand in 2024 from a local independent. It sees use on a variety of franchised work for Tours UK and Flexicoach.

In reality, this model was scratchbuilt by the talented Paul Theobald.

Purchased from London and Country in 2024, these two vehicles were treated to a full refurbishment before use.  One wears fleet livery, whilst the other wears branding for the Tours UK franchise.

In reality, these are repainted Trane diecasts.

The second of two vehicles to enter service in January 2018, this vehicle wears a special version of fleet livery to advertise the link service operated several times a week between Gloucester and Stratford in London exclusively for Eurowide customers connecting to the partnership's European services. Crossways is grateful to Red Rover Sales and service for importing the vehicle on our behalf.

In reality, this is a repainted Trane diecast.

Bought new in 2016 for its striking appearance and delivered at the start of September was this vehicle. It is to the shorter version making it an unusual coach.  It was used as the launch vehicle for the then new X10 service from Gloucester to Cardiff.

In reality, this model is scratchbuilt using wheels, seats and a steering wheel from Mark Hughes models. The driver is from RTC models.

Joining the fleet from Glenelg Motors in late 2024, this vehicle wears an updated livery for Cruiseconnect. It is based at Gloucester.

In reality, this is a PSG Models kit. The model wears its previous owners livery, with new transfers added to the original paintwork.

Our first brand new coach delivered January 2016. It is used mainly as a private hire coach, although can be used on the company's coach services or holiday work as and when required. It is based at Gloucester depot.

In reality, this is a repainted Oxford Diecast. The driver is from RTC models.

Purchased second hand in summer 2021, this vehicle is a useful general purpose coach. It sees use on a wide range of coach work including private hires, schools, tours, etc. 

In reality, this is an Model Bus Federation resin kit. The driver is from RTC models.

A versatile coach added in early 2020 to bolster the coach fleet. 

In reality, this is a repainted Corgi Diecast model.

Joining the fleet in 2019, this coach wears a special advertising livery for the Flexicoach partnership with Southwestbus.

In reality, this is a repainted Corgi diecast.

A summer 2020 addition, the high seating capacity and dual doors make this vehicle ideal for schools and Private Hire work.

In reality, this is a scratchbuilt model, using Mark Hughes Models components.

This ex Town and Country group vehicle joined the fleet in early 2019 for schools and private hire work. It wears its previous owners livery but with branding for Cruiseconnect, an arm of Flexicoach.

In reality, this model was scratchbuilt as a Plaxton Premiere by Roger Hey, and converted to a Profile by Stephen Read.

A low mileage example purchased second-hand in 2024, which serves as a useful addition for rail replacement, schools and private hire.

In reality, this is a repainted Corgi OOC diecast.

The third of a quartet of vehicles purchased from Reliance Motor services in summer 2020 to be refurbished, being repainted into fleet livery in 2023.

In reality, this is a repainted Corgi OOC diecast.

Acquired as part of a quartet of vehicles from Reliance Motor services in summer 2020, and repainted into fleet livery in 2021.

In reality, this is a repainted Corgi OOC diecast.

This vehicle was added in summer 2018 for general coaching work. She is ex Barline Travel (but new to Southwest Bus), and was acquired via a dealer.

In reality, this is a repainted Corgi OOC diecast. Crossways is grateful to Paul Savage for providing a replacement front end for the model.

The second of a quartet of vehicles to be acquired from Reliance Motor Services in 2020, and repainted in 2022, this coach forms a useful addition for schools and privat hire work.

In reality, this model is produced from the PSG models kit.

A budget purchase in early 2021 to bolster the schools and college fleet. Already fitted with a wheelchair lift, the coach required very little work to prepare for service.

In reality, this is a repainted Corgi OOC diecast. 

Acquired in March 2020, this JWS restyled Plaxton Paramount is a preserved vehicle.

In reality, this is a modified EFE diecast. We are extremely grateful to Terry Jones for completing the conversion on our behalf at the request of the Southwestbus sales department.

This ex-Padbus vehicle was purchased in late 2016 for schools work. It left the fleet in 2024.

In reality, this is a repainted Corgi diecast, with replacement seats fitted by Paul Dudfield.

Originally registered S179GNW, this vehicle joined the fleet in 2016 for local schools and private hire work. It left the fleet in 2025.

In reality, this is a repainted Corgi diecast with Mark Hughes models wheels. Crossways is grateful to Eldorado Sales and Service for preparing the vehicle for painting in our own workshops.