In all my years travelling on buses, I'm lucky enough to have never been on a bus taken out of service due to a road accident (though due to some of the maniacs on the Stratford Road and at the Stockfield Road junction on Warwick Road, I've come close a few times and I fear its only a matter of time :-X), but its relatively rare that I've been on a bus taken out of service due to a mechanical fault or breakdown, a few I can remember:
Being on a 67 Omnicity Artic heading into city on the Lichfield Road, which ran out of fuel one Friday afternoonl. :o
Was once heading to work one Saturday morning on a AG B6LE operated S3 service, which conked out on Prospect Lane near Sharmans Cross; the driver managed to get it going again after 10 minutes, only for it to break down again on Blenheim Road by Longmore Road, at which point I got off and walked the rest of the way! >:(
Turfed off a YW Omnilink operated 6 service out of Solihull on Blossomfield Road, because the driver had radioed to the garage that the power steering wasn't working. :-\
Being removed off a WB Gemini on the 82 out of city at Summer Hill Road, because the bus stunk of diesel which was leaking at the back! ???
(The shortest trip I ever made, one morning I got on the 30 in Acocks Green at 7:45am (so it had already made one trip to Solihull and back!), and was asked to leave just as I had sat down, as the bus had to go back to the garage because the ticket machine was MISSING!) :o
And the tale I told elsewhere here, of the AG B7RLE (Eclipse Urban MK1) that had its mirror removed by a low branch, along with the following bus we were meant to be transferred onto! :D
Quote from: Stu on July 07, 2012, 07:35:14 PM
In all my years travelling on buses, I'm lucky enough to have never been on a bus taken out of service due to a road accident (though due to some of the maniacs on the Stratford Road and at the Stockfield Road junction on Warwick Road, I've come close a few times and I fear its only a matter of time :-X), but its relatively rare that I've been on a bus taken out of service due to a mechanical fault or breakdown, a few I can remember:
Being on a 67 Omnicity Artic heading into city on the Lichfield Road, which ran out of fuel one Friday afternoonl. :o
Was once heading to work one Saturday morning on a AG B6LE operated S3 service, which conked out on Prospect Lane near Sharmans Cross; the driver managed to get it going again after 10 minutes, only for it to break down again on Blenheim Road by Longmore Road, at which point I got off and walked the rest of the way! >:(
Turfed off a YW Omnilink operated 6 service out of Solihull on Blossomfield Road, because the driver had radioed to the garage that the power steering wasn't working. :-\
Being removed off a WB Gemini on the 82 out of city at Summer Hill Road, because the bus stunk of diesel which was leaking at the back! ???
(The shortest trip I ever made, one morning I got on the 30 in Acocks Green at 7:45am (so it had already made one trip to Solihull and back!), and was asked to leave just as I had sat down, as the bus had to go back to the garage because the ticket machine was MISSING!) :o
And the tale I told elsewhere here, of the AG B7RLE (Eclipse Urban MK1) that had its mirror removed by a low branch, along with the following bus we were meant to be transferred onto! :D
So much for the takings if it was a signiture 30 the poles were always on the fiddle apolgise if it was an english driver
Haha Dave-tho I notice that diamond no longer seem to have m(any) polish drivers any more.
Quote from: Peter123 on July 07, 2012, 08:21:55 PM
Haha Dave-tho I notice that diamond no longer seem to have m(any) polish drivers any more.
Ive noticed that the diamond routes ive been on the drivers seem to be English and a few women drivers appearing
Sorry, I should have pointed out that at the time, it was a NXWM 30, and I meant the ticket printer. Though an engineer had turned up with a ticket machine! ;)
Quote from: Ash on July 07, 2012, 10:13:19 PM
Quote from: Peter123 on July 07, 2012, 08:21:55 PM
Haha Dave-tho I notice that diamond no longer seem to have m(any) polish drivers any more.
Ive noticed that the diamond routes ive been on the drivers seem to be English and a few women drivers appearing
I agree. I wonder why the Polish drivers have left-or have they been movede onto the tendered routes??
627 - I took over the S2 at Olton Station, because it was bought in late I only changed the seat and off I went, pushed the pedal down for steering height and pulled the steering wheel towards me and pulled the whole steering column out!
1441 - This was always known for having a small tank, and I have ran out of deisel many a time on the 71 because of it!
Could go on for hours, the mount I broke down in awkward places is quite a lot!
A few years ago I got on 2869 on the 41 at Acocks Green and when I got on the driver was on the radio to AG Garage telling them the battery was running down and when 2869 reached the Garage it was swapped for 2849
Two Occasions with 4142
1) In March 2011 I was on 4142 on the 60 and while it was travelling down the Coventry Road when smoke began appearing from the engine and when it reached Hay Mills the driver stopped the bus completely and told us to get on the 4621 on the 900 behind
2) A while ago I was on 4142 on the 900 back to sheldon and when reached Hay Mills every time 4142 pulled up to a stop the engine cut out and when it reached the Wheatsheaf the driver decided to radio BC Garage and tell them that 4142 kept cutting out and they told the driver not to continue
Blue Diamond have 2 polish drivers that operate the 53, I dont know if they have more but
I was on 4312 yesterday on the 1, everything was fine it seemed, but when we got into Wolves, we were told to get off and jump on 4586, an engineer had taken 4312 and the same driver joine dus, i asked what happened and he just ignored me
Why doesn't that surprise me with 627! Why did 1441 have a smaller tank?
4003 packed up in Wolves around 11am. The driver used the words ''piece of sh'it'' I asssume he meant the bus lol
Quote from: Ashley on July 17, 2012, 07:38:31 PM
4003 packed up in Wolves around 11am. The driver used the words ''piece of sh'it'' I asssume he meant the bus lol
Not sure if it was 4003 but around 9:45am it looked like a Spectra had broken down in the 79/39 bay in the bus station.
I was involved in a colision on the #1 from wolverhampton to dudley last december, after checking that the car driver was ok after he slammed into the back of the bus he noticed the board on the back of the bus advertising Wolverhampton University and burst out laughing. It read "Don't Panic"
Been on the 9 where it was parked up and a Diamond bus behind crashed into it's rear causing a 45 minute delay at Cradley Heath
1403 - was on here enough times driver kept getting ****ed as engine kept cutting out route 46 (know this driver also)
Have been on a Midland in Walsall where it was meant to set off but the oil had all gone and no brake fluid
16 - Diamond only a month ago stopped outside Selfridges because the gearbox has gone - polish driver only said kaput! :P
22/23 out of service as Wayfarer 2 decides to freeze (most likely due to amount of RAM inside the hardware)
Scania Omnilink - Route 46 - about 8 months ago was on the brakes kept releasing all the air which meant they weren't working as such and red warning lights - out of service - driver just sat there and read newspaper for 2 hours (nb I know him so its OK :))
The 7 Perry Common colliding with a car at the livery street bridge :P driver of car was a chinese guy who did a runner
should I go on.. lol :P
Haha the polish driver saying caput is great ;D. incidentally, was it one of the MCVs that broke down because apparently they were unreliable
I was ona 451 President at the circle as well and an impatient woman in a 58 plate volvo (almost new at time) tried to squeeze past and smashed her wing mirror off the bus and did a runner lol
God breakdowns!!!! Once broke down in a Metrobus at the main traffic lights at the Junction of Cape Hill and Windmill Lane facing towards Smethwick on a Friday Afternoon Rush Hour with a trainee driving. Oh it was tipping it down of rain, cold as F&*K and having to stand behind the vehicle because the people of Cape Hill don't know what Hazard Lights and the Bonnet being up mean. Was there for around 3 hours, an 87 driver kindly stopped and gave me 4 smokes and a lighter. Don't need the breakdowns on the last trip but hey the 2.5 hours overtime was appreciated.
Another was a warm Saturday Afternoon, 451's all day, had already done 1 trip and coming back along Newton Road towards West Bromwich the bus went silly and decided it was too nice a day to be doing all this running around so decided to overheat and lose power at the bus stop opposite Wigmore Lane, where after transfering my passengers onto the 406H, I spent the next 2 and a bit hours reading the paper, and waving at other drivers as they merrily tooted their horns and waved hand signals at me.............. Then again maybe they were not that friendly lol. By the time the bus had cooled down enough and been nursed back to WB Depot, and another bus was eventually found for me (a rather nice Merc!!!) I was run private to Pheasey to make a return trip and finish my shift. Total trips made = 2, and a nice suntan!!! shame all Saturdays were not like this lol ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
I was on a merc today on the 406 and the driver gave it a good thrashing all the way to West Bromwich up the Newton Road, good bit of road to see a merc,b6le or president get thrashed but the mercs seem to give the best journey for speed.
Quote from: Ash on July 25, 2012, 01:25:16 AM
I was on a merc today on the 406 and the driver gave it a good thrashing all the way to West Bromwich up the Newton Road, good bit of road to see a merc,b6le or president get thrashed but the mercs seem to give the best journey for speed.
The Mercs were always good fun going towards Scott Arms down the Newton Road, especially when you get them into the dip at the bottom before the Speed Camera. They could also get up to speed bloody quick off the lights.
674 the worse for wear today, being dragged out of West Bromwich bus station.
Quote from: settlerman on September 05, 2012, 03:22:33 PM
674 the worse for wear today, being dragged out of West Bromwich bus station.
674 wouldnt start up yesterday on the 405 in the bus station one of the inspectors got the back up and got it going after a while, seems a regular problem with this bus.
are the b6's NXWM have ever going to die ? all they do was over heat and were gutless too were a nightmare on the 311 and 313 shows how long it was when i drove one
Quote from: Ash on September 05, 2012, 03:58:39 PM
Quote from: settlerman on September 05, 2012, 03:22:33 PM
674 the worse for wear today, being dragged out of West Bromwich bus station.
674 wouldnt start up yesterday on the 405 in the bus station one of the inspectors got the back up and got it going after a while, seems a regular problem with this bus.
WB really must be struggiling then, as logic tells you not to put the bus back on the road after it had broken down the day before!
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Quote from: Ash on September 05, 2012, 03:58:39 PM
Quote from: settlerman on September 05, 2012, 03:22:33 PM
674 the worse for wear today, being dragged out of West Bromwich bus station.
674 wouldnt start up yesterday on the 405 in the bus station one of the inspectors got the back up and got it going after a while, seems a regular problem with this bus.
WB really must be struggiling then, as logic tells you not to put the bus back on the road after it had broken down the day before!
Yeah it was struggling but the inspector in West Brom bus station did manage to get it going and this was the 2nd b6le to break down at that time as there was another one parked up in the bus station broken down so it tells you to switch of the engine when on stand but the problem seems to buy they cant get the buses going again when try to switch them back on. With the extra buses needed due to the timetable changes from the 3rd Sept and the extra school services wouldnt suprise me if WB are short of buses and needed 674 back on the road again. As the 702 school service was operated by a merc (1534) which i thought this school service was normally operated by a double decker.
1586 being dragged out of West Bromwich bus station today. :(
4321 On the 257 broke down today at the lights on wordsley High st, causing big traffic issues.
a 58 plate Omnilink broke down in Willenhall town centre by Morrisons last Saturday. Unusual working that is too as it was on the 41
4365 just made it to Cotteridge before throwing in the towel. Awaiting engineers.
1676 was on a back of a mansfield truck going up the ring road towards stafford street with the 81 and the destination blinds still up
You could sort of describe 4365 as the unloved bus, as it never seems to stay anywhere long
1765 broke down in Walsall Bus Station.
Service 302 moved to share Stand E with Service 301 for now.
1850 broke down on the 4M at Rowley regis hospital with a flat tyre.
Not a good morning at WN, 1686 seen at Wolverhampton Bus Station being connected to the Mansfield tow truck and 4607 also broken down awaiting repair.
2328 (Arriva Cannock) EJZ 2291 seems to be the 1 breaking down, seen it twice been towed dow to the garrage
2 today
1) 4218 went back to garage because something was wrong at the back but don't know what it was and was replaced by 4315 on the 60 at Moor Street
2) 7032 had a problem with its ticket printer I think and was replaced by 1460 on the 7 at Witton
The problem with its ticket printer is probably the driver cant change the roll!
A couple of months ago there was a 70** Omnilink on the 66. It left passengers waiting almost 20 minutes at Priory Queensway while the driver and an inspector called to help, battled with changing the ticket roll.
Dont think it was 1460 that replaced 7032 as i caught 1460 (after missing 7032) on the 7 this morning, 1460 was running about 5 minuites behind 7032.
Quote from: Lukeee on November 28, 2012, 10:48:38 PM
Dont think it was 1460 that replaced 7032 as i caught 1460 (after missing 7032) on the 7 this morning, 1460 was running about 5 minuites behind 7032.
Did you get a load of passengers transfer to 1460 at Witton because if you did I was one of those passengers ;)
4109 broke down in Solihull Town Centre this morning seen it with its bonnet up at the back
Quote from: Rob H on November 29, 2012, 01:55:49 PM
Quote from: Lukeee on November 28, 2012, 10:48:38 PM
Dont think it was 1460 that replaced 7032 as i caught 1460 (after missing 7032) on the 7 this morning, 1460 was running about 5 minuites behind 7032.
Did you get a load of passengers transfer to 1460 at Witton because if you did I was one of those passengers ;)
Nope, i was on an early morning journey, also 1460 was full enough :)
Mansfield dragging 4773 from Lower Bull Street today.
Quote from: settlerman on December 12, 2012, 02:11:31 PM
Mansfield dragging 4773 from Lower Bull Street today.
Mansfield needed again this evening 1880 broke down just outside West Bromwich
I've been on a B7RLE on Hobs Moat Road on the 71 going away from Solihull once and the "Stop" buzzer wouldn't turn off, the driver was getting very angry at the passengers and nobody was pressing it! :P
And was on a B10L one time just after the Solihull Parkway/Lode Lane crossroads. Some silly woman tried to overtake the bus at the stop and turn into the road on the left right in front of the bus, as the bus was pulling away from the stop, and went into the side of the bus!!
1879 broke down on the 4M today, another 4 which was behind it (1848) picked most of the passengers up but 1891 came to replace 1879. Not sure what was wrong with 1879 but as soon as 1891 turned up it drove straight off back towards the garage i'm guessing it was more of a problem with the doors or something like that rather than mechanically with the bus as an egineer drove it back no need for a mansfield truck.
just a question who is running the 4/4m/4h Walsall as they had the 404 or is it split between WA and WB
It was ran by Walsall garage and used the normal branded omnilinks with a few unbranded ones.
A 51 branded enviro 400 broke down on the 51 today in Walsall think it was 4860 could be wrong though.
A 0405N and Trident both broke down in Wolverhampton today. The 0405N was on the 25 been towed up from Bilston and the Trident was in the Bus Station.
4017 broken down in Wolverhampton bus station about 15:20 on the 59 route
B10L on tow through Scott Arms just.
14??
Quote from: Westy on January 29, 2013, 01:19:48 PM
B10L on tow through Scott Arms just.
14??
Sounds as though it could be another B10L leaving the Car Park for Pensnett or Lea Hall
Quote from: Winston on January 29, 2013, 01:45:19 PM
Quote from: Westy on January 29, 2013, 01:19:48 PM
B10L on tow through Scott Arms just.
14??
Sounds as though it could be another B10L leaving the Car Park for Pensnett or Lea Hall
It was on the Sutton side. Does it make a difference?
Quote from: Westy on January 29, 2013, 02:32:13 PM
Quote from: Winston on January 29, 2013, 01:45:19 PM
Quote from: Westy on January 29, 2013, 01:19:48 PM
B10L on tow through Scott Arms just.
14??
Sounds as though it could be another B10L leaving the Car Park for Pensnett or Lea Hall
It was on the Sutton side. Does it make a difference?
Possibly, could be one being returned to PB instead then
Spotted 4661 on Park Street as I was coming out of the city on the 37; engine compartment open and loaded onto a Mansfield recovery truck :'(
2 Experiences
4184 & 4393 both on the 900
1) I was on 4184 heading into Birmingham and when it reached Deritend, Adderley Street for a Driver Change the driver said to us can u all get off not sure why but I think it had something to do with the battery because the Driver had to Rev it while it was still at the stop not long after we all got off 4031 appeared on the 73 so we all got on 4031 to get into the City Centre
2) 4393 had its engine bonnet up at the back at around 7:40 this morning by Aldi in Sheldon seen it while I was on 4184
Why do they put older buses on the 900 which is a demanding route??
Quote from: Peter123 on February 01, 2013, 09:50:19 PM
Why do they put older buses on the 900 which is a demanding route??
BC doesn't have any newer double deckers than the 54 reg Tridents, but didn't those have problems with grounding or possibly by being damaged on the traffic calming humps around the airport?
Both 1560 and 1581 broken down in the 4 layby in Blackheath opposite Wilkinsons, absolute chaos, the Mercs are dropping like flys atm
Diamond 30486 broke down on the 4 yesterday and 30205 broke down on the 4 today.
NXWM 1479 seen being towed away by a Mansfield truck in Bradford Place either working the 34/39.
I remember a few years ago my Optare Spectra school bus broke down in Halesowen due to very cold weather, we sat there freezing on the roundabout by the bus station for about 45 minutes, before being picked up by an ever-reliable Volvo Citybus. What a treat, G543 RDS - I love that bus and its overwhelming whine, especially as the driver was thrashing it to get to school less late. Happy days, I think that bus is scrapped now :(
Quote from: thetruth on February 05, 2013, 10:48:26 PM
Merc on the 48 today failed on the junction of St Marys Road / Bearwood Road. Caused chaos.
Not surprised this doesn't happen more often, its a very long route, hour with good traffic, run by some elderly mostly un-refurbished Mercs
830 taken out of service midday at Merry Hill.
Quote from: settlerman on February 06, 2013, 05:19:42 PM
830 taken out of service midday at Merry Hill.
Whats up with the enviros another report of problems.
The saying regards waiting for a bus forever and then two or three come at once appeared to apply for breakdowns aswell today! got into town and saw 4426 and 4302 both dead with hazard lights flashing about 50 yards apart on Moor st, then later this afternoon in Cov I saw 4451 on the back of a Mansfield truck. Something in the air?
Just bad luck I guess.
4313 on the back of Mansfield at 8pm tonight coming back down the A45 by the Airport, God knows how far it had come...
Trident broke down at the Wheatsheaf facing towards Birmingham with it's bonnet up and hazard lights flashing couldn't get fleet number
4199 broken down yesteday
Quote from: Rob H on February 17, 2013, 10:07:29 AM
Trident broke down at the Wheatsheaf facing towards Birmingham with it's bonnet up and hazard lights flashing couldn't get fleet number
another trident crikey ok cascade all of them out of BC give them new buses everywhere I retract my earlier comments on another post
Quote from: Discodave on February 17, 2013, 12:01:41 PM
Quote from: Rob H on February 17, 2013, 10:07:29 AM
Trident broke down at the Wheatsheaf facing towards Birmingham with it's bonnet up and hazard lights flashing couldn't get fleet number
another trident crikey ok cascade all of them out of BC give them new buses everywhere I retract my earlier comments on another post
I think putting unrefurbed 13 year old tridents on punishing BC routes is a recipie for disaster quite frankly. Though where to put them....
Quote from: Peter123 on February 17, 2013, 12:19:08 PM
Quote from: Discodave on February 17, 2013, 12:01:41 PM
Quote from: Rob H on February 17, 2013, 10:07:29 AM
Trident broke down at the Wheatsheaf facing towards Birmingham with it's bonnet up and hazard lights flashing couldn't get fleet number
another trident crikey ok cascade all of them out of BC give them new buses everywhere I retract my earlier comments on another post
I think putting unrefurbed 13 year old tridents on punishing BC routes is a recipie for disaster quite frankly. Though where to put them....
The refurb program doesn't include any mechanical work, its simply bodywork / retrim & repaints, so would make no difference.
Only the 30 re-engined Tridents have benefited from mechanical work
Quote from: Winston on February 17, 2013, 12:34:47 PM
Quote from: Peter123 on February 17, 2013, 12:19:08 PM
Quote from: Discodave on February 17, 2013, 12:01:41 PM
Quote from: Rob H on February 17, 2013, 10:07:29 AM
Trident broke down at the Wheatsheaf facing towards Birmingham with it's bonnet up and hazard lights flashing couldn't get fleet number
another trident crikey ok cascade all of them out of BC give them new buses everywhere I retract my earlier comments on another post
I think putting unrefurbed 13 year old tridents on punishing BC routes is a recipie for disaster quite frankly. Though where to put them....
The refurb program doesn't include any mechanical work, its simply bodywork / retrim & repaints, so would make no difference.
Only the 30 re-engined Tridents have benefited from mechanical work
Surely when they refurb them the engine etc would at least be given a quick look over and any faults rectified?
Quote from: Peter123 on February 17, 2013, 12:59:16 PM
Quote from: Winston on February 17, 2013, 12:34:47 PM
Quote from: Peter123 on February 17, 2013, 12:19:08 PM
Quote from: Discodave on February 17, 2013, 12:01:41 PM
Quote from: Rob H on February 17, 2013, 10:07:29 AM
Trident broke down at the Wheatsheaf facing towards Birmingham with it's bonnet up and hazard lights flashing couldn't get fleet number
another trident crikey ok cascade all of them out of BC give them new buses everywhere I retract my earlier comments on another post
I think putting unrefurbed 13 year old tridents on punishing BC routes is a recipie for disaster quite frankly. Though where to put them....
The refurb program doesn't include any mechanical work, its simply bodywork / retrim & repaints, so would make no difference.
Only the 30 re-engined Tridents have benefited from mechanical work
Surely when they refurb them the engine etc would at least be given a quick look over and any faults rectified?
That should all be done at garage level as part of routine maintenance. the refurb work is all purely cosmetic i.e. re-panelling, re-glazing, retrim & repaint
Quote from: Winston on February 17, 2013, 01:38:13 PM
Quote from: Peter123 on February 17, 2013, 12:59:16 PM
Quote from: Winston on February 17, 2013, 12:34:47 PM
Quote from: Peter123 on February 17, 2013, 12:19:08 PM
Quote from: Discodave on February 17, 2013, 12:01:41 PM
Quote from: Rob H on February 17, 2013, 10:07:29 AM
Trident broke down at the Wheatsheaf facing towards Birmingham with it's bonnet up and hazard lights flashing couldn't get fleet number
another trident crikey ok cascade all of them out of BC give them new buses everywhere I retract my earlier comments on another post
I think putting unrefurbed 13 year old tridents on punishing BC routes is a recipie for disaster quite frankly. Though where to put them....
The refurb program doesn't include any mechanical work, its simply bodywork / retrim & repaints, so would make no difference.
Only the 30 re-engined Tridents have benefited from mechanical work
Surely when they refurb them the engine etc would at least be given a quick look over and any faults rectified?
That should all be done at garage level as part of routine maintenance. the refurb work is all purely cosmetic i.e. re-panelling, re-glazing, retrim & repaint
4145 certainly had a visit from Cummins at Walsall and had a lot of mechanical work done before returning to BC
Quote from: Peter123 on February 17, 2013, 10:38:31 AM
4199 broken down yesteday
I was on this a few years ago on the 966 when it broke down by the airport!
4552 broken down in Wolverhampton bus station 10 50hrs
Quote from: settlerman on February 19, 2013, 03:08:13 PM
4552 broken down in Wolverhampton bus station 10 50hrs
That's two days on the trot then. It also broke down at Stourbridge Bus Station lunchtime yesterday but was driven away out of service after some mechanical attention.
Quote from: settlerman on February 19, 2013, 03:08:13 PM
4552 broken down in Wolverhampton bus station 10 50hrs
Yes it was in the 126 stand. It has gone back into service on the 59
Quote from: Trident 4609 on February 19, 2013, 04:07:59 PM
Quote from: settlerman on February 19, 2013, 03:08:13 PM
4552 broken down in Wolverhampton bus station 10 50hrs
Yes it was in the 126 stand. It has gone back into service on the 59
It must have been a quick problem to fix, I saw it at about 11:45 returning to the bus station after a full trip.
Not exactly a breakdown per se but I got stuck on a Scania (never remembered to check the fleet number) on the 311 today for a few minutes - pulled up onto the stand in Bradford Place and the doors wouldn't open no matter how much the driver mashed the button. We finally ended up having to pull the doors open ourselves, although they did try and put a fight and nearly sprung back into my girlfriend's face. Omnilink doors already had a bad enough reputation as it is, this hasn't done much to help it! ::)
TWO Soho Road branded B7TL's were having trouble in great Bridge on the 74 yesterday, sorry its vague but we were all turfed off the bus, i was the last one off, they all crammed onto the 74 while I had a nearly empty 1632 on the 43 :D
Bad morning in West Bromwich bus station. 2 FTS's 4011 and 4013.
fts's?
Quote from: settlerman on February 25, 2013, 03:50:50 PM
Bad morning in West Bromwich bus station. 2 FTS's 4011 and 4013.
"Fail to start"?
Quote from: Stu on February 25, 2013, 07:09:11 PM
"Fail to start"?
Yes sorry about that I should have put it in full. We used to use quite a few abbreviations on the maintenance. There was LID for a bus that had a fault which wouldn't affect its safety was LID (let it develop).
SS for short service.
VSS for very short service.
NDF for no defect found.
etc etc
1848 broke down on the 4 today in Caldmore.
4229 expired in Dudley this morning, there in a bad way some of the ALX 400 B7's a batch I can see being replaced rather than refurbished, that's if NXWM don't change their minds again
596 has broken down it's stuck in the middle of Wolverhampton bus station on the 32
Quote from: Shaun on February 27, 2013, 02:25:12 PM
596 has broken down it's stuck in the middle of Wolverhampton bus station on the 32
That didn't take long.
Expecting WN to be short over the summer with Trident refurb and B6LE overheating.
Quote from: NXWM Spectra on February 27, 2013, 08:09:08 PM
Quote from: Shaun on February 27, 2013, 02:25:12 PM
596 has broken down it's stuck in the middle of Wolverhampton bus station on the 32
That didn't take long.
Expecting WN to be short over the summer with Trident refurb and B6LE overheating.
Do WN not introduce the summer timetables with reduced Pvrs?
Diamond dart R530YRP broke down on the 40 today.
Quote from: Winston on February 27, 2013, 08:26:40 PM
Quote from: NXWM Spectra on February 27, 2013, 08:09:08 PM
Quote from: Shaun on February 27, 2013, 02:25:12 PM
596 has broken down it's stuck in the middle of Wolverhampton bus station on the 32
That didn't take long.
Expecting WN to be short over the summer with Trident refurb and B6LE overheating.
Do WN not introduce the summer timetables with reduced Pvrs?
From what i've seen yes they do
Quote from: Ash on February 27, 2013, 09:01:21 PM
Diamond dart R530YRP broke down on the 40 today.
Second breakdown for this bus again but this time on the 42/43 and broke down on stand in WestBromwich bus station.
1855 broken down on the 4
1572 broken down on the 9 (cov)
4023 broken down at Wood End Lane Erdington on 11A yesterday lunchtime. I haven't bothered to post all of these for the last few weeks as there have been so many but I am now going to post every time I see as some people seem to think the Presidents are doing a great job on the Outer Circle.
Stagecoach's 18401 had a weird noise coming from the engine, on the X15 on Trinity Street, and had to go out of service
Diamond 30439 broke down today on the way back to the garage.
Diamond 30445 broken down on the 4 these breakdowns are now becoming more and more frequent i thinks its due to there age and strain of the terrain on the 4h and 4m as soin as a busvarrives in merryhill it has to leave straight away as the timetable is so tight
Quote from: Ash on March 06, 2013, 02:36:13 PM
Diamond 30445 broken down on the 4 these breakdowns are now becoming more and more frequent i thinks its due to there age and strain of the terrain on the 4h and 4m as soin as a busvarrives in merryhill it has to leave straight away as the timetable is so tight
If they are running the 292 in kiddie got help the darts on clee hill would they make it up there.
Silverline Streetlite being towed through Stechford this evening around 6pm.
5512 broke down on Tettenhall Road 1200hrs.
Quote from: settlerman on March 11, 2013, 02:59:10 PM
5512 broke down on Tettenhall Road 1200hrs.
Whoops. Already! Only it's first day out.
Quote from: John on March 11, 2013, 03:18:54 PM
Quote from: settlerman on March 11, 2013, 02:59:10 PM
5512 broke down on Tettenhall Road 1200hrs.
Whoops. Already! Only it's first day out.
Probably just teething troubles rather than anything serious
Everything is a little iffy when its new, look how many 51s broke down last January!
A 45** Trident in TWM livery broke down in Willenhall on the 529 yesterday in the stop on the island heading towards Walsall.
4580 broken down going back to the garage on a mansfield truck. 4570 was taken off the 59 and placed on the 126 as a replacement
1681 is currently parked in the middle of wolverhampton station with its front wheels on blocks to tilt the bus up with a mansfield truck behind it, any idea what's happened
4630 broken down at Bickenhill last night on the 900
639 appeared to be broken down in wolverhampton bus station yesterday.
Quote from: Trident 4609 on March 31, 2013, 11:06:19 PM
639 appeared to be broken down in wolverhampton bus station yesterday.
When was that? I don't remember us seeing that :o
4402 on 8 leaked in Coventry, Pool Meadow the other day. Resultant pond covered with absorbant material. Driver got Merc as replacement!
2065 sat in Compton this afternoon with part of the rear drivers-side bodywork hanging off
A spectra (Didn't catch the fleetnumber) broken down in wolverhampton. Not surprised though:)
4594 broke down in Dudley bus station this evening on the 126 after starting struggling badly up the hills towards Dudley.
Quote from: Kevin on April 06, 2013, 03:19:36 PM
2065 sat in Compton this afternoon with part of the rear drivers-side bodywork hanging off
Oh dear. Did you get a photo?
It was most likely to have been on route 10.
Quote from: NXWM Spectra on April 06, 2013, 10:11:12 PM
Quote from: Kevin on April 06, 2013, 03:19:36 PM
2065 sat in Compton this afternoon with part of the rear drivers-side bodywork hanging off
Oh dear. Did you get a photo?
It was most likely to have been on route 10.
Pretty sure that part of the bodywork can deatach of the bus (Seen this happen before when a B7RLE broke down)
I tried for a photo, was on the old railway bridge over the road at the time so was just a bit too far away to get a decent shot, plus i had no idea how to get down to road level...
A 529 branded trident parked up out of service with engineer inside and it looked broken down.
2002 was in the 529 stand also appeared with a defect displaying route 25.
Did a bus break down on the 1 today as 2022 appeared on there this afternoon displaying 1E to Wolverhampton
502 seemed to be lacking power and making some strange noises on the 244 today. Got off it in Halesowen towards Dudley because I didn't think it would make it back to Dudley without breaking down or getting stuck trying to make it up a hill!
Quote from: nitromatt1 on April 07, 2013, 11:26:57 PM
502 seemed to be lacking power and making some strange noises on the 244 today. Got off it in Halesowen towards Dudley because I didn't think it would make it back to Dudley without breaking down or getting stuck trying to make it up a hill!
502 was struggling even where there weren't even actual hills! Slowest bus i've been on. Seemed as bad as a Metrobus!
Quote from: Trident 4609 on April 07, 2013, 11:30:26 PM
Quote from: nitromatt1 on April 07, 2013, 11:26:57 PM
502 seemed to be lacking power and making some strange noises on the 244 today. Got off it in Halesowen towards Dudley because I didn't think it would make it back to Dudley without breaking down or getting stuck trying to make it up a hill!
502 was struggling even where there weren't even actual hills! Slowest bus i've been on. Seemed as bad as a Metrobus!
Worse than.
Not the slowest I've been on. You want a slow one try TGB's 109.
I wonder if 502 was actually changed over because there is no way it made it up the hill on the approach to Dudley.
To be honest the 243/4 is its regular route so it must manage to get up that hill somehow.
Quote from: nitromatt1 on April 07, 2013, 11:45:13 PM
To be honest the 243/4 is its regular route so it must manage to get up that hill somehow.
Maybe it was just having a bad day :D
Quote from: Trident 4609 on April 07, 2013, 11:47:20 PM
Quote from: nitromatt1 on April 07, 2013, 11:45:13 PM
To be honest the 243/4 is its regular route so it must manage to get up that hill somehow.
Maybe it was just having a bad day :D
Just like me.
1628 caught fire about 45 minutes ago on the 244, with me on board...
Everyone was moved onto the 140 behind as it was only a couple of minutes from Dudley.
Quote from: nitromatt1 on April 08, 2013, 09:56:43 PM
1628 caught fire about 45 minutes ago on the 244, with me on board...
Everyone was moved onto the 140 behind as it was only a couple of minutes from Dudley.
Hope You and everybody else is OK and was it an Engine Fire
Quote from: Rob H on April 08, 2013, 10:00:38 PM
Quote from: nitromatt1 on April 08, 2013, 09:56:43 PM
1628 caught fire about 45 minutes ago on the 244, with me on board...
Everyone was moved onto the 140 behind as it was only a couple of minutes from Dudley.
Hope You and everybody else is OK and was it an Engine Fire
Thanks, don't worry nobody was harmed unless the smoke which filled the bus is toxic (if I suddenly fall ill in the next few hours I'll let you know!). I believe it was an engine problem yes. Coincidentally "pensnettdriver" from on here was driving.
Did you see if the fire damage was bad?
Quote from: Trident 4609 on April 08, 2013, 10:14:02 PM
Did you see if the fire damage was bad?
No I didn't. It seemed to be inside the engine and I didn't see the engine open.
I reckon this is goodbye to 1628 though.
Quote from: nitromatt1 on April 08, 2013, 10:15:13 PM
Quote from: Trident 4609 on April 08, 2013, 10:14:02 PM
Did you see if the fire damage was bad?
No I didn't. It seemed to be inside the engine and I didn't see the engine open.
I reckon this is goodbye to 1628 though.
The third Pensnett Merc in the space of a couple of months to be fire damaged, I reckon Pensnett are trying to bump themselves up the queue for new buses ;-)
Quote from: Winston on April 08, 2013, 10:23:03 PM
Quote from: nitromatt1 on April 08, 2013, 10:15:13 PM
Quote from: Trident 4609 on April 08, 2013, 10:14:02 PM
Did you see if the fire damage was bad?
No I didn't. It seemed to be inside the engine and I didn't see the engine open.
I reckon this is goodbye to 1628 though.
The third Pensnett Merc in the space of a couple of months to be fire damaged, I reckon Pensnett are trying to bump themselves up the queue for new buses ;-)
maybe within the next 2 years, Better Bus Agreement comes to mind
I did notice that 1628 seemed to be overrevving and screaming more than usual.
Quote from: 5513 (A1991) on April 08, 2013, 10:25:39 PM
Quote from: Winston on April 08, 2013, 10:23:03 PM
Quote from: nitromatt1 on April 08, 2013, 10:15:13 PM
Quote from: Trident 4609 on April 08, 2013, 10:14:02 PM
Did you see if the fire damage was bad?
No I didn't. It seemed to be inside the engine and I didn't see the engine open.
I reckon this is goodbye to 1628 though.
The third Pensnett Merc in the space of a couple of months to be fire damaged, I reckon Pensnett are trying to bump themselves up the queue for new buses ;-)
maybe within the next 2 years, Better Bus Agreement comes to mind
The Brierley Hill better bus agreement, new Merry Hill bus station/bus lanes & gates etc should all be happening during 2013/2014. Pensnett now have the largest fleet of Mercs within NXWM, CV has the next largest, but a large portion of those will be for the chop once the B7RLE & Enviro 400's enter service
4604 broke down on the Willenhall Road around 10.50 on the 529 today
West Brom Garage obviously knew which bus to transfer out to Pensnett :P ( I know it probably wasn't WB decision before people comment). I still think the 15xx and early 16xx mercs are far better compare the number of engine fires each batch has had with each other.
1628 is in service on the 243/4 tonight, looks like it lives on! :)
Quote from: nitromatt1 on April 09, 2013, 10:34:26 PM
1628 is in service on the 243/4 tonight, looks like it lives on! :)
Didn't have that much fire damage then!
Quote from: Trident 4609 on April 09, 2013, 10:37:24 PM
Quote from: nitromatt1 on April 09, 2013, 10:34:26 PM
1628 is in service on the 243/4 tonight, looks like it lives on! :)
Didn't have that much fire damage then!
I never said it did. There was clearly a fire somewhere though
4458 was seen on Coventry Road island (Bordesley Green) out of service with doors open and police surrounding it. 4187 was seen on Coventry Road, under the railway bridge with its rear flap open
4813 broke down on the 141 in Halesowen this evening :'(
Also, 1616 appeared to be broken down in Russels Hall earlier on
4010 broke down on route 59 on the lichfield rd in wednesfield yesterday
1754 broken down in wednesfield high street. Buses are being diverted down Alfred Squire Road neachells lane and back to normal line of route to allow mansfield truck to tow bus away
Quote from: Trident 4609 on April 15, 2013, 03:54:27 PM
1754 broken down in wednesfield high street. Buses are being diverted down Alfred Squire Road neachells lane and back to normal line of route to allow mansfield truck to tow bus away
Was it the same place those 2 buses got stuck recently?
Quote from: Westy on April 15, 2013, 05:19:35 PM
Quote from: Trident 4609 on April 15, 2013, 03:54:27 PM
1754 broken down in wednesfield high street. Buses are being diverted down Alfred Squire Road neachells lane and back to normal line of route to allow mansfield truck to tow bus away
Was it the same place those 2 buses got stuck recently?
Yes it is! caught 1754 on the 69 earlier! I live near wednesfield and always encounter buses almost getting stuck. The Mansfield truck driver requested for an inspector to divert buses to allow him to tow the bus away
Quote from: Westy on April 15, 2013, 05:19:35 PM
Was it the same place those 2 buses got stuck recently?
Yes, that was Wednesfield High Street
No vendettas against individuals on here, that it why several posts have been removed
Quote from: Tony on April 15, 2013, 07:44:58 PM
No vendettas against individuals on here, that it why several posts have been removed
Ok, Sorry Tony.
Quote from: vinh1000 on July 24, 2012, 03:44:17 PM
Been on the 9 where it was parked up and a Diamond bus behind crashed into it's rear causing a 45 minute delay at Cradley Heath
1403 - was on here enough times driver kept getting ****ed as engine kept cutting out route 46 (know this driver also)
Have been on a Midland in Walsall where it was meant to set off but the oil had all gone and no brake fluid
16 - Diamond only a month ago stopped outside Selfridges because the gearbox has gone - polish driver only said kaput! :P
22/23 out of service as Wayfarer 2 decides to freeze (most likely due to amount of RAM inside the hardware)
Scania Omnilink - Route 46 - about 8 months ago was on the brakes kept releasing all the air which meant they weren't working as such and red warning lights - out of service - driver just sat there and read newspaper for 2 hours (nb I know him so its OK :))
The 7 Perry Common colliding with a car at the livery street bridge :P driver of car was a chinese guy who did a runner
should I go on.. lol :P
The one about the 16 made me laugh ;D
4180 is very close to breakdown. Erratic idling, very slow revving, extreamly heavy brakes and steering, and excessive exhaust smoke and the emergency exit alarm permanently on. Very low quality vehicle. And the there's a pipe with white smoke bellowing from it, not continuous but only under heavy acceleration. I'm sure that has got to be the next one to be extensively refurbished.
OK, not a breakdown but near enough.
4800 is getting worse and worse, I'm sure it will be the first of the 09 Enviros to go, I bet the engineers hate it too
Quote from: Trident 4609 on April 15, 2013, 05:33:17 PM
Quote from: Westy on April 15, 2013, 05:19:35 PM
Quote from: Trident 4609 on April 15, 2013, 03:54:27 PM
1754 broken down in wednesfield high street. Buses are being diverted down Alfred Squire Road neachells lane and back to normal line of route to allow mansfield truck to tow bus away
Was it the same place those 2 buses got stuck recently?
Yes it is! caught 1754 on the 69 earlier! I live near wednesfield and always encounter buses almost getting stuck. The Mansfield truck driver requested for an inspector to divert buses to allow him to tow the bus away
i wondered what was goinmg on as our driver went up alfred squire rd. i saw broken down bus and tow truck there, but driver just standing around doing nowt. knowing whats required before towing, if he was waiting for an inspector, he could at least have removed the halfshaft/prepare it for towing.
The Mansfield truck driver asked our driver on the 59 (the bus was 601) to radio through for an inspector. Which bus were you on. I passed through wednesfield just before the garage put a call out
Quote from: nitromatt1 on April 15, 2013, 09:51:33 PM
4800 is getting worse and worse, I'm sure it will be the first of the 09 Enviros to go, I bet the engineers hate it too
How so?
Quote from: BCMobile on April 16, 2013, 06:20:15 PM
Quote from: nitromatt1 on April 15, 2013, 09:51:33 PM
4800 is getting worse and worse, I'm sure it will be the first of the 09 Enviros to go, I bet the engineers hate it too
How so?
Me and Matt agree that 4800 is the slowest E400 we've been on. Matt (Nitromatt1) caught it before on the 241 and he said it really struggled up hills!
Quote from: Trident 4609 on April 16, 2013, 06:45:37 PM
Quote from: BCMobile on April 16, 2013, 06:20:15 PM
Quote from: nitromatt1 on April 15, 2013, 09:51:33 PM
4800 is getting worse and worse, I'm sure it will be the first of the 09 Enviros to go, I bet the engineers hate it too
How so?
Me and Matt agree that 4800 is the slowest E400 we've been on. Matt (Nitromatt1) caught it before on the 241 and he said it really struggled up hills!
I see, what are they? 09 reg?
Yes it is a 09 plate. I don't think i've rode 4800 but Matt has and told me its a slow bus!
Quote from: Trident 4609 on April 16, 2013, 07:24:50 PM
Yes it is a 09 plate. I don't think i've rode 4800 but Matt has and told me its a slow bus!
I went on it and it was ok must have been fixed???
I can believe it aswell. Is that one that's going to be swapped with YW?
Quote from: BCMobile on April 16, 2013, 07:26:53 PM
I can believe it aswell. Is that one that's going to be swapped with YW?
I believe the swap isn't happening now
Yeah the swap's off if it was ever "on" in the first place.
Quote from: richie on April 16, 2013, 07:26:21 PM
Quote from: Trident 4609 on April 16, 2013, 07:24:50 PM
Yes it is a 09 plate. I don't think i've rode 4800 but Matt has and told me its a slow bus!
I went on it and it was ok must have been fixed???
When did you ride it richie? Have you ridden any other of the 09-plate Enviros?
Quote from: Trident 4609 on April 16, 2013, 07:30:35 PM
Quote from: BCMobile on April 16, 2013, 07:26:53 PM
I can believe it aswell. Is that one that's going to be swapped with YW?
I believe the swap isn't happening now
Oh? You'll have to explain further. I was looking forward to seeing a 48XX rariety on the KN. Oh Well.
Well Matt told me it isn't happening! Plus a post from tony not so long back practically said it all!
They will be getting new branding as well I think, hence why the green one was removed
The branding was removed due to refurbishments and the proposed YW swap, was it not? Although the swap has now been cancelled, so it is the assumption that a new Hagley Road branding will be applied to the Enviros
Not neccessarily a breakdown but 1515 spotted having the common Mercedes bouncy kneel problem, where the bus kneels and then bounces straight back up again, was just holding up Dudley bus station on the 205 whilst the driver got it to raise properly
4324 being prepared for suspended tow at Saltley Gate at 10.45 this evening.
Two in 2 hours. 4825 being towed along Hagley Road and 4116 not going anywhere soon at Kings Norton station.
1634 broke down on the 9 this morning in Coventry city centre by IKEA.
Quote from: settlerman on April 19, 2013, 01:26:41 PM
Two in 2 hours. 4825 being towed along Hagley Road and 4116 not going anywhere soon at Kings Norton station.
Nice to see someone in my neck of the woods!! Keep your personal belongings safe, mind you.
Quote from: settlerman on April 19, 2013, 01:26:41 PM
Two in 2 hours. 4825 being towed along Hagley Road and 4116 not going anywhere soon at Kings Norton station.
4825 does seem too powerful for its own good sometimes!
Quote from: BCMobile on April 19, 2013, 10:16:29 PM
Quote from: settlerman on April 19, 2013, 01:26:41 PM
Two in 2 hours. 4825 being towed along Hagley Road and 4116 not going anywhere soon at Kings Norton station.
Nice to see someone in my neck of the woods!! Keep your personal belongings safe, mind you.
And carry Mace mainly to stop the idiots nicking your stuff!!
1421 being pulled by a Mansfield through Leamore just!
4608 broken down in heath town on the 59
good day at WB for breakdowns - 9:30 this morning 1599 towed back into garage off the 89, and then 4114 decided to lose all its air pressure by the Horse and Jockey on the Jockey road heading out of Sutton this afternoon about quarter to 4.
guess who was on the one behind......... >:( >:( >:( >:(
4276 or near this taken out of service back to garage due to a chicken and chips incident hazard
1477 nearly broke down on the bend in Bradford Place while waiting behind 821 loading on the 45 this afternoon. The driver and an inspector finally got it going again after a few minutes of the engine turning over. I thought it was a push job to get it out of the way!!
Quote from: vinh1000 on April 20, 2013, 07:53:19 PM
4276 or near this taken out of service back to garage due to a chicken and chips incident hazard
Is that code for something?
4044 subbed for 4637 on the 5 this evening
Quote from: wilmotm (Matt Wilmot) on April 21, 2013, 02:20:29 PM
Quote from: vinh1000 on April 20, 2013, 07:53:19 PM
4276 or near this taken out of service back to garage due to a chicken and chips incident hazard
Is that code for something?
I could take a good guess!!
4540 FTS Wolverhampton bus station 1315hrs.
Quote from: settlerman on April 22, 2013, 03:54:21 PM
4540 FTS Wolverhampton bus station 1315hrs.
Saw it in service about an hour ago in wolverhampton bus station on the 11.
4595 broken down in Wolverhampton Bus Station around 15:20
Went past a Thandi Dart being hooked up to the back of a tow truck earlier on Darlaston Road
Saw 632 at Dudley Bus Station today parked up, with cones around the back and a fluid trail coming from the front..
Quote from: Abluhwleh on April 23, 2013, 10:25:02 PM
Saw 632 at Dudley Bus Station today parked up, with cones around the back and a fluid trail coming from the front..
Not surprised it has reached 15 degrees today.
Hazarding a guess it was a breakdown, I saw an Omnilink earlier taking a left turn from Nechells Park Road with hazard lights flashing, it went off down toward Aston station which to me says it was heading back to PB garage
117 currently broken down at Hagley
Forgot to post, 4006 broke down on the 59 yesterday according to a driver i know. It appeared to replaced by 4008
Green bus (Abellio 9718 was the fleet number on the front) had failed near to wherethe 46 splits off from the 5 in Great Barr about half 4ish as I passed it in the opposite direction. It was on the Scott arms bound carriageway
Quote from: trainbasher on April 25, 2013, 11:18:07 PM
Green bus (Abellio 9718 was the fleet number on the front) had failed near to wherethe 46 splits off from the 5 in Great Barr about half 4ish as I passed it in the opposite direction. It was on the Scott arms bound carriageway
That's 124
Buses break down in cannock on a daily basis at least 3 since monday
4434 I noticed broken down at Dudley Street this morning, on my way to garage. Hazard a guess doing the 45's?
4812 and 2082 not in service on rutland road.Does anyone know what it was doing???
Quote from: dgss1 on April 26, 2013, 05:43:20 PM
4812 and 2082 not in service on rutland road.Does anyone know what it was doing???
Just seen 4812 in service on the 9.
1672 (i think) being hooked up to a Mansfield truck earlier in Wolverhampton Bus Station.
4137 appeared to fail on the 89 on the lichfield road in Wednesfield but managed to start back up again.
4497 sat opposite Aston uni on Jennens rd with the bonnet up
Quote from: nitromatt1 on April 26, 2013, 07:03:58 PM
Quote from: dgss1 on April 26, 2013, 05:43:20 PM
4812 and 2082 not in service on rutland road.Does anyone know what it was doing???
Just seen 4812 in service on the 9.
It happened again, only this time it was just 4812
Didn't see it myself, but a broken down bus near Camp Hill island caused some traffic chaos earlier on the Stratford Road in Sparkbrook, and on surrounding roads. According to the BBC Birmingham travel page, it was reported as 'cleared' before I left work, however I don't know if it was the same bus, but there was a 37-branded Omnilink parked up at the Main Street stop southbound with it's hazard lights on, and what looked like the driver stopping traffic in both directions to let the other direction flow.
That stretch of road, as narrow as it is with parked cars, is a nightmare at the best of times, so you can imagine the chaos if a bus gets stuck there.
4582 broken down refusing to start on the 126 in Wolverhampton Bus Station this evening meaning the 19:45 working of the 126 did not leave. Passengers had to wait for the 20:05 departure (4576).
I wonder if it was replaced, and by what
Arriva 2288 overheated in Bearwood on the 20 today emptying its radiator all over the floor, and steam coming out of the water filler cap.
4017 broke down in Wolverhampton bus station and still there hours later after i saw it. Probably still there as the Masfield truck can't move it
Diamond 30206 overheated on the 4 sign theres a bit of warm weather
Quote from: Trident 4609 on May 07, 2013, 06:27:57 PM
4017 broke down in Wolverhampton bus station and still there hours later after i saw it. Probably still there as the Masfield truck can't move it
My favourite bus fails again! Not the most reliable Spectra and then Spectra's aren't the most reliable buses, recipe for disaster
Quote from: Trident 4609 on May 07, 2013, 06:27:57 PM
4017 broke down in Wolverhampton bus station and still there hours later after i saw it. Probably still there as the Masfield truck can't move it
I saw it at about 4, watching the Mansfield guy really struggle.
What route was it on?
I saw it around 16:30-17:20 with the Mansfield Guy struggling to move it. Instead he walked out of the Bus Station and Went Into the Spar Opposite the station on Queen Street
Lol. A bar of chocolate always helps. So does a can of Pepsi Max.
One of Diamonds '13 plate B7RLEs hit a bit of trouble near Walsall and caused a quite large traffic jam because of it. It appeared that either the brakes wouldn't release or the gearbox wouldn't get out of neutral as the driver was revving the beans out of it and it refused to budge.
One I forgot, A driver i know told me when i was on 5511 on the 59 there was a defect woth the hybrid light on the dashboard.
Just spotted 4551 being towed back to depot by Mansfield just after midnight from Dudley bus station, can't be a nice time to breakdown for a driver that one, or passengers as it was probably due to run the last bus of the night
Quote from: wilmotm (Matt Wilmot) on May 08, 2013, 12:28:10 AM
Just spotted 4551 being towed back to depot by Mansfield just after midnight from Dudley bus station, can't be a nice time to breakdown for a driver that one, or passengers as it was probably due to run the last bus of the night
It was broken down in Broad Street not long after 9
Quote from: nitromatt1 on May 08, 2013, 12:31:38 AM
Quote from: wilmotm (Matt Wilmot) on May 08, 2013, 12:28:10 AM
Just spotted 4551 being towed back to depot by Mansfield just after midnight from Dudley bus station, can't be a nice time to breakdown for a driver that one, or passengers as it was probably due to run the last bus of the night
It was broken down in Broad Street not long after 9
Oh right ok then, taken an awful long time to get back, and it still wasn't home when I saw it at quarter past midnight
On waiting for the 202 in Halesowen for the 13:25, at 13:45 notified by bus station supervisor that had broken down so people had to wait for the next one at normal time of 14:25. A few annoyed people.
I caught the 002 instead where 2 came together.
4812 was broken down with bonnet up on Manor Lane towards Birmingham about 5:30pm this afternoon (Tuesday)
Quote from: nitromatt1 on May 08, 2013, 12:31:38 AM
Quote from: wilmotm (Matt Wilmot) on May 08, 2013, 12:28:10 AM
Just spotted 4551 being towed back to depot by Mansfield just after midnight from Dudley bus station, can't be a nice time to breakdown for a driver that one, or passengers as it was probably due to run the last bus of the night
It was broken down in Broad Street not long after 9
Saw it Working the 126 in Wolverhampton late afternoon yesterday
4017 broken down again in Wolverhampton Bus Station today. Two days straight! It is on the 59.
Quote from: Trident 4609 on May 08, 2013, 07:09:17 PM
4017 broken down again in Wolverhampton Bus Station today. Two days straight! It is on the 59.
Seeming more and more likely I'm going to have to go out and find it pretty quick to get one last ride on it before it's off the road for good, even got a T-shirt with 4017 printed on it!
But it does ask the question, did WN really not have another spare Decker to put out today whilst they just made sure 4017 was repaired properly rather than sending it out obviously still not quite right
Well as i said the other day The Hybrids Next Stop Announcements fitted so Tridents and Spectras have been covering on the 1 and 59
did 4017 breakdown with same fault though? they may have repaired yesterdays fault, but is possible a new fault could occur
Quote from: NXWM Spectra on May 07, 2013, 09:13:41 PM
Quote from: Trident 4609 on May 07, 2013, 06:27:57 PM
4017 broke down in Wolverhampton bus station and still there hours later after i saw it. Probably still there as the Masfield truck can't move it
I saw it at about 4, watching the Mansfield guy really struggle.
What route was it on?
When I saw it, it was on stand C, so I'm guessing it was on the 82.
I jumped on the next 82 (a Merc).
I believe 4017 was operating the 59 yesterday not the 82 SMK.
662 most days this week!
Quote from: Trident 4609 on May 09, 2013, 08:04:04 AM
I believe 4017 was operating the 59 yesterday not the 82 SMK.
I was referring to Tuesday
4812 broken down AGAIN, this time about 5pm at the Royal Oak
Chugging up Ansty Road in 1570 on 9 it was juddering so much the driver called it day before the Forum and couldn't go any further!
Quote from: nitromatt1 on May 10, 2013, 07:32:24 PM
4812 broken down AGAIN, this time about 5pm at the Royal Oak
Yes saw that as well, again,
Driver could have made a slightly better effort to get the bus slightly closer to the kerb, but then if it had just cut out without any warning then fair enough
810 swapped for 569 on the 45
1644 broke down in Stourbridge this evening on (of course) the X96, was replaced by 1628 which had come off the 53/289
4443 has just suffered an air leak while on Route 957 and when it got into Birmingham it went back to garage and 4170 replaced its duties on the 957
4572 broken down AGAIN in the exactly the same spot as before
http://www.flickr.com/photos/95573641@N03/8734955593/in/photostream (http://www.flickr.com/photos/95573641@N03/8734955593/in/photostream)
Quote from: dgss1 on May 13, 2013, 06:19:16 PM
4572 broken down AGAIN in the exactly the same spot as before
http://www.flickr.com/photos/95573641@N03/8734955593/in/photostream (http://www.flickr.com/photos/95573641@N03/8734955593/in/photostream)
dgss1, is that your Flickr? The photo of 4823 you just uploaded is being driven by someone I know.
Not on my bus but on the bus before this was. I was getting off 4289 on the 7 route to find another 42** ALX B7TL with the hazzards on infront. The driver of that bus approched ours and simply shouted I've ran out of fuel.
Quote from: nitromatt1 on May 13, 2013, 06:41:56 PM
Quote from: dgss1 on May 13, 2013, 06:19:16 PM
4572 broken down AGAIN in the exactly the same spot as before
http://www.flickr.com/photos/95573641@N03/8734955593/in/photostream (http://www.flickr.com/photos/95573641@N03/8734955593/in/photostream)
dgss1, is that your Flickr? The photo of 4823 you just uploaded is being driven by someone I know.
yes
1630 taken off the road this afternoon with a broken windscreen wiper.
4041 causing chaos at Stockland Green at 4pm on 11A with Mansfield trying to hook it up and blocking the traffic lights in the process. The traffic was almost back to Six Ways, and ironically contained at least 4 other 11A's.
was on that on the 53 this morning;were you the driver???
Quote from: uniquicity on May 14, 2013, 05:52:11 PM
1630 taken off the road this afternoon with a broken windscreen wiper.
It was on the X96 on Tuesday afternoon. I'm not a driver. I have spies everywhere ;)
As mentioned in the Unusual Workings thread, after never having a bus breakdown before, 4015 expired on the 256, 632 sent to replace, made it a mile down Penn Road and then it expired!
Quote from: wilmotm (Matt Wilmot) on May 17, 2013, 03:06:02 PM
As mentioned in the Unusual Workings thread, after never having a bus breakdown before, 4015 expired on the 256, 632 sent to replace, made it a mile down Penn Road and then it expired!
Going to school on Green Buses daily, I have been on more breakdowns than I care to remember lol
4811 parked up in Halesowen today in the space where the 241 and 297 usually wait time. It wasn't on the 241 and obviously wasn't on the 297 (low bridge!), so I assume broken down, stayed there for some time
4573 broken down on the 59 route on the Wednesfield Road just outside of Wolvethampton city centre.
Quote from: Trident 4609 on May 21, 2013, 05:38:32 PM
4573 broken down on the 59 route on the Wednesfield Road just outside of Wolverhampton city centre.
Was it the Enviro400H that replaced it?
I also saw it at about 16:15.
Quote from: NXWM Spectra on May 21, 2013, 07:24:48 PM
Quote from: Trident 4609 on May 21, 2013, 05:38:32 PM
4573 broken down on the 59 route on the Wednesfield Road just outside of Wolverhampton city centre.
Was it the Enviro400H that replaced it?
I also saw it at about 16:15.
No 5412 was already on there today. I caught 5412 at 15:27 and and got to Wolverhampton at 16:48. Then caught it home from Wolverhampton at 16:50. Think its been on all day.
Quote from: Trident 4609 on May 21, 2013, 07:30:07 PM
No 5412 was already on there today. I caught 5412 at 15:27 and and got to Wolverhampton at 16:48. Then caught it home from Wolverhampton at 16:50. Think its been on all day.
You caught it at 15:27 then got to Wolverhampton at 16:48? It took you 1 hour and 21 minutes?
Quote from: Trident 4609 on May 21, 2013, 07:30:07 PM
Quote from: NXWM Spectra on May 21, 2013, 07:24:48 PM
Quote from: Trident 4609 on May 21, 2013, 05:38:32 PM
4573 broken down on the 59 route on the Wednesfield Road just outside of Wolverhampton city centre.
Was it the Enviro400H that replaced it?
I also saw it at about 16:15.
No 5412 was already on there today. I caught 5412 at 15:27 and and got to Wolverhampton at 16:48. Then caught it home from Wolverhampton at 16:50. Think its been on all day.
Thinking about it now, I think it was on the board ahead of the one I was on, I saw something green turn when I was heading past the theatre towards the bus station. I just assumed it was a B5LH as usual.
Quote from: nitromatt1 on May 21, 2013, 07:38:26 PM
Quote from: Trident 4609 on May 21, 2013, 07:30:07 PM
No 5412 was already on there today. I caught 5412 at 15:27 and and got to Wolverhampton at 16:48. Then caught it home from Wolverhampton at 16:50. Think its been on all day.
You caught it at 15:27 then got to Wolverhampton at 16:48? It took you 1 hour and 21 minutes?
Typo error i meant 15:48
Quote from: NXWM Spectra on May 21, 2013, 07:38:48 PM
Quote from: Trident 4609 on May 21, 2013, 07:30:07 PM
Quote from: NXWM Spectra on May 21, 2013, 07:24:48 PM
Quote from: Trident 4609 on May 21, 2013, 05:38:32 PM
4573 broken down on the 59 route on the Wednesfield Road just outside of Wolverhampton city centre.
Was it the Enviro400H that replaced it?
I also saw it at about 16:15.
Well 5511 and 5512 were on the 59 also today
No 5412 was already on there today. I caught 5412 at 15:27 and and got to Wolverhampton at 16:48. Then caught it home from Wolverhampton at 16:50. Think its been on all day.
Thinking about it now, I think it was on the board ahead of the one I was on, I saw something green turn when I was heading past the theatre towards the bus station. I just assumed it was a B5LH as usual.
YW's 4363 is currently parked up at the 3 stop in Acocks Green looking a little damaged.
Not sure how it has happened, but the nearside lower side panel behind the front wheel is looking a little buckled. :o
As it's one of the vinyl-wrapped NX livery buses, its going to look even odder when the panel gets replaced (unless they just bash it back into shape lol)
Quote from: Stu on May 22, 2013, 06:47:52 PM
YW's 4363 is currently parked up at the 3 stop in Acocks Green looking a little damaged.
Not sure how it has happened, but the nearside lower side panel behind the front wheel is looking a little buckled. :o
As it's one of the vinyl-wrapped NX livery buses, its going to look even odder when the panel gets replaced (unless they just bash it back into shape lol)
If its vinyled it'll be due a repaint anyway, you never know it might not emerge now until being refurbished!
I don't know whats happened, but I just looked out my window, and 4363 has gone, and now there is an Enviro400 parked up at the 1 stop, showing 'Not In Service'.
4573 back in service today on wn 11. later on 25.
1681 being hoisted up to a mansfied truck in wolves bus station
4111 developed a fault somewhere this morning while on Route 73 Me & My Mom got on 4111 in Sheldon and when it got into Solihull that's when the fault must have occured and that was about 10:20 and was still there when we was coming back into Sheldon and that was an hour later 4081 took over it's duties on the 73
My dad told me he saw 4521 broken down on New Town Row about 9:40 this morning
Quote from: Rob4367 on May 23, 2013, 02:12:55 PM
4111 developed a fault somewhere this morning while on Route 73 Me & My Mom got on 4111 in Sheldon and when it got into Solihull that's when the fault must have occured and that was about 10:20 and was still there when we was coming back into Sheldon and that was an hour later 4081 took over it's duties on the 73
Must have fixed the problem, as 4111 was out on the 1 this evening.
Quote from: Stu on May 23, 2013, 06:54:23 PM
Quote from: Rob4367 on May 23, 2013, 02:12:55 PM
4111 developed a fault somewhere this morning while on Route 73 Me & My Mom got on 4111 in Sheldon and when it got into Solihull that's when the fault must have occured and that was about 10:20 and was still there when we was coming back into Sheldon and that was an hour later 4081 took over it's duties on the 73
Must have fixed the problem, as 4111 was out on the 1 this evening.
Must have been something minor :)
Quote from: nitromatt1 on May 23, 2013, 05:08:48 PM
My dad told me he saw 4521 broken down on New Town Row about 9:40 this morning
Wonder why it was there. A West Brom bus never uses New Town Row, unless it was running into Town out of service from somewhere
Quote from: John on May 23, 2013, 07:21:35 PM
Quote from: nitromatt1 on May 23, 2013, 05:08:48 PM
My dad told me he saw 4521 broken down on New Town Row about 9:40 this morning
Wonder why it was there. A West Brom bus never uses New Town Row, unless it was running into Town out of service from somewhere
That's exactly what I thought. He says it was definitely 4521 though and definitely broken down (engine was on display)
Plus a Hansons Dart was broken down in Merry Hill (on the road that the 222/256 use to head up to Brierley Hill), with an Ex-British Gas Transit attending.
Quote from: John on May 23, 2013, 07:25:05 PM
Plus a Hansons Dart was broken down in Merry Hill (on the road that the 222/256 use to head up to Brierley Hill), with an Ex-British Gas Transit attending.
You mean the 255? The 256 doesn't go to Merry Hill
Quote from: nitromatt1 on May 23, 2013, 07:25:58 PM
Quote from: John on May 23, 2013, 07:25:05 PM
Plus a Hansons Dart was broken down in Merry Hill (on the road that the 222/256 use to head up to Brierley Hill), with an Ex-British Gas Transit attending.
You mean the 255? The 256 doesn't go to Merry Hill
Yes of course I do!! Silly me
Cheers Matt :)
Quote from: John on May 23, 2013, 07:28:34 PM
Quote from: nitromatt1 on May 23, 2013, 07:25:58 PM
Quote from: John on May 23, 2013, 07:25:05 PM
Plus a Hansons Dart was broken down in Merry Hill (on the road that the 222/256 use to head up to Brierley Hill), with an Ex-British Gas Transit attending.
You mean the 255? The 256 doesn't go to Merry Hill
Yes of course I do!! Silly me
Cheers Matt :)
Don't worry, I used to get the 255 and 256 mixed up too ;)
The Embankment
Must have been a breakdown on the 66 this morning, only reason I can think of for the 08:06 ex-city not showing up.....
In the meantime though, did notice a bendi parked up on Priory Quensway with smoke pouring out the back, didnt think to get its number though
Nice and shiny 4054 broke down on Queslett Road yesterday evening
4125 on tow along Wolverhampton Road Walsall just.
Quote from: Westy on June 05, 2013, 05:28:14 PM
4125 on tow along Wolverhampton Road Walsall just.
Well it has been on the 126 for at least the last 2 days!
Quote from: wilmotm (Matt Wilmot) on June 05, 2013, 06:17:33 PM
Quote from: Westy on June 05, 2013, 05:28:14 PM
4125 on tow along Wolverhampton Road Walsall just.
Well it has been on the 126 for at least the last 2 days!
4125 is a Walsall Trident, I think you are getting it mixed up with 4135
Quote from: wilmotm (Matt Wilmot) on June 05, 2013, 06:17:33 PM
Quote from: Westy on June 05, 2013, 05:28:14 PM
4125 on tow along Wolverhampton Road Walsall just.
Well it has been on the 126 for at least the last 2 days!
4125 is a Walsall bus Matt.
Quote from: Trident 4609 on June 05, 2013, 06:39:40 PM
Quote from: wilmotm (Matt Wilmot) on June 05, 2013, 06:17:33 PM
Quote from: Westy on June 05, 2013, 05:28:14 PM
4125 on tow along Wolverhampton Road Walsall just.
Well it has been on the 126 for at least the last 2 days!
4125 is a Walsall bus Matt.
I know that's what I just said ;)
I was replying as you sent it so you just beat me to it ;)
Quote from: Trident 4609 on June 05, 2013, 06:42:29 PM
I was replying as you sent it so you just beat me to it ;)
Actually I said it over 15 minutes ago ;D
Quote from: nitromatt1 on June 05, 2013, 06:22:06 PM
Quote from: wilmotm (Matt Wilmot) on June 05, 2013, 06:17:33 PM
Quote from: Westy on June 05, 2013, 05:28:14 PM
4125 on tow along Wolverhampton Road Walsall just.
Well it has been on the 126 for at least the last 2 days!
4125 is a Walsall Trident, I think you are getting it mixed up with 4135
Thanks, quite correct, just testing!! How one number makes so much difference
1614 broken down on the 53
http://www.flickr.com/photos/95573641@N03/8978859841/
4008 broke down at Wolverhampton Bus Station around 17:00 but managed to start back up
2069 taken off the 59 at 18:20 and taken back to the garage by an engineer with 4572 being the replacement bus.
Quote from: Trident 4609 on June 15, 2013, 07:14:26 PM
2069 taken off the 59 at 18:20 and taken back to the garage by an engineer with 4572 being the replacement bus.
How come we didn't see 2069 during the day???
Quote from: nitromatt1 on June 15, 2013, 08:26:16 PM
Quote from: Trident 4609 on June 15, 2013, 07:14:26 PM
2069 taken off the 59 at 18:20 and taken back to the garage by an engineer with 4572 being the replacement bus.
How come we didn't see 2069 during the day???
Not sure. Definetley a 59 as it was a regular 59 driver and had running board 59/06 in his hand.
Maybe another bus broke down earlier?
Branded B5 Hybrid being towed towards the garage in Wolverhampton about 8pm this evening
Quote from: nitromatt1 on June 18, 2013, 11:15:55 PM
Branded B5 Hybrid being towed towards the garage in Wolverhampton about 8pm this evening
Yes i saw that while i was in the bus station just after you got on 2013 on the 126. I forgot about that so thanks for that. 5518 was the bus.
Quote from: Trident 4609 on June 18, 2013, 11:36:33 PM
Quote from: nitromatt1 on June 18, 2013, 11:15:55 PM
Branded B5 Hybrid being towed towards the garage in Wolverhampton about 8pm this evening
Yes i saw that while i was in the bus station just after you got on 2013 on the 126. I forgot about that so thanks for that. 5518 was the bus.
I saw it whilst waiting on 2013 on the 126 at the lights at Snow Hill. I didn't pay much attention to it until it turned right and I realised it was on the back of a tow truck. Assuming it came off the 1, I wonder what replaced it? As I didn't see any more 1's this evening other than obviously 5517
You saw 4019 aswell remember ;)
Quote from: Trident 4609 on June 18, 2013, 11:42:09 PM
You saw 4019 aswell remember ;)
Yes I mean I didn't see any more 1's after I saw 5518 being towed :)
1643 subbed for 1593 on the 297 in Halesowen.
Quote from: Ash on June 19, 2013, 04:30:29 PM
1643 subbed for 1593 on the 297 in Halesowen.
1643 off or on?
Quote from: nitromatt1 on June 19, 2013, 04:38:52 PM
Quote from: Ash on June 19, 2013, 04:30:29 PM
1643 subbed for 1593 on the 297 in Halesowen.
1643 off or on?
1643 got taken off apparently it had a strong diesel smell on board so was decided to be taken back to the garage an 1593 went on the 297 instead.
805 being hooked up to a Mansfield truck outside the Square Peg at lunchtime today
1743 broke down in Blackheath on (I think) 205 seen about 17:20. Replaced by 1546
Quote from: nitromatt1 on June 21, 2013, 07:08:21 PM
1743 broke down in Blackheath on (I think) 205 seen about 17:20. Replaced by 1546
It was on the 289, 17.17 from Old Hill.
Quote from: uniquicity on June 21, 2013, 07:20:50 PM
Quote from: nitromatt1 on June 21, 2013, 07:08:21 PM
1743 broke down in Blackheath on (I think) 205 seen about 17:20. Replaced by 1546
It was on the 289, 17.17 from Old Hill.
Ah ok thanks, all blinds were blank so wasn't sure and didn't think it was the 53 as 1645 had just gone on it going the same way
Quote from: Kevin on June 21, 2013, 06:46:30 PM
805 being hooked up to a Mansfield truck outside the Square Peg at lunchtime today
Failed To Start.
Serious defect apperantly.
Quote from: The Rat on June 21, 2013, 10:29:48 PM
Quote from: Kevin on June 21, 2013, 06:46:30 PM
805 being hooked up to a Mansfield truck outside the Square Peg at lunchtime today
Failed To Start.
Serious defect apperantly.
Being unable to start is a pretty serious defect lol
Quote from: nitromatt1 on June 22, 2013, 12:05:57 AM
Quote from: The Rat on June 21, 2013, 10:29:48 PM
Quote from: Kevin on June 21, 2013, 06:46:30 PM
805 being hooked up to a Mansfield truck outside the Square Peg at lunchtime today
Failed To Start.
Serious defect apperantly.
Being unable to start is a pretty serious defect lol
Sorry Matt, you miss understood.
It was more then just FTS. - No flat batteries or anything. I'll speak to someone today and find out whats kicking off.
Saw De Courcey Trident with bonnet up on kenpas highway in Coventry after failing on the 360A City Circle the other day. Obviously had'nt got the stamina to go round and round all day!
Diamond Solo (think it was MX57 UPS) broken down in Wolverhampton bus station at about 17:10pm
Quote from: nitromatt1 on June 23, 2013, 09:06:52 PM
Diamond Solo (think it was MX57 UPS) broken down in Wolverhampton bus station at about 17:10pm
Do you know what route it was on? I can't think what routes Diamond operate in Wolverhampton on Sundays.
Think there may have been a defect with 5510 as 5413 appeared on the 59 in its place earlier
Quote from: Trident 4609 on June 23, 2013, 09:51:28 PM
Think there may have been a defect with 5510 as 5413 appeared on the 59 in its place earlier
Probably find it started raining Nath ;) ;)
Quote from: NXWM Spectra on June 23, 2013, 09:51:18 PM
Quote from: nitromatt1 on June 23, 2013, 09:06:52 PM
Diamond Solo (think it was MX57 UPS) broken down in Wolverhampton bus station at about 17:10pm
Do you know what route it was on? I can't think what routes Diamond operate in Wolverhampton on Sundays.
They operate the 81 and 26A. The MPD parked behind displayed 81.
Quote from: Trident 4609 on June 23, 2013, 09:53:44 PM
Quote from: NXWM Spectra on June 23, 2013, 09:51:18 PM
Quote from: nitromatt1 on June 23, 2013, 09:06:52 PM
Diamond Solo (think it was MX57 UPS) broken down in Wolverhampton bus station at about 17:10pm
Do you know what route it was on? I can't think what routes Diamond operate in Wolverhampton on Sundays.
They operate the 81 and 26A. The MPD parked behind displayed 81.
Well a Solo would seem the ideal bus to work the 26A
According to vinh1000 4609 broke down overheating on Stand S in Wolverhampton Bus Station this morning
Quote from: nitromatt1 on June 26, 2013, 03:40:35 PM
According to vinh1000 4609 broke down overheating on Stand S in Wolverhampton Bus Station this morning
:(
Quote from: Trident 4609 on June 26, 2013, 04:42:37 PM
Quote from: nitromatt1 on June 26, 2013, 03:40:35 PM
According to vinh1000 4609 broke down overheating on Stand S in Wolverhampton Bus Station this morning
:(
:(
Likewise 4263 broke down on 07/01 and 4301 with gearbox issues also :)
Quote from: vinh1000 on June 26, 2013, 08:17:58 PM
Quote from: Trident 4609 on June 26, 2013, 04:42:37 PM
Quote from: nitromatt1 on June 26, 2013, 03:40:35 PM
According to vinh1000 4609 broke down overheating on Stand S in Wolverhampton Bus Station this morning
:(
:(
Likewise 4263 broke down on 07/01 and 4301 with gearbox issues also :)
Well I remember in particular when 4301 was at BC, the thing would jump straight out of gear. A bit scary to say the least when you've just pulled out on an island!
Quote from: The Rat on June 26, 2013, 08:23:10 PM
Quote from: vinh1000 on June 26, 2013, 08:17:58 PM
Quote from: Trident 4609 on June 26, 2013, 04:42:37 PM
Quote from: nitromatt1 on June 26, 2013, 03:40:35 PM
According to vinh1000 4609 broke down overheating on Stand S in Wolverhampton Bus Station this morning
:(
:(
Likewise 4263 broke down on 07/01 and 4301 with gearbox issues also :)
Well I remember in particular when 4301 was at BC, the thing would jump straight out of gear. A bit scary to say the least when you've just pulled out on an island!
Well it broke down in a inconvenient position
As you said, it wouldn't go into 'Drive' but when it did it made a big shudder
Quote from: vinh1000 on June 26, 2013, 08:41:05 PM
Quote from: The Rat on June 26, 2013, 08:23:10 PM
Quote from: vinh1000 on June 26, 2013, 08:17:58 PM
Quote from: Trident 4609 on June 26, 2013, 04:42:37 PM
Quote from: nitromatt1 on June 26, 2013, 03:40:35 PM
According to vinh1000 4609 broke down overheating on Stand S in Wolverhampton Bus Station this morning
:(
:(
Likewise 4263 broke down on 07/01 and 4301 with gearbox issues also :)
Well I remember in particular when 4301 was at BC, the thing would jump straight out of gear. A bit scary to say the least when you've just pulled out on an island!
Well it broke down in a inconvenient position
As you said, it wouldn't go into 'Drive' but when it did it made a big shudder
Odd that its still suffering the same problem probably 5? Years later?
30218 cut on Cradley Heath high street on the 4M took a few minutes but it got going again and lasted the whole day in service. 30218 has been making a weird sound for months now though every time it slows down never heard it before on any other bus.
Quote from: Ash on June 26, 2013, 10:04:57 PM
30218 cut on Cradley Heath high street on the 4M took a few minutes but it got going again and lasted the whole day in service. 30218 has been making a weird sound for months now though every time it slows down never heard it before on any other bus.
Was about to post about this! I was on it on the 4H this afternoon and an awful vibrating noise when it slows down though it was ok when it was thrashed
The vibrating noise was so bad it was actually hurting my ears at some point it was OK when the driver was putting it's foot down on the acceleration it was flying as soon as the driver took their foot off the noise and vibrations were awful didn't sound too well at all but the bus was on the 4H and 4M board constantly today changing between the 2 services and not going on the 4.
Quote from: Ash on June 26, 2013, 10:25:16 PM
The vibrating noise was so bad it was actually hurting my ears at some point it was OK when the driver was putting it's foot down on the acceleration it was flying as soon as the driver took their foot off the noise and vibrations were awful didn't sound too well at all but the bus was on the 4H and 4M board constantly today changing between the 2 services and not going on the 4.
It was awful-I will say that the ex ludlows buses are great interior wise though-clearly well looked after. Personally, I would sell these cadets and replace them with some darts to standardise the fleet and genuinely the darts are far more reliable.
4590 broken down in Gornal Wood on the 257, seen at 6pm with engineer investigating the engine.
Quote from: Peter123 on June 26, 2013, 10:29:48 PM
Quote from: Ash on June 26, 2013, 10:25:16 PM
The vibrating noise was so bad it was actually hurting my ears at some point it was OK when the driver was putting it's foot down on the acceleration it was flying as soon as the driver took their foot off the noise and vibrations were awful didn't sound too well at all but the bus was on the 4H and 4M board constantly today changing between the 2 services and not going on the 4.
It was awful-I will say that the ex ludlows buses are great interior wise though-clearly well looked after. Personally, I would sell these cadets and replace them with some darts to standardise the fleet and genuinely the darts are far more reliable.
You may have noticed Diamond have been trying to do that for the last year! You can only sell buses if someone wants to buy them!
4608 broke down on the 59 overheated this morning On Wednesfield/Wolverhampton Rd by Manhattan pub towards wednesfield. Replaced by 4539
Quote from: Tony on June 28, 2013, 09:09:16 AM
Quote from: Peter123 on June 26, 2013, 10:29:48 PM
Quote from: Ash on June 26, 2013, 10:25:16 PM
The vibrating noise was so bad it was actually hurting my ears at some point it was OK when the driver was putting it's foot down on the acceleration it was flying as soon as the driver took their foot off the noise and vibrations were awful didn't sound too well at all but the bus was on the 4H and 4M board constantly today changing between the 2 services and not going on the 4.
It was awful-I will say that the ex ludlows buses are great interior wise though-clearly well looked after. Personally, I would sell these cadets and replace them with some darts to standardise the fleet and genuinely the darts are far more reliable.
You may have noticed Diamond have been trying to do that for the last year! You can only sell buses if someone wants to buy them!
I did notice that lol but are they just too expensive??
Diamond bus with bonnet up @ Merry Hill at around 9:30am - some dart in Black Diamond Livery
1618 broken down on the 48 outside the Junction pub in Harborne at 3pm this afternoon, on a narrow section of the High Street - would have caused rush hour chaos if they didn't get that moving fairly sharpish.
Quote from: Mike K on July 04, 2013, 10:33:58 PM
1618 broken down on the 48 outside the Junction pub in Harborne at 3pm this afternoon, on a narrow section of the High Street - would have caused rush hour chaos if they didn't get that moving fairly sharpish.
It had gone by 3.50pm.
4686 broken down on the X51 by the harvester got the back engine compartment open
I assume Mansfield will be busy next week with the heat wave....
4007 broken down on the 59 in Heath Town earlier. Replaced by 5510
4482 broke down on the 907
Quote from: Trident 4609 on July 06, 2013, 06:05:17 PM
4007 broken down on the 59 in Heath Town earlier. Replaced by 5510
That is why another Gemini appeared on the 59 today then! I was in Wednesfield this morning and only saw 5511 (The only hybrid on there at the time, along with 3 Spectras). Then when I was in Wolverhampton later in the day, I saw 2 leave one after the other, and wondered where it appeared from!! :)
John, 1672 appeared from nowhere on the 59 this afternoon also! Would of thought 5510 would of been on the 59 in the first place.
What time were you in Wednesfield/Wolverhampton John?
4277 broke down on the 16
Quote from: Trident 4609 on July 06, 2013, 10:25:54 PM
John, 1672 appeared from nowhere on the 59 this afternoon also! Would of thought 5510 would of been on the 59 in the first place.
What time were you in Wednesfield/Wolverhampton John?
From about half 10 till 11.21 when the 25 came to go into Bilston
This was the last break down I was on the Metrobus B866DOM had given up the ghost and we all decamped to Metrobus POG599Y http://www.flickr.com/photos/dofartshavelumps/8398268353/in/set-72157632247797007
Quote from: horsencart on July 07, 2013, 12:33:48 PM
This was the last break down I was on the Metrobus B866DOM had given up the ghost and we all decamped to Metrobus POG599Y http://www.flickr.com/photos/dofartshavelumps/8398268353/in/set-72157632247797007
You have some excellent photos on your stream, I'll have to steal some ;) Great MCW shots there mate.
4054 just after going up the newton road towards west brom the bus gives in
4813 broken down outside the Strathalan hotel on the Hagley Road towards city at 8.15 this morning.
Cue traffic chaos.
Quote from: Mike K on July 09, 2013, 10:09:22 AM
4813 broken down outside the Strathalan hotel on the Hagley Road towards city at 8.15 this morning.
Cue traffic chaos.
Think they moved 4813 asap because it wasn't there when I went past on 4805 on the 9 heading into the city and that was about 09:45
Quote from: Rob4367 on July 09, 2013, 01:59:13 PM
Quote from: Mike K on July 09, 2013, 10:09:22 AM
4813 broken down outside the Strathalan hotel on the Hagley Road towards city at 8.15 this morning.
Cue traffic chaos.
Think they moved 4813 asap because it wasn't there when I went past on 4805 on the 9 heading into the city and that was about 09:45
I think it would have been a high priority to get it moved as traffic was down to one lane and starting to back up quite badly. It was showing Not in Service and with hazard lights flashing when I got past it.
Quote from: Mike K on July 09, 2013, 10:09:22 AM
4813 broken down outside the Strathalan hotel on the Hagley Road towards city at 8.15 this morning.
Cue traffic chaos.
Matt won't be happy as its his favourite bus. 4813/2 seem to both breakdown regually
584 broke down on the 47A think it's been replaced by an alx200 dart. Overheated I think as the engine cover is open.
Diamond cadets 30204 and 30209 broke down one behind each other both on the 4 at the same stop near Tame Bridge, both have rear engine covers up and water all over the floor.
NXWM: the engineers were out in West Bromwich bus station trying to sort a problem out with 1700 on the 49. Think it was a problem with the tyres.
1616 276 looks like its expired by Alan Nutall Limited (near to bridge over Dudley bypass)
584 broke down again today in west bromwich looks like it overheated again
1769 broken down in Dudley on the 313 about 20:15 this evening
Yj57 bof claribels overheating in chelmsley wood
Midland 'V322 CVV' broke down in Merry Hill. Attended to by an Arriva Vauxhall Astra van
I think 4094 brokedown in Solihull Station Yesterday it had its hazard lights indicating but I'm not sure if it was a breakdown just looked it to me saw it while waiting for 4896 on the 957
Not exactly a breakdown, but an AG Scania in Solhull Town Centre got his ramp wedged between the bus and kerb so couldn't fold it back in. The doors wouldn't shut with the ramp being out and he couldn't raise the platform, so I dont know how the problem was resolved. Buses behind had to reverse to get out!
1582 broke down on the 45
Saw a few breakdowns today one was 7027 which broke down just on it's way to Perry Barr although was displaying the 66 but had it's rear engine cover open. A merc broke down on the 81 just outside of Merry Hill causing havoc on one of the islands entering the shopping centre. A b7rle and a dart of diamond both on the 4 had to park up with both having their engines checked probably due to over heating.
4135 FTS on the 246 this morning in Dudley, raises the question how reliable are these 12 year old cascades going to be
Quote from: Ash on July 17, 2013, 11:59:46 PM
Saw a few breakdowns today one was 7027 which broke down just on it's way to Perry Barr although was displaying the 66 but had it's rear engine cover open.
7025 also on the 66 yesterday evening had its engine cover up in Perry Common
1599 broken down on the 45 looks to be overheating.
BLEEV broken down on the 126 in Bearwood
1660 dead in the middle of Wolverhampton Bus Station. Rear blinds read 33, but if it was on there, why would it be on the other section?
Quote from: NXWM Spectra on July 18, 2013, 04:19:51 PM
1660 dead in the middle of Wolverhampton Bus Station. Rear blinds read 33, but if it was on there, why would it be on the other section?
They often go over there to unload if they aren't due out yet, or sometimes just casually drive around the station to pass time before they're due out :)
Quote from: wilmotm (Matt Wilmot) on July 18, 2013, 08:24:16 AM
4135 FTS on the 246 this morning in Dudley, raises the question how reliable are these 12 year old cascades going to be
It died again this afternoon in dudley after blowing a load of black smoke out
Quote from: NXWM Spectra on July 18, 2013, 04:19:51 PM
1660 dead in the middle of Wolverhampton Bus Station. Rear blinds read 33, but if it was on there, why would it be on the other section?
I saw it on the 81 today
it was 1650 in middle of wn bus station. saw it being hooked up to mansfield truck
Interesting one this morning. Just gone 08:00 i saw 4780 (omnicity) failed just after it went under the flyover by One Stop Shopping Centre on the 907. All the passengers and a few drivers (presumably from on depot across the road) were stood there on the side of the road, by the looks of it waiting for the next bus. But other buses (4848 on the 33 and another unidentified omnicity on the 907) appeared to have been sent on diversion up the Walsall road (Christ knows which way they went from there), but a Central Buses 61 still went round as did some lorries so it can't have been that 4780 was an obstruction.
4436 overheated on the 45 on the pershore road
YJ55 WRA broken down in Bilston Bus Station today :-( looked like a cadet to me
5512 was being looked at by an engineer with the engine up in Wolverhampton Bus Station yesterday
I saw Select's L reg step Dart broken down heading into Wolverhampton on Stafford Street yesterday morning. Not great. :(
Quote from: NXWM Spectra on July 25, 2013, 12:15:53 PM
I saw Select's L reg step Dart broken down heading into Wolverhampton on Stafford Street yesterday morning. Not great. :(
Back on there again today
4579 currently broken down in Wolverhampton bus station being seen to by an engineer
1848 (or 1846, forgot now) parked up on Oliver st, Nechells, on the 66. Came past it and realised it technically wasn't broken down, someone had smashed the back windows in
Quote from: Kevin on July 25, 2013, 06:33:29 PM
1848 (or 1846, forgot now) parked up on Oliver st, Nechells, on the 66. Came past it and realised it technically wasn't broken down, someone had smashed the back windows in
Won't be 1848. Thats at Walsall branded for the 4
Was it a high backed leather seated Scania, as 1846 is.
Quote from: Kevin on July 25, 2013, 06:33:29 PM
1848 (or 1846, forgot now) parked up on Oliver st, Nechells, on the 66. Came past it and realised it technically wasn't broken down, someone had smashed the back windows in
I also saw this earlier and driver's bus replaced with 1838
Quote from: John on July 25, 2013, 06:57:40 PM
Quote from: Kevin on July 25, 2013, 06:33:29 PM
1848 (or 1846, forgot now) parked up on Oliver st, Nechells, on the 66. Came past it and realised it technically wasn't broken down, someone had smashed the back windows in
Won't be 1848. Thats at Walsall branded for the 4
Was it a high backed leather seated Scania, as 1846 is.
Yeah I could have just looked at the fleetlist I suppose......
Quote from: vinh1000 on July 25, 2013, 09:14:39 PM
I also saw this earlier and driver's bus replaced with 1838
When? I was on the 66 passing the other way (not sure on the fleetnumber)
Also, forgot one from Wednesday, saw 4281 (I think - sorry, I'm crap at remembering numbers, really should write things down when I see them) passing Star City on the back of a Mansfield truck
Quote from: Kevin on July 25, 2013, 06:33:29 PM
When? I was on the 66 passing the other way (not sure on the fleetnumber)
Around 2 hours after as it was doing the 66 going back to Birmingham
Quote from: Trident 4609 on July 25, 2013, 10:13:26 AM
5512 was being looked at by an engineer with the engine up in Wolverhampton Bus Station yesterday
WN's B5s seem to have a few more problems than BC's - can't remember the last time I saw a BC one broken down.
4012 overheated a total of three times today on the 59 before the driver was eventually instruced to take it back to the garage. 4595 was the replacement bus
4331 parked up with its back up at the unload only bus stop on Newton street (city centre) about 8 this morning.
Quote from: Kevin on July 29, 2013, 08:28:05 AM
4331 parked up with its back up at the unload only bus stop on Newton street (city centre) about 8 this morning.
I seen 4331 aswell at 10am
4331 was back in service on the X51 this evening.
1878 broke down on the 4M at around 6pm don't think it was an engine problem could be something with the doors.
4554 broke down on the 255 today. 4591 was also being towed back along the Penn Road by a Mansfield truck. It wasn't on the 255 today so I'm guessing that it was on the 256/257.
Think a couple of buses have broke down on the 59 as 1673,2021 and 529 branded 4604 have suddenly appeared on the 59 (Actully 1673 could of been on the peak board but displayed 82 on the back)
4017 on the 79 in west brom bus station
Quote from: Ash on July 31, 2013, 05:03:59 PM
4017 on the 79 in west brom bus station
Any idea what was wrong with it?
Not sure the engine cover was up though
Seemed to be a problem with 4021 in Wolverhampton Bus Station. 5510 came off a 59 and replaced it on a 255
Saw 1627 on the Patch in Dudley, broken suspension by the look of it, nearly scraped bumper off the ground
Alot of the mercs seemed to have gained a bit of lean.
Quote from: Ash on August 02, 2013, 07:37:43 PM
Alot of the mercs seemed to have gained a bit of lean.
Yeah, its funny when it malfunctioned and the N/S collapses fully and O/S is fully risen, the platform actually is about 3 inches lower then the castle curb. Good ole Mercs.
Quote from: Liverpool Street on August 02, 2013, 10:30:08 PM
Quote from: Ash on August 02, 2013, 07:37:43 PM
Alot of the mercs seemed to have gained a bit of lean.
Yeah, its funny when it malfunctioned and the N/S collapses fully and O/S is fully risen, the platform actually is about 3 inches lower then the castle curb. Good ole Mercs.
quite funny when you drive one like that and other people are flashing you to tell you about it, when you already know! The way to get the mercs suspension back to normal is to pump all the air out with the foot brake, and then it resets itself, until you you get 2 miles down the road and it starts to lean again......
Quote from: wbdriver on August 04, 2013, 07:17:51 PM
Quote from: Liverpool Street on August 02, 2013, 10:30:08 PM
Quote from: Ash on August 02, 2013, 07:37:43 PM
Alot of the mercs seemed to have gained a bit of lean.
Yeah, its funny when it malfunctioned and the N/S collapses fully and O/S is fully risen, the platform actually is about 3 inches lower then the castle curb. Good ole Mercs.
quite funny when you drive one like that and other people are flashing you to tell you about it, when you already know! The way to get the mercs suspension back to normal is to pump all the air out with the foot brake, and then it resets itself, until you you get 2 miles down the road and it starts to lean again......
Always funny though. It reminds me of a malfunctioning lift for some reason.
Not only that but when they were parked in the yard and the air would drop they'd lean so much they'd actually touch the bus next to them!
4770 (branded for 997 so presume it was on it, destination was blank though) being loaded onto a Mansfield truck just now on Priory Queensway
4594 passing Russells Hall Hospital on the back of a Mansfield truck about 17:30
1621 broken down in Halesowen off the 243/4 with bonnet up around 18:15. 1647 looked to be its replacement
Quote from: nitromatt1 on August 08, 2013, 06:50:13 PM
4594 passing Russells Hall Hospital on the back of a Mansfield truck about 17:30
1621 broken down in Halesowen off the 243/4 with bonnet up around 18:15. 1647 looked to be its replacement
There was a trident on a Mansfield truck going past Bus Station on the Ring Road towards WN garage aswell
Quote from: nitromatt1 on August 08, 2013, 06:50:13 PM
4594 passing Russells Hall Hospital on the back of a Mansfield truck about 17:30
1621 broken down in Halesowen off the 243/4 with bonnet up around 18:15. 1647 looked to be its replacement
For there age the WN tridents seem to be really unreliable is this due to them being overworked or just a bad batch where as the gemini and alx400 seem to be far more reliable and often older in some cases.
Quote from: Ash on August 08, 2013, 07:35:16 PM
Quote from: nitromatt1 on August 08, 2013, 06:50:13 PM
4594 passing Russells Hall Hospital on the back of a Mansfield truck about 17:30
1621 broken down in Halesowen off the 243/4 with bonnet up around 18:15. 1647 looked to be its replacement
For there age the WN tridents seem to be really unreliable is this due to them being overworked or just a bad batch where as the gemini and alx400 seem to be far more reliable and often older in some cases.
4594 has always been one of the worst for reliability. Almost laughed when I saw the fleetnumber
Quote from: Ash on August 08, 2013, 07:35:16 PM
Quote from: nitromatt1 on August 08, 2013, 06:50:13 PM
4594 passing Russells Hall Hospital on the back of a Mansfield truck about 17:30
1621 broken down in Halesowen off the 243/4 with bonnet up around 18:15. 1647 looked to be its replacement
For there age the WN tridents seem to be really unreliable is this due to them being overworked or just a bad batch where as the gemini and alx400 seem to be far more reliable and often older in some cases.
The majority are good but certain ones are just unreliable but nowhere as unreliable as Spectras
Also not a breakdown but 4817 was having performance issues on the 9 today. 4817 has always been a slow Enviro but at the moment it's the slowest at PN. Wondering if it's on 70% power like 4800 was for a while
4596 seen on Birmingham New Road near Coseley with hazards on around 20:45
4003 making a beeping like noise from the dashboard which i'm sure means there is a defect.
Quote from: Trident 4609 on August 12, 2013, 10:36:06 PM
4003 making a beeping like noise from the dashboard which i'm sure means there is a defect.
Probably overheating
Quote from: nitromatt1 on August 12, 2013, 10:41:06 PM
Quote from: Trident 4609 on August 12, 2013, 10:36:06 PM
4003 making a beeping like noise from the dashboard which i'm sure means there is a defect.
Probably overheating
Probably was being a Spectra!
Which route was it on?
Quote from: Trident 4609 on August 13, 2013, 05:37:05 PM
Which route was it on?
82 (I think) travelled on a few Spectras today.
6013 has overheated at Arena Park
Quote from: Rob4367 on August 14, 2013, 10:07:56 AM
6013 has overheated at Arena Park
The bus or the forum member? ;)
Both :-)
Rigid Merc 1591 has seemingly come to the rescue in it's place!
4721 was parked up at 51/952 stand at One Stop, hazards on and engine revving. 4722 just behind it appeared to be getting ready to load with all of its passengers. Then half hour later on me way up the Walsall Rd I see 4722 coming down the hill as a 952 so I'm hazarding a guess they had to swap the vehicle for some reason.
4002 broken down in tge midfle of Wolverhampton bus station this afternoon (Must be tired out after V festival ;))
Always nice to see a Mansfield truck in Dudley, this time Merc 1677 was on the back! Presumably had come off the 81 due to having Merry Hill on its destination blind. This was around 17:50.
Joes Travel Dart M71CYJ seen at roadside near Harborne with bonnet up this lunchtime with Joes Travel van behind it.
Another of Joes Darts was parked opposite whose driver was presumably having his break!
Quote from: JoNi on August 21, 2013, 08:32:32 PM
Joes Travel Dart M71CYJ seen at roadside near Harborne with bonnet up this lunchtime with Joes Travel van behind it.
Another of Joes Darts was parked opposite whose driver was presumably having his break!
Not surprised looking at how old tose buses are! ;)
Quote from: Trident 4609 on August 21, 2013, 08:33:48 PM
Quote from: JoNi on August 21, 2013, 08:32:32 PM
Joes Travel Dart M71CYJ seen at roadside near Harborne with bonnet up this lunchtime with Joes Travel van behind it.
Another of Joes Darts was parked opposite whose driver was presumably having his break!
Not surprised looking at how old tose buses are! ;)
Theyre not that old compared to the metros NX were still operating recently
Don't worry i was joking ;) But difference is i would easily take a Metrobus over a dart.Metrobuses were brilliant IMO even in their old age ;)
4012 broken down in Wolverhampton Bus Station today (Same position 4002 broke down in yesterday)
Later saw Gemini 4691 being towed engine first through Pool Meadow Coventry by recovery truck back to WT.
1477 broke down in Walsall Bradford Place on the 34/38 and 1892 looked to be it's replacement. There was also a b7rle on the 4 so it could have been swapped for 1892 as the b7rle's can't be used on the 38.
(https://wmbusphotos.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fmb-web.co.uk%2FphpkkW9syAM.jpg&hash=4cd699b6e32a2131deb9c56ed5c3e3f7de9d342b)
4706
4803 pouring smoke out the exhaust into traffic on the 9 this morning. Have a feeling that bus is not going to last long in service today...
4009 on the back of a Mansfield truck on the Wednesfield Road just after 3pm.
Quote from: nitromatt1 on August 24, 2013, 08:44:17 PM
4009 on the back of a Mansfield truck on the Wednesfield Road just after 3pm.
So thats why 4021 came off the 28 onto the 59 then
Quote from: Trident 4609 on August 24, 2013, 08:46:41 PM
Quote from: nitromatt1 on August 24, 2013, 08:44:17 PM
4009 on the back of a Mansfield truck on the Wednesfield Road just after 3pm.
So thats why 4021 came off the 28 onto the 59 then
And possibly why 4002 came onto the 28, replacing 4021?
Tbh i think i saw 4002 on the 28 in the first place. 638 looked like the replacement bus
Now Ive found the breakdown topic (:
August 12;
4601 - broke down outside Wolverhampton
http://www.flickr.com/photos/90949252@N04/9496491510/in/photolist-ftb15f
Whilst passing on a number 1, I saw 4628 broke down at Priory Rd/Pershore Rd. Must've been on the 47 as a 45 just overtook it as it stopped. Quite funny actually to see a 54 plate Trident overtaken by a Y-reg bag of nails!
Had a great B7rle on the 1. Is that a regular thing now?
Quote from: Liverpool Street on August 25, 2013, 07:17:48 PM
Whilst passing on a number 1, I saw 4628 broke down at Priory Rd/Pershore Rd. Must've been on the 47 as a 45 just overtook it as it stopped. Quite funny actually to see a 54 plate Trident overtaken by a Y-reg bag of nails!
Had a great B7rle on the 1. Is that a regular thing now?
For a Sunday its common to get a B7RLE weekday B7RLE usually do peak boards
Quote from: Nathan4775 on August 25, 2013, 07:20:57 PM
Quote from: Liverpool Street on August 25, 2013, 07:17:48 PM
Whilst passing on a number 1, I saw 4628 broke down at Priory Rd/Pershore Rd. Must've been on the 47 as a 45 just overtook it as it stopped. Quite funny actually to see a 54 plate Trident overtaken by a Y-reg bag of nails!
Had a great B7rle on the 1. Is that a regular thing now?
For a Sunday its common to get a B7RLE weekday B7RLE usually do peak boards
I regularly see all types of buses at AG on the 1, except Omnilinks, haven't seen one in months. (then again, I don't see too many 1's)
Matt, Saw an Omnilink a few sundays back on the 1
Quote from: nitromatt1 on August 25, 2013, 07:39:18 PM
Quote from: Nathan4775 on August 25, 2013, 07:20:57 PM
Quote from: Liverpool Street on August 25, 2013, 07:17:48 PM
Whilst passing on a number 1, I saw 4628 broke down at Priory Rd/Pershore Rd. Must've been on the 47 as a 45 just overtook it as it stopped. Quite funny actually to see a 54 plate Trident overtaken by a Y-reg bag of nails!
Had a great B7rle on the 1. Is that a regular thing now?
For a Sunday its common to get a B7RLE weekday B7RLE usually do peak boards
I regularly see all types of buses at AG on the 1, except Omnilinks, haven't seen one in months. (then again, I don't see too many 1's)
Stand on Sheepcote street at Five Ways between 7 & 9 an I guarantee you will see an ominilink ;) ;D
Quote from: nitromatt1 on August 25, 2013, 07:39:18 PM
Quote from: Nathan4775 on August 25, 2013, 07:20:57 PM
Quote from: Liverpool Street on August 25, 2013, 07:17:48 PM
Whilst passing on a number 1, I saw 4628 broke down at Priory Rd/Pershore Rd. Must've been on the 47 as a 45 just overtook it as it stopped. Quite funny actually to see a 54 plate Trident overtaken by a Y-reg bag of nails!
Had a great B7rle on the 1. Is that a regular thing now?
For a Sunday its common to get a B7RLE weekday B7RLE usually do peak boards
I regularly see all types of buses at AG on the 1, except Omnilinks, haven't seen one in months. (then again, I don't see too many 1's)
There was an Omnilink out yesterday on the 1.
4828 broke down in Halesowen on 21:50 9 from Stourbridge unable to get into gear. Missed out the trip into Birmingham. 4813 took over on 23:45 9 from Stourbridge
4125 - broke down in Walsall, the doors wouldn't work properly replaced with 1433 I think as that entered WA empty
Quote from: Nathan4775 on August 28, 2013, 07:08:13 PM
4125 - broke down in Walsall, the doors wouldn't work properly replaced with 1433 I think as that entered WA empty
Must have been on the 70A as Nathan reported it on the 70A
1413 broken down in Dudley Bus Station, in July 2009... https://maps.google.co.uk/?ll=52.511285,-2.07853&spn=0.003343,0.006899&t=m&z=17&layer=c&cbll=52.511334,-2.078496&panoid=bw4H74uGeLYDeAGQgOf4Mg&cbp=12,304.3,,0,13.09
5514 stood at the bus stop in Wednesfield-Lichfield Rd/Woodend Rd on the 59 (Presumably) with blank display and hazards on
Quote from: nitromatt1 on August 29, 2013, 11:46:24 AM
1413 broken down in Dudley Bus Station, in July 2009... https://maps.google.co.uk/?ll=52.511285,-2.07853&spn=0.003343,0.006899&t=m&z=17&layer=c&cbll=52.511334,-2.078496&panoid=bw4H74uGeLYDeAGQgOf4Mg&cbp=12,304.3,,0,13.09
1370 is on the left too looking strong ;)
4821 broken down at the Royal Oak (Manor Lane) at 11am
Quote from: nitromatt1 on September 03, 2013, 11:59:13 AM
4821 broken down at the Royal Oak (Manor Lane) at 11am
4818 seen parked up behind 4821 at 11:20 so must be replacement bus
4057 towed into West Bromwich at 1155hrs.
4344 (35) parked in Bells Lane with fluid leak. 1455hrs.
4802 broke down yesterday on Colmore Row. Was there when I parked the car in Snow Hill car park at 1.15pm, and was still there 2 hours later, with a NXWM flatbed Transit attending by then
Quote from: settlerman on September 03, 2013, 02:15:33 PM
4057 towed into West Bromwich at 1155hrs.
Probally the reason 818 was out on the 5 then
4805 sat behind a Mansfield near Colley Gate around 19:30. 4805 was perfect earlier, no idea what went wrong. Don't know what's up with my Enviros lately.
4595 broken down on Birmingham New Road near Coseley around 2pm
Hansons MPD 389 in Dudley bus station at around 3:30 with the engine cover up and a transit pulled up behind it. Display was showing 124.
Quote from: N94 on September 04, 2013, 09:04:00 PM
Hansons MPD 389 in Dudley bus station at around 3:30 with the engine cover up and a transit pulled up behind it. Display was showing 124.
They do seem a pretty poor quality company-newer buses sold, old mpds some have had panel damage for months and possibly the worst livery of any company in the west midlands. I wouldnt be surprised to see them sold soon
Quote from: DiamondDart on September 04, 2013, 09:23:58 PM
Quote from: N94 on September 04, 2013, 09:04:00 PM
Hansons MPD 389 in Dudley bus station at around 3:30 with the engine cover up and a transit pulled up behind it. Display was showing 124.
They do seem a pretty poor quality company-newer buses sold, old mpds some have had panel damage for months and possibly the worst livery of any company in the west midlands. I wouldnt be surprised to see them sold soon
The E300s had problems left right and centre, that is why they've gone...no wonder they've got 5 52 plate darts now as the E300s were shocking reliability.
You criticise Hansons livery but compare it to the likes of Travel Express and their habit of not repainting or The 50 shades of NXWM...
At least Hansons are innotive...like launching things like the 004 and 250/251 (which got praised in the local rag as a safer way for OAPs to get around Stourbridge centre).
Buses do break down you know no matter who it is but I don't see you being critical to NX or Diamond?
4098 (49) broken down Kings Norton 0945hrs.
A 55 branded OmniLink spilled the contents of its radiator over the road in Chelmsley Wood this morning. Can not remember which one ::)
Quote from: the #trainbasher on September 05, 2013, 12:33:03 AM
Quote from: DiamondDart on September 04, 2013, 09:23:58 PM
Quote from: N94 on September 04, 2013, 09:04:00 PM
Hansons MPD 389 in Dudley bus station at around 3:30 with the engine cover up and a transit pulled up behind it. Display was showing 124.
They do seem a pretty poor quality company-newer buses sold, old mpds some have had panel damage for months and possibly the worst livery of any company in the west midlands. I wouldnt be surprised to see them sold soon
The E300s had problems left right and centre, that is why they've gone...no wonder they've got 5 52 plate darts now as the E300s were shocking reliability.
You criticise Hansons livery but compare it to the likes of Travel Express and their habit of not repainting or The 50 shades of NXWM...
At least Hansons are innotive...like launching things like the 004 and 250/251 (which got praised in the local rag as a safer way for OAPs to get around Stourbridge centre).
Buses do break down you know no matter who it is but I don't see you being critical to NX or Diamond?
I'd agree. Hansons are one of the better small independents. And one of the regular drivers on the 004 looks like Bill Bailey.
Quote from: Mike K on September 05, 2013, 10:51:38 PM
Quote from: the #trainbasher on September 05, 2013, 12:33:03 AM
Quote from: DiamondDart on September 04, 2013, 09:23:58 PM
Quote from: N94 on September 04, 2013, 09:04:00 PM
Hansons MPD 389 in Dudley bus station at around 3:30 with the engine cover up and a transit pulled up behind it. Display was showing 124.
They do seem a pretty poor quality company-newer buses sold, old mpds some have had panel damage for months and possibly the worst livery of any company in the west midlands. I wouldnt be surprised to see them sold soon
The E300s had problems left right and centre, that is why they've gone...no wonder they've got 5 52 plate darts now as the E300s were shocking reliability.
You criticise Hansons livery but compare it to the likes of Travel Express and their habit of not repainting or The 50 shades of NXWM...
At least Hansons are innotive...like launching things like the 004 and 250/251 (which got praised in the local rag as a safer way for OAPs to get around Stourbridge centre).
Buses do break down you know no matter who it is but I don't see you being critical to NX or Diamond?
I'd agree. Hansons are one of the better small independents. And one of the regular drivers on the 004 looks like Bill Bailey.
Haha ;D I know who you mean, see him in Halesowen all the time
4065 and 4659 both broken down just 1 stop apart from each other today at the same time, going in opposite directions!
4567 was making a strange noise coming from the cab (The alarm type noise when the cab door opens while the bus is still moving) but kept continuing to sound off and i just saw 639 on the 59 so must have replaced it
Technically not a breakdown but Merc 1621 seen in Halesowen around 4:50pm with smashed offside window
Quote from: Mike K on September 05, 2013, 10:51:38 PM
Quote from: the #trainbasher on September 05, 2013, 12:33:03 AM
Quote from: DiamondDart on September 04, 2013, 09:23:58 PM
Quote from: N94 on September 04, 2013, 09:04:00 PM
Hansons MPD 389 in Dudley bus station at around 3:30 with the engine cover up and a transit pulled up behind it. Display was showing 124.
They do seem a pretty poor quality company-newer buses sold, old mpds some have had panel damage for months and possibly the worst livery of any company in the west midlands. I wouldnt be surprised to see them sold soon
The E300s had problems left right and centre, that is why they've gone...no wonder they've got 5 52 plate darts now as the E300s were shocking reliability.
You criticise Hansons livery but compare it to the likes of Travel Express and their habit of not repainting or The 50 shades of NXWM...
At least Hansons are innotive...like launching things like the 004 and 250/251 (which got praised in the local rag as a safer way for OAPs to get around Stourbridge centre).
Buses do break down you know no matter who it is but I don't see you being critical to NX or Diamond?
I'd agree. Hansons are one of the better small independents. And one of the regular drivers on the 004 looks like Bill Bailey.
Hansons have done well to develope their own network of routes in addition to Centro tenders they operate and appear to have built a loyal following following the antics of Diamond on the 226. I have noticed that repaints in full livery have stopped and there is also a small 58 plate E200 still going round with a new black panel on the front after a number of months
1705 broken down Merry Hill 1130hrs. Engineer in attendance doing his best.
Quote from: settlerman on September 09, 2013, 03:17:32 PM
1705 broken down Merry Hill 1130hrs. Engineer in attendance doing his best.
Yet again! One of PE's worst Mercs!
Saw 2174 failing at leaving Walsgrave hospital, it was parked with hazards flashing and people on board just after it had turned round from the bus stops when I was getting in, and then on my way out it had made it just to the traffic lights onto Clifford Bridge Road before it stopped again. Must have been serious because I've never seen a B7RLE breakdown
1769 broken down about an hour ago (Could still be there) by the Manhattan Pub just past New Cross Hospital towards Wolverhampton and right on the lights too.
Out of alk the places to break down!
4553 broke down on the number 1 on burton road this afternoon
Quote from: Andrew on September 09, 2013, 07:41:36 PM
4553 broke down on the number 1 on burton road this afternoon
Burton Road? Where's that?
Quote from: Tony on September 09, 2013, 08:25:27 PM
Quote from: Andrew on September 09, 2013, 07:41:36 PM
4553 broke down on the number 1 on burton road this afternoon
Burton Road? Where's that?
Its on the WN 1 route between Sedgley and Dudley
V.I.P Dennis Dart, broke down on moor street on the lane nearest the 97 bus stop , watched them hook it up an everything :D pretty cool to be honest
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4553 broke down on the number 1 on burton road this afternoon
Burton Road? Where's that?
Its on the WN 1 route between Sedgley and Dudley
would have helped if I said where it was I suppose :/ Burton Road, Upper Gornal at the stop before Bishop Milner School
1594 outside Pool Meadow Bus Station this morning not sure if it brokedown but its hazard lights were flashing :)
1871 currently on the back of a Mansfield truck at the 28 bus stop at Scott Arms
Also, 4012 on the Bilston Road ex Wolves just after the railway bridge before Preistfield, parked up at the lights hazards flashing
Bloody hell... Is it something about me today?
1706 just went past me on Halesowen road on the back of a Mansfield truck towards Old Hill
Quote from: Kevin on September 10, 2013, 04:29:08 PM
Bloody hell... Is it something about me today?
1706 just went past me on Halesowen road on the back of a Mansfield truck towards Old Hill
Second V reg Merc breakdown of the week, worse than the R reg's aren't they some of them!
Spectra broken down on Ashmore Park this morning around 8:25
1875 - Broke down on Lower Bull Street; Door wouldn't close, so everyone got off and ran for the X51 leaving the X56 empty ::)
Quote from: Nathan4775 on September 12, 2013, 07:30:06 PM
1875 - Broke down on Lower Bull Street; Door wouldn't close, so everyone got off and ran for the X51 leaving the X56 empty ::)
I photographed 1875 this morning on the 952 so can't have been on the X56? :P
Quote from: trident4370 on September 12, 2013, 09:30:02 PM
Quote from: Nathan4775 on September 12, 2013, 07:30:06 PM
1875 - Broke down on Lower Bull Street; Door wouldn't close, so everyone got off and ran for the X51 leaving the X56 empty ::)
I photographed 1875 this morning on the 952 so can't have been on the X56? :P
;D, the 952, X51/X56 run up the Walsall Road, so everyone off the broken down 1875 and filled up the X51 to capacity
I was on 4384 working the 6 this afternoon, at about 15.15, when it failed at the Solihull swimming baths stop.
The driver apologized explaining there was a brakes fault and asked passengers to catch the next following service.
640 seen broken down with engine in view on Priory Road near Dudley on the 82 around 6pm
1805 - 55 branded Scania, broke down just before entering town, had a service van there (:
This afternoon, the HC3 was completely missing in Hagley, I wondered why, until I got home off the HC2 and noticed Spectra 204 parked on the Shell garage on Manor Way displaying HC3! A few minutes later it pulled off into the solid Manor Way traffic being driven by an engineer. Olympian 361 eventually came out to pick up the soaking wet kids from Hagley.
168? WB Merc at WB ready to start service 5, but I think something was wrong with the bus as the driver left WB bus Station displaying N.I.S
Quote from: Nathan4775 on September 16, 2013, 06:36:20 PM
168? WB Merc at WB ready to start service 5, but I think something was wrong with the bus as the driver left WB bus Station displaying N.I.S
No 168* mercs at WB. The existing 168*'s are at WN! :) Maybe a 166* or 169*?
Quote from: Trident 4609 on September 16, 2013, 06:37:35 PM
Quote from: Nathan4775 on September 16, 2013, 06:36:20 PM
168? WB Merc at WB ready to start service 5, but I think something was wrong with the bus as the driver left WB bus Station displaying N.I.S
No 168* mercs at WB. The existing 168*'s are at WN! :) Maybe a 166* or 169*?
1651 was parked in West Brom Bus Station this afternoon with number 5 on the rear and side blinds. I think it replaced 1702 which was taken off the 83, as the same engineer that brought 1651 in took 1702 back to garage
Quote from: Trident 4609 on September 16, 2013, 06:37:35 PM
Quote from: Nathan4775 on September 16, 2013, 06:36:20 PM
168? WB Merc at WB ready to start service 5, but I think something was wrong with the bus as the driver left WB bus Station displaying N.I.S
No 168* mercs at WB. The existing 168*'s are at WN! :) Maybe a 166* or 169*?
Sorry to be pedantic but apart from 1680 which is at Coventry :)
Completley forgot about 1680 transferring to CV from WN.
Quote from: Trident 4609 on September 16, 2013, 06:55:04 PM
Completley forgot about 1680 transferring to CV from WN.
1678 went from WN - CV, 1680 went from PE - WN when the B10L's moved their years ago
Quote from: Trident 4609 on September 16, 2013, 06:37:35 PM
Quote from: Nathan4775 on September 16, 2013, 06:36:20 PM
168? WB Merc at WB ready to start service 5, but I think something was wrong with the bus as the driver left WB bus Station displaying N.I.S
No 168* mercs at WB. The existing 168*'s are at WN! :) Maybe a 166* or 169*?
That shall teach me to write down the fleet numbers, as I just go off the top of my head most the time
Completely forgot to post 4193 broke down on the 246 yesterday (Sunday) just short of Dudley about 11:55. Luckily close enough for me to leg it to the bus station for the 12pm 244!
Quote from: nitromatt1 on September 16, 2013, 10:06:46 PM
Completely forgot to post 4193 broke down on the 246 yesterday (Sunday) just short of Dudley about 11:55. Luckily close enough for me to leg it to the bus station for the 12pm 244!
12PM 244? Fast foward 2 hours ;D
Quote from: Trident 4609 on September 16, 2013, 10:20:53 PM
Quote from: nitromatt1 on September 16, 2013, 10:06:46 PM
Completely forgot to post 4193 broke down on the 246 yesterday (Sunday) just short of Dudley about 11:55. Luckily close enough for me to leg it to the bus station for the 12pm 244!
12PM 244? Fast foward 2 hours ;D
Oops, told you I was ill! I meant it broke down at 13:55 and I caught the 2pm 244 ;D
5406 broken down and with bonnet up at Harborne Rd / Highfield Rd junction towards city this morning.
Went to YW today to sample a B10L on the 27. As i arrived so did 1447, however the driver said it had devloped a fault and told us to get on 1919 which was parked outside the garage. Disappointment, well no because 1919 made it about half a mile & broke down (ABS lights on and wouldn't accelarate). So 1413 had to come to the rescue.
Was also outside YW garage for about an hour today just noting everything going on, seemed that the 18's were swapping about and a lot of buses were leaving NIS, one of these was 1413, also 4373 (If I remember properly) was parked right in the doorway looking like it was ready to go out, but then an engineer took over, flung it round the roundabout and parked it up again so not sure what happened to that one
Quote from: wilmotm (Matt Wilmot) on September 20, 2013, 03:44:14 PM
Was also outside YW garage for about an hour today just noting everything going on, seemed that the 18's were swapping about and a lot of buses were leaving NIS, one of these was 1413, also 4373 (If I remember properly) was parked right in the doorway looking like it was ready to go out, but then an engineer took over, flung it round the roundabout and parked it up again so not sure what happened to that one
I noticed the 18s, normally they turn round the roundabout and park outside the garage awaiting next turn of duty, today they were taking the buses inside the garage? Also the 18 had a B10L on it???
Quote from: Stuharris 6360 on September 20, 2013, 03:53:34 PM
Quote from: wilmotm (Matt Wilmot) on September 20, 2013, 03:44:14 PM
Was also outside YW garage for about an hour today just noting everything going on, seemed that the 18's were swapping about and a lot of buses were leaving NIS, one of these was 1413, also 4373 (If I remember properly) was parked right in the doorway looking like it was ready to go out, but then an engineer took over, flung it round the roundabout and parked it up again so not sure what happened to that one
I noticed the 18s, normally they turn round the roundabout and park outside the garage awaiting next turn of duty, today they were taking the buses inside the garage? Also the 18 had a B10L on it???
No, usually every other 18, goes inside the garage to layover, so its not unusual to see them going inside, and almost every day a B10L, is out on the 18, in fact it is not unusual to see every YW vehicle type on the 18, that was nearly true today with Presidents, Tridents, 1 B10 and one Enviro, just needed a Omnilink out to complete the set
Thanks, everytime i have been to YW i have only ever seen them pull up outside.
4567 (126) broken down at the Amber Tavern towards city at 8.10 this morning. 2082 and 4812 (both on the 9) were picking up displaced passengers although 2082 wasn't a whole lot of use in that respect.
Quote from: Mike K on September 24, 2013, 03:10:12 PM
4567 (126) broken down at the Amber Tavern towards city at 8.10 this morning. 2082 and 4812 (both on the 9) were picking up displaced passengers although 2082 wasn't a whole lot of use in that respect.
2082 has a licensed maximum capacity larger than either 4567 or 4812!
Quote from: Tony on September 24, 2013, 10:20:08 PM
Quote from: Mike K on September 24, 2013, 03:10:12 PM
4567 (126) broken down at the Amber Tavern towards city at 8.10 this morning. 2082 and 4812 (both on the 9) were picking up displaced passengers although 2082 wasn't a whole lot of use in that respect.
2082 has a licensed maximum capacity larger than either 4567 or 4812!
Can you elaborate on that, Tony?
they can apparantly hold 100 passengers
7021 was broken down at the Bottom of Dyas hill (Birdbrook Rd Island) this afternoon, about 5.15pm, Scott Arms bound
Quote from: bususer12 on September 24, 2013, 10:42:59 PM
they can apparantly hold 100 passengers
That is fantasy, no way in the real world will a driver allow 100 passengers onto a B7RLE, most will close the doors at about 15-20 standees, therefore you won't usually get much more than 60 people on a B7RLE
Enviros can seat 77 passengers
Quote from: Tony on September 24, 2013, 10:20:08 PM
Quote from: Mike K on September 24, 2013, 03:10:12 PM
4567 (126) broken down at the Amber Tavern towards city at 8.10 this morning. 2082 and 4812 (both on the 9) were picking up displaced passengers although 2082 wasn't a whole lot of use in that respect.
2082 has a licensed maximum capacity larger than either 4567 or 4812!
Problem was, on a rush hour 9 working it was already full as it pulled in behind 4567. The E400 took most of the 126's passengers.
It was discussed somewhere else the joke that is standing figures! Bit like MPG figures when you buy a car, yes your Diesel Polo bluemotion for example can do 70+MPG in a factory but not in real life conditions where there are hills and traffic lights etc... Just like a designer has calculated the average weight of humans, chassis strength, space etc... But in the real world where people sit on the outside seat, put bags on seats, larger people take up two seats, pushchairs, shopping trolleys etc.. That figure is more like 10-20 standees on a good day with slim City types and down to 10 with greedy types!
4733/34 broke down at newtown, being took away by a Mansfeild truck
Quote from: Nathan4775 on September 25, 2013, 12:16:02 PM
4733/34 broke down at newtown, being took away by a Mansfeild truck
Two of them with one truck? interesting sight.
It was either 4734 or 4733 ;) couldn't identify from the 997
I seem to have had a day of it today! Went past Bearwood this morning and there was a Gemini broke down (I couldn't see the fleet number very well but I wrote down either 44*3 or 449*, although I don't think either of those are possible after seeing the fleetlist) with an engineer, I believe it was being replaced by an 82/87 branded one Then the bus I was on at the time (4592) started smoking so the driver was told to go out of service when reaching Wolverhampton. I got off in Dudley, and 1642 was driven in by an engineer and replaced 1614 on the 276. I then continued to Wolverhampton and in the bus station there I saw another engineers van and an engineer standing around talking to the drivers.
Quote from: nitromatt1 on September 24, 2013, 10:48:41 PM
Quote from: bususer12 on September 24, 2013, 10:42:59 PM
they can apparantly hold 100 passengers
That is fantasy, no way in the real world will a driver allow 100 passengers onto a B7RLE, most will close the doors at about 15-20 standees, therefore you won't usually get much more than 60 people on a B7RLE
Enviros can seat 77 passengers
On the Wright Eclipse 2 B7RLEs, the notice by the front door quotes something along the lines of "Seated capacity 43, standing capacity 52" (was on one this morning on the 37, but didn't get chance to look closely at the exact figures).
I'm not quite sure where they expect these 52 people to stand safely, as even in the 'standing area' there are only 5 hanging hand-holders (or whatever they're called), and a distinct lack of grab-rails to hold onto. Still they could squeeze a few more standees on if people didn't sit in the fold-down chairs in the buggy zone. Or if people actually sat in free seats towards the rear of the bus.
As a comparison, the Scania Omnilinks quote something along the lines of '43 seated, 32 standing'. And there are far more grab-rails and hangers to hold onto!
Yesterday evening (6pm) 4167 was parked up on Priory Queensway, technically not broken down but it was minus one upstairs window which was in pieces on the pavement next to it
4733 was the bus broke down as I'm on 4734 now on the 997
TGB Lance 452 (P452 BPH) was on my school service HC2 this afternoon. Ultra rare working, but it made all of about 500 yards, then couldn't get up the hill on Park Road in Hagley. The engine cut out and wouldn't start again, sat there for about half an hour, then the engine eventually got started. It struggled up and pulled over by the police station, where an engineer arrived and attended to it.
10 minutes later we pulled off again, it took almost 5 minutes to get up Hagley Hill (thought it wasn't going to make it!) Once we got onto flat ground it was brilliant though, and cruised back despite another minor breakdown in Hasbury. Amazing sounding bus, wish TGB were crazy enough to put it on the Hagley services more often.
Quote from: nitromatt1 on September 27, 2013, 06:04:40 PM
TGB Lance 452 (P452 BPH) was on my school service HC2 this afternoon. Ultra rare working, but it made all of about 500 yards, then couldn't get up the hill on Park Road in Hagley. The engine cut out and wouldn't start again, sat there for about half an hour, then the engine eventually got started. It struggled up and pulled over by the police station, where an engineer arrived and attended to it.
10 minutes later we pulled off again, it took almost 5 minutes to get up Hagley Hill (thought it wasn't going to make it!) Once we got onto flat ground it was brilliant though, and cruised back despite another minor breakdown in Hasbury. Amazing sounding bus, wish TGB were crazy enough to put it on the Hagley services more often.
Judging by what you have said Matt, if TGB want to put it on Hagley services regular, needs an engineer to ride with it at the very least, or be followed by a breakdown lorry.
Quote from: Stuharris 6360 on September 27, 2013, 06:09:34 PM
Quote from: nitromatt1 on September 27, 2013, 06:04:40 PM
TGB Lance 452 (P452 BPH) was on my school service HC2 this afternoon. Ultra rare working, but it made all of about 500 yards, then couldn't get up the hill on Park Road in Hagley. The engine cut out and wouldn't start again, sat there for about half an hour, then the engine eventually got started. It struggled up and pulled over by the police station, where an engineer arrived and attended to it.
10 minutes later we pulled off again, it took almost 5 minutes to get up Hagley Hill (thought it wasn't going to make it!) Once we got onto flat ground it was brilliant though, and cruised back despite another minor breakdown in Hasbury. Amazing sounding bus, wish TGB were crazy enough to put it on the Hagley services more often.
Judging by what you have said Matt, if TGB want to put it on Hagley services regular, needs an engineer to ride with it at the very least, or be followed by a breakdown lorry.
It has never been on the Hagley services before - they must really be struggling for buses again, and I'm not surprised.
Rule number 1 is anything that goes on the Hagley services needs to be able to make it up hills! Hence why the Spectras (the fastest buses in the fleet) form the majority of the allocation
4697 doors broken colmore row
Quote from: Nathan4775 on October 01, 2013, 04:11:11 PM
Quote from: vinh1000 on October 01, 2013, 03:53:54 PM
4697 doors broken colmore row
When was this ??
More importantly what was 4697 doing on Colmore Row, the 101 I assume?
Quote from: nitromatt1 on October 01, 2013, 09:13:04 PM
More importantly what was 4697 doing on Colmore Row, the 101 I assume?
Was it actually on Colmore Row, or at the stop on Livery Street?
Possibly on the 101, or the 7, or maybe a rare working of the 46. Either way, an unusual working whatever route it was on
Quote from: John on October 01, 2013, 09:16:46 PM
Quote from: nitromatt1 on October 01, 2013, 09:13:04 PM
More importantly what was 4697 doing on Colmore Row, the 101 I assume?
Was it actually on Colmore Row, or at the stop on Livery Street?
Possibly on the 101, or the 7, or maybe a rare working of the 46. Either way, an unusual working whatever route it was on
On 7
Livery Street
:P
ALSO VIP double decker around Smiths Wood area broken down - earlier attended by charging battery up (small box plugged in)
The 002 was in crisis today, two running absolutely together all morning and now 30806 has just spectacularly broken down just before the motorway bridge, was on it absolutely packed because at least one was missing, just everything cut out and the brakes jammed on, it had absolutely died, no electricity no engine, nothing sending passengers flying and is now just stuck helplessly across the road
Quote from: wilmotm (Matt Wilmot) on October 04, 2013, 12:25:07 PM
The 002 was in crisis today, two running absolutely together all morning and now 30806 has just spectacularly broken down just before the motorway bridge, was on it absolutely packed because at least one was missing, just everything cut out and the brakes jammed on, it had absolutely died, no electricity no engine, nothing sending passengers flying and is now just stuck helplessly across the road
I understand that Halesowen had major traffic problems this morning after part of the A456 was completely closed between Manor Way & Fox Hunt island due to an accident, plus temporary traffic lights somewhere not allowing enough traffic through
Quote from: Winston on October 04, 2013, 01:38:24 PM
Quote from: wilmotm (Matt Wilmot) on October 04, 2013, 12:25:07 PM
The 002 was in crisis today, two running absolutely together all morning and now 30806 has just spectacularly broken down just before the motorway bridge, was on it absolutely packed because at least one was missing, just everything cut out and the brakes jammed on, it had absolutely died, no electricity no engine, nothing sending passengers flying and is now just stuck helplessly across the road
I understand that Halesowen had major traffic problems this morning after part of the A456 was completely closed between Manor Way & Fox Hunt island due to an accident, plus temporary traffic lights somewhere not allowing enough traffic through
Temporary Traffic Lights were at Drews Holloway yesterday (between Colly Gate and Halesowen)
Quote from: the trainbasher on October 04, 2013, 02:39:08 PM
Quote from: Winston on October 04, 2013, 01:38:24 PM
Quote from: wilmotm (Matt Wilmot) on October 04, 2013, 12:25:07 PM
The 002 was in crisis today, two running absolutely together all morning and now 30806 has just spectacularly broken down just before the motorway bridge, was on it absolutely packed because at least one was missing, just everything cut out and the brakes jammed on, it had absolutely died, no electricity no engine, nothing sending passengers flying and is now just stuck helplessly across the road
I understand that Halesowen had major traffic problems this morning after part of the A456 was completely closed between Manor Way & Fox Hunt island due to an accident, plus temporary traffic lights somewhere not allowing enough traffic through
Temporary Traffic Lights were at Drews Holloway yesterday (between Colly Gate and Halesowen)
That's the one, according to the radio they are there again today & causing delays
E400H got dragged down Birmingham street from Dudley bus station around 2:40pm hooked up to a Mansfield truck
Quote from: Winston on October 04, 2013, 03:12:08 PM
Quote from: the trainbasher on October 04, 2013, 02:39:08 PM
Quote from: Winston on October 04, 2013, 01:38:24 PM
Quote from: wilmotm (Matt Wilmot) on October 04, 2013, 12:25:07 PM
The 002 was in crisis today, two running absolutely together all morning and now 30806 has just spectacularly broken down just before the motorway bridge, was on it absolutely packed because at least one was missing, just everything cut out and the brakes jammed on, it had absolutely died, no electricity no engine, nothing sending passengers flying and is now just stuck helplessly across the road
I understand that Halesowen had major traffic problems this morning after part of the A456 was completely closed between Manor Way & Fox Hunt island due to an accident, plus temporary traffic lights somewhere not allowing enough traffic through
Temporary Traffic Lights were at Drews Holloway yesterday (between Colly Gate and Halesowen)
That's the one, according to the radio they are there again today & causing delays
The Halesowen Bypass (between Grange Road island at the top of Manor Way and the island at Hayley Green) was shut both ways this morning due to an RTA sending ALL traffic through Halesowen town centre, causing major delays
1808 was parked outside Millennium point when I came out of uni today with an engineering van parked behind it. Engineer got back in the van and both left just after I went past.
5416 hooked up to a Mansfield Truck in Dudley this Morning around 10:45
Also 4810 broken down with its bonnet up in Halesowen Bus Station around 10:20
1553 parked in Merry Hill for over 3 hours. Engineers arrived about 1040, Mansfild lorry was there when I went back about 1230 then that drove off and 1553 was stiill there at 1340.
Quote from: settlerman on October 10, 2013, 04:10:03 PM
1553 parked in Merry Hill for over 3 hours. Engineers arrived about 1040, Mansfild lorry was there when I went back about 1230 then that drove off and 1553 was stiill there at 1340.
I saw the Mansfield truck drive off as well.
VIP 'LG02 FEX' I think it was broke down on The Priory Queensway on a 424 working around 3 this afternoon, been hooked up to a yellow Volvo recovery truck
Quote from: John on October 10, 2013, 04:51:10 PM
Quote from: settlerman on October 10, 2013, 04:10:03 PM
1553 parked in Merry Hill for over 3 hours. Engineers arrived about 1040, Mansfild lorry was there when I went back about 1230 then that drove off and 1553 was stiill there at 1340.
I saw the Mansfield truck drive off as well.
VIP 'LG02 FEX' I think it was broke down on The Priory Queensway on a 424 working around 3 this afternoon, been hooked up to a yellow Volvo recovery truck
I quite like VIP'S recovery truck, seen it a few weeks back when a VIP Dart broke down in the centre lane on Moor Street
1553 still in merry hill at 1938
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Quote from: the trainbasher on October 10, 2013, 07:47:43 PM
1553 still in merry hill at 1938
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It seems like the Fiesta is moving the bus to a better angle to allow the tow truck to line up straight to the front of 1553 to hook up to it. The tow truck can not hook up and higher the boom at an angle can it?
Could a car like the Fiesta pictured be able to tow a bus a short distance?
1553 just left on tow from merry hill at 2004. Looking at the rear display it may have been on the 297
Quote from: John on October 10, 2013, 07:53:32 PM
Quote from: the trainbasher on October 10, 2013, 07:47:43 PM
1553 still in merry hill at 1938
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It seems like the Fiesta is moving the bus to a better angle to allow the tow truck to line up straight to the front of 1553 to hook up to it. The tow truck can not hook up and higher the boom at an angle can it?
Could a car like the Fiesta pictured be able to tow a bus a short distance?
I would have thought so on the flat at least anyway, and would imagine it would have a diesel engine which would help
a bit off topic, but i once broke down in a coach on the aston expressway, coming out of b'ham with a full load luggage n all. (think the pump gave up). it wouldnt start again, so i pulled it to the side using 1st gear on the starter. i was on phone for help, when 2 police officers turned up. they said they would tow me to a safer bit. i asked what with, they pointed to a rangerover. i said that wont pull this, it will, now get the front off mate and ill get set up. well, i was gob smacked, i did!!!!!!! with ease. wouldnt risk it with my own motor. i have seen a none runner being moved around by a forklift too!
Even small diesel engines produce enough torque to move large, freewheeling heavy objects.
Quote from: the trainbasher on October 10, 2013, 07:47:43 PM
1553 still in merry hill at 1938
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Presumably the angle has been why it's been there all day, to avoid closing off the whole bus station and disrupting many services whilst connecting it up to the tow truck.
Quote from: mranon on October 10, 2013, 08:37:00 PM
a bit off topic, but i once broke down in a coach on the aston expressway, coming out of b'ham with a full load luggage n all. (think the pump gave up). it wouldnt start again, so i pulled it to the side using 1st gear on the starter. i was on phone for help, when 2 police officers turned up. they said they would tow me to a safer bit. i asked what with, they pointed to a rangerover. i said that wont pull this, it will, now get the front off mate and ill get set up. well, i was gob smacked, i did!!!!!!! with ease. wouldnt risk it with my own motor. i have seen a none runner being moved around by a forklift too!
The engineers always used to use forklifts to move buses years ago, PN had a 276 stuck in snow on Thorns Road a couple of years ago with an engineer driving and a bloke pulled him free in a defender.
Big diesels can be immensely powerful, got a LDV with a 2.5 Transit diesel and with the vehicle empty it could pull almost anything, not very fast mind but would do it
Quote from: the trainbasher on October 10, 2013, 08:05:06 PM
1553 just left on tow from merry hill at 2004. Looking at the rear display it may have been on the 297
1553 last night before departure on its tow truck
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Quote from: the trainbasher on October 11, 2013, 02:44:28 PM
Quote from: the trainbasher on October 10, 2013, 08:05:06 PM
1553 just left on tow from merry hill at 2004. Looking at the rear display it may have been on the 297
1553 last night before departure on its tow truck
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Hmm wonder if 1553 will see service again, must have been something fairly serious if engineers couldn't get it started and moved, won't be long before the remaining Mercs become unviable to repair after a breakdown etc...
5512 taken out of service on the 59 today (After one trip after leaving the garage) replaced by 4554.
Also 4591 has appeared on the 59 tonight so another bus has been replaced
Quote from: Trident 4609 on October 13, 2013, 10:01:41 PM
5512 taken out of service on the 59 today (After one trip after leaving the garage) replaced by 4554.
Also 4591 has appeared on the 59 tonight so another bus has been replaced
Pretty sure it was 4554 it replaced as the other 3 buses on the 59 tonight are B5's 5510/13/14 :)
A Hansons Dart broken down in Merry Hill. Breakdown van in attendance.
Also a Diamond Dart on the 226 nearly broke down, on the corner where the Ring and Ride buses pick up in Merry Hill. The engine stalled and the driver could not restart. Starter motor was going but the engine would not fire. Two other Diamond drivers opened the bonnet and it finally started. I think it was either 20533 or 20534. A 51 plate MPD with the side display at the bottom of the window
Would have been 20543 as I caught that earlier (about 18 down into Wordsley merry hill bound this morning)
Quote from: nitromatt1 on October 13, 2013, 10:52:50 PM
Quote from: Trident 4609 on October 13, 2013, 10:01:41 PM
5512 taken out of service on the 59 today (After one trip after leaving the garage) replaced by 4554.
Also 4591 has appeared on the 59 tonight so another bus has been replaced
Pretty sure it was 4554 it replaced as the other 3 buses on the 59 tonight are B5's 5510/13/14 :)
Thanks Matt :) Never saw the 4th bus last night so icouldn't tell if 5514 or 4554 was replaced
Wouldn't have been 5514 as that was the bus we were on. 5513 was the bus you didn't see :)
Quote from: nitromatt1 on October 14, 2013, 05:34:27 PM
Wouldn't have been 5514 as that was the bus we were on. 5513 was the bus you didn't see :)
Oh of course :) You can tell i need rest ;D
Today the driver on the 59 told me he has been instructed that if a certain light comes on the dashboard on 4552 (bus i was on) that he would have to take it straight back to Park Lane. Apprantly it has been reported with the same defect on several occasions now!
4100 gave up on the 11C today by Yardley, leaving nice big puddle of something in the road.
Quote from: trident4370 on October 14, 2013, 06:02:44 PM
4100 gave up on the 11C today by Yardley, leaving nice big puddle of something in the road.
where abouts in Yardley did 4100 breakdown? because I think that's why the slip road was closed off because of spillage
It was parked at the bus stop outside the library, looked like it had tried pulling away and didn't fancy it!
Quote from: Rob4367 on October 14, 2013, 07:01:24 PM
Quote from: trident4370 on October 14, 2013, 06:02:44 PM
4100 gave up on the 11C today by Yardley, leaving nice big puddle of something in the road.
where abouts in Yardley did 4100 breakdown? because I think that's why the slip road was closed off because of spillage
If you are on about one of the A45 slip roads by the Swan centre, the 11 does not use any of those, so that won't be the reason for a closure of one of them
Quote from: John on October 14, 2013, 07:09:30 PM
Quote from: Rob4367 on October 14, 2013, 07:01:24 PM
Quote from: trident4370 on October 14, 2013, 06:02:44 PM
4100 gave up on the 11C today by Yardley, leaving nice big puddle of something in the road.
where abouts in Yardley did 4100 breakdown? because I think that's why the slip road was closed off because of spillage
If you are on about one of the A45 slip roads by the Swan centre, the 11 does not use any of those, so that won't be the reason for a closure of one of them
I don't mean on the slip road ;) I mean just by the entrance of it :)
1817 parked on Moor Street with engineer in attendance.
BX54 XTC (couldn't see the fleetnumber and not in a position atm to find it on a fleetlist anywhere) X51 barnded Gemini parked up in a bus stop in Newtown about an hour ago with it's engine cover up
Quote from: Kevin on October 15, 2013, 07:00:56 PM
BX54 XTC (couldn't see the fleetnumber and not in a position atm to find it on a fleetlist anywhere) X51 barnded Gemini parked up in a bus stop in Newtown about an hour ago with it's engine cover up
Was just about to post that, 4685 was the bus ;)
Not a Breakdown as such but a TWM Livery WN Trident (couldn't get fleet number) was involved in a verbal abuse rant in Walsall Bus Station this morning around 9:10-9:15 and I don't know what actually happened but everybody who was on the bus at the time had to get off because something happened on the upper deck and when I was leaving Walsall at 9:15 on 4127 on the 934 the police arrived but I don't know what happened after that
4165 engine trouble in Chelmsley today, passengers transferred to the 97 behind
4200 just overheated in brierley hill high street
Didn't catch the fleetnumber, but there was a YW Trident broken down on the Stratford Road by ALDI in Sparkbrook earlier (still showed 3 on the rear display)
5513 and 4553 both taken out of service off the 59 with defects. One of the 2 was replaced with 5420 which was put on the 59 this evening.
Also yesterday 1670 was being hooked up to a Mansfield truck yesterday in Wolverhampton Bus Station
Quote from: Trident 4609 on October 18, 2013, 08:17:06 PM
5513 and 4553 both taken out of service off the 59 with defects. One of the 2 was replaced with 5420 which was put on the 59 this evening.
5513 did not have a defect as it went onto the 25.
Quote from: Trident 4609 on October 18, 2013, 08:17:06 PM
5513 and 4553 both taken out of service off the 59 with defects. One of the 2 was replaced with 5420 which was put on the 59 this evening.
Also yesterday 1670 was being hooked up to a Mansfield truck yesterday in Wolverhampton Bus Station
At what time was 5513 taken out of service?
About 16:20-16:25. 5420 i think is in its place tonight. Rode 5420 home.
2076 i think replaced 4553 which also got took out of service and 2076 is still out with 5420 on the 59 tonight
Quote from: Trident 4609 on October 18, 2013, 10:36:04 PM
About 16:20-16:25. 5420 i think is in its place tonight. Rode 5420 home.
2076 i think replaced 4553 which also got took out of service and 2076 is still out with 5420 on the 59 tonight
Think I just missed you again. I left on a B7RLE on the 59 at about that time.
I saw 5513 being moved from the 59 stand to the empty one by the exit before I left though. What I heard was that no driver turned up.
Quote from: NXWM Spectra on October 18, 2013, 10:49:23 PM
Quote from: Trident 4609 on October 18, 2013, 10:36:04 PM
About 16:20-16:25. 5420 i think is in its place tonight. Rode 5420 home.
2076 i think replaced 4553 which also got took out of service and 2076 is still out with 5420 on the 59 tonight
Think I just missed you again. I left on a B7RLE on the 59 at about that time.
I saw 5513 being moved from the 59 stand to the empty one by the exit before I left though. What I heard was that no driver turned up.
I was in Wolverhampton 18:30 - 18:45 this evening and the unusual workings were coming in their droves!
In case you didn't read my post 5513 went onto the 25.
There were 2 B7RLEs on the 59 this evening, 2027 and 2076
Quote from: nitromatt1 on October 18, 2013, 10:56:05 PM
Quote from: NXWM Spectra on October 18, 2013, 10:49:23 PM
Quote from: Trident 4609 on October 18, 2013, 10:36:04 PM
About 16:20-16:25. 5420 i think is in its place tonight. Rode 5420 home.
2076 i think replaced 4553 which also got took out of service and 2076 is still out with 5420 on the 59 tonight
Think I just missed you again. I left on a B7RLE on the 59 at about that time.
I saw 5513 being moved from the 59 stand to the empty one by the exit before I left though. What I heard was that no driver turned up.
I was in Wolverhampton 18:30 - 18:45 this evening and the unusual workings were coming in their droves!
In case you didn't read my post 5513 went onto the 25.
There were 2 B7RLEs on the 59 this evening, 2027 and 2076
Yes, loads last night, branded buses too, they all got chucked around anywhere. It was 2027 I was on, I think that had been on all day. 5513 be in a state after a few journeys on the 25.
Then that was it that there was no driver for 5513 (Wasn't aware of that so thanks) We waited for 4608 to turn up (Peak board 59/14). 2027 was out on the 59 all day with 2076/5420 replacing 4553 and 5513 in the evening.
something was wrong with 4770 other than it being 24 minutes late then 4771 was making a rather annoying bleeping noise ::)
Quote from: Nathan4775 on October 19, 2013, 11:22:12 AM
something was wrong with 4770 other than it being 24 minutes late then 4771 was making a rather annoying bleeping noise ::)
Either the BridgeClear or it was overheating. The BridgeClear beeps every three seconds or so, whereas when overheating it's more of a continuous bleep-bleep-bleep-bleep etc.
Quote from: nitromatt1 on October 19, 2013, 11:54:34 AM
Quote from: Nathan4775 on October 19, 2013, 11:22:12 AM
something was wrong with 4770 other than it being 24 minutes late then 4771 was making a rather annoying bleeping noise ::)
Either the BridgeClear or it was overheating. The BridgeClear beeps every three seconds or so, whereas when overheating it's more of a continuous bleep-bleep-bleep-bleep etc.
I think may have been something to do with the doors/wheelchair ramp
Quote from: nitromatt1 on October 19, 2013, 11:54:34 AM
Quote from: Nathan4775 on October 19, 2013, 11:22:12 AM
something was wrong with 4770 other than it being 24 minutes late then 4771 was making a rather annoying bleeping noise ::)
Either the BridgeClear or it was overheating. The BridgeClear beeps every three seconds or so, whereas when overheating it's more of a continuous bleep-bleep-bleep-bleep etc.
I think only Central vehicles have the bridge clear installed. Since the 139 incident a few years ago. I have certianly not heard it on any other garage's buses
Quote from: John on October 19, 2013, 01:32:37 PM
Quote from: nitromatt1 on October 19, 2013, 11:54:34 AM
Quote from: Nathan4775 on October 19, 2013, 11:22:12 AM
something was wrong with 4770 other than it being 24 minutes late then 4771 was making a rather annoying bleeping noise ::)
Either the BridgeClear or it was overheating. The BridgeClear beeps every three seconds or so, whereas when overheating it's more of a continuous bleep-bleep-bleep-bleep etc.
I think only Central vehicles have the bridge clear installed. Since the 139 incident a few years ago. I have certianly not heard it on any other garage's buses
Some of AG's Presidents have it, but I guess they are the ex-BC ones then. When I used to travel home from Solihull on the 37, they'd start 'beeping' as the bus got nearer to Olton station, then as the bus passed through the station you'd hear a rasping voice barking "HALT! LOW BRIDGE". It would also often start beeping when approaching the Lincoln Road junction.
Thats probably why BC's 46** tridents have BridgeClear and WN's 45** and 46**'s tridents don't
Quote from: John on October 19, 2013, 01:32:37 PM
Quote from: nitromatt1 on October 19, 2013, 11:54:34 AM
Quote from: Nathan4775 on October 19, 2013, 11:22:12 AM
something was wrong with 4770 other than it being 24 minutes late then 4771 was making a rather annoying bleeping noise ::)
Either the BridgeClear or it was overheating. The BridgeClear beeps every three seconds or so, whereas when overheating it's more of a continuous bleep-bleep-bleep-bleep etc.
I think only Central vehicles have the bridge clear installed. Since the 139 incident a few years ago. I have certianly not heard it on any other garage's buses
Nope, Pensnett's Enviros all have it, hence how I know about it in the first place, although I bet it was fitted at Central, if they were new to Pensnett, they probably wouldn't have it
On the 9 they always bleep on Broad Street, near the ICC
On the 141 they always bleep on Cradley Heath high street near the interchange
Quote from: nitromatt1 on October 19, 2013, 10:16:25 PM
Nope, Pensnett's Enviros all have it, hence how I know about it in the first place
On the 9 they always bleep on Broad Street, near the ICC
On the 141 they always bleep on Cradley Heath high street near the interchange
That's because they were new to Central Matt, like the Ex Central Presidents that Stu mentioned
Yeah 4799 has one too, all done at BC.
Quote from: John on October 19, 2013, 10:17:15 PM
Quote from: nitromatt1 on October 19, 2013, 10:16:25 PM
Nope, Pensnett's Enviros all have it, hence how I know about it in the first place
On the 9 they always bleep on Broad Street, near the ICC
On the 141 they always bleep on Cradley Heath high street near the interchange
That's because they were new to Central Matt, like the Ex Central Presidents that Stu mentioned
Yeah, realised just after I posted it!
Are there any buses at Central which were new to a different garage and don't have the BridgeClear?
Quote from: nitromatt1 on October 19, 2013, 10:29:14 PM
Quote from: John on October 19, 2013, 10:17:15 PM
Quote from: nitromatt1 on October 19, 2013, 10:16:25 PM
Nope, Pensnett's Enviros all have it, hence how I know about it in the first place
On the 9 they always bleep on Broad Street, near the ICC
On the 141 they always bleep on Cradley Heath high street near the interchange
That's because they were new to Central Matt, like the Ex Central Presidents that Stu mentioned
Yeah, realised just after I posted it!
Are there any buses at Central which were new to a different garage and don't have the BridgeClear?
Alot of them. Majority of 41 tridents, for a start.
Most the tridents new to Park Lane Matt. 4162-4179,4316,4318,4320/1/2/3/4/5/6/7/8 among other 43** tridents which won't have BridgeClear
Central Connect livered dart on the back of a Tow Truck on the coming down the Hagley Road
PB's ex Central B7's have this installed also.
Yesterday, 1553 broke down on the 243 in Cradley, replaced by 1643
Quote from: Lukeee on October 22, 2013, 09:00:08 PM
PB's ex Central B7's have this installed also.
All buses that were at Birmingham Central in early 2009 would have had it installed. The accident with 4253 was on the last day of January, so I would think the Bridge-Clear would have been installed in the rest of the Central fleet not long after this
I don't know whether it was just that there was no relief, but 4807 came into Dudley on time off the 241 this evening, ready to do the 20:45 140 to Birmingham, driver even changed the display, but did not move. It then went blank and sat there. When I left just before 9pm on the 126, it was still sitting there lifeless. Not long later in Bearwood I saw 2154 flying down the Hagley Road out of service heading into Birmingham, I'm wondering if that was going to take over 4807's running board on the 21:30 140 from Birmingham.
Wasn't 2154 on the 9 today?
Quote from: Trident 4609 on October 23, 2013, 10:49:37 PM
Wasn't 2154 on the 9 today?
Yes, as I posted in the unusual workings thread, I rode it on the 9 earlier. Looking at the Network West Midlands app a few minutes ago, the 22:15 241 from Dudley was running almost on time, so presumably 2154 took over, as there is no way 4807 would've made it back on time even if it did get going.
Just passed 4533 broken down in Quinton on 140
Passed a Trident on tow while I was on the X96 this afternoon. Presumably it was coming from Merry Hill so may have been on the 255. (It had a screen in the front window so not one of PEs)
4151 broke down while on the 957 at Moor Street at about 10:30 this morning wouldn't start and 4151 was going to be my bus back to Sheldon but the driver told us to get on 4911 and a 46** Trident took over 4151's duties on the 957
Don't know if this was a breakdown but I spotted 4196 out of service at birchley island oldbury on the way towards blackheath, it was a driver not an engineer. Around midday.
4378 has given up in pool farm
Announcement at Stourbridge Bus Station saying the 1158 diamond 142 won't be running due to it breaking down. I bet the office is having a fun day at Tividale with 20852s problem earlier and lost drivers on the new tenders.
Whilst turning the corner this evening onto the Stratford Road heading for my bus stop, at first glance I saw what looked like a President coming backwards down the road! At second glance, it was 4068 hooked up backwards to a Mansfield recovery truck. As it passed me, I could see the centre front panel was missing, so not sure if it had been involved in an accident, or whether the panel had been removed in an attempt to get the bus on the truck the other way round (which presumably had failed!)
Just passed diamond 20535 broken down on Mill Street Brierley Hill. Its all happening today!
4707 parked Priory Queensway lunch time O/S/R puncture. ATS in attendance fitting new tyres.
2019 just before Birchley Island I think had expired, not 100% sure what it was doing though would have thought it involved the 126
I have been in a few. First was a Plaxton President (unsure of the number) on the 5 (451 at the time) towards Sutton Coldfield which crashed into a car by New Oscott Caused chaos. Second one was an ALX400 (Unsure of the number) on the 900 to Coventry and it broke down not far out from the NEC but in the middle of nowhere. We had to wait 20 minutes for another 900. My Third was on a O405N near New Oscott again on the 451 (now 5) towards West Bromwich and a group of kids throws stones through the window flying glass everywhere and the glass shattered over a group of girls onboard and I found a piece of glass slightly impaled in my head but only slightly pierced the skin and I just pulled it out.
4899 had a problem so had to be changed with 4445
Not the best change lol :-)
4607 being towed along Moor Street Queensway 11.14 hrs.
Quote from: vinh1000 on November 09, 2013, 10:20:40 AM
4899 had a problem so had to be changed with 4445
Not the best change lol :-)
4445 is not a good Trident, had it on the 9 not so long back.
Quote from: nitromatt1 on November 13, 2013, 03:42:02 PM
Quote from: vinh1000 on November 09, 2013, 10:20:40 AM
4899 had a problem so had to be changed with 4445
Not the best change lol :-)
4445 is not a good Trident, had it on the 9 not so long back.
I must disagree.
Just got off it on the 63. Fantastic ride. Lovely whine as its cruises, fast pull away, smooth brakes, fast doors.
Only thing is is with the lower saloon windows open, the increased exhaust smoke tends to make its way inside. (The thing was blowing thick blueish/white smoke from exhaust) - but I didn't care. Did from city - Northfield journey in record time.
Quote from: Liverpool Street on November 13, 2013, 04:14:51 PM
Quote from: nitromatt1 on November 13, 2013, 03:42:02 PM
Quote from: vinh1000 on November 09, 2013, 10:20:40 AM
4899 had a problem so had to be changed with 4445
Not the best change lol :-)
4445 is not a good Trident, had it on the 9 not so long back.
I must disagree.
Just got off it on the 63. Fantastic ride. Lovely whine as its cruises, fast pull away, smooth brakes, fast doors.
Only thing is is with the lower saloon windows open, the increased exhaust smoke tends to make its way inside. (The thing was blowing thick blueish/white smoke from exhaust) - but I didn't care. Did from city - Northfield journey in record time.
Buses change I guess, I just remember it sounding a bit dodgy, and not being particularly fast, but you know better! ;)
TWM livery Trident on the 126 with the bonnet up - just before Bearwood on its way into B'ham around 12ish this afternoon. Don't think it was route branded.
Quote from: N94 on November 13, 2013, 10:35:20 PM
TWM livery Trident on the 126 with the bonnet up - just before Bearwood on its way into B'ham around 12ish this afternoon. Don't think it was route branded.
Well there are only 2 126 branded tridents left so most likley a unbranded trident
5421 was sat on Kent Street on the 1 this afternoon. Passed it as I was heading towards Wolverhampton at 1:45, then again as I came back the other way at 3:30. Hazards flashing and not in service. When I saw it the first time the engineering van was parked behind it either just arriving or just leaving. Only the bus was there the second time.
4620 totally expired near my daughters house yesterday on Boelyn Road, Rubery.
Engine seemed to of blown up as her street was fogged out with smoke for a good 5mintues. No fire damage by the looks of it. Stinks though.
Sandwell Travel dart in Bradford place with the bonnet up
1705 (debranded) taken off the X96 at Dudley today by an engineer, replaced by 1573
4569 failed on the 79 earlier. Was the 11:19 ex West Brom, got as far as Hill Top but the engine was randomly cutting out when he stopped at a bus stop. Guy on radio effectively told him to give up and take it back to garage. Driver of 4539 behind didn't have a clue what happened before and that got me thinking... Why the lack of communication to other drivers? Because they're going to be faced with the torrent of abuse / questions from frustrated passengers who have been waiting in the cold and rain for nearly an hour by the time their bus turns up. Also, while I was at West Brom waiting for it in the first place, 4019 was parked up in the middle (actually thought it was going to be my bus, then thought it was going to be the next one when 4569 packed in), wondering why they couldn't have sent that out?
Bus broken bonnet up Solihull station trident at 18:00
Quote from: vinh1000 on November 18, 2013, 08:03:10 PM
Bus broken bonnet up Solihull station trident at 18:00
Where abouts in the station was it located?
4551 Broken down In Stourbridge, Mansfield tow truck getting it ready to go back to WN.
Quote from: Stuharris 6360 on November 19, 2013, 01:15:45 PM
4551 Broken down In Stourbridge, Mansfield tow truck getting it ready to go back to WN.
Is it just me, or does that seem one of the more unreliable Tridents?
Quote from: nitromatt1 on November 19, 2013, 05:06:18 PM
Quote from: Stuharris 6360 on November 19, 2013, 01:15:45 PM
4551 Broken down In Stourbridge, Mansfield tow truck getting it ready to go back to WN.
Is it just me, or does that seem one of the more unreliable Tridents?
That, along with 4620.
Quote from: nitromatt1 on November 19, 2013, 05:06:18 PM
Quote from: Stuharris 6360 on November 19, 2013, 01:15:45 PM
4551 Broken down In Stourbridge, Mansfield tow truck getting it ready to go back to WN.
Is it just me, or does that seem one of the more unreliable Tridents?
Yes it does seem to break down a fair bit. Saw itvrunning normally on the 529 yesterday though
Quote from: Rob4367 on November 18, 2013, 08:05:28 PM
Quote from: vinh1000 on November 18, 2013, 08:03:10 PM
Bus broken bonnet up Solihull station trident at 18:00
Where abouts in the station was it located?
On the layover
Seen 4693 just over an hour ago being towed by the Mansfield truck by hearsall common!
Last Thursday/Friday ,I think, saw Signature Optare Versa at Solihull Station slanted to one side, as it was propped up by jacks to check the underside or replace one of the wheels. Quite unusual sight, unfortunately hadn't got a camera on me.
129 (WMSNT) Solo, broke down at the Maypole today
Quote from: lauren1993 on November 20, 2013, 07:58:23 PM
Seen 4693 just over an hour ago being towed by the Mansfield truck by hearsall common!
i wonder if Mansfield give National express a discount for all the work they give them?
I'd imagine they have a contract of some kind.
1536 being hooked to the back of a Mansfield in Wollescote (276) about 20:50 this evening. Looked a bit smoky inside as I passed, but may have been my imagination...
Just because it's a Pensnett Merc does mean it has to be a fire...... ;)
Quote from: nitromatt1 on November 22, 2013, 12:39:29 AM
1536 being hooked to the back of a Mansfield in Wollescote (276) about 20:50 this evening. Looked a bit smoky inside as I passed, but may have been my imagination...
Could in not have just be condensation on the windows due to how cold it was?
Quote from: Winston on November 22, 2013, 09:40:00 AM
Quote from: nitromatt1 on November 22, 2013, 12:39:29 AM
1536 being hooked to the back of a Mansfield in Wollescote (276) about 20:50 this evening. Looked a bit smoky inside as I passed, but may have been my imagination...
Could in not have just be condensation on the windows due to how cold it was?
I was passing on the 142 so could not have a proper look. There didn't seem to be any fire damage, so if there was a fire it would've only been a minor engine one. It may have just been dirt though.
4196 seen being hooked onto a Mansfield at Old Hill Cross at about 13:45
Also KX08 HMD (WMSNT) seen being hooked on to a recovery truck in Stourbridge bus station at about 15:00, blocking off stand H, 9s were loading on stand D
4828 broken down at the stop before Amber Tavern, Hagley Rd West / Wolverhampton Rd, towards city at 8.15 this morning. Bonnet up, hazard lights flashing.
4809 was at the stop on the other side of the lights, from city, Not in Service and with hazard lights flashing - not sure if that had suffered a similar fate.
4289 passed me on the back of a Mansfield truck in Nechells about 8:15 this morning, presumably heading for Perry Barr garage
Quote from: Mike K on November 26, 2013, 03:21:23 PM
4828 broken down at the stop before Amber Tavern, Hagley Rd West / Wolverhampton Rd, towards city at 8.15 this morning. Bonnet up, hazard lights flashing.
4809 was at the stop on the other side of the lights, from city, Not in Service and with hazard lights flashing - not sure if that had suffered a similar fate.
4809 has just flown past me on the 9 so nothing serious luckily.
6031 was smoking on Priory Queensway this morning, taken out of service, definitely not appreciated given the chaos on the Lichfield road (no buses for half an hour)
1613, parked up on Newton road great barr, hazards on with an engineer in the drivers seat, awaiting recovery. Presume had been on a 5.
Quote from: 37351ml on November 28, 2013, 09:30:16 PM
1613, parked up on Newton road great barr, hazards on with an engineer in the drivers seat, awaiting recovery. Presume had been on a 5.
Yes 1613 was on the 5 Yesterday it was following my 934 from Cat & Fiddle for a short distance :)
NXWM livered (recent repaint) Trident at the 255/6 stand in Wolverhampton Bus Station this afternoon, been attended to by a Transit Connect
Not really a breakdown experience, but on 4086 on the 89, the driver had to repeatedly open and close the doors to get the bus moving
Quote from: Sh4166 on November 30, 2013, 01:04:17 AM
Not really a breakdown experience, but on 4086 on the 89, the driver had to repeatedly open and close the doors to get the bus moving
Unless he has OCD ;)
4215 broke down today in city centre with engineer at attendance
Quote from: vinh1000 on December 06, 2013, 11:22:21 AM
4215 broke down today in city centre with engineer at attendance
Do you mean 4218?
4587's engine being seen to by an engineer at Wolverhampton Bus Station about 15:25 this afternoon
1706 currently broken down on the 276 parked along side Ham Dingle School.
1628 on the 244 this afternoon seemed to be losing power more and more, and kept cutting out. It struggled up hills at walking pace, before eventually limping into Dudley and being replaced by 2100 for the 14:17 243.
Saw a Diamond "nifty 50" being picked up in Kings Heath earlier, too dark and going past too fast on the Green Bus to get a fleetnumber
I think there's something in the air today (or the diesel)...
30821 on the 002 started suffering similar issues to 1628, rapidly losing power before cutting out. I left it at Weoley Castle so did not see if it made it back alive.
Also, 4200 nearly made it onto the 9pm 244 tonight, but was replaced by 1743 on its last 276 trip, with smoke coming out the back
Thandi bus broken city centre
Driver poured water into coolant
Water coming out of engine at back but managed to leave
Quote from: vinh1000 on December 09, 2013, 09:43:02 AM
Thandi bus broken city centre
Driver poured water into coolant
Water coming out of engine at back but managed to leave
A coach or bus?
Quote from: nitromatt1 on December 09, 2013, 01:51:45 PM
Quote from: vinh1000 on December 09, 2013, 09:43:02 AM
Thandi bus broken city centre
Driver poured water into coolant
Water coming out of engine at back but managed to leave
A coach or bus?
Bus probably on peak time service to the Fort
On another note
travel de courcey service 5 bus 815 broken down with truck at the allesley junction by roundabout
It was not a breakdown but Arriva 110 was 20 min late as blinds were not working but they sent out the bus anyway :) no piece of paper with 110 written on :p
Green Bus Spectra broke down spectacularly outside my house causing huge traffic chaos this morning blocking one of the main roundabouts in and out of Dudley just about to head down the Himley Road
Pretty sure it was 203
Quote from: wilmotm (Matt Wilmot) on December 11, 2013, 08:17:18 AM
Green Bus Spectra broke down spectacularly outside my house causing huge traffic chaos this morning blocking one of the main roundabouts in and out of Dudley just about to head down the Himley Road
Pretty sure it was 203
Getting a mention on BBC WM radio travel news.
208** diamond solo, couldn't make it onto moor street.
1667 on the 48 had it, been there a while, driver eventually gave in and went to the toilet in the medical centre
4094 was on tow behind a Mansfield lorry, turning off Yardley Wood Road, onto Brook Lane, by Billesley Fire Station
How do you get a broken down bendi home?
http://wmbusphotos.com/NXWM/5001-9959/6026.html
Quote from: Tony on December 12, 2013, 06:10:14 PM
How do you get a broken down bendi home?
http://wmbusphotos.com/NXWM/5001-9959/6026.html
Great pic. This photo makes me wish I went into Heavy 'Recking.
4734 currently on the back of a Mansfield truck, Newtown Row just after Lancaster Circus
Quote from: Tony on December 12, 2013, 06:10:14 PM
How do you get a broken down bendi home?
http://wmbusphotos.com/NXWM/5001-9959/6026.html
Love it!
4728 seen broken down this afternoon on Vicarage Road, Kings Heath. Presumably working a 35, had its bonnet up at a bus stop
Just seen a 529 branded trident (Still had 529 on the Dot Matrix Display) on the back of a Mansfield truck being towed up Lakefield Rd in Wednesfield,Round the island past Wednesfield High School then straight up Lichfield Rd (Like the 59 route) towards Ashmore Park/Bloxwich
Quote from: Trident 4609 on December 17, 2013, 12:01:51 PM
Just seen a 529 branded trident (Still had 529 on the Dot Matrix Display) on the back of a Mansfield truck being towed up Lakefield Rd in Wednesfield,Round the island past Wednesfield High School then straight up Lichfield Rd (Like the 59 route) towards Ashmore Park/Bloxwich
Towards Walsall Garage?
Quote from: NXWM Spectra on December 17, 2013, 05:42:00 PM
Quote from: Trident 4609 on December 17, 2013, 12:01:51 PM
Just seen a 529 branded trident (Still had 529 on the Dot Matrix Display) on the back of a Mansfield truck being towed up Lakefield Rd in Wednesfield,Round the island past Wednesfield High School then straight up Lichfield Rd (Like the 59 route) towards Ashmore Park/Bloxwich
Towards Walsall Garage?
Either that or when he got to the Linthouse Lane Junction further down Lichfield Rd it could have turned left then towed back to Park Lane?
Quote from: Trident 4609 on December 17, 2013, 12:01:51 PM
Just seen a 529 branded trident (Still had 529 on the Dot Matrix Display) on the back of a Mansfield truck being towed up Lakefield Rd in Wednesfield,Round the island past Wednesfield High School then straight up Lichfield Rd (Like the 59 route) towards Ashmore Park/Bloxwich
One had broken down on the island over J10 of M6 around 11.30 this morning (Wolverhampton Bound)
Quote from: John on December 17, 2013, 10:04:21 PM
Quote from: Trident 4609 on December 17, 2013, 12:01:51 PM
Just seen a 529 branded trident (Still had 529 on the Dot Matrix Display) on the back of a Mansfield truck being towed up Lakefield Rd in Wednesfield,Round the island past Wednesfield High School then straight up Lichfield Rd (Like the 59 route) towards Ashmore Park/Bloxwich
One had broken down on the island over J10 of M6 around 11.30 this morning (Wolverhampton Bound)
Saw it about midday going past my school (Wednesfield High School) as I said being town away
4697 I think broke down, as there was inspector there getting the other buses to go around :)
Quote from: Nathan4775 on December 18, 2013, 01:04:13 PM
4697 I think broke down, as there was inspector there getting the other buses to go around :)
Spotted it parked in Lower Parade just after 1100hrs.
Also WB5 405* broke down Collingwood Drive.
4008 taken out of service from Wolverhampton back to garage by an engineer. It was on the 79 and 4018 was the replacement bus
1667 (48) broken down in queueing traffic on Lordswood Road in Harborne, towards QE on the narrow section just before the baths. Traffic pandemonium.
Quote from: Mike K on December 20, 2013, 04:03:36 PM
1667 (48) broken down in queueing traffic on Lordswood Road in Harborne, towards QE on the narrow section just before the baths. Traffic pandemonium.
So that's what the problem was!! What time, Mick?
Quote from: Liverpool Street on December 20, 2013, 04:08:13 PM
Quote from: Mike K on December 20, 2013, 04:03:36 PM
1667 (48) broken down in queueing traffic on Lordswood Road in Harborne, towards QE on the narrow section just before the baths. Traffic pandemonium.
So that's what the problem was!! What time, Mick?
It looked like it had failed just before I posted LS, so around 15.50. Mansfield truck now in attendance as I type
Quote from: Mike K on December 20, 2013, 04:54:25 PM
Quote from: Liverpool Street on December 20, 2013, 04:08:13 PM
Quote from: Mike K on December 20, 2013, 04:03:36 PM
1667 (48) broken down in queueing traffic on Lordswood Road in Harborne, towards QE on the narrow section just before the baths. Traffic pandemonium.
So that's what the problem was!! What time, Mick?
It looked like it had failed just before I posted LS, so around 15.50. Mansfield truck now in attendance as I type
Thanks Mike, so you can see this from your house or are you mobile?
Quote from: Liverpool Street on December 20, 2013, 04:56:50 PM
Quote from: Mike K on December 20, 2013, 04:54:25 PM
Quote from: Liverpool Street on December 20, 2013, 04:08:13 PM
Quote from: Mike K on December 20, 2013, 04:03:36 PM
1667 (48) broken down in queueing traffic on Lordswood Road in Harborne, towards QE on the narrow section just before the baths. Traffic pandemonium.
So that's what the problem was!! What time, Mick?
It looked like it had failed just before I posted LS, so around 15.50. Mansfield truck now in attendance as I type
Thanks Mike, so you can see this from your house or are you mobile?
No just taken one of the kids swimming (I literally did drop the kids off at the pool). Looked like it had not long failed when we arrived, and was being hooked up to a tow truck when we left. They couldn't have left that for long given the problems it was causing.
Quote from: Mike K on December 20, 2013, 05:49:18 PM
Quote from: Liverpool Street on December 20, 2013, 04:56:50 PM
Quote from: Mike K on December 20, 2013, 04:54:25 PM
Quote from: Liverpool Street on December 20, 2013, 04:08:13 PM
Quote from: Mike K on December 20, 2013, 04:03:36 PM
1667 (48) broken down in queueing traffic on Lordswood Road in Harborne, towards QE on the narrow section just before the baths. Traffic pandemonium.
So that's what the problem was!! What time, Mick?
It looked like it had failed just before I posted LS, so around 15.50. Mansfield truck now in attendance as I type
Thanks Mike, so you can see this from your house or are you mobile?
No just taken one of the kids swimming (I literally did drop the kids off at the pool). Looked like it had not long failed when we arrived, and was being hooked up to a tow truck when we left. They couldn't have left that for long given the problems it was causing.
Right on the junction then it sounds. Quite funny to see I bet! A long shot; any pics?
No sorry LS, don't tend to do pics
Quote from: Mike K on December 20, 2013, 06:21:47 PM
No sorry LS, don't tend to do pics
Ahh, more of a video man.. I get ya ;) (he he he)
Not a breakdown as such, but 4819 on the 12:05 9 from Stourbridge got as far as Colley Gate before a fault was discovered with the ramp. Passengers had to wait for the next one 20 minutes behind.
Another Merc on the 48, 1589 broke down in Harborne today, on the High Street near the Clock Tower. After a visit by a maintenance van and a considerable amount of coolant they managed to get it moving around an hour later.
About time they called time on the Mercs. I don't recall the B10Ls being this bad in their latter days.
4592 taken off the 255/6 by an engineer due to a defect replaced with 2019
Quote from: Mike K on December 22, 2013, 10:47:08 PM
Another Merc on the 48, 1589 broke down in Harborne today, on the High Street near the Clock Tower. After a visit by a maintenance van and a considerable amount of coolant they managed to get it moving around an hour later.
About time they called time on the Mercs. I don't recall the B10Ls being this bad in their latter days.
They do now appear to be calling time on the Mercs, but with circa 107 Mercs still operational, it will take most of 2014's new intake to completely remove the Mercs, there are also the B6LE & B10L fleets that remain to consider.
The Mercs seem to do down hill all of a sudden.....
17** WA B7RLE on the back of a Mansfield Truck, seen on the West Bromwich Ring Road by the underpass
BV10 ZJU gave up earlier on the 30, Prospect Lane
4127 being tended to by an engineer in WA
1743 broken down merry hill waterfront on 297a
4773 broke by the Hotel-Le-Toure, bonnet up, blocking 2nd lane traffic (:
Quote from: Nathan4775 on December 28, 2013, 04:48:23 PM
4773 broke by the Hotel-Le-Toure, bonnet up, blocking 2nd lane traffic (:
Ooo! Congestion, much?
Seemed alright getting in L.S, not sure if it caused any trouble later on (:
Good to know, Nathan. Thanks.
Now, I don't know if it was just waiting time but there was a 002 branded Centro with hazards on near Weoley Castle Square this afternoon. Maybe a Diamond nut can shed some light on it.
Quote from: Liverpool Street on December 28, 2013, 06:41:20 PM
Good to know, Nathan. Thanks.
Now, I don't know if it was just waiting time but there was a 002 branded Centro with hazards on near Weoley Castle Square this afternoon. Maybe a Diamond nut can shed some light on it.
The whole of Birmingham City Centre flowed OK today all the time I was watching from 11 am to 6pm
For a change. Wait a couple of weeks and it'll be normal service resumed.
It sounds like their were radio issues earlier? And got speaking to a Great Park driver and he was saying a lot of the services were early!! Looks like the corridors were flowing nicely.
1554 taken off the 244 with an oil leak I think, replaced by 1632
While travelling on 4442 on 63 this evening got clipped by a passing car when pulling up for a bus stop just north of Selly Oak. Caught next bus that came along as Bus Driver was still taking motorists details.
Quote from: JoNi on December 30, 2013, 09:45:17 PM
While travelling on 4442 on 63 this evening got clipped by a passing car when pulling up for a bus stop just north of Selly Oak. Caught next bus that came along as Bus Driver was still taking motorists details.
Bad damage?
Minor scrape on offside rear of bus, it was dark , so couldn't see the nearside of the car which stopped after passing bus. Only realised what happened when Bus Driver got out of his cab and announced to everyone he was going to get the motorists details.
Quote from: Liverpool Street on December 28, 2013, 06:41:20 PM
Now, I don't know if it was just waiting time but there was a 002 branded Centro with hazards on near Weoley Castle Square this afternoon. Maybe a Diamond nut can shed some light on it.
There is about 5 mins layover so I'd imagine he was actually on time
Arriva 3604 appeared to be broken down this afternoon on Brownhills High Street with hazard lights on
A 541* E400H (think 5416) being hooked up to a Mansfield truck in Wolverhampton (Fryer St) about 1PM
Quote from: Nathan on January 02, 2014, 04:15:02 PM
Either 5411 or 5412 being hooked up to a Mansfield truck in Wolverhampton (Fryer St) about 1PM
You just reminded me Nathan! There was a Central E400H been let off a Mansfleld truck in the garage this morning
4476 broke down in newtown
4322 broke down by village hotel, engineer attending the engine, no Mansfield truck was there at the time as I passed it on another bus.
4486 looks like broke down 46 hazards in perry Barr by banquet suite
Sandwell Travel dart lost all air pressure brakes on 333e
4680 currently dying a long, slow, painful death on the X51... Doubt its gonna make it back to Walsall show it a hill and it gives up all power
4218 totally expired at Priory Road/Pershore Road to city yesterday early afternoon. Big big water leak by the looks of it as I travelled past in the opposite direction.
4253 broken down chelmsley wood
49** had hazards flashing by the Law Courts this morning, not sure if It had broke down or what.
Trident broken down at digbeth
Think 4607 had a defect on WN 59 this morning. Replaced with 1660
One of the YW tridents, 4359 I think (couldn't see the number clearly) seemingly had an overheat or something this morning at 7:20. It came into Solihull Station out of service with smoke starting to come out the back. It pulled up in the road without pulling in to a stop and the driver cut out the engine. Another driver came down and told him not lift the rear bonnet as smoke would just come right out engulfing them. It can't have been too bad though as it limped a few minutes into the bottom stop albeit with hazards going and no signs on. I'm not sure but it may been the 7:36 76 as apparently a single decker was used on it, so probably stayed out of service. Rather ironic that they were washing the bus shelters at the time with a load of water :D
Quote from: Liberator9 on January 10, 2014, 04:30:07 PM
One of the YW tridents, 4359 I think (couldn't see the number clearly) seemingly had an overheat or something this morning at 7:20. It came into Solihull Station out of service with smoke starting to come out the back. It pulled up in the road without pulling in to a stop and the driver cut out the engine. Another driver came down and told him not lift the rear bonnet as smoke would just come right out engulfing them. It can't have been too bad though as it limped a few minutes into the bottom stop albeit with hazards going and no signs on. I'm not sure but it may been the 7:36 76 as apparently a single decker was used on it, so probably stayed out of service. Rather ironic that they were washing the bus shelters at the time with a load of water :D
4359 is a right shed so wouldn't surprise me! Doesn't sound healthy at all.
Probably confirms it then!
4095 expired Kings Norton Green. 1045hrs
4613 expired at Holly Hill yesterday. No obvious fault.
20027 just given some attention in Solihull station by the service van
I'm told Silverline YJ56 APO gave up in Solihull Station
Quote from: Matt.N0056 on January 11, 2014, 03:50:30 PM
I'm told Silverline YJ56 APO gave up in Solihull Station
Silverline don't serve Solihull Station only the Town Centre ;)
Quote from: Rob H on January 11, 2014, 05:10:34 PM
Quote from: Matt.N0056 on January 11, 2014, 03:50:30 PM
I'm told Silverline YJ56 APO gave up in Solihull Station
Silverline don't serve Solihull Station only the Town Centre ;)
Taking their hour break there. they tend to keep their bus for their break on a Saturday, rather than swapping drivers.
Quote from: Rob H on January 11, 2014, 05:10:34 PM
Quote from: Matt.N0056 on January 11, 2014, 03:50:30 PM
I'm told Silverline YJ56 APO gave up in Solihull Station
Silverline don't serve Solihull Station only the Town Centre ;)
Common misconception. Drivers regularly take breaks in the station with the bus, or Solihull lay over time.
W573XRO, Sunny Travel, seems to have give up at Tile Cross
4342 broken down on moor St Queensway on 6 replaced by 4741
2 Tridents towed into Central today, one was 4617, and I didn't see the fleetnumber of the other
Also, a Green Bus Spectra broke down this morning on Greenside Way, Yew Tree while on a school service, still with a full load
4342 took me home this evening on the 15:48 76 from Kings Heath today. Must've got it fixed and put it back into service during the day.
4537 broken down on Stourbridge ring road.
Quote from: Stuharris 6360 on January 15, 2014, 09:46:30 AM
4537 broken down on Stourbridge ring road.
The shed was still there at 10:35, causing havoc!
Quote from: Matt on January 15, 2014, 02:01:07 PM
Quote from: Stuharris 6360 on January 15, 2014, 09:46:30 AM
4537 broken down on Stourbridge ring road.
The shed was still there at 10:35, causing havoc!
I wondered if it could have limped into the bus stop opposite Tesco's instead of blocking one lane of the ring road?
Quote from: Matt on January 15, 2014, 02:01:07 PM
Quote from: Stuharris 6360 on January 15, 2014, 09:46:30 AM
4537 broken down on Stourbridge ring road.
The shed was still there at 10:35, causing havoc!
There are other tridents that are much more worse than 4537! ;)
Quote from: Nathan on January 15, 2014, 04:05:01 PM
Quote from: Matt on January 15, 2014, 02:01:07 PM
Quote from: Stuharris 6360 on January 15, 2014, 09:46:30 AM
4537 broken down on Stourbridge ring road.
The shed was still there at 10:35, causing havoc!
There are other tridents that are much more worse than 4537! ;)
The ZF's are all the same to me
4311 broken down in Wolverhampton Bus Station shortly before 11 this morning. Parked up with its bonnet up with an engineer and inspector seeing to it
Quote from: Nathan on January 16, 2014, 02:37:04 PM
4311 broken down in Wolverhampton Bus Station shortly before 11 this morning. Parked up with its bonnet up with an engineer and inspector seeing to it
4311 now back in service on the 2.
Quote from: NXWM Spectra on January 16, 2014, 04:22:40 PM
Quote from: Nathan on January 16, 2014, 02:37:04 PM
4311 broken down in Wolverhampton Bus Station shortly before 11 this morning. Parked up with its bonnet up with an engineer and inspector seeing to it
4311 now back in service on the 2.
Yes it is indeed. Came into Wolves towards Warstones about 15:20. Rode it to Warstones then back getting back into Wolverhampton about 16:15
arriva wednesfield daf alx400 seen on tow being pulled by mansfield at 18.30 along lichfield rd by albion pub. was going that quick, i couldnt catch the number
Quote from: mranon on January 16, 2014, 07:31:58 PM
arriva wednesfield daf alx400 seen on tow being pulled by mansfield at 18.30 along lichfield rd by albion pub. was going that quick, i couldnt catch the number
I live 5 minutes from there and i can tell you i see ALX400 DAF's regually on the back of a Mansfield Truck ;D ;)
Not a breakdown but a large amount of steam was seen coming from under one De Courceys Electric buses on Coventry Park & Ride service this morning!
4148 was getting towed away from Chelmsley Wood around midday
Arriva 4854 broke down at Perton Sainsburys about 14:45.
Gemini broken down by the Transport Museum on the 13 I think, replaced by 4453
Quote from: Matt on January 19, 2014, 12:14:08 AM
Gemini broken down by the Transport Museum on the 13 I think, replaced by 4453
What time because if it was broken down at 1730ish 4453 had already been out for the prior 2 hours?
Quote from: the trainbasher on January 19, 2014, 12:17:59 AM
Quote from: Matt on January 19, 2014, 12:14:08 AM
Gemini broken down by the Transport Museum on the 13 I think, replaced by 4453
What time because if it was broken down at 1730ish 4453 had already been out for the prior 2 hours?
4453 is the one in heritage livery, isn't it?
I have been going in and out of the city centre all day, cannot remember what time it was.
Quote from: Matt on January 19, 2014, 12:25:14 AM
Quote from: the trainbasher on January 19, 2014, 12:17:59 AM
Quote from: Matt on January 19, 2014, 12:14:08 AM
Gemini broken down by the Transport Museum on the 13 I think, replaced by 4453
What time because if it was broken down at 1730ish 4453 had already been out for the prior 2 hours?
4453 is the one in heritage livery, isn't it?
I have been going in and out of the city centre all day, cannot remember what time it was.
Yes.
Everyone seems to have been in Coventry today!
Last saturday 4406 broke down whilst I was on it on the 11! It only made it to Earlsdon before the driver pulled over at the bus stop and said we can't go any further as there is a problem with the handbrake system! Then on monday I saw 4413 being towed by mansfield whilst whilst presumably on the 11, I passed 4413 on 4691 on the 11 at the university of warwick. 4413 was replaced by a merc. Then I heard about 2157 being towed by mansfield on friday! Quite a few break downs at cv this week!
4536 replaced by 4566 on the 59 today so may have been taken off due to a defect
6021 broken down burges Coventry engineer at attendance
4077 changed over on arrival at Acocks Green on 1. Impression given by Driver to Engineer that it had a bouncy cab seat.
4111 broken down with bonnet up in Salisbury Road, Moseley.
A WB President broke down today at Kingstanding Circle
Passed I think it was 1945 on 37 parked up with hazards on at the St Johns Road stop on Warwick Road in Greet this morning, most of the waiting passengers were loading onto the Omnilink which had just overtaken us, while we sailed on by.
Ironic really as it would have been 1945 I just missed when I got to the stop in Acocks Green this morning! ;D
Diamond Signature Citaro couldn't get registration on the back of a Egertons Recovery Truck at Hay Mills this morning it followed my 60 up to Yardley Swan
Yesterday 4419 no heaters, mind you I caught it again today and they were working fine.
4129 failed by New Cross Hospital about 16:10 this afternoon. Then coming out of Wolves I saw a B10 on the 69,B6 on the 82 and 4129 on the 89 all stuck in Heath Town (Bus Lane going into Wolverhampton) with hazards on
4213 gave up on the 11 on the railway station bridge on tuesday! Parked at the bus stop with hazards on, driver started it again then it cut out again within 10 seconds!
4363 gave up this morning on the 76E which I caught. Sounded fine all the way from Solihull until a loud alarm started in the cab just after turning onto Wheelers Lane. Made it to Kings Heath high street in the bus lane when we stopped, the engine cut out and the majority of the lights went out. It was clear we'd broken down. It was fortunate it broke down there as it was at the end of the route virtually and that it was the 76E not the 76. Although YW will have had to send out a bus for the 863 from the Garage to Lighthall. Driver was very good though; very friendly and apologized for the problem. Even joking that he needed a newer bus to us!
A Diamond Pointer Dart in the new colours seen on the back of a truck going down the Hagley Hill at 15:50 this afternoon.
474something, looks like 4742 from up here, broken down on Hillmeads Road
Wed 22nd a Diamond Ciatro off the S3 was being towed through Stechford
1699 died on the 43 this afternoon just after Batmanshill on the way to Bilston, explained the 40 min wait I had in Bilston
4031 broke down on an 11A today, on Westley Road, outside the garage
Saw a Merc tilted on one side, it was parked by the bus stop, it looked like it had a problem with the suspension springs thingy. It was on 25C. I could not remember the fleet number, unfortunately. I think it was a 167*... Anyway, it was weird seeing the bus being tilted to one side. I'm surprised the bus hasn't fallen on one side! Crikey.
1640 spent ages parked with hazards on in Hayley Green at the stop opposite Spar this afternoon
1661 leaning to the right this morning looks like it was being driven by an engineer. 4561 seen on back of mansfield tow truck around 16.50 just coming off wood end rd onto island presumably taking lower prestwood rd towards park lane
VIP 'V256 BNV' broke down on Auckland Drive this evening while operating the 966
Whilst on 900, a loud beep kept going off on 4903 sounded like the same beep you get when the exit door is open
Edit : air brakes pressure In red hence the beep
Got to Coventry though
Driver pressed the button to call garage but no response
Quote from: vinh1000 on January 31, 2014, 09:06:35 AM
Whilst on 900, a loud beep kept going off on 4903 sounded like the same beep you get when the exit door is open
Edit : air brakes pressure In red hence the beep
Got to Coventry though
Driver pressed the button to call garage but no response
I highly doubt a driver would be driving a bus with the air pressure warning permanently sounding, low air pressure is also a continual sound not a bleeping
Quote from: Tony on January 31, 2014, 09:27:38 AM
Quote from: vinh1000 on January 31, 2014, 09:06:35 AM
Whilst on 900, a loud beep kept going off on 4903 sounded like the same beep you get when the exit door is open
Edit : air brakes pressure In red hence the beep
Got to Coventry though
Driver pressed the button to call garage but no response
I highly doubt a driver would be driving a bus with the air pressure warning permanently sounding, low air pressure is also a continual sound not a bleeping
Indeed.
Sounds more like platform not risen/malfunction alarm. Or on those 49xx on the 900 you go round a corner and the low water alarm comes on! Obviously goes off as soon as the bus is at the correct angle again.
Quote from: Liverpool Street on January 31, 2014, 10:18:33 AM
Quote from: Tony on January 31, 2014, 09:27:38 AM
Quote from: vinh1000 on January 31, 2014, 09:06:35 AM
Whilst on 900, a loud beep kept going off on 4903 sounded like the same beep you get when the exit door is open
Edit : air brakes pressure In red hence the beep
Got to Coventry though
Driver pressed the button to call garage but no response
I highly doubt a driver would be driving a bus with the air pressure warning permanently sounding, low air pressure is also a continual sound not a bleeping
Indeed.
Sounds more like platform not risen/malfunction alarm. Or on those 49xx on the 900 you go round a corner and the low water alarm comes on! Obviously goes off as soon as the bus is at the correct angle again.
OK np
I am corrected by Tony as looked at Dashboard and brake pressures all @ 12
Platform was OK it didnt go down or up
Weird
Though it still beeped by time it entered COV
Quote from: vinh1000 on January 31, 2014, 06:51:02 PM
Quote from: Liverpool Street on January 31, 2014, 10:18:33 AM
Quote from: Tony on January 31, 2014, 09:27:38 AM
Quote from: vinh1000 on January 31, 2014, 09:06:35 AM
Whilst on 900, a loud beep kept going off on 4903 sounded like the same beep you get when the exit door is open
Edit : air brakes pressure In red hence the beep
Got to Coventry though
Driver pressed the button to call garage but no response
I highly doubt a driver would be driving a bus with the air pressure warning permanently sounding, low air pressure is also a continual sound not a bleeping
Indeed.
Sounds more like platform not risen/malfunction alarm. Or on those 49xx on the 900 you go round a corner and the low water alarm comes on! Obviously goes off as soon as the bus is at the correct angle again.
OK np
I am corrected by Tony as looked at Dashboard and brake pressures all @ 12
Platform was OK it didnt go down or up
Weird
Though it still beeped by time it entered COV
Platform malfunction is beeping, by the way.
Quote from: Liverpool Street on January 31, 2014, 09:08:59 PM
Quote from: vinh1000 on January 31, 2014, 06:51:02 PM
Quote from: Liverpool Street on January 31, 2014, 10:18:33 AM
Quote from: Tony on January 31, 2014, 09:27:38 AM
Quote from: vinh1000 on January 31, 2014, 09:06:35 AM
Whilst on 900, a loud beep kept going off on 4903 sounded like the same beep you get when the exit door is open
Edit : air brakes pressure In red hence the beep
Got to Coventry though
Driver pressed the button to call garage but no response
I highly doubt a driver would be driving a bus with the air pressure warning permanently sounding, low air pressure is also a continual sound not a bleeping
Indeed.
Sounds more like platform not risen/malfunction alarm. Or on those 49xx on the 900 you go round a corner and the low water alarm comes on! Obviously goes off as soon as the bus is at the correct angle again.
OK np
I am corrected by Tony as looked at Dashboard and brake pressures all @ 12
Platform was OK it didnt go down or up
Weird
Though it still beeped by time it entered COV
Platform malfunction is beeping, by the way.
So would a bus be taken out of service for this reason?
Driver went to back opened engine bonnet and closed it again
Quote from: vinh1000 on January 31, 2014, 10:57:09 PM
Quote from: Liverpool Street on January 31, 2014, 09:08:59 PM
Quote from: vinh1000 on January 31, 2014, 06:51:02 PM
Quote from: Liverpool Street on January 31, 2014, 10:18:33 AM
Quote from: Tony on January 31, 2014, 09:27:38 AM
Quote from: vinh1000 on January 31, 2014, 09:06:35 AM
Whilst on 900, a loud beep kept going off on 4903 sounded like the same beep you get when the exit door is open
Edit : air brakes pressure In red hence the beep
Got to Coventry though
Driver pressed the button to call garage but no response
I highly doubt a driver would be driving a bus with the air pressure warning permanently sounding, low air pressure is also a continual sound not a bleeping
Indeed.
Sounds more like platform not risen/malfunction alarm. Or on those 49xx on the 900 you go round a corner and the low water alarm comes on! Obviously goes off as soon as the bus is at the correct angle again.
OK np
I am corrected by Tony as looked at Dashboard and brake pressures all @ 12
Platform was OK it didnt go down or up
Weird
Though it still beeped by time it entered COV
Platform malfunction is beeping, by the way.
So would a bus be taken out of service for this reason?
Driver went to back opened engine bonnet and closed it again
Might have just been the 'bonnet open' warning then!
Beeping still went on though after
Who knows
GRS TRAVEL T202 broken down at green lane
Man came along and tried to fix the dashboard with a screwdriver
Not really a breakdown but today whilst waiting for the 10 in town, 4404 pulled up (trying) to let a passanger on. The driver couldn't open the doors automatically, so the boarding passengers intervened and pressed the emergency open button and when that failed the driver tried the emergency open button from the inside and when that also failed he used all his strenght trying to manually force the doors opened, and when that failed other passengers onboard had to intervene and help the driver force the doors open to let people on! It was the funniest thing I'd seen all day and I was in stitches for at least half an hour! When the doors finally opened the driver joked gordon bennett I thought I'd have to let you in through the back door! :P
Quote from: lauren1993 on February 02, 2014, 03:19:44 AM
Not really a breakdown but today whilst waiting for the 10 in town, 4404 pulled up (trying) to let a passanger on. The driver couldn't open the doors automatically, so the boarding passengers intervened and pressed the emergency open button and when that failed the driver tried the emergency open button from the inside and when that also failed he used all his strenght trying to manually force the doors opened, and when that failed other passengers onboard had to intervene and help the driver force the doors open to let people on! It was the funniest thing I'd seen all day and I was in stitches for at least half an hour! When the doors finally opened the driver joked gordon bennett I thought I'd have to let you in through the back door! :P
Surely if the doors were malfunctioning like that, the bus should have been taken out of service?
Quote from: Stuharris 6360 on February 02, 2014, 12:45:20 PM
Quote from: lauren1993 on February 02, 2014, 03:19:44 AM
Not really a breakdown but today whilst waiting for the 10 in town, 4404 pulled up (trying) to let a passanger on. The driver couldn't open the doors automatically, so the boarding passengers intervened and pressed the emergency open button and when that failed the driver tried the emergency open button from the inside and when that also failed he used all his strenght trying to manually force the doors opened, and when that failed other passengers onboard had to intervene and help the driver force the doors open to let people on! It was the funniest thing I'd seen all day and I was in stitches for at least half an hour! When the doors finally opened the driver joked gordon bennett I thought I'd have to let you in through the back door! :P
Surely if the doors were malfunctioning like that, the bus should have been taken out of service?
My thoughts exactly. Malfunctioning passenger doors are a PG9 for PCV's I'm sure.
Quote from: Liverpool Street on February 02, 2014, 04:46:14 PM
Quote from: Stuharris 6360 on February 02, 2014, 12:45:20 PM
Quote from: lauren1993 on February 02, 2014, 03:19:44 AM
Not really a breakdown but today whilst waiting for the 10 in town, 4404 pulled up (trying) to let a passanger on. The driver couldn't open the doors automatically, so the boarding passengers intervened and pressed the emergency open button and when that failed the driver tried the emergency open button from the inside and when that also failed he used all his strenght trying to manually force the doors opened, and when that failed other passengers onboard had to intervene and help the driver force the doors open to let people on! It was the funniest thing I'd seen all day and I was in stitches for at least half an hour! When the doors finally opened the driver joked gordon bennett I thought I'd have to let you in through the back door! :P
Surely if the doors were malfunctioning like that, the bus should have been taken out of service?
My thoughts exactly. Malfunctioning passenger doors are a PG9 for PCV's I'm sure.
They probably did take it out of service after that journey, it was just leaving town and was probably going to go out of service after that journey anyway, so itd be easier to just let it do that journey then take it out of service for the reduced night time vr anyway. This was about 18:30.
Quote from: lauren1993 on February 02, 2014, 08:15:39 PM
Quote from: Liverpool Street on February 02, 2014, 04:46:14 PM
Quote from: Stuharris 6360 on February 02, 2014, 12:45:20 PM
Quote from: lauren1993 on February 02, 2014, 03:19:44 AM
Not really a breakdown but today whilst waiting for the 10 in town, 4404 pulled up (trying) to let a passanger on. The driver couldn't open the doors automatically, so the boarding passengers intervened and pressed the emergency open button and when that failed the driver tried the emergency open button from the inside and when that also failed he used all his strenght trying to manually force the doors opened, and when that failed other passengers onboard had to intervene and help the driver force the doors open to let people on! It was the funniest thing I'd seen all day and I was in stitches for at least half an hour! When the doors finally opened the driver joked gordon bennett I thought I'd have to let you in through the back door! :P
Surely if the doors were malfunctioning like that, the bus should have been taken out of service?
My thoughts exactly. Malfunctioning passenger doors are a PG9 for PCV's I'm sure.
They probably did take it out of service after that journey, it was just leaving town and was probably going to go out of service after that journey anyway, so itd be easier to just let it do that journey then take it out of service for the reduced night time vr anyway. This was about 18:30.
True, but if the doors were malfunctioning and there had been an accident or fire where people need to get off the bus quickly, the doors need to be working correctly. If, god forbid, there had been a fire in the engine compartment, it may not have been suitable to use the rear fire escape and struggling to open the front doors could have cost time and caused injury or worse.
Diamond Royale Centro (the one without logos) being towed out of Birmingham at 12:25, by Snow Hill
I think 4094's batteries had failed by the looks of it as it had its flap up just below the driver I seen this from 1432 on the 27 just down the road from Northfield
5404 gave up the ghost at Quinton Tesco on the 24 this morning.
1631 gave up the ghost this morning on Five Ways traffic lights in cradley Heath, looked as though it was on the 297.
Quote from: N94 on February 03, 2014, 12:46:05 PM
Diamond Royale Centro (the one without logos) being towed out of Birmingham at 12:25, by Snow Hill
30825 is the one without logos
- 4157 expired at Longbridge
- Hybrid towed back to BC via Bristol Road this morning.
Quote from: Liverpool Street on February 03, 2014, 06:55:57 PM
- 4157 expired at Longbridge
- Hybrid towed back to BC via Bristol Road this morning.
What was 4157 doing in Longbridge, doesn't it sport Alum Rock branding, or am I behind the times?
Quote from: Matt on February 03, 2014, 07:03:03 PM
Quote from: Liverpool Street on February 03, 2014, 06:55:57 PM
- 4157 expired at Longbridge
- Hybrid towed back to BC via Bristol Road this morning.
What was 4157 doing in Longbridge, doesn't it sport Alum Rock branding, or am I behind the times?
Yes it does. It was off route on the Pershore Road today
Quote from: John on February 03, 2014, 07:03:55 PM
Quote from: Matt on February 03, 2014, 07:03:03 PM
Quote from: Liverpool Street on February 03, 2014, 06:55:57 PM
- 4157 expired at Longbridge
- Hybrid towed back to BC via Bristol Road this morning.
What was 4157 doing in Longbridge, doesn't it sport Alum Rock branding, or am I behind the times?
Yes it does. It was off route on the Pershore Road today
I read the threads in the wrong order lol. Thanks anyway ;)
Quote from: Matt on February 03, 2014, 07:04:49 PM
Quote from: John on February 03, 2014, 07:03:55 PM
Quote from: Matt on February 03, 2014, 07:03:03 PM
Quote from: Liverpool Street on February 03, 2014, 06:55:57 PM
- 4157 expired at Longbridge
- Hybrid towed back to BC via Bristol Road this morning.
What was 4157 doing in Longbridge, doesn't it sport Alum Rock branding, or am I behind the times?
Yes it does. It was off route on the Pershore Road today
I read the threads in the wrong order lol. Thanks anyway ;)
To be fair it is my fault as it should've only been posted in one topic.. [or has that gone now the post count has gone?..]
It was on the 24 in the morning... Anyways, 4157 aside, there was a broken down trident (from a 23A service, presumably) on Westbourne Road, and near Quinton Tesco, 540* was a few feet away from the bus stop, with no sign of electricity whatsoever!
Quote from: clayderman on February 03, 2014, 07:27:59 PM
It was on the 24 in the morning... Anyways, 4157 aside, there was a broken down trident (from a 23A service, presumably) on Westbourne Road, and near Quinton Tesco, 540* was a few feet away from the bus stop, with no sign of electricity whatsoever!
That 540* is the one I saw on a Mansfield on the Bristol!
Quote from: Liverpool Street on February 03, 2014, 07:34:59 PM
Quote from: clayderman on February 03, 2014, 07:27:59 PM
It was on the 24 in the morning... Anyways, 4157 aside, there was a broken down trident (from a 23A service, presumably) on Westbourne Road, and near Quinton Tesco, 540* was a few feet away from the bus stop, with no sign of electricity whatsoever!
That 540* is the one I saw on a Mansfield on the Bristol!
I wonder what happened to it! I only saw it from the opposite side of the road... I'd say - most likely - an electricity malfunction, or somewhere along the lines of that.
Quote from: clayderman on February 03, 2014, 07:49:16 PM
Quote from: Liverpool Street on February 03, 2014, 07:34:59 PM
Quote from: clayderman on February 03, 2014, 07:27:59 PM
It was on the 24 in the morning... Anyways, 4157 aside, there was a broken down trident (from a 23A service, presumably) on Westbourne Road, and near Quinton Tesco, 540* was a few feet away from the bus stop, with no sign of electricity whatsoever!
That 540* is the one I saw on a Mansfield on the Bristol!
I wonder what happened to it! I only saw it from the opposite side of the road... I'd say - most likely - an electricity malfunction, or somewhere along the lines of that.
It was 5404 that was dead as a dormouse by Quinton Tesco this morning.
4114 - engine up in Sutton. An wouldn't start. Replaced with 8**
Quote from: Nathan4775 on February 04, 2014, 04:15:42 PM
4114 - engine up in Sutton. An wouldn't start. Replaced with 8**
that was me..... 15:10 to 16:50. finally left sutton on time for my next one at 17:18 with 818.
Just passed broken down 20536 on Moor Street Brierley Hill
Quote from: wbdriver on February 04, 2014, 06:48:55 PM
Quote from: Nathan4775 on February 04, 2014, 04:15:42 PM
4114 - engine up in Sutton. An wouldn't start. Replaced with 8**
that was me..... 15:10 to 16:50. finally left sutton on time for my next one at 17:18 with 818.
4114 managed to start up again passed me whilst i was on 4057 heading back to Sutton :)
Quote from: Nathan4775 on February 04, 2014, 08:31:46 PM
Quote from: wbdriver on February 04, 2014, 06:48:55 PM
Quote from: Nathan4775 on February 04, 2014, 04:15:42 PM
4114 - engine up in Sutton. An wouldn't start. Replaced with 8**
that was me..... 15:10 to 16:50. finally left sutton on time for my next one at 17:18 with 818.
4114 managed to start up again passed me whilst i was on 4057 heading back to Sutton :)
engineer started it with the battery pack and took it back to garage, leaving me as i said with 818 and a standing load from Sutton.
4554 appeared to break down at WN bus Station this afternoon parked in Stand U for at least 50 minutes before being. Taken back to garage. 2071 replaced it on the 255
Also I was told by a driver on the 59 this morning that the trident he had was defective so it was replaced with another trident which was called back by the garage due to a leak so 4002 was sent out to replace it
586 was taken off the 62 this morning about 11:30 (Due to a defect). An engineer brought 633 out of garage to the bus station to replace it in time for the 11:30 ex W'ton departureand drove 586 back to garage
1434 - made its way back to WA on the back of. A Mansfield truck
4555 - was being tendered to by a service van
Quote from: lauren1993 on February 02, 2014, 08:15:39 PM
Quote from: Liverpool Street on February 02, 2014, 04:46:14 PM
Quote from: Stuharris 6360 on February 02, 2014, 12:45:20 PM
Quote from: lauren1993 on February 02, 2014, 03:19:44 AM
Not really a breakdown but today whilst waiting for the 10 in town, 4404 pulled up (trying) to let a passanger on. The driver couldn't open the doors automatically, so the boarding passengers intervened and pressed the emergency open button and when that failed the driver tried the emergency open button from the inside and when that also failed he used all his strenght trying to manually force the doors opened, and when that failed other passengers onboard had to intervene and help the driver force the doors open to let people on! It was the funniest thing I'd seen all day and I was in stitches for at least half an hour! When the doors finally opened the driver joked gordon bennett I thought I'd have to let you in through the back door! :P
Surely if the doors were malfunctioning like that, the bus should have been taken out of service?
My thoughts exactly. Malfunctioning passenger doors are a PG9 for PCV's I'm sure.
They probably did take it out of service after that journey, it was just leaving town and was probably going to go out of service after that journey anyway, so itd be easier to just let it do that journey then take it out of service for the reduced night time vr anyway. This was about 18:30.
4404 doesn't show on the system as being out in service at all on 2/2/14
Quote from: Tony on February 10, 2014, 01:35:00 PM
Quote from: lauren1993 on February 02, 2014, 08:15:39 PM
Quote from: Liverpool Street on February 02, 2014, 04:46:14 PM
Quote from: Stuharris 6360 on February 02, 2014, 12:45:20 PM
Quote from: lauren1993 on February 02, 2014, 03:19:44 AM
Not really a breakdown but today whilst waiting for the 10 in town, 4404 pulled up (trying) to let a passanger on. The driver couldn't open the doors automatically, so the boarding passengers intervened and pressed the emergency open button and when that failed the driver tried the emergency open button from the inside and when that also failed he used all his strenght trying to manually force the doors opened, and when that failed other passengers onboard had to intervene and help the driver force the doors open to let people on! It was the funniest thing I'd seen all day and I was in stitches for at least half an hour! When the doors finally opened the driver joked gordon bennett I thought I'd have to let you in through the back door! :P
Surely if the doors were malfunctioning like that, the bus should have been taken out of service?
My thoughts exactly. Malfunctioning passenger doors are a PG9 for PCV's I'm sure.
They probably did take it out of service after that journey, it was just leaving town and was probably going to go out of service after that journey anyway, so itd be easier to just let it do that journey then take it out of service for the reduced night time vr anyway. This was about 18:30.
4404 doesn't show on the system as being out in service at all on 2/2/14
Would have been the 1st, as she posted at 3am in the morning of the 2nd
Quote from: Nathan4775 on February 10, 2014, 10:45:43 AM
1434 1454 - made its way back to WA on the back of. A Mansfield truck
http://www.flickr.com/photos/90949252@N04/12437721095/
4555 - was being tendered to by a service van
A Walsall 473* Enviro400 broke down on Bull Street this afternoon. First time I drove past it, an engineer was under the bonnet, and on my next 33 trip, it was about to be towed back to garage
Quote from: bususer12 on February 10, 2014, 04:53:25 PM
Quote from: Tony on February 10, 2014, 01:35:00 PM
Quote from: lauren1993 on February 02, 2014, 08:15:39 PM
Quote from: Liverpool Street on February 02, 2014, 04:46:14 PM
Quote from: Stuharris 6360 on February 02, 2014, 12:45:20 PM
Quote from: lauren1993 on February 02, 2014, 03:19:44 AM
Not really a breakdown but today whilst waiting for the 10 in town, 4404 pulled up (trying) to let a passanger on. The driver couldn't open the doors automatically, so the boarding passengers intervened and pressed the emergency open button and when that failed the driver tried the emergency open button from the inside and when that also failed he used all his strenght trying to manually force the doors opened, and when that failed other passengers onboard had to intervene and help the driver force the doors open to let people on! It was the funniest thing I'd seen all day and I was in stitches for at least half an hour! When the doors finally opened the driver joked gordon bennett I thought I'd have to let you in through the back door! :P
Surely if the doors were malfunctioning like that, the bus should have been taken out of service?
My thoughts exactly. Malfunctioning passenger doors are a PG9 for PCV's I'm sure.
They probably did take it out of service after that journey, it was just leaving town and was probably going to go out of service after that journey anyway, so itd be easier to just let it do that journey then take it out of service for the reduced night time vr anyway. This was about 18:30.
4404 doesn't show on the system as being out in service at all on 2/2/14
Would have been the 1st, as she posted at 3am in the morning of the 2nd
On the 1st 4404 was on the 18 all day, so didn't have door problems on the 10
Just saw my favourite B10L, P419 EJW, had the hazard lights flashing and it was broken down by the traffic lights near Darlaston Bus Station. It was serving 39, supposedly was heading to Walsall.
4823, 33 branded, tuning into Wellhead Lane, from City, engineer driving and destination NIS at 1350hrs.
Quote from: old50niner on February 14, 2014, 03:45:49 PM
4823, 33 branded, tuning into Wellhead Lane, from City, engineer driving and destination NIS at 1350hrs.
4823 is a Pensnett bus
you're right Matt. bloomin cataracts n old age, sorry :o :o
Quote from: old50niner on February 14, 2014, 04:04:49 PM
you're right Matt. bloomin cataracts n old age, sorry :o :o
No worries ;)
Is 4853 Pheasey-branded? Sounds about the right batch
Hmm, close but no. 4843-4852 are 33 branded E400s, Matt. :)
AG President sat at Erdington 6 ways stop on the 11A at 1500 today broken down, may have been 4073.
4477 abandoned half on the pavement outside Highclare School on the Sutton New Road in the Sutton direction at 1515.
Quote from: andy on February 14, 2014, 08:59:05 PM
AG President sat at Erdington 6 ways stop on the 11A at 1500 today broken down, may have been 4073.
4031 was been towed out of Perry Barr garage around 3 this afternoon as well
Quote from: Tony on February 11, 2014, 08:59:47 AM
Quote from: bususer12 on February 10, 2014, 04:53:25 PM
Quote from: Tony on February 10, 2014, 01:35:00 PM
Quote from: lauren1993 on February 02, 2014, 08:15:39 PM
Quote from: Liverpool Street on February 02, 2014, 04:46:14 PM
Quote from: Stuharris 6360 on February 02, 2014, 12:45:20 PM
Quote from: lauren1993 on February 02, 2014, 03:19:44 AM
Not really a breakdown but today whilst waiting for the 10 in town, 4404 pulled up (trying) to let a passanger on. The driver couldn't open the doors automatically, so the boarding passengers intervened and pressed the emergency open button and when that failed the driver tried the emergency open button from the inside and when that also failed he used all his strenght trying to manually force the doors opened, and when that failed other passengers onboard had to intervene and help the driver force the doors open to let people on! It was the funniest thing I'd seen all day and I was in stitches for at least half an hour! When the doors finally opened the driver joked gordon bennett I thought I'd have to let you in through the back door! :P
Surely if the doors were malfunctioning like that, the bus should have been taken out of service?
My thoughts exactly. Malfunctioning passenger doors are a PG9 for PCV's I'm sure.
They probably did take it out of service after that journey, it was just leaving town and was probably going to go out of service after that journey anyway, so itd be easier to just let it do that journey then take it out of service for the reduced night time vr anyway. This was about 18:30.
4404 doesn't show on the system as being out in service at all on 2/2/14
Would have been the 1st, as she posted at 3am in the morning of the 2nd
On the 1st 4404 was on the 18 all day, so didn't have door problems on the 10
I know it was on the 18, I was waiting for the 10 and I got 4688.
Not exactly a breakdown, but 826 has been taken out of service on the 222 after losing its nearside wing mirror because the driver got much too close to stand F at Merry Hill.
4590 failed on WN 59 just before Wood End this morning. 4015 replaced it
The bus bus i had on the 51 (4863) had to stop just before Scott Arms about 15:45 this afternoon due to the air pressure being lost in one of the tanks
Just saw 508, P508 EJW, with the hazard lights on, stopped by the bus stop in Deansfield Road. As the bus I am on, 1686, passing - the driver on 508 signed "broke" (I know sign language as it is my first language) and I saw him. The boot at the back was open.
Quote from: P419 EJW on February 18, 2014, 11:46:40 AM
Just saw 508, P508 EJW, with the hazard lights on, stopped by the bus stop in Deansfield Road. As the bus I am on, 1686, passing - the driver on 508 signed "broke" (I know sign language as it is my first language) and I saw him. The boot at the back was open.
How do you sign broke? As a
ex-driver I use many hand
jestures......
Quote from: Liverpool Street on February 18, 2014, 09:33:59 PM
Quote from: P419 EJW on February 18, 2014, 11:46:40 AM
Just saw 508, P508 EJW, with the hazard lights on, stopped by the bus stop in Deansfield Road. As the bus I am on, 1686, passing - the driver on 508 signed "broke" (I know sign language as it is my first language) and I saw him. The boot at the back was open.
How do you sign broke? As a ex-driver I use many hand jestures......
Yeah, gestures. 😊 See the video, the woman will show you the sign of broke, broken. http://www.signbsl.com/sign/broken (http://www.signbsl.com/sign/broken)
Quote from: P419 EJW on February 18, 2014, 09:43:16 PM
Quote from: Liverpool Street on February 18, 2014, 09:33:59 PM
Quote from: P419 EJW on February 18, 2014, 11:46:40 AM
Just saw 508, P508 EJW, with the hazard lights on, stopped by the bus stop in Deansfield Road. As the bus I am on, 1686, passing - the driver on 508 signed "broke" (I know sign language as it is my first language) and I saw him. The boot at the back was open.
How do you sign broke? As a ex-driver I use many hand jestures......
Yeah, gestures. 😊 See the video, the woman will show you the sign of broke, broken. http://www.signbsl.com/sign/broken (http://www.signbsl.com/sign/broken)
Ahh, that "Broken". And it was deliberate spelling mistake, Liam ;)
Another is "Ka-Put!"
Quote from: Liverpool Street on February 18, 2014, 09:57:23 PM
Quote from: P419 EJW on February 18, 2014, 09:43:16 PM
Quote from: Liverpool Street on February 18, 2014, 09:33:59 PM
Quote from: P419 EJW on February 18, 2014, 11:46:40 AM
Just saw 508, P508 EJW, with the hazard lights on, stopped by the bus stop in Deansfield Road. As the bus I am on, 1686, passing - the driver on 508 signed "broke" (I know sign language as it is my first language) and I saw him. The boot at the back was open.
How do you sign broke? As a ex-driver I use many hand jestures......
Yeah, gestures. 😊 See the video, the woman will show you the sign of broke, broken. http://www.signbsl.com/sign/broken (http://www.signbsl.com/sign/broken)
Ahh, that "Broken". And it was deliberate spelling mistake, Liam ;)
Another is "Ka-Put!"
Ooh, alright haha, I get it now. 😉 I honestly wouldn't think of that word Ka-put! xD I did notice that bus drivers do use their own hand gestures while they pass each other. I try to work it out myself on what they might mean.
Quote from: P419 EJW on February 18, 2014, 10:06:43 PM
Quote from: Liverpool Street on February 18, 2014, 09:57:23 PM
Quote from: P419 EJW on February 18, 2014, 09:43:16 PM
Quote from: Liverpool Street on February 18, 2014, 09:33:59 PM
Quote from: P419 EJW on February 18, 2014, 11:46:40 AM
Just saw 508, P508 EJW, with the hazard lights on, stopped by the bus stop in Deansfield Road. As the bus I am on, 1686, passing - the driver on 508 signed "broke" (I know sign language as it is my first language) and I saw him. The boot at the back was open.
How do you sign broke? As a ex-driver I use many hand jestures......
Yeah, gestures. 😊 See the video, the woman will show you the sign of broke, broken. http://www.signbsl.com/sign/broken (http://www.signbsl.com/sign/broken)
Ahh, that "Broken". And it was deliberate spelling mistake, Liam ;)
Another is "Ka-Put!"
Ooh, alright haha, I get it now. 😉 I honestly wouldn't think of that word Ka-put! xD I did notice that bus drivers do use their own hand gestures while they pass each other. I try to work it out myself on what they might mean.
It was best when I first started. Make your hand "bark" like a dog, meant "Wait your time at Dogpool, inspector about!", and a finger twisting is "Inspectors at British Oak", tap the steering wheel means "Gaffer on board/Gaffer at the outer - Be vigilant" and then the obvious Rotating your fists around each other for "Swap drivers?" with a number of fingers up denoting what time you're coming off. There were others of which I can't remember.
Quote from: Liverpool Street on February 19, 2014, 09:37:34 AM
Quote from: P419 EJW on February 18, 2014, 10:06:43 PM
Quote from: Liverpool Street on February 18, 2014, 09:57:23 PM
Quote from: P419 EJW on February 18, 2014, 09:43:16 PM
Quote from: Liverpool Street on February 18, 2014, 09:33:59 PM
Quote from: P419 EJW on February 18, 2014, 11:46:40 AM
Just saw 508, P508 EJW, with the hazard lights on, stopped by the bus stop in Deansfield Road. As the bus I am on, 1686, passing - the driver on 508 signed "broke" (I know sign language as it is my first language) and I saw him. The boot at the back was open.
How do you sign broke? As a ex-driver I use many hand jestures......
Yeah, gestures. 😊 See the video, the woman will show you the sign of broke, broken. http://www.signbsl.com/sign/broken (http://www.signbsl.com/sign/broken)
Ahh, that "Broken". And it was deliberate spelling mistake, Liam ;)
Another is "Ka-Put!"
Ooh, alright haha, I get it now. 😉 I honestly wouldn't think of that word Ka-put! xD I did notice that bus drivers do use their own hand gestures while they pass each other. I try to work it out myself on what they might mean.
It was best when I first started. Make your hand "bark" like a dog, meant "Wait your time at Dogpool, inspector about!", and a finger twisting is "Inspectors at British Oak", tap the steering wheel means "Gaffer on board/Gaffer at the outer - Be vigilant" and then the obvious Rotating your fists around each other for "Swap drivers?" with a number of fingers up denoting what time you're coming off. There were others of which I can't remember.
Interesting!
Quote from: P419 EJW on February 19, 2014, 06:48:25 PM
Quote from: Liverpool Street on February 19, 2014, 09:37:34 AM
Quote from: P419 EJW on February 18, 2014, 10:06:43 PM
Quote from: Liverpool Street on February 18, 2014, 09:57:23 PM
Quote from: P419 EJW on February 18, 2014, 09:43:16 PM
Quote from: Liverpool Street on February 18, 2014, 09:33:59 PM
Quote from: P419 EJW on February 18, 2014, 11:46:40 AM
Just saw 508, P508 EJW, with the hazard lights on, stopped by the bus stop in Deansfield Road. As the bus I am on, 1686, passing - the driver on 508 signed "broke" (I know sign language as it is my first language) and I saw him. The boot at the back was open.
How do you sign broke? As a ex-driver I use many hand jestures......
Yeah, gestures. 😊 See the video, the woman will show you the sign of broke, broken. http://www.signbsl.com/sign/broken (http://www.signbsl.com/sign/broken)
Ahh, that "Broken". And it was deliberate spelling mistake, Liam ;)
Another is "Ka-Put!"
Ooh, alright haha, I get it now. 😉 I honestly wouldn't think of that word Ka-put! xD I did notice that bus drivers do use their own hand gestures while they pass each other. I try to work it out myself on what they might mean.
It was best when I first started. Make your hand "bark" like a dog, meant "Wait your time at Dogpool, inspector about!", and a finger twisting is "Inspectors at British Oak", tap the steering wheel means "Gaffer on board/Gaffer at the outer - Be vigilant" and then the obvious Rotating your fists around each other for "Swap drivers?" with a number of fingers up denoting what time you're coming off. There were others of which I can't remember.
Interesting!
Also holding up a number of fingers indicated the Inspector was that many stop away
4538 Currently broken down in Gornal Wood bus station.
Quote from: Stuharris 6360 on February 21, 2014, 11:45:52 AM
4538 Currently broken down in Gornal Wood bus station.
Can't have been to much wrong with it, out again on the 27A
Unidentified Trident about to be towed from Dudley bus station, fairly recently refurbed so could quite possibly have been 4538 again
Quote from: wilmotm (Matt Wilmot) on February 21, 2014, 05:30:37 PM
Unidentified Trident about to be towed from Dudley bus station, fairly recently refurbed so could quite possibly have been 4538 again
Not 4538 as it was refurbished some time ago
Unidentified Enviro 400 being dragged towards Perry Barr on Mansfield truck
Had fast between green branding
Not get fleet number
Quote from: Nathan on February 21, 2014, 05:36:13 PM
Quote from: wilmotm (Matt Wilmot) on February 21, 2014, 05:30:37 PM
Unidentified Trident about to be towed from Dudley bus station, fairly recently refurbed so could quite possibly have been 4538 again
Not 4538 as it was refurbished some time ago
4538 worked the 1505 27A from Dudley so would have been back in Dudley around 17:00. It was looking very nice today, sparkling even.
Was interesting at Gornal this morning there were two white vans there with men working on it!
Quote from: vinh1000 on February 21, 2014, 05:38:54 PM
Unidentified Enviro 400 being dragged towards Perry Barr on Mansfield truck
Had fast between green branding
Not get fleet number
Looks like 4877
http://www.flickr.com/photos/ell-r-brown/12679088555/
4584 broken down at Merry Hill on 255 at 9.45 this morning.
(Replaced on service 255 by Merc 1685)
AG 7022 taken out of service off the 37 in Sparkbrook, at the Warwick Road/Stratford Road junction, around 11:30am, due to a problem with the brakes :o
Full load had to get off and wait for next bus, lucky for me I was only going to the next stop anyway!
4013 taken off the 59 this afternoon with a defect. Replaced with 4313
Diamond Cadet 'YD02 PZJ' broke down on the 56 tonight on Aldridge Road outbound (looked like front offside tyre was been changed). It was there for over an hour as I passed it city bound and Pheasey bound, and then drove past it coming home
4047 - broke down before entering Sutton Coldfield, not sure if 4517 had replaced it ?
7025 - broke down in Sutton
4475 broke down by the Hunters Moon on the 94 City bound. Was there for over 2 hours.
I also had to get 1847 swapped this afternoon for 1906 due to an air leak
Saw 626 being towed away to the garage from Wolverhampton Bus Station at 18:35.
A 63* B6 came off a 27A driven back into Park Lane yard by an engineer. Watched it pul in from the office I was sat in
the a-holes have been out in force today again in wn. saw 2072, and 2076 both out of service with smashed windows! what on earth do these prats get out of this?!
4554 is currently broken down in Wolverhampton Bus Station blocking the 255/256 stand.
4404 expires under Millennium Arch in Coventry this morning.
A few at WN today
The Suspension on 633 stopped working so was taken back to PL . 2005 was sent out on the 82 as the change bus
4564 sent back to garage with a defect off a 126. Sent back to garage between 12:30-1PM and replaced with a 551* B5LH
Driver came into garage this afternoon with 4594 which came off 529's with a defect. So I took his board number etc then gave him 4547 a a change bus as it was the most appropriate bus spare
Also I took a call from a driver on 1684 on the 59 saying there was a problem with the speedo so I gave the engineer 4011 to send to the bus station to swap for 1684.
Also 4558 came into W'ton off the 59 with lost air pressure. We finally sent it back to garage this afternoon and swapped it with 4008
Finally whilst in dispatch this morning I heard a call put out for 4587 on the 255 or 256 to transfer its passengers to the next bus and run private to Pensnett Garage. It also came back to Park Lane this afternoon defective
Also 586 came in off an 81 overheated so engineer tried to fix the problem which he did successfully. I adjusted the bus to run dead to Dudley in time for the 13:15 81 to Merry Hill
Quote from: Nathan on March 07, 2014, 06:00:52 PM
A few at WN today
The Suspension on 633 stopped working so was taken back to PL . 2005 was sent out on the 82 as the change bus
4564 sent back to garage with a defect off a 126. Sent back to garage between 12:30-1PM and replaced with a 551* B5LH
Driver came into garage this afternoon with 4594 which came off 529's with a defect. So I took his board number etc then gave him 4547 a a change bus as it was the most appropriate bus spare
Also I took a call from a driver on 1684 on the 59 saying there was a problem with the speedo so I gave the engineer 4011 to send to the bus station to swap for 1684.
Also 4558 came into W'ton off the 59 with lost air pressure. We finally sent it back to garage this afternoon and swapped it with 4008
Finally whilst in dispatch this morning I heard a call put out for 4587 on the 255 or 256 to transfer its passengers to the next bus and run private to Pensnett Garage. It also came back to Park Lane this afternoon defective
Also 586 came in off an 81 overheated so engineer tried to fix the problem which he did successfully. I adjusted the bus to run dead to Dudley in time for the 13:15 81 to Merry Hill
Loads there
BTW i presume you working for NX? :D
Work experience this week at Park Lane. I was in despatch this afternoon allocating buses and with an inspector this morning on duty in the bus station. I've finished now so back to school on Monday. I have enjoyed having an insight into how the company functions (I've been described as the next Peter Coates amongst the PL staff with my knoweledge supposedly).
So I have been able to do a lot on my last day
Also one more from today,1677 broken down at Willenhall on the 25 this afternoon (Came through on the radio)
Quote from: Nathan on March 07, 2014, 06:00:52 PM
A few at WN today
The Suspension on 633 stopped working so was taken back to PL . 2005 was sent out on the 82 as the change bus
4564 sent back to garage with a defect off a 126. Sent back to garage between 12:30-1PM and replaced with a 551* B5LH
Driver came into garage this afternoon with 4594 which came off 529's with a defect. So I took his board number etc then gave him 4547 a a change bus as it was the most appropriate bus spare
Also I took a call from a driver on 1684 on the 59 saying there was a problem with the speedo so I gave the engineer 4011 to send to the bus station to swap for 1684.
Also 4558 came into W'ton off the 59 with lost air pressure. We finally sent it back to garage this afternoon and swapped it with 4008
Finally whilst in dispatch this morning I heard a call put out for 4587 on the 255 or 256 to transfer its passengers to the next bus and run private to Pensnett Garage. It also came back to Park Lane this afternoon defective
Also 586 came in off an 81 overheated so engineer tried to fix the problem which he did successfully. I adjusted the bus to run dead to Dudley in time for the 13:15 81 to Merry Hill
So yes, several defects, but not one tow in? Strange that, someone up thread said there were half a dozen tow ins every day to Wolverhampton when they were comparing Cannock to Wolves.
19** (37 Branded) was parked up on Moor Street with Hazards Flashing displaying 'Not In Service' not sure why
Nope all driven back to garage. Who said there are lots of tow ins every day in Wolves? Yes of course there are some buses towed back to garage like every garage but I can tell you this week I have seen just one bus towed in and that was a B6! So whoever posted that either caught WN on a bad day or they are seeing things!
Quote from: Nathan on March 07, 2014, 07:53:13 PM
Nope all driven back to garage. Who said there are lots of tow ins every day in Wolves? Yes of course there are some buses towed back to garage like every garage but I can tell you this week I have seen just one bus towed in and that was a B6! So whoever posted that either caught WN on a bad day or they are seeing things!
It is probably in the Cannock thread, it was posted during the time Cannock were having double figure breakdowns every day. I knew it was rubbish when it was posted but your week at WN proves it
Tbh yes there has been off weeks in the past where a fair few buses have been towed away but the only ever time I see that level of buses in W'ton being towed back to garage is when it is very warm (B6's,Tridents and Spectra's are prone to overheat)and in the heavy snow! Plus I am in Wolverhampton most days and I see most are just driven back to garage.
Plus when I do see buses on the back of Mansfield trucks its mercs or hybrids not tridents!
Not sure if something was up with 2149 on the 29 earlier, it was at a set of traffic lights half way up Broad Street with the hazards on, no passengers, and I don't think the driver was in the cab. 6pm.
Wednesfield Technical Support was in Merry Hill looking at one of the ex London or ex Derby darts earlier
(correction of Grammer)
5418 bost down in the bus lane next to st johns retail park in wolverhampton
Don't know whether there had been a breakdown anywhere, but an engineer was driving 4800 about 17:30 through Oldswinford?
Yesterday evening 4839 expired whilst on the 8 in front of my very own eyes! It drove past before all the lights suddenly went off as well as the destination displays and the engine! It managed to start again before failing again further down the road! Not sure what happened later on!
4037 had a defect of some sort (not sure what it was) while working I presume the 09:58 73 ex Solihull as it was parked up by my local stop for the 73 towards the Yew Tree (opposite Mardon Road) with hazard lights flashing seen between 10:30-11:00 4037 may have been there since 10:10 if it did work the 09:58 ex Solihull.
Quote from: Rob H on March 18, 2014, 01:37:00 PM
4037 had a defect of some sort (not sure what it was) while working I presume the 09:58 73 ex Solihull as it was parked up by my local stop for the 73 towards the Yew Tree (opposite Mardon Road) with hazard lights flashing seen between 10:30-11:00 4037 may have been there since 10:10 if it did work the 09:58 ex Solihull.
Overheard a driver on the S1 saying about him breaking down on the 73 - he said he was there for about 2 hours. Lost all pressure and couldn't even shut the doors.
Quote from: Matt.N0056 on March 18, 2014, 05:23:41 PM
Quote from: Rob H on March 18, 2014, 01:37:00 PM
4037 had a defect of some sort (not sure what it was) while working I presume the 09:58 73 ex Solihull as it was parked up by my local stop for the 73 towards the Yew Tree (opposite Mardon Road) with hazard lights flashing seen between 10:30-11:00 4037 may have been there since 10:10 if it did work the 09:58 ex Solihull.
Overheard a driver on the S1 saying about him breaking down on the 73 - he said he was there for about 2 hours. Lost all pressure and couldn't even shut the doors.
Now come to think of it Matt when I walked passed the driver was trying to shut one of the doors then. :) What time did you hear the driver say that? :)
Quote from: Rob H on March 18, 2014, 07:58:25 PM
Quote from: Matt.N0056 on March 18, 2014, 05:23:41 PM
Quote from: Rob H on March 18, 2014, 01:37:00 PM
4037 had a defect of some sort (not sure what it was) while working I presume the 09:58 73 ex Solihull as it was parked up by my local stop for the 73 towards the Yew Tree (opposite Mardon Road) with hazard lights flashing seen between 10:30-11:00 4037 may have been there since 10:10 if it did work the 09:58 ex Solihull.
Overheard a driver on the S1 saying about him breaking down on the 73 - he said he was there for about 2 hours. Lost all pressure and couldn't even shut the doors.
Now come to think of it Matt when I walked passed the driver was trying to shut one of the doors then. :) What time did you hear the driver say that? :)
12 o'clock i think it was :)
Quote from: Matt.N0056 on March 18, 2014, 08:00:36 PM
Quote from: Rob H on March 18, 2014, 07:58:25 PM
Quote from: Matt.N0056 on March 18, 2014, 05:23:41 PM
Quote from: Rob H on March 18, 2014, 01:37:00 PM
4037 had a defect of some sort (not sure what it was) while working I presume the 09:58 73 ex Solihull as it was parked up by my local stop for the 73 towards the Yew Tree (opposite Mardon Road) with hazard lights flashing seen between 10:30-11:00 4037 may have been there since 10:10 if it did work the 09:58 ex Solihull.
Overheard a driver on the S1 saying about him breaking down on the 73 - he said he was there for about 2 hours. Lost all pressure and couldn't even shut the doors.
Now come to think of it Matt when I walked passed the driver was trying to shut one of the doors then. :) What time did you hear the driver say that? :)
12 o'clock i think it was :)
So 4037 must have been working the 09:58 ex Solihull then so it was there til 12:30 at the latest. Its a good job this didn't happen during either of the rush hours ;)
4321 Expired Pershore Rd/Priory Road this afternoon. Don't know what was the issue, no fluid leaks as we passed in the motorcar.
Caught a 120 today (B7RLE) and it suddenly cut out. The driver managed to restart it, but i heard him radio PN and say what had happened, he also told them that the brake warning light had come on. They told him to turn the engine off and "reset the system" The Driver said that as he was close to Dudley, he would do it at the bus station. Surely isn't it dangerous running in service with the brake warning light on??
4066 broke down on the 966 in Rowood Drive, Solihull today, all passengers transferred to next service at 11.30.
Just seen 1909 being engineer drivern back through robin hood island, presumably just come off the 6
KX57FNK wmsnt sitting by Stourbridge Town station with a puncture.
1672 was in Wolves bus station at roughly 1 o clock, give or take an hour each way (had no phone so no rough time!), being attended to by an engineer, it didn't look good.
4653 broke down on the Bristol Road about an hour ago. Not sure why it was even on the Bristol Road
Depending on where it was, it was probably taking up/coming off an 11 duty in Selly Oak. The 11s have been a bit wild today, I saw 4066 coming up Kings Heath high st with 11A on the blinds this morning :o
802 broke down on the Tennal Rd (99) and one of the E400Hs broke down on the Edmunds St
4357 currently sat outside the QE broken
There seemed to be a bit of trouble with buses in Wolverhampton bus station this lunchtime!
555 came in and was seen to by an engineer due to an apparent issue with a windscreen wiper, 508 was parked up on Stand A showing 62 but with hazards on & 4006 temporarily broke down on the 59 (the passengers waiting for the 59 seemed to have great difficultly understanding the driver/inspector informing them to board the next 59 on the stand behind - by the time several of them understood they got there just as it pulled away). 4006 was seen to by the engineer after he had finished with 555 and was soon on its way on a 59E - although I'm not sure where it was turned!
Although 4006 isn't on the 59 ??? Did you mean 4008 as I saw that running down Lichfield Road out of service today?
Probably turned at Wednesfield or accidently had the wrong display (Happens regually)
Quote from: Nathan on March 25, 2014, 03:33:56 PM
Although 4006 isn't on the 59 ??? Did you mean 4008 as I saw that running down Lichfield Road out of service today?
Probably turned at Wednesfield or accidently had the wrong display (Happens regually)
I'm not too sure to be honest, I wasn't overly paying attention! I have written 4006 down though! It was initially showing the full 59, but by the time it departed at least the following two buses had already left so I imagine it would have been turned short at Wednesfield? It was showing 59E but I was stood behind the bus.
Quote from: notepanel on March 25, 2014, 04:05:54 PM
Quote from: Nathan on March 25, 2014, 03:33:56 PM
Although 4006 isn't on the 59 ??? Did you mean 4008 as I saw that running down Lichfield Road out of service today?
Probably turned at Wednesfield or accidently had the wrong display (Happens regually)
I'm not too sure to be honest, I wasn't overly paying attention! I have written 4006 down though! It was initially showing the full 59, but by the time it departed at least the following two buses had already left so I imagine it would have been turned short at Wednesfield? It was showing 59E but I was stood behind the bus.
Turns out 4006 is on the 11 :)
4367 broken down on 900 at Holyhead road crossroads cov
1781 expired on Wednesfield Road just before the railway bridge heading into Wolverhampton
Quote from: trident4370 on March 25, 2014, 09:54:11 AM
4357 currently sat outside the QE broken
Only rode on 4357 yesterday afternoon and it sounded fine.
TGB 111 on the 22 sat in Colley Gate earlier with hazards flashing.
4018 parked up at Wolverhampton for at least two hours (Was there when I got there at 16:10 and is still there now) with one of the red 'Do Not Move' notices on the windscreen
it was parked there for drivers to take a break on as there was no lighting or power in the canteen
46** AG Gemini - Parked on the Stratford Road this morning displaying 'Sorry Not In Service' hazards flashing
Wrong Thread, not broken down just being used as a temporary canteen.
Quote from: BN on March 27, 2014, 04:45:05 PM
Wrong Thread, not broken down just being used as a temporary canteen.
Is there a thread for buses being used as canteens? ;)
Yesterday
Thandi P159VHR broke down in Darlaston while on the 334 to Bilston this morning around 10am all passengers transferred to my bus 1430 on the 34.
Today
Silverline YJ56APK had smoke bellowing out of the exhaust this morning around 11:00 while arriving into Solihull on an S10 from Cranes Park and was taken out of service and YN13GBY replaced it.
Quote from: Rob H on March 28, 2014, 02:14:12 PM
Yesterday
Thandi P159VHR broke down in Darlaston while on the 334 to Bilston this morning around 10am all passengers transferred to my bus 1430 on the 34.
Today
Silverline YJ56APK had smoke bellowing out of the exhaust this morning around 11:00 while arriving into Solihull on an S10 from Cranes Park and was taken out of service and YN13GBY replaced it.
The exhaust or rear wheel arches? Used have a thing about doing that! don't see the Solos as ofton these day - bar this week!
GBY was replaced by ZXM at 2 due to late running, but still managed to looses another 20 mins!
nxwm 555 bu5t on willenhall rd this morning, recovered by mansfield. arriva daf decker 4801 seen being recovered by mansfield around 4 ish iirc this afternoon
BV10 ZGU expired at Allesley Village
4426 with fluids coming out back at Chelmsley Wood
639 broken down in Wednesfield on Wednesfield Road and Bushbury Road. I think it would have operated the 08:25 from Wolverhampton.
Quote from: NXWM Spectra on April 03, 2014, 08:24:21 AM
639 broken down in Wednesfield on Wednesfield Road and Bushbury Road. I think it would have operated the 08:25 from Wolverhampton.
Which route was it on?
Quote from: Nathan on April 03, 2014, 09:06:04 AM
Quote from: NXWM Spectra on April 03, 2014, 08:24:21 AM
639 broken down in Wednesfield on Wednesfield Road and Bushbury Road. I think it would have operated the 08:25 from Wolverhampton.
Which route was it on?
On the blinds, it said '28 Sorry! Not In Service'
4063 had a defect of some sort (not sure what) this morning on Poplar Road around 11am and 1934 replaced it
4648 currently in Solihull TownCentre unable to move by the looks of it.
sat 5th nxwm 4019 seen hooked upto mansfield tow truck just aFTER 2pm ish
Quote from: mranon on April 06, 2014, 03:24:26 AM
sat 5th nxwm 4019 seen hooked upto mansfield tow truck just aFTER 2pm ish
Where was it when it was being towed?
1877 broken down on Kings Road this evening (Pulled over just before Harringay Road. The Mansfield truck just arrived around 6pm, It would have blocked the entrance to Harringay Road to hook up to 1877
Just remembered, I saw a Hansons Dart on the back of a truck behind the Aston Martin garage in Hagley one morning last week.
re 4019 on sat:- it was on stand g in the bus station
1886 broken down on the Bilston Road this afternoon.
TGB 123 on tow in Lye High Street around 13:45
2 buses broke down @ green lane
Both 42xx
Quote from: vinh1000 on April 10, 2014, 04:17:35 PM
2 buses broke down @ green lane
Both 42xx
which Green Lane and when? - certainly isn't any at Green lane Hamstead at the moment
4848 ??? Not 100% as I forgot to write down the number - Parked on Lower Bull Street with hazards flashing
Quote from: Nathan4775 on April 11, 2014, 10:39:57 AM
4848 ??? Not 100% as I forgot to write down the number - Parked on Lower Bull Street with hazards flashing
Yes it was 4848. Broke down around 8.00 this morning (got towed away around 10am). 4500 replaced it on the 33
1642 is on the 53 on Bristnall Hall Rd out of service with its hazard warning lights on. Saw it whilst on 4247 on the 129 from Birmingham
1642 Must have been swapped as it was on the 297 earlier
Quote from: Sh4318 on April 11, 2014, 07:31:34 PM
1642 is on the 53 on Bristnall Hall Rd out of service with its hazard warning lights on. Saw it whilst on 4247 on the 129 from Birmingham
Surprising how people can get a wrong impression.
There is a 19:40 journey from Thimblemill Lane to West Bromwich 1642 was parked up waiting time before doing this journey. not broken down at all!
Quote from: Tony on April 11, 2014, 08:30:35 PM
Quote from: Sh4318 on April 11, 2014, 07:31:34 PM
1642 is on the 53 on Bristnall Hall Rd out of service with its hazard warning lights on. Saw it whilst on 4247 on the 129 from Birmingham
Surprising how people can get a wrong impression.
There is a 19:40 journey from Thimblemill Lane to West Bromwich 1642 was parked up waiting time before doing this journey. not broken down at all!
Well the hazards were on? And there was another Merc on Queens Rd around about that time terminating?
Quote from: Sh4318 on April 11, 2014, 08:32:35 PM
Quote from: Tony on April 11, 2014, 08:30:35 PM
Quote from: Sh4318 on April 11, 2014, 07:31:34 PM
1642 is on the 53 on Bristnall Hall Rd out of service with its hazard warning lights on. Saw it whilst on 4247 on the 129 from Birmingham
Surprising how people can get a wrong impression.
There is a 19:40 journey from Thimblemill Lane to West Bromwich 1642 was parked up waiting time before doing this journey. not broken down at all!
Well the hazards were on?
People park cars outside newsagents and put their hazards on. People slowing down on a motorway when they can see a blockage in front of them put their hazards on. Doesn't mean they are broken down.
All NXWM buses being revenue checked put their hazards on to tell the driver behind not to pull up too close as they may not be moving soon!
Quote from: Tony on April 11, 2014, 08:35:10 PM
Quote from: Sh4318 on April 11, 2014, 08:32:35 PM
Quote from: Tony on April 11, 2014, 08:30:35 PM
Quote from: Sh4318 on April 11, 2014, 07:31:34 PM
1642 is on the 53 on Bristnall Hall Rd out of service with its hazard warning lights on. Saw it whilst on 4247 on the 129 from Birmingham
Surprising how people can get a wrong impression.
There is a 19:40 journey from Thimblemill Lane to West Bromwich 1642 was parked up waiting time before doing this journey. not broken down at all!
Well the hazards were on?
People park cars outside newsagents and put their hazards on. People slowing down on a motorway when they can see a blockage in front of them put their hazards on. Doesn't mean they are broken down.
All NXWM buses being revenue checked put their hazards on to tell the driver behind not to pull up too close as they may not be moving soon!
That still doesn't explain the terminating Merc at the Queens Head, if 1642 was in fact the 1938 from Queens Head to West Bromwich. That should be the last NXWM 53 of the day
Quote from: Sh4318 on April 11, 2014, 08:37:25 PM
Quote from: Tony on April 11, 2014, 08:35:10 PM
Quote from: Sh4318 on April 11, 2014, 08:32:35 PM
Quote from: Tony on April 11, 2014, 08:30:35 PM
Quote from: Sh4318 on April 11, 2014, 07:31:34 PM
1642 is on the 53 on Bristnall Hall Rd out of service with its hazard warning lights on. Saw it whilst on 4247 on the 129 from Birmingham
Surprising how people can get a wrong impression.
There is a 19:40 journey from Thimblemill Lane to West Bromwich 1642 was parked up waiting time before doing this journey. not broken down at all!
Well the hazards were on?
People park cars outside newsagents and put their hazards on. People slowing down on a motorway when they can see a blockage in front of them put their hazards on. Doesn't mean they are broken down.
All NXWM buses being revenue checked put their hazards on to tell the driver behind not to pull up too close as they may not be moving soon!
That still doesn't explain the terminating Merc at the Queens Head, if 1642 was in fact the 1938 from Queens Head to West Bromwich. That should be the last NXWM 53 of the day
Which 1642 operated, leaving Thimblemill Lane exactly on time, and arrived in West Bromwich Bus Station Exactly on time and is now running private back to Pensnett garage
Quote from: Tony on April 11, 2014, 08:39:40 PM
Quote from: Sh4318 on April 11, 2014, 08:37:25 PM
Quote from: Tony on April 11, 2014, 08:35:10 PM
Quote from: Sh4318 on April 11, 2014, 08:32:35 PM
Quote from: Tony on April 11, 2014, 08:30:35 PM
Quote from: Sh4318 on April 11, 2014, 07:31:34 PM
1642 is on the 53 on Bristnall Hall Rd out of service with its hazard warning lights on. Saw it whilst on 4247 on the 129 from Birmingham
Surprising how people can get a wrong impression.
There is a 19:40 journey from Thimblemill Lane to West Bromwich 1642 was parked up waiting time before doing this journey. not broken down at all!
Well the hazards were on?
People park cars outside newsagents and put their hazards on. People slowing down on a motorway when they can see a blockage in front of them put their hazards on. Doesn't mean they are broken down.
All NXWM buses being revenue checked put their hazards on to tell the driver behind not to pull up too close as they may not be moving soon!
That still doesn't explain the terminating Merc at the Queens Head, if 1642 was in fact the 1938 from Queens Head to West Bromwich. That should be the last NXWM 53 of the day
Which 1642 operated, leaving Thimblemill Lane exactly on time, and arrived in West Bromwich Bus Station Exactly on time and is now running private back to Pensnett garage
I did find it weird that it had 'Sorry! Out of Service' on the front blinds, but ok
Quote from: Sh4318 on April 11, 2014, 08:45:19 PM
Quote from: Tony on April 11, 2014, 08:39:40 PM
Quote from: Sh4318 on April 11, 2014, 08:37:25 PM
Quote from: Tony on April 11, 2014, 08:35:10 PM
Quote from: Sh4318 on April 11, 2014, 08:32:35 PM
Quote from: Tony on April 11, 2014, 08:30:35 PM
Quote from: Sh4318 on April 11, 2014, 07:31:34 PM
1642 is on the 53 on Bristnall Hall Rd out of service with its hazard warning lights on. Saw it whilst on 4247 on the 129 from Birmingham
Surprising how people can get a wrong impression.
There is a 19:40 journey from Thimblemill Lane to West Bromwich 1642 was parked up waiting time before doing this journey. not broken down at all!
Well the hazards were on?
People park cars outside newsagents and put their hazards on. People slowing down on a motorway when they can see a blockage in front of them put their hazards on. Doesn't mean they are broken down.
All NXWM buses being revenue checked put their hazards on to tell the driver behind not to pull up too close as they may not be moving soon!
That still doesn't explain the terminating Merc at the Queens Head, if 1642 was in fact the 1938 from Queens Head to West Bromwich. That should be the last NXWM 53 of the day
Which 1642 operated, leaving Thimblemill Lane exactly on time, and arrived in West Bromwich Bus Station Exactly on time and is now running private back to Pensnett garage
I did find it weird that it had 'Sorry! Out of Service' on the front blinds, but ok
It had just come out of garage to replace 1707 on that running board, hence Sorry not in service. I do not know the reason why it replaced 1707
4578 is broken down in wolverhampton bus station. It's Just about to start to be hooked up to a Mansfield truck
Quote from: the trainbasher on April 12, 2014, 05:35:44 PM
4578 is broken down in wolverhampton bus station. It's Just about to start to be hooked up to a Mansfield truck
Still there at 18:25.
4903 on the back of a Mansfield truck going past the wheatsheaf
The 53 from west brom terminates at the queens head Londonderry then runs back to garage private and the bus of the 297 runs private from Halesowen to queens head Londonderry to do a 53 back to west brom they usually park up around pound road area as there's loads of time to get to the queens head but there's nowhere to park outside the chip shop
It's done like this because of our driving hours on the duty that does the 53 that runs back from the queens head to garage
Quote from: Matt.N0056 on April 13, 2014, 06:45:06 PM
4903 on the back of a Mansfield truck going past the wheatsheaf
BC do seem to be having an unusually high amount of problems with their new Enviro's, in addition to the two that were off road for a good while after their crash
997 branded Enviro400 broke down leaving city on Birchfield Rd, just after the ring road this morning (think it was 4772)
803 on the 99 currently broken down at Halesowen bus station
4293 at New Oscott with hazards flashing. Looked to be broken down
4312 parked up broken down with the bonnet lifted up in Dudley Bus Station about 2PM today (on the 27A)
On Tuesday 4764 was making funny noises whilst on the 51 then before we had even left town, the driver told everyone the bus was about to break down and told us to all get off!
Not Sure if it was a breakdown as such or a swap for some reason, But 4843 was parked up on Wellhead Lane with N.I.S on the display before changing and doing the 33 whilst another 48** (33 branded) was taken by an engineer with 33 on the display not sure what happened though (:
30637 currently parked on Walter Nash Rd with its bonnet up. Was on the 3.
I very rarely recall seeing any of the original 2007 batch of Enviros being recovered, yet these latest batches appear to be having all sorts of problems. Does anybody know what they are? I bet Mansfield are rubbing their hands at this rate. This is the trouble with putting all your eggs in one basket type wise.
1630 on tow past russells hall hospital
08 plate Stagecoach Dart failed in Coventry Hale Street this morning.
One from Blackpool today :)
Trident 330 had to be taken back to garage with a defect
Quote from: Nathan on April 26, 2014, 04:36:52 PM
One from Blackpool today :)
Trident 330 had to be taken back to garage with a defect
What route was it on Nathan? :)
4891 and 4892 failed today on 8.
4892 standing Trinity Street making funny hissing sound!
Quote from: Stuharris 6360 on April 26, 2014, 04:39:58 PM
Quote from: Nathan on April 26, 2014, 04:36:52 PM
One from Blackpool today :)
Trident 330 had to be taken back to garage with a defect
What route was it on Nathan? :)
The 9 to Cleveleys Stu :) I had just alighted in Blackpool Town Centre. a 30* (02 plate) trident replaced it
Shame i'm back in W'ton now :( ;D
Quote from: Nathan on April 26, 2014, 06:05:53 PM
Quote from: Stuharris 6360 on April 26, 2014, 04:39:58 PM
Quote from: Nathan on April 26, 2014, 04:36:52 PM
One from Blackpool today :)
Trident 330 had to be taken back to garage with a defect
What route was it on Nathan? :)
The 9 to Cleveleys Stu :) I had just alighted in Blackpool Town Centre. a 30* (02 plate) trident replaced it
Shame i'm back in W'ton now :( ;D
Love Blackpool especially the tram way, shame that they have modernised it all and all the old trams have virtually gone
Quote from: JoNi on April 26, 2014, 05:07:04 PM
4891 and 4892 failed today on 8.
4892 standing Trinity Street making funny hissing sound!
4892 has been acting strange for weeks now. I was on him the other week he was hissing then and I said to my friend that he will break down soon as he sounded like 4839 who is possibly being scrapped now due to not being able to be used!
Quote from: lauren1993 on April 27, 2014, 06:20:42 AM
Quote from: JoNi on April 26, 2014, 05:07:04 PM
4891 and 4892 failed today on 8.
4892 standing Trinity Street making funny hissing sound!
4892 has been acting strange for weeks now. I was on him the other week he was hissing then and I said to my friend that he will break down soon as he sounded like 4839 who is possibly being scrapped now due to not being able to be used!
I highly doubt it will be scrapped
Diamond Royale Centro (in black) broke down on the 56 this afternoon in the bus lane just after Perry Barr island inbound. Was there from around half 5 till half 7, (I had done one complete loop on the 33). Second time passing, a Rotala Transit was in attendance
4001 currently being attended to by a Mansfield tow truck on Wednesfield Road heading out of Wolverhampton. It had previously been on a 59 all day board.
Quote from: NXWM Spectra on April 29, 2014, 04:29:17 PM
4001 currently being attended to by a Mansfield tow truck on Wednesfield Road heading out of Wolverhampton. It had previously been on a 59 all day board.
At least its a Spectra off the 59! There's been 5 today!
Forgot to post yesterday 1 Bus had a Oil and Water Leak in Chelmsley Wood not sure which vehicle type it was as I overheard it on the Inspectors Walkie Talkie.
1865 broke down on the 46, under the overpass while turning right from Birchfield Road to Heathfield Road, in the special lane. The driver was directing traffic around it
4578 was on the back of a mansfield truck yet again en route to Park Lane late this afternoon
4220 broke down on Tuesday at Coventry train station whilst working service 12. Engine flap up and an awful lot of steam coming from the engine. The driver started it and lots of water and coolant came from the engine like a water fall! Every time it was started an awful lot of steam came out of the back!
1678(?) broke down in Leamington last week my friend who was driving it said the gearbox blew and the bus wouldn't move. It had to be towed and has not been seen since!
Cant tell whether or not 4111 has actually broken down but its been parked up at kings heath park for at least five minutes and half the passengers have just got on 4077...
My stalker Omnilink 7022 was parked up between Solihull Hospital and Solihull Town Centre (coming into Solihull) I assume it broke down as it was there for at least half an hour (10:45-11:15) to be exact when I seen it.
4027 broke down outside Kings Heath Park on the 11A at 08:00 this morning; had the back bonnet up so knowing Presidents probably overheated ;)
Quote from: lauren1993 on May 01, 2014, 02:39:35 AM
1678(?) broke down in Leamington last week my friend who was driving it said the gearbox blew and the bus wouldn't move. It had to be towed and has not been seen since!
Not been seen since? It was out the day you posted this, yesterday and today
Quote from: Tony on May 03, 2014, 08:39:47 AM
Quote from: lauren1993 on May 01, 2014, 02:39:35 AM
1678(?) broke down in Leamington last week my friend who was driving it said the gearbox blew and the bus wouldn't move. It had to be towed and has not been seen since!
Not been seen since? It was out the day you posted this, yesterday and today
I know I realised, I seen it yesterday and the day before.
Bx09 sju - broke down in Aldridge
A blue Diamond Royale Centro broken down this morning on the Aldridge Road, just past the Church Lane stop into city side
Also, one of the OmniCity Artics broken down on Corporation Street, at the stop by the Children's Hospital this afternoon
Green Bus with engine door open, unsure of what happened... It was this morning, at Harborne War Lane. Dennis Dart SLF, so it must have been 502.
640 broken down on the 82 in trindle road, dudley.
Quote from: Andrew on May 07, 2014, 11:05:42 AM
640 broken down on the 82 in trindle road, dudley.
No it hasn't, currently on 82 service back to Wolverhampton on time
Quote from: Tony on May 07, 2014, 11:19:59 AM
Quote from: Andrew on May 07, 2014, 11:05:42 AM
640 broken down on the 82 in trindle road, dudley.
No it hasn't, currently on 82 service back to Wolverhampton on time
oh, just assumed it had as it had hazards on and I've never seen a bus parked up there.
An 07 plate Centro broken down with van in attendance in Pound Bank in Malvern around 2pm.
4656 caped in Solihull engineer in attendance looks like a simple flat battery
Quote from: trident4370 on May 14, 2014, 11:57:06 AM
4656 caped in Solihull engineer in attendance looks like a simple flat battery
Railway speak!
Central Buses 'EU06 WGM' been towed through Perry Barr this afternoon
Quote from: Stuharris 6360 on May 14, 2014, 12:01:08 PM
Quote from: trident4370 on May 14, 2014, 11:57:06 AM
4656 caped in Solihull engineer in attendance looks like a simple flat battery
Railway speak!
haha sorry easier on the phone than typing "Broken Down"
Another T reg Merc, 1631 expired in Netherton, either 243/4
Heard on radio there was a fire somewhere near Bristol road?
Quote from: Buz89 on May 14, 2014, 04:02:17 PM
Heard on radio there was a fire somewhere near Bristol road?
4613 on fire in Rubery. See this thread
http://wmbusphotos.com/forum/index.php?topic=2867.0
4839 expired today on 21 by transport museum! This time properly and I don't think she will be out again any time soon! Mansfield had to tow back to the depot!
4200, air pressure issues on the 246, created quite a decent loading for GRS on the stand behind
41** AG President, made its way back to AG on the back of a Mansfield truck this morning
Forgot to say a repainted enviro was being towed back to YW, through KH, at around lunchtime. I THINK it was 4730.
4826 had a fitter in attendance about half hour ago at merry hill
1520 sat in the bus stop at the bottom of Park Road in Hagley 8:25 yesterday morning, bonnet up, think it had just been replaced by an SN51 Dart on the 318.
4585 broken down in Wolverhampton Bus station at stand T when I got there at about 16:10. It had been moved to the middle of the station sometime between 16:15 and 16:20 and was still there when I left at 16:25.
Quote from: trident4370 on May 15, 2014, 01:58:00 PM
Forgot to say a repainted enviro was being towed back to YW, through KH, at around lunchtime. I THINK it was 4730.
It was broken down just on the traffic lights after the Birmingham markets unload only stops that the 35/50 (amongst others) uses. It was causing quite a bit of traffic mid morning in the city. I believe it was on the 35 before it gave up.
Quote from: NXWM Spectra on May 15, 2014, 04:39:09 PM
4585 broken down in Wolverhampton Bus station at stand T when I got there at about 16:10. It had been moved to the middle of the station sometime between 16:15 and 16:20 and was still there when I left at 16:25.
634 and 586 were also defective this afternoon but an engineer was on duty at W'ton Bus Station to resolve those issues.. 4013 was parked up outside Pipers Row broken down also
1657 also overheated this afternoon on 276.
Quote from: Matt on May 15, 2014, 06:16:32 PM
1657 also overheated this afternoon on 276.
@Matt where along the route did it overheat?
4380 I think may have given up in Kings Heath, Vicarage Road down by the park. It had hazards on, and engineer attendance.
Quote from: Nathan on May 15, 2014, 06:19:39 PM
Quote from: Matt on May 15, 2014, 06:16:32 PM
1657 also overheated this afternoon on 276.
@Matt where along the route did it overheat?
Wollaston terminus Bridgnorth Rd
Quote from: YWDriver on May 15, 2014, 06:05:34 PM
Quote from: trident4370 on May 15, 2014, 01:58:00 PM
Forgot to say a repainted enviro was being towed back to YW, through KH, at around lunchtime. I THINK it was 4730.
It was broken down just on the traffic lights after the Birmingham markets unload only stops that the 35/50 (amongst others) uses. It was causing quite a bit of traffic mid morning in the city. I believe it was on the 35 before it gave up.
I heard the radio that something had broken down by the markets, Use extreme caution
4780 was on the 907 this afternoon. I pulled in behind it to load up, then as it got to the stop by the Childrens, it must have become defective as hazards were on and SNIS on the display (I wonder if this is why 4844 was on the 907)
Spotted an unconscious 4342 flashing her bottom (ok ok, parked up, hazard lights on, and engine door open!) on Wake Green Road in Moseley, as I passed on the 1.
Today 1876 was broke down near to one stop shopping centre! I saw with hazard lights on and display switched off and engineer in attendance!
Quote from: lauren1993 on May 17, 2014, 03:33:00 AM
Today 1876 was broke down near to one stop shopping centre! I saw with hazard lights on and display switched off and engineer in attendance!
1876 was on the 66 yesterday
Quote from: Tony on May 17, 2014, 08:53:08 AM
Quote from: lauren1993 on May 17, 2014, 03:33:00 AM
Today 1876 was broke down near to one stop shopping centre! I saw with hazard lights on and display switched off and engineer in attendance!
1876 was on the 66 yesterday
Could it have been on the 46 today, termination at One Stop with a break usually... ???
As I was arriving into Brum on 4686 yesterday afternoon 4872 was parked up on Lower Bull Street with its bonnet up not sure how long it was there for.
Quote from: Tony on May 17, 2014, 08:53:08 AM
Quote from: lauren1993 on May 17, 2014, 03:33:00 AM
Today 1876 was broke down near to one stop shopping centre! I saw with hazard lights on and display switched off and engineer in attendance!
1876 was on the 66 yesterday
Well I seen it Friday broke down on the highway, at about 17:35! It was definitely 1876 as I seen the number plate bx58szd. Maybe it was on its way back to the depot whilst breaking down?
Another breakdown I've experienced whilst being on the bus!! Yesterday night (Saturday night) 4418 on the 11X started making a really loud bad hissing sound and started losing air pressure! Luckily I made it back to where I needed to get off in Coventry but the sound started before we had even left Leamington! 4418 has no luck on the 11, as it's lost a mirror and broke down in the past whilst on that route! Perhaps 4418 should just avoid the 11? ;)
Quote from: lauren1993 on May 19, 2014, 01:58:11 AM
Another breakdown I've experienced whilst being on the bus!! Yesterday night (Saturday night) 4418 on the 11X started making a really loud bad hissing sound and started losing air pressure! Luckily I made it back to where I needed to get off in Coventry but the sound started before we had even left Leamington! 4418 has no luck on the 11, as it's lost a mirror and broke down in the past whilst on that route! Perhaps 4418 should just avoid the 11? ;)
So it didn't break down then? And I very much doubt it lost its air pressure as the driver wouldn't drive it with no brakes!
Quote from: lauren1993 on May 19, 2014, 01:58:11 AM
Another breakdown I've experienced whilst being on the bus!! Yesterday night (Saturday night) 4418 on the 11X started making a really loud bad hissing sound and started losing air pressure! Luckily I made it back to where I needed to get off in Coventry but the sound started before we had even left Leamington! 4418 has no luck on the 11, as it's lost a mirror and broke down in the past whilst on that route! Perhaps 4418 should just avoid the 11? ;)
Considering it flashes up "STOP" on the dashboard I highly doubt a driver would carry on...
...Unless of course he's looking for his P45!
[Driving with Red signs on dashboard is a serious offence without express permission from engineers I've been told. And red "Bus Stop" doesn't count]
Speaking of warning lights, does anything bad actually happen if you start a Trident before the "wait to start" light goes out?
No (at least on First 33039,42,43 - 33401 etc do not have the wait to start procedure) but there is a reason for waiting presumably. On the Enviro 300s turning the bus on too quickly sets of an alarm. A good way to wake the passengers up!
Quote from: Matt on May 19, 2014, 09:26:47 PM
Speaking of warning lights, does anything bad actually happen if you start a Trident before the "wait to start" light goes out?
Continuous abuse of this feature starves the bearings of oil and can reduce the life of the engine
And preheats the coils [diesel engines],, so I advise against it.
Quote from: Liverpool Street on May 19, 2014, 10:56:18 PM
And preheats the coils [diesel engines],, so I advise against it.
I had no intention of doing it, don't worry! It's interesting though that I've never come across it in any other cabs, just Tridents, so I wonder why other vehicles don't need it
Older diesel cars have it as well, not sure about new ones? It's a Diesel engine feature.
Quote from: Tony on May 19, 2014, 09:51:47 AM
Quote from: lauren1993 on May 19, 2014, 01:58:11 AM
Another breakdown I've experienced whilst being on the bus!! Yesterday night (Saturday night) 4418 on the 11X started making a really loud bad hissing sound and started losing air pressure! Luckily I made it back to where I needed to get off in Coventry but the sound started before we had even left Leamington! 4418 has no luck on the 11, as it's lost a mirror and broke down in the past whilst on that route! Perhaps 4418 should just avoid the 11? ;)
So it didn't break down then? And I very much doubt it lost its air pressure as the driver wouldn't drive it with no brakes!
It was making an awfully loud bleeping noise from the cab
Quote from: lauren1993 on May 20, 2014, 01:41:36 AM
Quote from: Tony on May 19, 2014, 09:51:47 AM
Quote from: lauren1993 on May 19, 2014, 01:58:11 AM
Another breakdown I've experienced whilst being on the bus!! Yesterday night (Saturday night) 4418 on the 11X started making a really loud bad hissing sound and started losing air pressure! Luckily I made it back to where I needed to get off in Coventry but the sound started before we had even left Leamington! 4418 has no luck on the 11, as it's lost a mirror and broke down in the past whilst on that route! Perhaps 4418 should just avoid the 11? ;)
So it didn't break down then? And I very much doubt it lost its air pressure as the driver wouldn't drive it with no brakes!
It was making an awfully loud bleeping noise from the cab
Bleeping is not air. Air is a continual deafening noise
4577 on Broad St. It didn't have the engine door open, yet as I was on the 24 on the opposite side of the road...
From what I saw there was:
- No Driver in the Cab / Passengers on board
- FlipDot display had been frozen, with 'Not in Service' displayed (Although "incomplete" - so really it read out 'Not in Serv")
- Emergency Lights flashing
-It looked as if it was pulling out when the engine gave out? Not too sure about that! ???
Quote from: clayderman on May 20, 2014, 07:44:14 PM
4577 on Broad St. It didn't have the engine door open, yet as I was on the 24 on the opposite side of the road...
From what I saw there was:
- No Driver in the Cab / Passengers on board
- FlipDot display had been frozen, with 'Not in Service' displayed (Although "incomplete" - so really it read out 'Not in Serv")
- Emergency Lights flashing
-It looked as if it was pulling out when the engine gave out? Not too sure about that! ???
Please don't post suppositions! 4577 completed all its mileage today and is still out on the 126. I don't know what was happening when you saw it, but it wasn't broken down, and the engine had not 'gave out'
Quote from: lauren1993 on May 20, 2014, 01:39:23 AM
Older diesel cars have it as well, not sure about new ones? It's a Diesel engine feature.
ALL Diesel engines have it. It's to wait for the Glow-Plugs to pre-heat the cylinders and the block surrounding the cylinders.
And
@Matt , All [diesel] buses do it but on some it is "Automatic" - As in, it wont let you start the engine until it's completed its own checks.
Most modern Diesel engines won't let the operator start the vehicle before it's heated anyway, even though most of the "Pre-Heat" time is in 1-3 seconds.
4577 sat in merry hill bus station since 9am, presumably awaiting tow
4055 sat at Pheasey at the 33 bus stop NIS with hazards, appeared to be broken down
Poor 1477 sat down in Darlaston Bus Station with the hazard lights flashing and the blinds shows "00 Sorry! Not in Service".
1641 in Merry Hill 1310hrs.
Just passed Diamond's 20511 limping up Colley Gate at walking pace with a massive queue following it
4552 taken out of service with a fault at Wolverhampton Bus Station this afternoon. It should have operated the 1235 256 to Stourbridge.
Quote from: Roy on May 29, 2014, 03:57:29 PM
4552 taken out of service with a fault at Wolverhampton Bus Station this afternoon. It should have operated the 1235 256 to Stourbridge.
Maybe thats why 4012 is now on the 256?
Quote from: Nathan on May 29, 2014, 05:33:06 PM
Quote from: Roy on May 29, 2014, 03:57:29 PM
4552 taken out of service with a fault at Wolverhampton Bus Station this afternoon. It should have operated the 1235 256 to Stourbridge.
Maybe thats why 4012 is now on the 256?
4012 must have replaced something else. 1677 was in the 1450 257 from Dudley and 1720 255 from Wolverhampton - the same running board that 4552 was on earlier.
2059 receiving attention by engineer at wn bus station 14:40 ish. 1669 seen on tow by mansfield cannock rd presumably on way to pl garage 8pm
4143 has broke down next to selfridges
4261 towed back to garage this afternoon
4313 was parked up in Wolverhampton Bus Station with a flat battery this afternoon between 16:10 and 16:50. Two Engineering Vans in attendance with jump leads.
A Diamond Cadet tried and failed to make it up Church Croft in Halesowen this afternoon lol
1874 broke down at Spitfire on the 28 this morning. Problem with its brakes.
1845 broke down in Birmingham, 4495 came, didnt see it leave though
4684 broke down in Scott Arms. It had flashing indicator lights on. It was supposed to go to Birmingham.
First Midland Red Enviro 67602 broke down in Barnards Green today, drove past it earlier while on the 44. Another Enviro suffered a flat tyre in Ledbury as well today.
Quote from: j789 on June 07, 2014, 09:30:11 PM
First Midland Red Enviro 67602 broke down in Barnards Green today, drove past it earlier while on the 44. Another Enviro suffered a flat tyre in Ledbury as well today.
67602 didn't sound very healthy at all last time I travelled on it.
67602 is one of the nicer Enviros to drive, generally better than the other 'earlier' examples 67601/3/4. These are getting on for 500000 miles now so the odd breakdown has to be expected I suppose.
4555 failed early this morning on the 59.
4589 seemed very underpowered on the 59 this morning and was replaced this afternoon.
Quote from: j789 on June 07, 2014, 09:36:36 PM
67602 is one of the nicer Enviros to drive, generally better than the other 'earlier' examples 67601/3/4. These are getting on for 500000 miles now so the odd breakdown has to be expected I suppose.
Yeah it certainly shifted, it was just making a dodgy whistling noise, like a loud split turbo! On the subject of the earlier Enviros, where's 67600 these days?
I heard 67600 was stored at Hereford garage but I have not heard anything recently. I don't know why it never came back into service unless there is an issue with the bus.
Quote from: j789 on June 07, 2014, 09:52:34 PM
I heard 67600 was stored at Hereford garage but I have not heard anything recently. I don't know why it never came back into service unless there is an issue with the bus.
Now at First Bristol being prepared to enter service there
Many thanks Tony, it is certainly an interesting transfer!
2138 had to take an early bath (sorry, World Cup's coming up!) from the x64 with a loose inside wing mirror. I think 2124 was subbed on in its place.
EDIT: screw that, I've just seen 2138 still out with the same driver; must have been fixed!
Quote from: Tony on June 07, 2014, 09:55:34 PM
Quote from: j789 on June 07, 2014, 09:52:34 PM
I heard 67600 was stored at Hereford garage but I have not heard anything recently. I don't know why it never came back into service unless there is an issue with the bus.
Now at First Bristol being prepared to enter service there
67600 has been back in service since last month at Weston-super-Mare depot
http://www.swhite.org.uk/steve/67600.JPG
Hansons KU52RYO broken down opposite Quinton ASDA, towards Halesowen. Bonnet up with a fluid leak underneath. Not often you see a Hansons bus fail.
Quote from: 4Q on June 09, 2014, 03:40:17 PM
Hansons KU52RYO broken down opposite Quinton ASDA, towards Halesowen. Bonnet up with a fluid leak underneath. Not often you see a Hansons bus fail.
A Dart was parked on Andrew Road facing away from the bus station about half an hour ago displaying PRIVATE. Didn't look which number.
1864 broke down at Dyas Road this afternoon. I think 7031 replaced it
Also, an OmniLink on the 66A this morning had a problem with its wheelchair ramp at Erdington 6 Ways, it was stuck unfolded
Quote from: John on June 09, 2014, 07:57:48 PM
1864 broke down at Dyas Road this afternoon. I think 7031 replaced it
Also, an OmniLink on the 66A this morning had a problem with its wheelchair ramp at Erdington 6 Ways, it was stuck unfolded
These ramps, as you are probably discovering yourself John, are a pain in the a***, terrible design. You can fold the ramp away and drop it back into the floor, but if the handle doesn't sit completely flat to satisfy the sensor, you won't be able to move. All it needs is a bit of grit or dirt to get in there and you're knackered.
Arriva 2155 broken down in Cradley Heath this morning, was leaning heavily to one side, mechanic was in attendance!
4568 failed on WN59 this afternoon about 16:15 just before Wednesfield (Wood-End Rd junction bus stop)
1629 broken down on the Broadway in Norton at 12:10 approx, coolant leak by the looks of it!
4250 split its coolant on West Brom High Street this morning while on the 75, looked liked it overheated as steam was coming from the engine
Can they repair a coolant leak by the roadside?
Quote from: Stuharris 6360 on June 12, 2014, 07:27:39 PM
Can they repair a coolant leak by the roadside?
Depending on which hose has split, usually yes, if accessible. If not, then they top up the coolant and boot it back to garage. (By boot I actually mean "nurse it back" - industry terminology ect ect)
Diamond's 20540 (Optare Solo) has snapped its fan belt off and chucked it's coolant all over the floor this morning.
Centro bus shelter maintenance van broken down recovery at attendance moor street
Quote from: vinh1000 on June 18, 2014, 04:26:27 PM
Centro bus shelter maintenance van broken down recovery at attendance moor street
Lol!
Quote from: vinh1000 on June 18, 2014, 04:26:27 PM
Centro bus shelter maintenance van broken down recovery at attendance moor street
How ironic
1671 parked up at the I54 Business Park about 17:05 parked up NIS with an engineer in attendance.
4202 parked on Spies Lane this evening bonnet up with engineer pouring in a coolant. That engineer then drove it off with Birmingham 9 on the front
BC trident parked up on Lode Lane, Lode Heath School
4803 been taken off the 9 due to just a complete lack of power
4290 was noted bost on Holly Lane, Smethwick in the West Brom direction this afternoon. Would have been on the 48 or 129.
A 17 branded Omnilink had it's bonnet up on Moor St, and a recovery van behind it, around 4pm today
4334 didn't last long yesterday - came on to the 76 in King's Heath (to replace another Trident broken down up the route I reckon) but 15 minutes later near Robin Hood Island it packed up itself. There was fluid leaking pretty badly out at the back underside of the bus.
4346 broken in Stourbridge.
2104 broken down at Shell Corner on the 241 towards Halesowen. From what I could hear the driver said something that sounded like "... battery light ... overheated ... had to stop"
The "Big Brum Buz" appeared to be broken down with bonnet up on Hereward Rise in Halesowen this afternoon.
14** on the 39 had it's exaust pipe bounced off the road while on tow back to the garage around 30mins ago in tower street wolverhampton
Quote from: Andrew on July 01, 2014, 06:48:42 PM
14** on the 39 had it's exaust pipe bounced off the road while on tow back to the garage around 30mins ago in tower street wolverhampton
Sad thing to read. Would like to know which B10L this was if anyone else knows?
Just seen 1921 getting a helping hand from Mansfield back to Yardley Wood.
Quote from: trident4370 on July 05, 2014, 08:29:45 PM
Just seen 1921 getting a helping hand from Mansfield back to Yardley Wood.
@trident4370 Only rode 1921 yesterday as well - sounded healthy then!
Truth be told
@Liberator9 it's the first time I've ever seen an Omnilink broke down (if you don't count door problems!)
A while ago went to catch a 27 At YW garage, the B10L came in and was swapped for an Omnilink, think we got 1/2 a mile before it broke down, driver couldn't get enough air !
4548 FTS @ Wolverhampton Bus Station this evening. Was due to work the 20:25 25C. An engineer van came out to assist at 9PM
Quote from: trident4370 on July 05, 2014, 09:08:44 PM
Truth be told @Liberator9 it's the first time I've ever seen an Omnilink broke down (if you don't count door problems!)
@trident4370I've only ever seen the one breakdown - they are reliable buses usually although that would be expected considering they are still only around 4 years old.
Just seen 1413 getting towed back to YW, goodbye another B10L?
30303 Broke down (Hazard Lights on) on the Redditch Rd and lost a handful of passengers to the 45
A B6 broken down on WN28 at W'ton Bus Station this afternoon
One of Central's 46** Tridents (recent NX Livery) was been towed up Chester Road this afternoon. Saw it passing over the train line by the M6 junction
Probably came from Chelmsley Wood on the Collector Road
Quote from: Nathan on July 07, 2014, 05:54:22 PM
A B6 broken down on WN28 at W'ton Bus Station this afternoon
And was still parked up unattended at Stand G at 19:30
4547 looks like it has broken down. It was parked by Stand L in Wolverhampton Bus Station with hazard lights flashing and the engine boot was open. Seen at 18:55.
The YW Tridents seem to be causing trouble over the last month - 4385 broken down at around 7:15 this morning at the island intersecting Robin Hood Lane and Highfield Road. That's now three over the last two weeks that have broken down on the 76.... Time for some new Enviros!
Quote from: P419 EJW on July 01, 2014, 08:07:31 PM
Quote from: Andrew on July 01, 2014, 06:48:42 PM
14** on the 39 had it's exaust pipe bounced off the road while on tow back to the garage around 30mins ago in tower street wolverhampton
Sad thing to read. Would like to know which B10L this was if anyone else knows?
Been out looking for WA B10Ls and did a process of elimination. Looks like 1421 was the victim.
Quote from: P419 EJW on July 09, 2014, 07:59:42 PM
Quote from: P419 EJW on July 01, 2014, 08:07:31 PM
Quote from: Andrew on July 01, 2014, 06:48:42 PM
14** on the 39 had it's exaust pipe bounced off the road while on tow back to the garage around 30mins ago in tower street wolverhampton
Sad thing to read. Would like to know which B10L this was if anyone else knows?
Been out looking for WA B10Ls and did a process of elimination. Looks like 1421 was the victim.
1421 is currently at Walsall Bus Station about to depart on the 69
4020 was parked up at Wolverhampton Bus Station with suspension problems about noon
4002 looks as if it was broken down on Pipers Row at 17:20 and 4563 was being seen to by an engineer further down Pipers Row
Also 4011 was taken off the 59 due to overheating this afternoon
Popped to PN today, just as i was leaving a Mansfield truck with 4349 in tow arrived.
Mansfield are busy...one of their trucks in merry hill
Quote from: the trainbasher on July 10, 2014, 07:16:46 PM
Mansfield are busy...one of their trucks in merry hill
Think National Express should invest in there own breakdown trucks, would save them a fortune,
Has there ever been an occasion when the Mansfield truck has also broke down whilst towing a bus? :P
Quote from: lauren1993 on July 11, 2014, 01:19:11 AM
Has there ever been an occasion when the Mansfield truck has also broke down whilst towing a bus? :P
If there has, would love to have seen that!
Quote from: Stuharris 6360 on July 10, 2014, 08:32:52 PM
Quote from: the trainbasher on July 10, 2014, 07:16:46 PM
Mansfield are busy...one of their trucks in merry hill
Think National Express should invest in there own breakdown trucks, would save them a fortune,
They had them & got rid of them in favour of sub-contracting out the work back in WMTdays. That said back then, they used to allocate a tow truck to the main garages & specially trained engineers would go out & recover the buses, but obviously would have to drop whatever they were working on at the time.
It's probably more cost effective to call on Mansfield as/when required than to buy recovery trucks & employee a dedicated team to man them for 18-20 hrs a day/7 days a week, more often than not getting paid to sit around waiting for a breakdown to occur.
Quote from: Nathan on July 10, 2014, 09:29:23 AM
1421 is currently at Walsall Bus Station about to depart on the 69
Didn't see this until now, thanks
@Nathan. I caught 1421 at 17:40 from Walsall yesterday.
4726 on Chinn Brook Road
That is ironic as 4725 was parked up in Balsall Heath an hour ago dead aswell.
20538 failed in Halesowen
4139 broken down with its hazards on, on Alum Rock Rd just past Burney Lane this afternoon. Was working a City bound 14
Quote from: Winston on July 11, 2014, 02:48:14 PM
Quote from: Stuharris 6360 on July 10, 2014, 08:32:52 PM
Quote from: the trainbasher on July 10, 2014, 07:16:46 PM
Mansfield are busy...one of their trucks in merry hill
Think National Express should invest in there own breakdown trucks, would save them a fortune,
They had them & got rid of them in favour of sub-contracting out the work back in WMTdays. That said back then, they used to allocate a tow truck to the main garages & specially trained engineers would go out & recover the buses, but obviously would have to drop whatever they were working on at the time.
It's probably more cost effective to call on Mansfield as/when required than to buy recovery trucks & employee a dedicated team to man them for 18-20 hrs a day/7 days a week, more often than not getting paid to sit around waiting for a breakdown to occur.
More likely getting paid for buzzing around like blue arsed flies Winston, judging by the number of Trident and E400 breakdowns reported on here.
4566 is currently parked overheated at Wolverhampton Bus Station. Its been on 59's today. Been there for atleast 45 mins so i'm told
Saw a few 'passed out' buses while out and about today; one of WB's Presidents on Kings Road in Kingstanding, and an AG Omnilink on Camp Hill
Oh and a Diamond Dart with the engine hood up in Acocks Green.
638 is currently parked up at Stand U with 82-Dudley on the blinds so i think its broken down
EDIT: As i started typing this an engineer van pulled up to see to 638
And now one of the engineers has just took it back to garage
Diamond 30826 (complete with paper route number) broken down at the stop on Spies Lane towards Weoley Castle this morning
https://www.flickr.com/photos/101550299@N05/14472950130/
A trident gave up yesterday evening by Digbeth Coach Station, completely blocking the lane which the 2/3/5/50 etc.... use to turn right off Digbeth.
Quote from: trident4370 on July 15, 2014, 10:27:02 AM
A trident gave up yesterday evening by Digbeth Coach Station, completely blocking the lane which the 2/3/5/50 etc.... use to turn right off Digbeth.
I was on the 37 yesterday evening and I heard a call come over the radio alerting drivers about a diversion because of something that had happened outside the 'bus station'. I was sat upstairs so couldn't hear clearly what was being said, but it sounds like the 5 and 31 drivers were asked to go straight onto Bradford Street from the Moat Lane gyratory.
Quote from: Stu on July 15, 2014, 07:05:04 PM
Quote from: trident4370 on July 15, 2014, 10:27:02 AM
A trident gave up yesterday evening by Digbeth Coach Station, completely blocking the lane which the 2/3/5/50 etc.... use to turn right off Digbeth.
I was on the 37 yesterday evening and I heard a call come over the radio alerting drivers about a diversion because of something that had happened outside the 'bus station'. I was sat upstairs so couldn't hear clearly what was being said, but it sounds like the 5 and 31 drivers were asked to go straight onto Bradford Street from the Moat Lane gyratory.
I heard the callout too but by this time my bus had already got to Kings Heath so must have been a good 20 minutes after it happened!
Quote from: trident4370 on July 15, 2014, 07:07:55 PM
Quote from: Stu on July 15, 2014, 07:05:04 PM
Quote from: trident4370 on July 15, 2014, 10:27:02 AM
A trident gave up yesterday evening by Digbeth Coach Station, completely blocking the lane which the 2/3/5/50 etc.... use to turn right off Digbeth.
I was on the 37 yesterday evening and I heard a call come over the radio alerting drivers about a diversion because of something that had happened outside the 'bus station'. I was sat upstairs so couldn't hear clearly what was being said, but it sounds like the 5 and 31 drivers were asked to go straight onto Bradford Street from the Moat Lane gyratory.
I heard the callout too but by this time my bus had already got to Kings Heath so must have been a good 20 minutes after it happened!
4376
4016 gave up on Stafford Rd out of W'ton this evening. Was supposed to be working the 20:25 25C from W'ton.
6032 broken down at the relief point by Aston Uni this evening
5406 seen being towed by a Mansfield truck down W'ton Ring Rd towards Park Lane just after 16:15
4849 was having problems this evening with electrical faults and warning lights, I was hearing over the garage radio. Was only repaired for the same fault on Tuesday
Then I didn't breakdown, but obviously couldn't continue in service with 4255 this evening
Quote from: John on July 19, 2014, 09:13:20 PM
4849 was having problems this evening with electrical faults and warning lights, I was hearing over the garage radio. Was only repaired for the same fault on Tuesday
Then I didn't breakdown, but obviously couldn't continue in service with 4255 this evening
Gone the same way as 4839 then? What a truly awful batch of enviros. Disgraceful
travel express ex munros sk51ayd broke down just after 7am, got towed away by rs recovery approx 10.50am
Yesterday, 4199 was parked in Halesowen Bus Station with bonnet open, and somebody attending to it with a handheld torch. No idea if they do routine checks, but it looked fine earlier in the day...
Quote from: clayderman on July 22, 2014, 05:45:57 PM
Yesterday, 4199 was parked in Halesowen Bus Station with bonnet open, and somebody attending to it with a handheld torch. No idea if they do routine checks, but it looked fine earlier in the day...
So it was broken down after all. Saw it parked up (It was on the 140/141/241) so must have broken down whilst passing through Halesowen on the 241.
Today (Wednesday)
4012 is currently broken down on Lichfield Rd in Wednesfield near Ashmore Park
4166 failed on a city bound 14 on Alum Rock Rd this afternoon
1553 was broken down yesterday by sainsburys, Canley whilst working an 11.
4015 parked up on Stand U with its bonnet up at present. 4012 is currently being looked at by an engineer too. Overheating will probably be the likely cause of breakdown today
Didn't see the number, but another Diamond Dart was parked up in Acocks Green village this morning, with the rear engine hood up, this was about 8:20am so must have been working the 30. One of the Rotala support Transit Connects turned up to assist, and then a Solo arrived and pulled up alongside.
Both the 31 and 36 found it difficult to stop to pick up passengers with both Diamond buses in the way, and the Omnilink I was on on the 37 couldn't get round the turning point on Shirley Road, as the Solo was in the way! The Solo soon moved off, with 'NIS' on the display, so I presume it went back round the island.
That particular stand can get congested as it is, with the 1, 30, 31, 36, 96 and 99 all using it and it doesn't help when a laying over bus breaks down!
4723 just been swapped for 4381.
Quote from: Stu on July 24, 2014, 07:35:43 PM
Didn't see the number, but another Diamond Dart was parked up in Acocks Green village this morning, with the rear engine hood up, this was about 8:20am so must have been working the 30. One of the Rotala support Transit Connects turned up to assist, and then a Solo arrived and pulled up alongside.
Both the 31 and 36 found it difficult to stop to pick up passengers with both Diamond buses in the way, and the Omnilink I was on on the 37 couldn't get round the turning point on Shirley Road, as the Solo was in the way! The Solo soon moved off, with 'NIS' on the display, so I presume it went back round the island.
That particular stand can get congested as it is, with the 1, 30, 31, 36, 96 and 99 all using it and it doesn't help when a laying over bus breaks down!
I've been told another bus, which was displaying 30 was on two last night. From what I gather it was a primo
Quote from: Nathan on July 25, 2014, 07:16:59 PM
I've been told 4015 overheated again today
Yes it got a bit hot in the sun parked in the sun at the back of Park Lane. Didn't come out today.
Will you not post heresay and silly rumours just to find something to post please
Quote from: Tony on July 25, 2014, 07:44:57 PM
Quote from: Nathan on July 25, 2014, 07:16:59 PM
I've been told 4015 overheated again today
Yes it got a bit hot in the sun parked in the sun at the back of Park Lane. Didn't come out today.
Will you not post heresay and silly rumours just to find something to post please
Yes ok point taken!!! This was the on duty Engineer who told me this! Maybe he meant another Spectra?
I'm don't post stuff just so i can find something to post!!!
Diamond 20869 overheated on Moor Street junction of Addison Road in Brierley Hill. Managed to get it moving about 10 minutes later but there is a beeping sound in the cab. It's the bus down to do the 1550 ex merry hill...
Gemini broke down in Solihull earlier on the 5, think it was 4650
TGB 115 broke down outside Moor St car park about an hour ago.
4811 was stood at Quinton Stag, as i know it, with hazards on just after 14:00, on my way back about 30 minutes later it had gone, but was replaced by a BC E200, again with hazards on with driver stood on the pavement talking on his phone.
It was a 222 branded bus not a bc one
Quote from: karl724223 on July 29, 2014, 05:13:38 PM
It was a 222 branded bus not a bc one
Was it 825 by chance which is on the 140/141/241 this afternoon.
Quote from: Nathan on July 29, 2014, 05:47:36 PM
Quote from: karl724223 on July 29, 2014, 05:13:38 PM
It was a 222 branded bus not a bc one
Was it 825 by chance which is on the 140/141/241 this afternoon.
It could have been, i was driving and so didn't catch the fleet number, assumed it was a BC example as i never have seen a 222 liveried one in Quinton?
662 towed out of Wolverhampton Bus Station this afternoon by a Mansfield Truck.
Also passed 4580 this afternoon on the B'ham New Rd with its hazards on. Saw it about 30-45 minutes later with an engineer in attendance
4273 caped on Spon Lane South on the 80 this afternoon heading towards WB.
4590 being attended to by a mechanic on stand U at Wolverhampton Bus Station at 12.30 today.
Quote from: Roy on July 31, 2014, 02:29:18 PM
4590 being attended to by a mechanic on stand U at Wolverhampton Bus Station at 12.30 today.
You were in the bus station at the same time as me then.There was some black oily substance leaking out of the back by the looks of it.
It was back in service on the 126 though this afternoon.
4031 has given up in Moseley, engineer in attendance.
A 51 branded Enviro400 gave up on the Walsall Road, Walsall bound this afternoon just past The Towers pub
1867 is currently broken down halfway up Hawthorn Road, in the Erdington direction
626 currently being looked at by an engineer at Wolverhampton Bus Station. It was serving the 28 service
EDIT: Its back in service now. Just passed me on Wednesfield Rd
A WMSNT plain white Primo was being hooked up to a tow truck at the Fox this morning, off the 28A. Was blocking the 28 stop
4592 has given up on the New Birmingham Rd just down from the Birchley Island. The bonnet is up with an engineer in attendance.
And now 4590 appears to have failed at Roseville! The hazards are on and all the passengers have transferred onto 4608 behind
Saw NXWM 1850 hooked up to a Mansfield truck in Whiteheath at 11:45 this morning.
Yesterday;
WN B6LE gave up in Bilston Bus Station yesterday whilst on the 82
4728 tonight moor street engineer in attendance
4580 broken down just in the middle of Wolverhampton Bus Station and an engineer has just took it back to garage
2099 started leaking whilst working a 120 Dudley
Reports of a Green Bus broken down on the bend by Selfridges.
4577 broken down in Tiled House Lane, Pensnett yesterday afternoon on service 255E.
Not sure if it became a breakdown but whilst I was about to get off 4419 on the 10 I seen a message on the dashboard displaying 'check engine at next stop'
Quote from: lauren1993 on August 12, 2014, 12:25:40 AM
Not sure if it became a breakdown but whilst I was about to get off 4419 on the 10 I seen a message on the dashboard displaying 'check engine at next stop'
No it wouldn't. A regular message that appears on the dashboard that is very rarely anything thatneeds immediate attention
Just remembered, yesterday evening as I was walking home, I passed 4052 parked up at the stop outside the Inn On The Green in Acocks Green village; it had got there no problems as I saw it from inside Wilkinsons going round the island, but was having some difficulty getting it started again after turning off the engine, as it was making a horrible grating noise as the starter motor was turning. Don't know if they got it going again, but didn't sound at all healthy!
I was on Arriva Midlands (Telford) 2374 (FJ55 BWD) on Saturday which broke down in Shatterford (near Kidderminster) I knew there was something wrong with that particular bus when I was on it last Wednesday.
in the end we was rescued when Arriva sent 2997 (YJ57 EKE) from Telford
Therefore completing our journey to Kidderminster.
Quote from: Stu on August 12, 2014, 05:48:21 PM
Just remembered, yesterday evening as I was walking home, I passed 4052 parked up at the stop outside the Inn On The Green in Acocks Green village; it had got there no problems as I saw it from inside Wilkinsons going round the island, but was having some difficulty getting it started again after turning off the engine, as it was making a horrible grating noise as the starter motor was turning. Don't know if they got it going again, but didn't sound at all healthy!
4052 completed all its journeys on the 1 yesterday, and left on time on all of them, so no breakdown
Quote from: Tony on August 12, 2014, 06:17:03 PM
Quote from: Stu on August 12, 2014, 05:48:21 PM
Just remembered, yesterday evening as I was walking home, I passed 4052 parked up at the stop outside the Inn On The Green in Acocks Green village; it had got there no problems as I saw it from inside Wilkinsons going round the island, but was having some difficulty getting it started again after turning off the engine, as it was making a horrible grating noise as the starter motor was turning. Don't know if they got it going again, but didn't sound at all healthy!
4052 completed all its journeys on the 1 yesterday, and left on time on all of them, so no breakdown
I'm pleased to hear that, but it didn't sound good when I walked past it at the time!
Pulling into Brum on 4903 this morning 4742 was parked up with its bonnet up around 07:45/07:50
Just seen 4803 broken down just past Prospect Coaches in Lye!
Just saw poor 1436 broken down on the layover before entering the Wolverhampton Bus Station. Mansfield Truck is there, prepping the bus for towing. Seen at 11:12am.
Diamond Solo 20522 just broke down on the 40. Something to do with the fan belt
4136 with its hazards on, at the City bound bus stop on Aldridge Road, at Thornbridge/Greenholm crossroads. It was operating a 997. Don't know what's up with it
1643 getting attended to by Mansfield in Halesowen... Will sort a few pics later
A Green Bus 50 broke down where Highgate Middleway crosses Moseley Road blocking the road and causing all operator's buses to have to go on diversion
Just been told that a diamond solo doing the (late running) 1620 ex Dudley failed on Pensnett high street...brakes locked on it apparently. It was a slowlo apparently
Quote from: Tony on August 21, 2014, 05:18:01 PM
A Green Bus 50 broke down where Highgate Middleway crosses Moseley Road blocking the road and causing all operator's buses to have to go on diversion
Considering that Green Bus don't have that many buses, they seem to get mentioned on here quite often having broken down.
Quote from: the trainbasher on August 21, 2014, 05:31:40 PM
Just been told that a diamond solo doing the (late running) 1620 ex Dudley failed on Pensnett high street...brakes locked on it apparently. It was a slowlo apparently
And causing chaos by all accounts....
Quote from: Winston on August 21, 2014, 06:06:51 PM
Quote from: the trainbasher on August 21, 2014, 05:31:40 PM
Just been told that a diamond solo doing the (late running) 1620 ex Dudley failed on Pensnett high street...brakes locked on it apparently. It was a slowlo apparently
And causing chaos by all accounts....
https://twitter.com/thetomstokes/status/502498716692279296/photo/1
4839 on Wednesday failed on the 21 and was towed by crouch recovery.
4773 was parked in Perry Barr garage this afternoon. Later on in the Evening, it was been towed up the Aldridge Road back towards Walsall
While heading back to Sheldon on 4896 operating the 18:20 from Coventry yesterday evening 4944 had an incident of some kind and was parked up with its hazard lights flashing on the Bus Only Road behind the Travelodge still displaying 900 Coventry not sure what the incident was.
1679 broken down on wn 25c this evening it "concked out" and wouldnt start again
Quote from: mranon on September 01, 2014, 09:10:35 PM
1679 broken down on wn 25c this evening it "concked out" and wouldnt start again
It was being hooked up to a mansfield truck at about 20:50 this evening from the Patshull Ave turning circle
4354 broke down Brettle Lane Brierley Hill bound (my Marshall dart passed round it! :-) ). 4809 looks like it's replacement.
Quote from: the trainbasher on September 02, 2014, 05:54:36 PM
4354 broke down Brettle Lane Brierley Hill bound (my Marshall dart passed round it! :-) ). 4809 looks like it's replacement.
I was only thinking how smart that looked this morning in Dudley! Everything's starting to look a lot smarter that comes into Dudley recently, just GRS and WN's 10 Merc's that are letting the side down
4685 looks like its died just by Aston uni
4685 broken down by the bus stop Birmingham Road, Chapel Lane. Lost the coolant.
1637 broke down at Short Cross (halesowen) in the Stourbridge direction
4891 failed in pool meadow this evening. Wouldn't start up after driver switched the engine off. Was parked up at around 22:00 hours with hazard lights on and lights off, engineer probably in attendance.
NX 6028 has just packed in by Aston uni outbound
An Acocks Green President was been lifted by a Mansfield truck this afternoon on Aston Lane, at the 11A stop by Birchfield Rd island
4544 was blocking stand G at Walsall Bus Station and was just about to be towed away by a Mansfield truck at 1130 this morning.
There is a branded 13 enviro broke down opposite Belgrade now, engineer in attendance.
4789 just being pulled away from Tower Hill southbound on the back of a Mansfield truck
Quote from: Kevin on September 09, 2014, 06:56:38 PM
4789 just being pulled away from Tower Hill southbound on the back of a Mansfield truck
4789?
Quote from: Tony on September 09, 2014, 07:10:48 PM
Quote from: Kevin on September 09, 2014, 06:56:38 PM
4789 just being pulled away from Tower Hill southbound on the back of a Mansfield truck
4789?
Well, that's what the number looked like from across the road, pass... 4769?
Branded 13 enviro was 4994, by the looks of it failed on its first day of service. Lol!
Quote from: Kevin on September 09, 2014, 07:29:18 PM
Quote from: Tony on September 09, 2014, 07:10:48 PM
Quote from: Kevin on September 09, 2014, 06:56:38 PM
4789 just being pulled away from Tower Hill southbound on the back of a Mansfield truck
4789?
Well, that's what the number looked like from across the road, pass... 4769?
Yes it was 4769, I saw it at Wellhead Lane heading up Aldridge Rd around 7 tonight
4759 currently dead in Moseley.
4325 had some sort of leak by the look of it, and didn't operate the 1149 255 from Wolverhampton
4698 parked on Clevedon Road in Balsall Heath with engine cover up and hazards on, looks like it had failed on a 35.
1433 on WA 39 broken down outside the Crown Court. Mansfield truck is there to prepare the bus for towing.
Quote from: P419 EJW on September 15, 2014, 07:03:07 PM
1433 on WA 39 broken down outside the Crown Court. Mansfield truck is there to prepare the bus for towing.
Just been towed up Lichfield Rd by Gala Bingo in Wednesfield going towards Walsall Garage
This evening in Coventry, 4690's gearbox completely failed whilst on the 12 in belvedere road, Earlsdon. I passed 4690 on 4687 at 22:15 and was still parked there with hazards on and no lights etc. I assume it was waiting to be towed.
Arriva 2111 was seen broken down at Wolverhampton Bus station at about 16:10 at Stand U.
508 with 27 on the rear blind has just been dragged down snow hill by mansfield.
4534 had to be taken over to Stand U at Wolverhampton Bus Station yesterday afternoon. It was serving Service 89 (WA) at the time
4385 spilled its coolant at the 6 stop on Carrs Lane this afternoon, was there at east 90 minutes
1670 currently being hooked up to a Mansfield truck at Wolverhampton Bus Station.
It has 82 on the back so i presume it was on the 82 today.
EDIT: Being towed out of the Station as i type at 16:22
Quote from: Nathan on September 17, 2014, 04:14:06 PM
1670 currently being hooked up to a Mansfield truck at Wolverhampton Bus Station
You beat me to it.
1670 is blocking Stand C and the Mansfield truck is blocking Stand B.
Quote from: Nathan on September 17, 2014, 04:14:06 PM
1670 currently being hooked up to a Mansfield truck at Wolverhampton Bus Station.
It has 82 on the back so i presume it was on the 82 today.
EDIT: Being towed out of the Station as i type at 16:22
Yes, it was on board 82/02.
4135 stood at Quinton stag this morning with hazards flashing and no passengers or driver on board, assume it had broken down.
Quote from: P419 EJW on September 17, 2014, 04:28:28 PM
Quote from: Nathan on September 17, 2014, 04:14:06 PM
1670 currently being hooked up to a Mansfield truck at Wolverhampton Bus Station.
It has 82 on the back so i presume it was on the 82 today.
EDIT: Being towed out of the Station as i type at 16:22
Yes, it was on board 82/02.
Had a diesel leak just before it left on the 15:00 journey to Dudley, my bus 😩
4731 parked up in town with hazards on.
845 broken down at the Wolves 81 stop in Dudley Bus Station
Also a 4 branded OmniLink in Halesowen broken down
4759 broken down in Maypole. It wouldn't pull away or select gear.
1706 broken down in Dudley Bus Station. Diesel leak.
4845 broke down on Moor Street around midday, problems with the raising suspension. The change bus for that was 4779 (I think), which in turn was changed for 4480 later in the afternoon
4855 not broken down as such, but had an upper deck window smashed on Finchley Rd this evening
4442 spilt its coolant this morning at Sheldon Wheatsheaf while operating a 60 from Cranes Park to Birmingham around 09:45-10am and was there waiting for the engineer and he bought 4631 along with him as a replacement.
4583 on 529 is broken down. Seen it at the bus stop by East Park Way, was supposed to go to Wolverhampton.
4578 looks like broken down, got the hazard lights on. Saw it at 17:20, came back to Wolverhampton Bus Station an hour later, it's still here. It's blocking the 126 stand, Stand S.
4309 currently parked up at the outbound Tower Hill bus stop displaying X51 with a Mansfield van behind it, engineer looking at the engine
Quote from: P419 EJW on September 26, 2014, 05:17:16 PM
4583 on 529 is broken down. Seen it at the bus stop by East Park Way, was supposed to go to Wolverhampton.
4578 looks like broken down, got the hazard lights on. Saw it at 17:20, came back to Wolverhampton Bus Station an hour later, it's still here. It's blocking the 126 stand, Stand S.
4578 had been parked up since 16:30 at least and was still there at 20:30
Quote from: John on September 25, 2014, 08:12:01 PM
4845 broke down on Moor Street around midday, problems with the raising suspension. The change bus for that was 4779 (I think), which in turn was changed for 4480 later in the afternoon
4855 not broken down as such, but had an upper deck window smashed on Finchley Rd this evening
4855 is not having much luck these past few days, its electrics failed at the Pheasey Terminus this afternoon. It was replaced by 4854
1436 is sitting by Stand U in Wolverhampton Bus Station with the hazard lights on, looks like it's broken down, the engineer just arrived. Was serving 39/08.
4086 was being attended to by an engineer on Colmore Row at 2pm this afternoon
WN841 parked away from stop Lichfield Road, Wednesfield outside old Jennie Lee Centre - hazards on with NIS on blinds appeared broken down.
Today @ 1635hrs
4350 failed at Russells hall earlier (photos supplied by a relative)
4260 has broken down on Dartmouth Circus... Chaos...
4593 was broke down 26/09 at Merry Hill
http://www.busphotography.co.uk/picture.php?/8011/category/39
WMSNT bus on the 298/9 this morning broken down on Lye viaduct at around 09:30.
Apparently it was something to do with the tyres
Arriva 4203 broke down on Corporation St 1:30 this afternoon. Support van in attendance
Got a shot of 3 Arriva deckers (and the van) ouside the Square Peg at the same time
NX 4461 being towed away on Bordesley Green East outbound just now
4883 being towed from Walsall Bus Station
Yesterday pe 9 broke down on stourbridge road
A Stagecoach '08' reg Man/Enviro200 (unbranded) was parked in one of the lay-bys on the A45 Coventry bound with its bonnet up around Midday, between Stonebridge and the Coventry junction. Was driving so could not get its fleetnumber
PB Enviro400 had hazards flashing whilst parked at Hawthorn Road around 18:55
Diamond Centro broken down in Hamstead this afternoon, was just been hooked up to a tow truck about 30 minutes ago
NXWM (PB) 4240 - Engine turned off at Jewellery Quarter, on the 101. The engine had shut off, and wouldn't start up. The driver told us to get on the next bus, but there was a tonne of traffic - I guess it didn't restart, because the driver changed the blinds to 'Not in Service' and turned on the hazard lights.
4805 parked up in West Bromwich bus station 1145hrs. Engineer arrived looked at it shook his head and drove off in his van leaving 4805 still there.
4394 towed back to Yardley Wood this afternoon, off a 76 if I remember correctly
4223 currently broken down on the 11 in Earlsdon. Smoke was coming out of the engine.
Two broken down Bendibuses on Opposite sides of Priory Queensway this afternoon. Not helping to an already overcrowded busy bus stopping area.
6032 with its bonnet open and Mansfield truck in attendance at the bus 70/72 stop. At one time there were 5 Mansfield engineers all peering into the Engine. It was there for at least two hours.
6026 pulled into the 67 stop out of service and unloaded passengers. After around 20mins, one of the Mansfield guys went over, lifted the bonnet, did something and all was sorted within seconds. Bus then drove off.
Quote from: Gareth on October 20, 2014, 05:19:22 PM
Two broken down Bendibuses on Opposite sides of Priory Queensway this afternoon. Not helping to an already overcrowded busy bus stopping area.
6032 with its bonnet open and Mansfield truck in attendance at the bus 70/72 stop. At one time there were 5 Mansfield engineers all peering into the Engine. It was there for at least two hours.
6026 pulled into the 67 stop out of service and unloaded passengers. After around 20mins, one of the Mansfield guys went over, lifted the bonnet, did something and all was sorted within seconds. Bus then drove off.
One made quite a mess of The Priory Queensway
4276 broke down as well at the 16 stop on The Priory Queensway, opposite the 74 stop
Quote from: John on October 20, 2014, 05:32:38 PM
Quote from: Gareth on October 20, 2014, 05:19:22 PM
Two broken down Bendibuses on Opposite sides of Priory Queensway this afternoon. Not helping to an already overcrowded busy bus stopping area.
6032 with its bonnet open and Mansfield truck in attendance at the bus 70/72 stop. At one time there were 5 Mansfield engineers all peering into the Engine. It was there for at least two hours.
6026 pulled into the 67 stop out of service and unloaded passengers. After around 20mins, one of the Mansfield guys went over, lifted the bonnet, did something and all was sorted within seconds. Bus then drove off.
One made quite a mess of The Priory Queensway
4276 broke down as well at the 16 stop on The Priory Queensway, opposite the 74 stop
It looked as if 6032 had been leaking something, as there were trails covered in sand on the road.
There was a diamond dart on the 16 this morning had hazards flashing on the corner of moor street by the 35 bus stop
6032 still not recovered. It's on a low loader now just getting strapped up.
5516 expired on Harborne Hill this morning.
4002 was parked on Wednesfield Rd with its hazards on this afternoon.
Quote from: AndrewLee on October 20, 2014, 08:22:13 PM
6032 still not recovered. It's on a low loader now just getting strapped up.
Wow! That was a long time. It was 2.30 this afternoon when I first saw it, and I don't know how long it was there before that. Are bendy length low loaders quite rare and hard to get?
Tonight I was on 4214 on the 11 when it suddenly died whilst moving! Driver managed to recover it, only for it to do the same again 2 minutes later.. Driver managed to eventually get it started again before it expired completely on dalton road! It was choking and not changing gear properly as if it was struggling to move for the whole journey before it even cut out the first time! Caused a lot of chaos as it cut out whilst we were turning the corner leaving us parked on a junction half turned!
NX coach FJ11 GKK was being hooked up to a Mansfield truck at 6:45 this morning just at the Beeches Rd lights, tower Hill (inbound), reducing the junction to one lane gonna be interesting later in the rush hour.
Quote from: AndrewLee on Yesterday at 08:22:13 PM
6032 still not recovered. It's on a low loader now just getting strapped up.
Wow! That was a long time. It was 2.30 this afternoon when I first saw it, and I don't know how long it was there before that. Are bendy length low loaders quite rare and hard to get?
It didn't quite fit there was a bit of rear overhang. An escort van was there as well. Nice bit of overtime for the Mansfield lads lol
4939 had a diesel leak at the Square Peg 914/115 stop around midday.
Quote from: John on October 21, 2014, 08:16:53 PM
4939 had a diesel leak at the Square Peg 914/115 stop around midday.
Was still there at half 1
4214 seen broke down today near the standard triumph club. Engineer in attendance.
This is the third day in a row now this bus has broken down (or possibly more)
4190 broken down on Harborne High St this morning completely blocking the entrance to South St which is one way.
4177 recovered from Selly Oak this afternoon...
b10l 1446 being hooked upto mansfield in wn bus station 19:40
There was a Trident being towed down Pipers Row by a Mansfield Truck about 20:30
Quote from: mranon on October 24, 2014, 09:18:08 PM
B10L 1446 being hooked up to Mansfield in WN bus station at 19:40.
Blimey, that took a while. I saw it parked on the layover (if that's what it's called?) with the hazard lights on at 17:20.
Reliably informed by a mate that a '64 reg bus' (so presumably a WB E400) had broken down near the Hawthorns yesterday, causing traffic chaos after the match.
Quote from: Mike K on October 26, 2014, 09:12:17 AM
Reliably informed by a mate that a '64 reg bus' (so presumably a WB E400) had broken down near the Hawthorns yesterday, causing traffic chaos after the match.
The 64 reg E400s in Coventry are also terrible! I think all of them have broke down already!
4839 was in Earlsdon at around 17:20 parked up with the hazards on displaying 27A on the destination display! Presumably broken down as there was nobody on it and the engine was also off.
Quote from: lauren1993 on October 27, 2014, 06:24:24 PM
4839 was in Earlsdon at around 17:20 parked up with the hazards on displaying 27A on the destination display! Presumably broken down as there was nobody on it and the engine was also off.
See, that is where you are wrong, same as saying all the new buses have broken down. It was late out of garage on a peak 12 board, so ran to Earlsdon private and started a 12 journey there at 17:27 before finishing the running board off
Quote from: Tony on October 27, 2014, 09:56:19 PM
Quote from: lauren1993 on October 27, 2014, 06:24:24 PM
4839 was in Earlsdon at around 17:20 parked up with the hazards on displaying 27A on the destination display! Presumably broken down as there was nobody on it and the engine was also off.
See, that is where you are wrong, same as saying all the new buses have broken down. It was late out of garage on a peak 12 board, so ran to Earlsdon private and started a 12 journey there at 17:27 before finishing the running board off
But 4838 did break down whilst on the 21 earlier in the day before going onto the 12 didn't it? Because it was replaced by 2168.
Quote from: lauren1993 on October 28, 2014, 03:33:54 AM
Quote from: Tony on October 27, 2014, 09:56:19 PM
Quote from: lauren1993 on October 27, 2014, 06:24:24 PM
4839 was in Earlsdon at around 17:20 parked up with the hazards on displaying 27A on the destination display! Presumably broken down as there was nobody on it and the engine was also off.
See, that is where you are wrong, same as saying all the new buses have broken down. It was late out of garage on a peak 12 board, so ran to Earlsdon private and started a 12 journey there at 17:27 before finishing the running board off
But 4838 did break down whilst on the 21 earlier in the day before going onto the 12 didn't it? Because it was replaced by 2168.
Just because a bus was swapped, doesn't mean that the bus necessarily broke down....
Quote from: Nathan on October 28, 2014, 07:33:53 AM
Quote from: lauren1993 on October 28, 2014, 03:33:54 AM
Quote from: Tony on October 27, 2014, 09:56:19 PM
Quote from: lauren1993 on October 27, 2014, 06:24:24 PM
4839 was in Earlsdon at around 17:20 parked up with the hazards on displaying 27A on the destination display! Presumably broken down as there was nobody on it and the engine was also off.
See, that is where you are wrong, same as saying all the new buses have broken down. It was late out of garage on a peak 12 board, so ran to Earlsdon private and started a 12 journey there at 17:27 before finishing the running board off
But 4838 did break down whilst on the 21 earlier in the day before going onto the 12 didn't it? Because it was replaced by 2168.
Just because a bus was swapped, doesn't mean that the bus necessarily broke down....
That's correct Nathan, dog mess, vomit, wanted in garage for an exam can all be reasons for a bus being taken off service as well as breakdowns and several other reasons
Ran out of fuel...
Have the last laugh Lauren 4839 has failed outside Sainsbury's on the 21, no it went off empty with a police car in tow you'll have to await for another day could be tomorrow before it fails again.
The Enviro 400s are fine - not terrible at all. Every bus breaks down at some point in their lives, and new buses are bound to have teething issues, just like cars. Yet to have a bad ride on any of the Enviro 400s. The Enviro 200s are not as good though - rattle too much.
Quote from: Tony on October 28, 2014, 08:05:51 AM
Quote from: Nathan on October 28, 2014, 07:33:53 AM
Quote from: lauren1993 on October 28, 2014, 03:33:54 AM
Quote from: Tony on October 27, 2014, 09:56:19 PM
Quote from: lauren1993 on October 27, 2014, 06:24:24 PM
4839 was in Earlsdon at around 17:20 parked up with the hazards on displaying 27A on the destination display! Presumably broken down as there was nobody on it and the engine was also off.
See, that is where you are wrong, same as saying all the new buses have broken down. It was late out of garage on a peak 12 board, so ran to Earlsdon private and started a 12 journey there at 17:27 before finishing the running board off
But 4838 did break down whilst on the 21 earlier in the day before going onto the 12 didn't it? Because it was replaced by 2168.
Just because a bus was swapped, doesn't mean that the bus necessarily broke down....
That's correct Nathan, dog mess, vomit, wanted in garage for an exam can all be reasons for a bus being taken off service as well as breakdowns and several other reasons
I am aware of that, but I was told 4838 cut out that day on the 21 then wouldn't start until the third attempt then started making a terrible hissing noise, that's why it was swapped for 2168, so I was told.
Quote from: JoNi on October 28, 2014, 04:35:21 PM
Have the last laugh Lauren 4839 has failed outside Sainsbury's on the 21, no it went off empty with a police car in tow you'll have to await for another day could be tomorrow before it fails again.
When was that? And why was there a police car in tow if it had broken down? And that's why I thought it had failed the other day when it was parked with it's hazards on lol as it usually does fail!
I broke down with 4855 this morning while on the 16. The electrics in the dash went again, I was unable to move or even turn the engine/wipers off.
Missed an hour in service, got 4262 as a replacement. At least 3 times this has happened with 4855
Quote from: John on October 29, 2014, 08:04:47 PM
I broke down with 4855 this morning while on the 16. The electrics in the dash went again, I was unable to move or even turn the engine/wipers off.
Missed an hour in service, got 4262 as a replacement. At least 3 times this has happened with 4855
Dayum, I think they should sort that bus out and replace the electronics and stuff.
Quote from: John on October 29, 2014, 08:04:47 PM
I broke down with 4855 this morning while on the 16. The electrics in the dash went again, I was unable to move or even turn the engine/wipers off.
Missed an hour in service, got 4262 as a replacement. At least 3 times this has happened with 4855
Another 4839 then? Not surprising as they're both from the same batch.
That batch is the most unreliable.
Quote from: lauren1993 on October 30, 2014, 05:42:10 AM
Quote from: John on October 29, 2014, 08:04:47 PM
I broke down with 4855 this morning while on the 16. The electrics in the dash went again, I was unable to move or even turn the engine/wipers off.
Missed an hour in service, got 4262 as a replacement. At least 3 times this has happened with 4855
Another 4839 then? Not surprising as they're both from the same batch.
That batch is the most unreliable.
Got all the figures have you? Know any lemons from other batches around the West Midlands?
No thought not, neither do I, but I do know when I do full fleet checks two or three times a week, far less of that batch are in the garage than many other batches of buses. In fcat it is very rare for any of Walsall's of that batch to be in the garage in the peak
4241 broken down on Chester Road opposite the Jag at 1.30pm Thursday causing gridlock and making me late for work. Do Mansfield have a target on their recovery times or is it however long it takes?
1910 having some issues in Solihull, just left not in service under its own power.
Back out on the 6 again now.
4873 broke down this morning on the Aldridge Rd on a 997, on the bridge over the canal Pheasey bound
4512 having a bit of trouble on a 128 from Bham at the stop after Five ways when I went past at 8:30. Was parked up with hazards on, no driver in the cab and all the lights off. There were a couple of people in orange high vis making themselves comfortable on the back seats.
4376 was been towed through Perry Barr this evening, around 6.15
4450 had a problem with the gearbox tonight whilst on the 11.
It was suddenly over revving and not changing gear and struggling to get above 20mph with full acceleration!! The driver told me he is going to get the bus swapped once it gets into town.
4278 currently being towed from the markets.
662 towed out of Wolverhampton Bus Station about 16:40
1440 broken down at Stand R in Wolverhampton Bus Station, got the hazard lights on. The entrance of Stand R is taped.
Late to mention but I saw 4135 with hazard lights on and blocking the Broad St. and also it was displaying school numbers, I think it was 829
4071 was broken down on Wake Green road at 15:15 today!
4251 had a problem in Sutton this afternoon while working 907s. It was then driven back to garage around 6.45 by an Engineer
Also a Soho Rd branded Enviro400 lost its coolant at the unload stop at Old Square
4194 being towed from West Brom bus station about 13:00 this afternoon.
B10L broke down on Wednesbury Road, Walsall this morning on the 34 i think. not sure of fleet number.
4315 broken down with its hazard lights flashing with its bonnet up.
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30813 has decided to say goodnight Vienna outside Maybrook house car park, halesowen
Quote from: the trainbasher on November 12, 2014, 03:24:42 PM
30813 has decided to say goodnight Vienna outside Maybrook house car park, halesowen
Saw that, what route was it on?
Quote from: Trident 4194 on November 12, 2014, 06:47:32 PM
Quote from: the trainbasher on November 12, 2014, 03:24:42 PM
30813 has decided to say goodnight Vienna outside Maybrook house car park, halesowen
Saw that, what route was it on?
From where it was being attended to it would be fair to assume the 4H because no other Tividale route approaches from the direction it was positioned outside the Car Park entrance
20501 broken down just past the stop near to the junction of Lister Road in Dudley on a 124 heading Dudley bound on the Buffery Road hill section!!
That's the diamond standard!
Arriva 2153 seen broken down in Willenhall on Stringes Lane about 1300
PN 4349 overheated in Brierley Hill around 16:40
At least it didn't go worse!
Quote from: the trainbasher on November 19, 2014, 08:41:27 PM
At least it didn't go worse!
It was the 3rd time it had overheated today
NX 4936 currently parked with hazards flashing on Cuckoo bridge, about 20 yards from the Lichfield Rd lights
4267 had caped at the QE on the 48. Think it was the 17.14 departure to WB
4685 broken down A34 city bound by the Alex at 6pm tonight.
Quote from: Kevin on November 21, 2014, 06:34:58 PM
NX 4936 currently parked with hazards flashing on Cuckoo bridge, about 20 yards from the Lichfield Rd lights
On its way back to garage, completed its duty on the 38 route nearly an hour late due to traffic, bit unlucky on that driver if it did break down that close to garage
Too far away to ID exactly, but from my window I can see there's been an Omnilink parked up at the 37 stop in Acocks Green village with its hazards on for at least an hour-and-half now. Buses towards Birmingham are having to use the 36/40 stop, as the 37 stop is blocked as a result.
4763 has expired on Bull St, people climbing underneath the engine and it was being topped up with (I think) coolant about 15 mins ago
Also, Diamond Centro 30804 was dead on the Priory Queensway about 1pm. Engineering van in attendance.
4486 had a problem on the 7 his afternoon, an Engineer attended to it at Perry Common. Meant it was 30 minutes late for me to take over on the 7
Then I was pulled off the 7 to run the 907A from College High to City, so I don't know if a 907 broke down or was deffective. We seem to still be short of buses, I guess due to some of the Artics been off the road
Just saw NX4737 parked up on Northgate facing towards Aldridge (just after Walton Road junction) displaying 159C with Hazards flashing and what I guess was an engineers van in attendance
4575 was towed by a Mansfield Truck from Dudley Bus Station this morning
4540 failed this morning on Wednesfield Rd by Wolverhampton Train Station. Engineer brought 4577 out as a replacement
4552 broken down on the Bham New Road with a Mansfield lorry in attendance, near Coseley @1330
4595 parked on the New Birmingham Road just after City Road with the engine cover up going nowhere.
Wow, an unusual series of WN Trident breakdowns.
Quote from: ronnoc1k8 on November 29, 2014, 02:32:31 PM
Wow, an unusual series of WN Trident breakdowns.
And 4575 failed at W'ton Bus Station for the second time in two days!
Quote from: ronnoc1k8 on November 29, 2014, 02:32:31 PM
Wow, an unusual series of WN Trident breakdowns.
Indeed. Are you watching Bob?
Tridents really are the most unreliable buses ever made.
Quote from: andy on November 29, 2014, 05:59:41 PM
Quote from: ronnoc1k8 on November 29, 2014, 02:32:31 PM
Wow, an unusual series of WN Trident breakdowns.
Indeed. Are you watching Bob?
Look at it from a scale perspective. ..one wolves bus failing would be the equivalent of probably something like four cannock buses breaking down in a day......
Quote from: lauren1993 on November 30, 2014, 02:36:43 AM
Tridents really are the most unreliable buses ever made.
Another stupid unfounded comment
(just research the Bedford JJK for proof)
Quote from: lauren1993 on November 30, 2014, 02:36:43 AM
Tridents really are the most unreliable buses ever made.
True, you see these ALX400s burning down a lot of the time, it's mostly the tridents! Havent you ever noticed that? The ALX400 fires in Birmingham were Tridents. Arriva lost one of their Enviros due to that engine. Though the Tridents are good in all by sound and speed etc, they really are one of the most unreliable.
So wouldnt it be Cummins then not tridents that are an issue?
Quote from: Bob on November 30, 2014, 11:19:41 AM
So wouldnt it be Cummins then not tridents that are an issue?
Maybe
Quote from: ronnoc1k8 on November 30, 2014, 11:40:27 AM
Quote from: Bob on November 30, 2014, 11:19:41 AM
So wouldnt it be Cummins then not tridents that are an issue?
Maybe
Apart from the fact Five presidents have had engine fires, not Cummins or Tridents, now lets start on B6s & Merc O405s. Oh the latest Abellio pair were both Geminis, and Stagecoach Manchester have had an E400 hybrid engine fire,
Quote from: Bob on November 30, 2014, 02:46:39 AM
Quote from: andy on November 29, 2014, 05:59:41 PM
Quote from: ronnoc1k8 on November 29, 2014, 02:32:31 PM
Wow, an unusual series of WN Trident breakdowns.
Indeed. Are you watching Bob?
Look at it from a scale perspective. ..one wolves bus failing would be the equivalent of probably something like four cannock buses breaking down in a day......
That argument just doesn't stack up I'm afraid.
4 buses breaking down within a couple of hours belonging to one depot is just as bad wherever it is and however many buses you operate, end of. Take the rose tinteds off please and admit that these things can and do happen to anyone.
It isnt rose tinted. And for four vehicles to breakdown on many cannock routes has far more impact on passengers than at wolves. If a trident breaks down on the Birmingham new road on the 126 say, its inconvienient for passengers yes but another would be along pretty quickly. If this happens in cannock on a route like a 75, 62, 68, 34 ( and it has), passengers are left for an hour presuming the next bus comes on time. And most of the time cannock dont send a replacement bus out.
Quote from: Bob on November 30, 2014, 04:36:43 PM
It isnt rose tinted. And for four vehicles to breakdown on many cannock routes has far more impact on passengers than at wolves. If a trident breaks down on the Birmingham new road on the 126 say, its inconvienient for passengers yes but another would be along pretty quickly. If this happens in cannock on a route like a 75, 62, 68, 34 ( and it has), passengers are left for an hour presuming the next bus comes on time. And most of the time cannock dont send a replacement bus out.
So your argument is that having sh*t buses that break down all the time is fine as long as you've got loads of them? It's only a scandal and a disgrace if you have a smaller fleet and PVR? Lord help me...
It's all about the percentages surely though.
If you have a 100 buses and 1 breaks down, that's a 1% failure rate.
At a smaller garage with 50 buses and 1 breaks down, that's a 2% failure rate which is proportionally worse.
Quote from: DiamondDart on November 30, 2014, 04:46:08 PM
It's all about the percentages surely though.
If you have a 100 buses and 1 breaks down, that's a 1% failure rate.
At a smaller garage with 50 buses and 1 breaks down, that's a 2% failure rate which is proportionally worse.
No it really isn't. As I've said before, that means that an operator with 3 vehicles who has a bad week and has a breakdown every day has a 33% breakdown rate that week and could be kicked off by VOSA, just because he had an intermittent fault.
What it should be measured by is miles lost. Since we don't have these figures for either NX or Arriva, perhaps a few people should give it a rest.
Quote from: andy on November 30, 2014, 04:51:00 PM
Quote from: DiamondDart on November 30, 2014, 04:46:08 PM
It's all about the percentages surely though.
If you have a 100 buses and 1 breaks down, that's a 1% failure rate.
At a smaller garage with 50 buses and 1 breaks down, that's a 2% failure rate which is proportionally worse.
No it really isn't. As I've said before, that means that an operator with 3 vehicles who has a bad week and has a breakdown every day has a 33% breakdown rate that week and could be kicked off by VOSA, just because he had an intermittent fault.
What it should be measured by is miles lost. Since we don't have these figures for either NX or Arriva, perhaps a few people should give it a rest.
Fundamentally it is measured in percentage compliance though I agree it is not fair on the smaller operator you mention who has a bad week, which VOSA happen to be monitoring.
Ok if we used Cannock to Walsall route 2 /2a section between cannock bus station and walsall town centre Andy and compared 2011 to now with Arriva and say the last three years that nx ran the route, ( as 351), I would be willing to put money on arriva having lost considerably more miles/trips whatever than nx ever did. Reliability has improved a bit the last few months in cannock but by any standard it was dire for years prior to that. Absolutely dire
Don't see how you can go saying "Tridents are the most unreliable buses ever made." Fires are incredibly rare on them (consider how many are in the fleet and the number of trips they do). I agree with Tony on this - and anyway one of the Trident fires was due to vandals. The Tridents are doing very well for their age and considering the amount of miles they will have done.
Now Optare Solo SRs at Blue Diamond - well they could be categorised as unreliable :D
1515 not going anywhere fast this afternoon, been sat at Merry Hill for around 2 hours
Probably waiting for a driver...
Quote from: Liberator9 on November 30, 2014, 08:06:40 PM
Don't see how you can go saying "Tridents are the most unreliable buses ever made." Fires are incredibly rare on them (consider how many are in the fleet and the number of trips they do). I agree with Tony on this - and anyway one of the Trident fires was due to vandals. The Tridents are doing very well for their age and considering the amount of miles they will have done.
Now Optare Solo SRs at Blue Diamond - well they could be categorised as unreliable :D
Unsurprisingly over 1.5 million miles.
4283 and 4284 both broke down today.
4283 lost its air pressure on Aukland Drive (why I had 7032 on the 94), and 4284 was towed back to garage from Livery Street while working the 7
Quote from: ronnoc1k8 on December 02, 2014, 04:22:40 PM
Quote from: Liberator9 on November 30, 2014, 08:06:40 PM
Don't see how you can go saying "Tridents are the most unreliable buses ever made." Fires are incredibly rare on them (consider how many are in the fleet and the number of trips they do). I agree with Tony on this - and anyway one of the Trident fires was due to vandals. The Tridents are doing very well for their age and considering the amount of miles they will have done.
Now Optare Solo SRs at Blue Diamond - well they could be categorised as unreliable :D
Unsurprisingly over 1.5 million miles.
At Three and a half years old that would mean they had been driven nearly 600 miles every single day 7 days a week,
I don't think they do quite that many miles around Dorridge?
Quote from: Tony on December 02, 2014, 08:57:26 PM
Quote from: ronnoc1k8 on December 02, 2014, 04:22:40 PM
Quote from: Liberator9 on November 30, 2014, 08:06:40 PM
Don't see how you can go saying "Tridents are the most unreliable buses ever made." Fires are incredibly rare on them (consider how many are in the fleet and the number of trips they do). I agree with Tony on this - and anyway one of the Trident fires was due to vandals. The Tridents are doing very well for their age and considering the amount of miles they will have done.
Now Optare Solo SRs at Blue Diamond - well they could be categorised as unreliable :D
Unsurprisingly over 1.5 million miles.
At Three and a half years old that would mean they had been driven nearly 600 miles every single day 7 days a week,
I don't think they do quite that many miles around Dorridge?
I think he might be talking about the mileage of NXWM's oldest Tridents?
Quote from: the trainbasher on December 02, 2014, 03:21:58 PM
Probably waiting for a driver...
For 2 hours? Don't think so, blinds had been blanked and doors left open, waiting for Mansfield perhaos, who were actually just leaving Merry Hill towing out a Dudley Council Optare Alero
Quote from: wilmotm (Matt Wilmot) on December 02, 2014, 11:33:38 PM
Quote from: the trainbasher on December 02, 2014, 03:21:58 PM
Probably waiting for a driver...
For 2 hours? Don't think so, blinds had been blanked and doors left open, waiting for Mansfield perhaos, who were actually just leaving Merry Hill towing out a Dudley Council Optare Alero
The alero would be going back to the council depot then.
I was joking about it waiting for a driver (forgot to add a smiley though...) it was still there when I was having a few trips on late running 226s at 1830!
The 16s weren't dong too good this morning. 4257 towed from Hamstead, another suffered a broken window, and I had to return another bus to garage due to faulty electrics
Stagecoach Cymru 50208 stopped in Birmingham due to broken windscreen. Wicksons replaced it on the Megabus M35 service.
4525 became defective this afternoon on the 94, ABS warning light. Was looking forward to driving that one as well, had 4493 instead by the time it turned up for me to take over (an hour late!)
There's an E400 currently being hooked up to a Mansfield truck at One Stop on the 51 bus stop
4555 leaking some fluids from the rear of the bus at Merry Hill 2.40pm
Quote from: bususer12 on December 10, 2014, 04:39:20 PM
4555 leaking some fluids from the rear of the bus at Merry Hill 2.40pm
That bus always seems to have problems! It was being seen to by an engineer on Sunday morning at Wolverhampton Bus Station and it wasn't going anywhere fast!
Quote from: Nathan on December 10, 2014, 04:42:02 PM
Quote from: bususer12 on December 10, 2014, 04:39:20 PM
4555 leaking some fluids from the rear of the bus at Merry Hill 2.40pm
That bus always seems to have problems! It was being seen to by an engineer on Sunday morning at Wolverhampton Bus Station and it wasn't going anywhere fast!
It was on the 1200 hrs Merry Hill to Wolverhampton service 255 which should have arrived at Wolverhampton at 1315 hrs. At least two journeys on that running board for service 255 were cancelled this afternoon (1518 hrs Wall Heath to Merry Hill and 1600 hrs Merry Hill to Wolverhampton) so it looks as though 4555 was not replaced until at least 1720 hrs.
Quote from: Roy on December 10, 2014, 08:19:44 PM
Quote from: Nathan on December 10, 2014, 04:42:02 PM
Quote from: bususer12 on December 10, 2014, 04:39:20 PM
4555 leaking some fluids from the rear of the bus at Merry Hill 2.40pm
That bus always seems to have problems! It was being seen to by an engineer on Sunday morning at Wolverhampton Bus Station and it wasn't going anywhere fast!
It was on the 1200 hrs Merry Hill to Wolverhampton service 255 which should have arrived at Wolverhampton at 1315 hrs. At least two journeys on that running board for service 255 were cancelled this afternoon (1518 hrs Wall Heath to Merry Hill and 1600 hrs Merry Hill to Wolverhampton) so it looks as though 4555 was not replaced until at least 1720 hrs.
It was not replaced, 4555 was repaired by the engineer that attended and is still out on that running board
Unidentified Enviro 400 on back of Mansfield Truck passing through Pensnett around 20:00 tonight!
WN 4581 broken down in Brierley Hill High Street at 0950 hrs this morning - being attended to by an engineer. The guess is that it was on the 0718 hrs Wall Heath to Merry Hill service when it broke down as 4009 was on that running board at 1030 hrs.
President in Bearwood with the bonnet up at the Kings Head stop (11A side) 10:35 this morning
4753 broke down at around 07:20AM in Moseley, there was an Enviro behind it stopping behind it everytime when 4753 was stopping, it was empty. I was guessing that 4753 was having trouble in a previous location and probably is a reason why it was late. The driver for the other Enviro was pushing his foot down on the accelerator really hard, probably because the bus was late.
Quote from: Matt on December 16, 2014, 08:38:04 PM
Recovery waggon up Merry Hill, nothing on the back but looks like he got his eye on an Igo Primo
Yeah it's the primo he's after, it was there trying to hook up at 2010hrs
1762 was been lifted by a tow truck at the 10A terminus on the A5 around 12.30 this afternoon
4155 has broken down in Ward End, blocking the road outbound somewhat, just after the park.
4155 with the bonnet up on high street causing a bit of a back up with the pershore rd buses
Saw 1436 parked in Darlaston bus station with no lights on (at 15:58). The rear blinds displayed 38. I'm assuming it has broken down?
NX 4714 was towed away from Moor Street at 1:40 this afternoon
4817 was parked up with its hazards on this afternoon on Halesowen Rd (Opposite the new Fire Station) with 4348 behind as the replacement vehicle.
Also 4015 went back to Park Lane this morning on the back of a Mansfield Truck
Quote from: Nathan on December 31, 2014, 05:34:43 PM
4817 was parked up by Old Hill Fire Station this afternoon with 4348 parked up behind. Engineer was aboard 4817 and driver had gone to 4348 behind so i presume 4817 was defective
PN garage being prepared....
Quote from: Winston on December 31, 2014, 05:38:28 PM
Quote from: Nathan on December 31, 2014, 05:34:43 PM
4817 was parked up by Old Hill Fire Station this afternoon with 4348 parked up behind. Engineer was aboard 4817 and driver had gone to 4348 behind so i presume 4817 was defective
PN garage being prepared.... Did anyone not tell them the fire station has moved around the corner though.... ;D
Depends on if it's outside the new one though
Quote from: the trainbasher on December 31, 2014, 06:07:08 PM
Quote from: Winston on December 31, 2014, 05:38:28 PM
Quote from: Nathan on December 31, 2014, 05:34:43 PM
4817 was parked up by Old Hill Fire Station this afternoon with 4348 parked up behind. Engineer was aboard 4817 and driver had gone to 4348 behind so i presume 4817 was defective
PN garage being prepared.... Did anyone not tell them the fire station has moved around the corner though.... ;D
Depends on if it's outside the new one though
It was the new one on Halesowen one (See my edited post)
4714 failed outside the pavilions this morning around 10:45am had hazards lights flashing
5401 just taken off the 59 with an engineer taking it back to garage. 4561 was brought out as the replacement
4130 currently being hooked up at Tower Hill on the 51
4169 broken down at Bristol St (61/63) - loss of power steering fluid.
4342 had kaput at the QE this afternoon. Engine cover up, looked to have had a spillage
806 also had a stoppage at the QE!
Shame it isn't a bus hospital ::)
And theres problem with bed blocking in the NHS, seems its turned into stop blocking now!
Arriva 4800 broken down at Bilston Street Island at 08:31 - hazard lights on and looked like no driver there. Seen it on the left side of the three lanes near Sainsbury's (just before the traffic lights near the tram lines).
seen on tow heading towards their garage around 11am
Scania broke down just before Lidl in Blackheath at rush hour little to say the traffic was down to Toys R Us
Quote from: RR378 on January 16, 2015, 12:38:37 AM
Scania broke down just before Lidl in Blackheath at rush hour little to say the traffic was down to Toys R Us
My 4H took 30 minutes to get Oldbury to Blackheath. We had to go via Mincing Lane/Bell End
4022 broke down in the bus going into Wolverhampton Bus Station causing problems for buses that had entered the lane via Broad St. It was still there at 20:40 being hooked up to a Mansfield truck.
4521 was on Holly Lane, at the West Smethwick Park bus stop with hazards on. Then I saw an engineer on Holly Lane driving a 62 plate Enviro 200 displaying '45 Walsall'
1758 was on a 301 - completely shut down on Bloxwich Road, Northcote Street (while stationary) - driver said that there was 'no power' left, from what I recall... (It was going towards Walsall)
4769 not long been towed out of Birmingham.
1925 on Blossomfield Road by Solihull Railway Bridge with bonnet up at the back.
508 seen at 16:54 on Wednesfield High Street dead. White van parked up in front of it and an ambulance behind but I think that was unrelated. Was previously on the 25 going towards Pendeford Business Park.
4442 given up in Digbeth.
Quote from: trident4370 on January 24, 2015, 04:29:06 PM
4442 given up in Digbeth.
Right in the bus lane next to a lay by! Hahaha classic!
4577 with its bonnet up in Bearwood towards Birmingham at 8:25
Then on my way home I passed 4811 in Bearwood at 4:10, NIS with the hazards on. The driver stopped our bus to transfer passengers. (an ambulance parked up just as we left, but by the way it parked I don't think it was related)
4751 broken down on Stratford road as it appeared, with a van behind it.
Quote from: ronnoc1k8 on January 31, 2015, 08:44:29 PM
4751 broken down on Stratford road as it appeared, with a van behind it.
Which is a bit strange as the 50 doesn't go along the Stratford Road
Quote from: Tony on January 31, 2015, 08:56:40 PM
Quote from: ronnoc1k8 on January 31, 2015, 08:44:29 PM
4751 broken down on Stratford road as it appeared, with a van behind it.
Which is a bit strange as the 50 doesn't go along the Stratford Road
It was not in service, when I was buying my bus pass, I saw an 4751 with hazards outisde Aldi with a van by it.
1591 was parked up by morrisons in chappelfields broken down with hazard lights on this afternoon at around 17:20, all the passengers transferred on to the bus I was on.
4718 taken out of service at Selfridges at 2:55 with a ramp problem.
20867 decided to fail outside Hawbush church
Couldn't make out the fleetnumber in the dark but there's a Diamond bus currently being hooked up to a recovery truck in the middle of West Brom bus station... Causing some interesting maneuvers for other buses to get round it
An Aziz coach decided to fail next to the railway bridge on Highgate road by the traffic lights on Moseley Road, the bonnet was up and nobody was in the coach. It was by it's own depot!
Not sure what had happened, but it was up and running again in no time. 2129 had it's engine door open for a few minutes this morning at the 'Hagley Road' stop on Colmore Row.
4571 decided to overheat and leak its Coolant on the Birmingham New Rd yesterday afternoon in Coseley on a Wolverhampton bound 126.
Megabus rugby depot coach lost all power in Leeds bus station. Been there for a couple of hours!
4163 window got bricked this evening in Bartley Green.
Quote from: AndrewLee on February 09, 2015, 10:15:03 PM
4163 window got bricked this evening in Bartley Green.
X64? 22? 23?
Sorry - X64 Near to what was the Woodcock pub. Lovely area, great people 😛
Quote from: AndrewLee on February 09, 2015, 11:28:44 PM
Sorry - X64 Near to what was the Woodcock pub. Lovely area, great people 😛
Oh I agree. Beautiful architecture and the residents are very desirable.
NXWM 2121 with hazards flashing outside Solihull Ice Rink being attached to a Mansfield Truck and departed for BC Garage at 10:25 took a pic and a clip departing for BC Garage
https://www.flickr.com/photos/114083385@N05/16465129856/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FGl_mqwQ1s8
4807 had its hazards with no one on at 8:25 am
1776 'Not in Service' in Walsall Bus Station, stand N, 1410.
Two Arriva ' s noted this afternoon 2983 on the 436 hazards on half way up hill just outside much Wenlock (16.00)causing tailbacks plus trainer which I think was 9517 broke down on A5 between Telford and Shrewsbury with all the trainee's lined up on the hard shoulder.
97 branded 447x decker broken down mere yards from Liverpool street (the depot Liverpool street, not our
@Liverpool Street!)
Quote from: the trainbasher on February 11, 2015, 01:45:55 PM
97 branded 447x decker broken down mere yards from Liverpool street (the depot Liverpool street, not our @Liverpool Street!)
Be a bit of an embarrassing tow job!!
@the trainbasher
4311 receiving attention from a mechanic in Wolverhampton Bus Station at about 1215 today.
NXWM 4802 & Hanson's 0315 both broken down currently in Halesowen Bus Station
Quote from: Winston on February 14, 2015, 05:15:15 PM
NXWM 4802 & Hanson's 0315 both broken down currently in Halesowen Bus Station
What route is 4802 on it was on the 205 yesterday and was okay then
Quote from: Rhys S on February 14, 2015, 05:17:29 PM
Quote from: Winston on February 14, 2015, 05:15:15 PM
NXWM 4802 & Hanson's 0315 both broken down currently in Halesowen Bus Station
What route is 4802 on it was on the 205 yesterday and was okay then
PEs 48xx Enviros are becoming unrelaible (and considering the mileage they have done, you can see why), hence why they want rid of them.
Quote from: Rhys S on February 14, 2015, 05:17:29 PM
Quote from: Winston on February 14, 2015, 05:15:15 PM
NXWM 4802 & Hanson's 0315 both broken down currently in Halesowen Bus Station
What route is 4802 on it was on the 205 yesterday and was okay then
Blinds were blank but it was parked on stand H, so I assume on the 9. Fluid leak rear nearside
What was the Igo bus in Halesowen?
Either come off or going to the 14
Quote from: Trident 4194 on February 14, 2015, 06:02:58 PM
What was the Igo bus in Halesowen?
It was in the layover bay in Halesowen parked up looking abandoned at the same time as 4802
4553 broken down in parking area at Merry Hill Bus Station this afternoon.
Not sure if it broke down but at 14:50 I seen 4706 at the. 87 stand at oldbury Birmingham bound with. No driver. About
Quote from: Rhys S on February 15, 2015, 05:13:20 PM
Not sure if it broke down but at 14:50 I seen 4706 at the. 87 stand at oldbury Birmingham bound with. No driver. About
Probably on driver change!
Quote from: Stuharris 6360 on February 15, 2015, 08:26:25 PM
Quote from: Rhys S on February 15, 2015, 05:13:20 PM
Not sure if it broke down but at 14:50 I seen 4706 at the. 87 stand at oldbury Birmingham bound with. No driver. About
Probably on driver change!
I stood there for 15 mins later and 10 before so it couldn't have as 4 87s had gone by then
4520 seen being towed down Stratford Road.
Quote from: Winston on February 14, 2015, 05:15:15 PM
NXWM 4802 & Hanson's 0315 both broken down currently in Halesowen Bus Station
4802 must be ok now as its on 241/140/141
Quote from: Rhys S on February 15, 2015, 08:32:30 PM
Quote from: Stuharris 6360 on February 15, 2015, 08:26:25 PM
Quote from: Rhys S on February 15, 2015, 05:13:20 PM
Not sure if it broke down but at 14:50 I seen 4706 at the. 87 stand at oldbury Birmingham bound with. No driver. About
Probably on driver change!
I stood there for 15 mins later and 10 before so it couldn't have as 4 87s had gone by then
Yes you are correct, it was parked there all that time, no it wasn't broken down
Tony what was it doing before it was parked could you clarify what it did 1400 to 1515 please
There was a Trident (Think it was 4584) parked with its bonnet up in Wolverhampton Bus Station this afternoon.
Quote from: JoNi on February 16, 2015, 11:45:02 AM
4520 seen being towed down Stratford Road.
4520 broken down again today, this time at Perry Barr on an 11A. Been there for over 2 and a half hours now
4581 broke down at Blaze Park Turning Circle while working the 1200 hrs service from Merry Hill to Wolverhampton.
At about 11.30.a.m. 2023 and 4249 had apparently broken down in Upper Dean Street. 4249 was being connected to a towing wagon. It was causing quite a lot of chaos. People waiting for a 126 said it had been there for sometime. With digital blinds you can not tell which route a bus was on. Drivers used to generally leave at least the rear one unchanged. I guess 2023 was on the 126 and 4249 on the 16.
Quote from: Eric Shaw on February 17, 2015, 07:31:19 PM
At about 11.30.a.m. 2023 and 4249 had apparently broken down in Upper Dean Street. 4249 was being connected to a towing wagon. It was causing quite a lot of chaos. People waiting for a 126 said it had been there for sometime. With digital blinds you can not tell which route a bus was on. Drivers used to generally leave at least the rear one unchanged. I guess 2023 was on the 126 and 4249 on the 16.
2023 was seen running private down Birmingham New Rd shortly before 1pm
Quote from: Eric Shaw on February 17, 2015, 07:31:19 PM
At about 11.30.a.m. 2023 and 4249 had apparently broken down in Upper Dean Street. 4249 was being connected to a towing wagon. It was causing quite a lot of chaos. People waiting for a 126 said it had been there for sometime. With digital blinds you can not tell which route a bus was on. Drivers used to generally leave at least the rear one unchanged. I guess 2023 was on the 126 and 4249 on the 16.
4249 is at WB so would have been on the 80.
It had made it onto the 42/43 by 3pm so must have been fixed
1900 appeared to be broken down in Kings Heath this afternoon.
4289 dead in the outside lane of James Watt Queensway
Quote from: N94 on February 18, 2015, 09:04:48 AM
4289 dead in the outside lane of James Watt Queensway
Already moved
Quote from: Matt on February 19, 2015, 08:51:10 AM
4100 @ City Hospital
Which AG promptly sent a replacement bus out for to keep the service running, so 7026 is now on an all day board on the 11C, quite a rare working
Good work by AG there to get a replacement out so quickly - certainly rare to have a Scania on the 11C.
4002 currently parked up on Stand J in Wolverhampton Bus Station with its hazards on and an engineer and van in attendance
4132 being towed back to Walsall, still with 7 on the blinds.
Spotted a 42** in West Brom High Street around 1pm on the back of a Mansfield.
1759 Beoke down at Didley bus station on 313
4010 broken down on Cannock Road, near Culwell Road. Mansfield truck just arrived.
4532 looks like it's broken down on Trevor Road, judging by the driver's hand gestures whilst 1421 passed 4532, was heading to Walsall. Seen at 17:45.
4018 broke down this evening in Bilston, I presume it was supposed to do the 5:05 ex Bilston to Dudley, passengers were transferring to the 5:25 when I arrived, and the engineers arrived as the 5:45 left.
Didn't get the numbers on these yesterday, but I spotted a Blue Diamond Solo broken down in the north Lichfield estate it serves(I was coming past on a X25 towards City!), plus while coming back to Walsall on a 35, I saw the Arriva Cannock support vehicle attending to a Dart on the Lichfield Road before you get to Rushall.
(Thinking about it, apart from the 35 & X35, no other Arriva route uses Lichfield Road in Rushall past the Barns Lane turn off do they, & I'm pretty sure it was past the Rushall Lane, for Pelsall services, turn off too, so what was a Cannock vehicle doing in that location?)
pn 2084 spent most of last night at merry hill, it was still there at 9pm when i finished at work.
1421 looks like she's broken down. Seen it on the layover outside Wolverhampton Bus Station at 13:35.
I was on the 3 going towards Stourport earlier my mate was driving we then joined this back log of traffic From the Gilgal to the otherside of the bridge where Diamond 20572 (W572 JVV) had broken down just before the turning onto the Walshes Estate thus causing the back log of traffic...
4344 brown down on Warwick Road, Solihull town centre 'layover' point
Well at least that didn't happen during the middle of the day - would've been a pain!
19:30 tonight, 4193 having tyre changed by ATS tyre services in Lye High Street, as it was an offside tyre the guy was risking life and limb to do it!
Quote from: Matt on March 03, 2015, 10:38:19 PM
Quote from: Stuharris 6360 on March 03, 2015, 10:33:44 PM
19:30 tonight, 4193 having tyre changed by ATS tyre services in Lye High Street, as it was an offside tyre the guy was risking life and limb to do it!
Another Trident on the 9 haha
Not quite sure why a puncture is funny because it is a trident as opposed to any other bus
5415 just outside Dudley.
4802, hazards on in halesowen, I think then went back to garage. Maybe the tridents are more reliable? Maybe that's why they put more and more on the 9 nowadays
Does it really matter what is put on there at the moment or would you rather moan about a bus missing because it's not a enviro 400
When the new buses are put out will the pensnett page hit the 500 mark
Quote from: Trident 4194 on March 04, 2015, 04:11:40 PM
4802, hazards on in halesowen, I think then went back to garage. Maybe the tridents are more reliable? Maybe that's why they put more and more on the 9 nowadays
4802 passed Merry Hill Centre at 16:45 NIS.
Quote from: karl724223 on March 04, 2015, 05:15:41 PM
Does it really matter what is put on there at the moment or would you rather moan about a bus missing because it's not a enviro 400
When the new buses are put out will the pensnett page hit the 500 mark
@karl724223 Probably because the new ones will be on the 140/1/241, 222, 205, 297, 120 in fact anything but the 9.
I'm told they might be on the 141 on Sunday's
4141: (BC) Hazard Lights on; Engine door open - seen on Harborne War Lane, around 08:09am (outbound)
WA 4866 being hooked up to a Mansfield Truck at Walsall Bus station at 10:10.
BC 4178 totally expired right on a crossing in the middle of Selly Oak last night.
1902 currently being towed from outside Morrisons Shirley.
4350 had its hazards on in the boulevard heading away from merry hill this morning at around 9am
4334 has also given up in Shirley but opposite sainsburys.
4465 expired in Chelmsley Wood tonight. Finally been lifted by a Mansfield truck at 11.30pm (it had been there for over 90 minutes). I think 4428 replaced it
4394 broke down on Yardley Wood road.
1629 broken down with hazards on a long way from home opposite New Cross Hospital.
Passed it just after 4pm and was still there at 18:45
Quote from: Nathan on March 10, 2015, 07:35:08 PM
1629 broken down with hazards on a long way from home opposite New Cross Hospital.
Passed it just after 4pm and was still there at 18:45
Youve got to be joking me
4524 was towed in this morning
I never made it out of the garage with 4303 this morning - transmission issues
Quote from: Nathan on March 10, 2015, 07:35:08 PM
1629 broken down with hazards on a long way from home opposite New Cross Hospital.
Passed it just after 4pm and was still there at 18:45
Another reason why they should have sent 1661!
Poor 1629
4419 currently broken down on the 10 on Whoberley avenue.
4352 (I think it was) was taken out of service in Merry Hill this afternoon. Had a hole in the rear bodywork. It looked like to me caused by the mirror arm of another bus hitting it attempting to overtake. Driver took a pic of the damage, then left for the garage
2098 being made ready for a ride on the back of a Mansfield Tow Truck in Birmingham Street Stourbridge around 13:45!
1826 broken down on Highgate road with its bonnet up.
6103 failed at Halesowen today at 14.25. Had to get off and transfer to 6104 which was immediately behind.
@JIM H probably my fault having boarded it at Lye Cross :-)
I was just on 2721 (Y361 UON) from Bridgnorth unfortunately it gave the ghost in Madeley due to an ECU problem
677 looks like she's broken down, hazard lights on and the engine boot was open. Was serving WN 25 to Wolverhampton. Seen it by the bus stop on Lichfield Road roundabout, just before Wednesfield town.
Was on the 42 then in Dudley with a messed up display
Last night 4690 had some kind of problem with the suspension it was violently bouncing all the way to leamington spa, that was fun! The driver phoned the garage but it stopped after he reset the bus.
Quote from: Matt on March 23, 2015, 04:19:55 PM
Looks like 6107 has been swapped for 6115. Bet it was the cab door again.
6107 was in the layover in Halesowen at 15:40
1453 looks like she's broken down. Sitting by Stand U in Wolverhampton Bus Station with blank number blinds and set the destination blinds like 2 destinations are halfway to give a small blank in between.
Saw 1419 sitting by Stand U in Wolverhampton Bus Station this afternoon around 17:00. The blinds were set "00 Sorry! Not in Service". I have been told 1419 has been towed back into garage not long ago.
Quote from: P419 EJW on March 26, 2015, 08:41:20 PM
Saw 1419 sitting by Stand U in Wolverhampton Bus Station this afternoon around 17:00. The blinds were set "00 Sorry! Not in Service". I have been told 1419 has been towed back into garage not long ago.
And they probably won't think twice before withdrawing your bus
Quote from: Rhys S on March 26, 2015, 09:08:35 PM
And they probably won't think twice before withdrawing your bus
Not now, no but all B10Ls will be withdrawn soon anyway... Both 1453 and 1475 broke down on seperate occasions last week and I saw them back in service the next day.
1419 was arriving back at WA about half 8ish on a Mansfield truck
4824 dead on Moat Street/Digbeth, in the 2nd lane. Causing a shedload of people to be late. Currently on 4819, which is full to bursting! :o
One of the ex London darts of arriva has broke down in Bilston
Quote from: BU07 LGO on March 26, 2015, 09:42:41 PM
1419 was arriving back at WA about half 8ish on a Mansfield truck
Saw 1419 on the 39 this afternoon.
Currently sat on Stagecoach's 47075 which is taking slight gradients in no more than first gear, think the turbo has blown! It got on to the steep Boot Hill in Grendon, then there was a large hissing bang and a huge drop in power. Late enough as it is... No dash alarms though which is odd!
When I was just a little nipper I was on the WN559 (in my pushchair with my mom sat opposite to me) going round the loop when a car pulled out of Clare Ave in front of the bus, KABOOM! My mom was thrown forward out of her seat into my pushchair, I was unconscious and I don't know anymore about it because I was a baby and this happened about ten years ago. Anyone heard about this incident if so please PM me with details...
Liam
4576 appears to have given up the ghost at City Rd, New Birmingham Rd, display only has a single line on it. Seen from 2080 on PN120 at 1403
Quote from: Liam on March 30, 2015, 01:52:21 PM
When I was just a little nipper I was on the WN559 (in my pushchair with my mom sat opposite to me) going round the loop when a car pulled out of Clare Ave in front of the bus, KABOOM! My mom was thrown forward out of her seat into my pushchair, I was unconscious and I don't know anymore about it because I was a baby and this happened about ten years ago. Anyone heard about this incident if so please PM me with details...
Liam
Why would anybody be aware of something that happened ten years ago. Cars pull out on buses all the time. Happened to me on same route and location a few months back.
@Alex, 4576 is now on the 32 so managed to get running again.
NX4858 was just seen being towed away from Bull street
A Diamond Centro being seen to on Gorsty Hill at 1:50, and 4195 receiving attention in Halesowen at 2:00
4542 left alone sitting in the middle of the bus station, hazard lights on. Looks like white stuff is under the back of the bus.
Quote from: N94 on April 01, 2015, 02:56:23 PM
A Diamond Centro being seen to on Gorsty Hill at 1:50, and 4195 receiving attention in Halesowen at 2:00
Were you driving when you saw the centro, as I was on value branded bus and passed it about that time? It is now back in service I believe
4542 being attended to by mansfield tow truck approx 18:30. looked like diesel leak
There's currently a Diamond solo blocking Old Square in Brum, would love to see the chaos later in the busier part of rush hour hour when they try to hook it up to a recovery truck
Quote from: Kevin on April 02, 2015, 07:35:27 AM
There's currently a Diamond solo blocking Old Square in Brum, would love to see the chaos later in the busier part of rush hour hour when they try to hook it up to a recovery truck
I saw that had to struggle past on the 51
6102 broken down at Park Lane bus stop in Colley Gate at 11:30am!
4113 was on tow into West Brom 1425 by tesco
1408 looks like she's broken down. Just passed it. 1408 has the hazard lights on, no sight of the driver. Seen at Bilston. Supposed to do 39 to Wolverhampton.
i seen that to 586 was the same at WN and was due to do the 25
Quote from: Rhys S on April 03, 2015, 08:13:53 PM
i seen that to 586 was the same at WN and was due to do the 25
Yep, saw what happened after I arrived in WN on 1419. 586 was receiving attention by the engineer, then put the hazard lights on, then inspectors were there. Several minutes later, 586 was on the move - to where? I don't know.
what time was you in Wolverhampton til
7031 was seen going past Aston station earlier sporting a new air conditioning system with a broken window behind the drivers cab. I presume for a guess it had come off the 28 based on the Scott Arms display
Quote from: Rhys S on April 03, 2015, 08:20:46 PM
what time was you in Wolverhampton til
Erm... Around 15:40 - 16:00 iirc.
DNO IF YOU SAW ME P419 EJW as i got on 1431 on the 39
I did see 1431 passing me and exiting the bus station but wasn't paying attention to the passengers on the bus.
1407 had sat down yesterday too on the 38 in wednesbury bus station.not a good day for the 2 reinstated machines.
Quote from: Matt on April 06, 2015, 07:04:35 PM
6112 is dying in Bearwood...was pulling away mega slowly
Well it has just arrived back in Stourbridge only 34 seconds late
Despatch would be phoned
Quote from: Matt on April 06, 2015, 07:45:03 PM
Driver phoned someone at Bearwood reporting the problem (presumably engineer on call), and told passengers the bus was not going very far, most passengers abandoned the bus at that point onto the 141 behind including me so I have no idea what happened after that
One of the things that will cause that is lack of ad-blue, not sure if there is a visible ad-blue gauge on the MMCs, I know there is on the older E400s
According to the net, this Ad Blue stuff contains high grade Urea, is someone taking the piss? ;) ;) ;)
This is what i found,
"Diesel exhaust fluid (DEF), commonly referred to as AdBlue in Europe, Australia, and New Zealand, and standardised as ISO 22241 is an aqueous urea solution made with 32.5% high-purity urea (AUS 32) and 67.5% deionized water. DEF is used as a consumable in selective catalytic reduction (SCR) in order to lower NOx concentration in the diesel exhaust emissions from diesel engines."
Quote from: Matt on April 06, 2015, 08:31:53 PM
I believe ad blue is a fuel substitute used alongside diesel which reduces the amount of diesel used ...am ready to be corrected though
Ad blue basically makes it so anything that comes out the exhaust clean air :)
Quote from: Matt on April 06, 2015, 10:19:56 PM
Yeah that was it, knew it was improving emissions anyway haha.
Yeah its, in most basic terms, filtered sheep/cow piss.
Still smokes like a normal derv though!
And now 39685 is the latest Stagecoach breakdown victim, seen at 05:40am this morning (I believe it had been working the 03:15am 767 from Nuneaton, Red Deeps). Judging by the spill on the road when I had finished earlier, it looks like yet another coolant pipe bursting, now the 4th I've witnessed in a year on this same bus type!
If it was the 03:15am, then it would have broken down about 04:15am. I bet the on-call engineer was happy about being dragged out of bed at that time!
Pic: https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=1566279090319314&l=ce42007e6b
It must have been fixed pretty soon after, as I just had it on a 57 half an hour ago.
4325 currently parked up in Dudley Bus Station with its bonnet up. 4580 parked acrosd the road in the layby with its hazards on also
KV51KZH being attended to at Morrisons Five Ways
PB not doing good this morning.
Gemini on the 65 broken down at the stop past Lancaster Circus
4251 at Perry Common with a coolant leak (was on the 7, replaced by 1863)
4241 on The Priory Queensway with a flat tyre (also on 65)
West Brom weren't doing too good either by the looks of it! 4249 and another ALX400 both on Colmore Row (4249 looked like it had lost coolant). An engineer had brought another ALX400 as a change bus for one of them
Quote from: John on April 08, 2015, 12:27:50 PM
PB not doing good this morning.
Gemini on the 65 broken down at the stop past Lancaster Circus
...
This would explain why I was late this morning.
Actually saw it when I eventually came past on the next 67 (which naturally was late, that one departure usually is) but assumed because it was at that bus stop there he had just parked up before getting into town to start service
4231 had water dripping out of it
4249 ran out of water
Poppy was dragged back to Pensnett around 7pm this evening
632 broke down by Stand K in Wolverhampton Bus Station. Hazard lights on, blind set to "Sorry! Not in Service", inspector and engineer in attendance.
Edit: 632 is back in service now.
2159 broken down in Bedworth about half an hour ago, hazards going and Not In Service showing but no visible leaks etc. so I'm assuming it just conked out.
WA's 4307 currently broken down on Wednesfield High Street. Was due to do the 16:17 89 from Wolverhampton.
4550 parked up on Birmingham Red/Thompson Ave this afternoon with its bonnet up and coolant leaking onto the road.
4748 had an engineer on board and and the bonnet open in Bearwood bus station when I passed it at 12:23 today.
6126 got towed away on a Mansfied truck on Moor Street around 12pm
1758 on the 301 is an early casultiy this morning as it broke down(with ?) at Proffit Street junction.
Passengers transferred to 1762 on the 29.
WA1766 broken down Wednesfield High Street city bound @ 0744hrs.
I know it is a bit late but 1871 had a problem with the gearbox on Thursday whilst on the 952.
Had to be driven back to the garage.
1766 currently broken down on Wednesfield High Street going towards Wolverhampton. Was on either the 69 or 89.
Quote from: Westy on April 20, 2015, 07:02:41 AM
1758 on the 301 is an early casultiy this morning as it broke down(with ?) at Proffit Street junction.
Passengers transferred to 1762 on the 29.
Certainly wasn't broken down. It has completed all it's journeys this morning and is still out in service. Presume there must have been another problem (Passenger?)
Quote from: Tony on April 20, 2015, 08:37:03 AM
Certainly wasn't broken down. It has completed all it's journeys this morning and is still out in service. Presume there must have been another problem (Passenger?)
Didnr see a passenger problem.
Hazards must have been on for a reason.
On the way home about 6 this evening, there was an Enviro400 on the X51 stuck in the A34 underpass under Aston Six Ways heading towards City, hazards on still with people aboard
6017 currently broken down displaying not in service in the middle of the road with hazard lights on and an engineer sitting in the cab.
Where is 6017?
Quote from: JoNi on April 25, 2015, 08:15:36 PM
Where is 6017?
Outside KFC just past the bus stop in walsgrave, still there now!
20100 has been abandoned in merry hill...and Rs recovery have come to pick it up
Quote from: the trainbasher on April 26, 2015, 08:21:37 PM
20100 has been abandoned in merry hill...and Rs recovery have come to pick it up
Caught that on the 81 this afternoon!
4209 was being dragged into the garage by a mansfield tow truck this evening, from leamington spa.
4687 was today's casualty. Broken down earlier in ball hill.
4491 - Recovered by engineer, and I suppose back at garage now. Change bus was 4257(?)
First Leicester heritage livery B7RLE 66965 being recovered on Causeway Lane as I drove in this morning
Green Bus Spectra 204 broken down in Tower St in Wolverhampton this morning. Should have been on Rail Replacement.
NX 4260 has been sat on Bull st for about 20 mins, driver and inspectors have been poking around presumably trying to see what's wrong
Also. 4878 and 4884 have been sat at the Aston Uni inbound stop for about half an hour
One of the funnier breakdown sights was of the Centro Exhibition Bus being towed away from Walsall this lunchtime.
4574 parked up on Lichfield Rd (By Albion Pub) with hazards on (or was 20 mins ago). Overheard the driver tell our driver that it was something involving coolant.
Another royals had broken down this morning
4608 currently being hooked up to a Mansfield Truck in Wolverhampton Bus Station.
4835 presumably broke down Friday evening whilst presumably on the 21 outside the transport museum, parked up with hazards on, not in service.
4090 had its bonnet up down New Road Solihull.
5416 literally just passed me on Cannock Rd on the back of a Mansfield Truck.
4192 is on tow back to depot. Just passed high oak...
4196 failed at Queens cross
Not a breakdown but an unusual occurence. 4252 on 08:04 16A from Scott Arms. We get to Green Lane and a customer drops his money in the vault for a daysaver........."where's the ticket machine driver" ............there wasn't one! just a black board where it should have been.
Quote from: 37351ml on May 26, 2015, 01:01:05 PM
Not a breakdown but an unusual occurence. 4252 on 08:04 16A from Scott Arms. We get to Green Lane and a customer drops his money in the vault for a daysaver........."where's the ticket machine driver" ............there wasn't one! just a black board where it should have been.
Don't wanna doubt your report, but I someone don't believe a bus would be in service without a ticket machine
Quote from: 37351ml on May 26, 2015, 01:01:05 PM
Not a breakdown but an unusual occurence. 4252 on 08:04 16A from Scott Arms. We get to Green Lane and a customer drops his money in the vault for a daysaver........."where's the ticket machine driver" ............there wasn't one! just a black board where it should have been.
I presume one was fitted when the bus arrived in City, as the bus is still in service
saw 5415 and another of wn's hybrids on tow today heading down ringroad in direction of stafford st. these hybrids must like lifts from mansfield!
20845 broken down at Birmingham o/s Selfridges on Park Street
4606 broken down on Lichfield Road at 08:13. Was previously on the 59.
Quote from: NXWM Spectra on June 01, 2015, 08:38:49 AM
4606 broken down on Lichfield Road at 08:13. Was previously on the 59.
Back on now
6125 on the back of a Mansfield truck, down moor St
6701 appears to have probs. It's pulled over with its' hazards on on the approach to bordesley bridge coming from town. 4142 is also there with hazards on parked right behind it. There looks to be a mechanic in attendance.
4142 has just passed the old bill and bull on cov rd nis.
Quote from: WMT3000 on June 01, 2015, 08:46:26 PM
6701 appears to have probs. It's pulled over with its' hazards on on the approach to bordesley bridge coming from town. 4142 is also there with hazards on parked right behind it. There looks to be a mechanic in attendance.
4142 has just passed the old bill and bull on cov rd nis.
4142 is the replacement bus?
2097 looks like it's broken down by The Ten Arches pub in Stourbridge (couple of stops prior to Corbetts Hospital)
Saw a 50 branded Mmc being hooked up to a Mansfield truck today outside bullring.
Here it is https://www.flickr.com/photos/dofartshavelumps/18464336671/in/dateposted-public/
Quote from: lauren1993 on June 05, 2015, 02:30:38 AM
Saw a 50 branded Mmc being hooked up to a Mansfield truck today outside bullring.
Not a bus breakdown...but a passenger breakdown.
Elderly lady passenger taken ill on the 71 just leaving Sutton after only just pulling off the stand. Driver handled the situation very well and said lady was escorted off the bus to the paramedic's car. Delayed by 20 minutes or so understandably...shame some of the other passengers were not as understanding.
4193 parked up outside kfc at merry hill with mechanic present
Quote from: paul82 on June 05, 2015, 08:31:47 PM
Not a bus breakdown...but a passenger breakdown.
Elderly lady passenger taken ill on the 71 just leaving Sutton after only just pulling off the stand. Driver handled the situation very well and said lady was escorted off the bus to the paramedic's car. Delayed by 20 minutes or so understandably...shame some of the other passengers were not as understanding.
Exactly, passengers these days seem only interested in themselves. If someone collapses, it is just an inconvenience for them,
Just seen 2148 being towed home behind a Mansfield truck on the Coventry Road.
4754 had its hazards on and appeared to break down on Colmore Row around 1:45, in the middle of the road, leading to a build up of static traffic and late services. Most notably, 4228 on the 83 and 4700 on the 87
Bc aren't having much luck today!
4896. 4948 and 4618 have all been seen broken down in the last hour!
Also one of travel de courceys tridents was having some sort of problem earlier.
Quote from: lauren1993 on June 12, 2015, 04:53:00 PM
Bc aren't having much luck today!
4896. 4948 and 4618 have all been seen broken down in the last hour!
Also one of travel de courceys tridents was having some sort of problem earlier.
I'll give you 4618 at the Airport on the 97, and 4896 on the Coventry Road, but not 4948 which has been on the 22 all day and still is
Bc really aren't having any luck! 6706 is the latest casualty, broken down in Coventry!!
4102 broke down on me today. Big air leak. Bus has gone right to the ground!
Annoyingly I was in Selly Oak/Harborne so not near the garage!
Quote from: MW on June 12, 2015, 10:56:13 PM
4102 broke down on me today. Big air leak. Bus has gone right to the ground!
Annoyingly I was in Selly Oak/Harborne so not near the garage!
Harborne Lane / Reservoir Road junction by the looks of it. Long wait?
Quote from: Mike K on June 12, 2015, 11:35:29 PM
Harborne Lane / Reservoir Road junction by the looks of it. Long wait?
Yeah that's exactly where it is.
About two hours. Apparently they had to wait for a vehicle to become spare. Find it hard to believe but yeah. I think there was another President broken down on the Circle too.
More the passengers that were peed off lol, next bus came in 25 mins full to the brim, one after came 30 mins full to the brim! Third bus was an E about 3/4 full lol.
4873 is currently being hooked up a Mansfield tow truck at one stop, Perry Barr.
Quote from: Matt on June 15, 2015, 03:40:55 PM
1657 looks to be broken down on Rosemary Road in Hasbury.
Lets hope it doesn't need anything major done to it, otherwise could be R.I.P
4139 was towed out of Wolverhampton Bus Station about 12:45 today
Quote from: Stuharris 6360 on June 15, 2015, 09:10:19 PM
Lets hope it doesn't need anything major done to it, otherwise could be R.I.P
1657 out today on the 276 so wasn't anything major.
9959 didn't exactly break down but did have to be promptly returned to Miller St due to a suspension issue!
Dart broken down on 142. Also 30828 had to have complete reset as keeps cutting out
5509 appears to have expired outside Harborne Academy.
My second breakdown in my couple of weeks on road today!
4663, alternator belt snapped, and thus no interior lights, all the monitors cut off including the one in the cab. Weirdly the offside interior lights were still working!
I got to drive the Transit back to garage, which was nice. Very quick for a van, or it seemed it, might be because I just jumped out of 4663 lol.
1695 on the 46 just died down the newton road lost power and juddering
4884 is/was parked at the bottom of the Kingstanding road wiht Bonet up
One of Pensnett's MMCs broke down on Manor Lane earlier (i've forgot which one). 6117 and the engineering van arrived about half an hour after I first saw it.
Quote from: Niall on June 20, 2015, 05:05:05 PM
One of Pensnett's MMCs broke down on Manor Lane earlier (i've forgot which one). 6117 and the engineering van arrived about half an hour after I first saw it.
6121 was not in service
Quote from: Nathan4775 on June 20, 2015, 04:19:31 PM
4884 is/was parked at the bottom of the Kingstanding road wiht Bonet up
It had a flat tyre, I was supposed to be taking over but had to go to the garage and get a replacement (4776)
Not a breakdown as such, but 4655 was taken out of service on the 31 this morning in Sparkhill, after a passenger was sick on the floor :-\
Quote from: Stu on June 24, 2015, 06:52:01 PM
Not a breakdown as such, but 4655 was taken out of service on the 31 this morning in Sparkhill, after a passenger was sick on the floor :-\
:o
Too much information!!!
Quote from: Stu on June 24, 2015, 06:52:01 PM
Not a breakdown as such, but 4655 was taken out of service on the 31 this morning in Sparkhill, after a passenger was sick on the floor :-\
Happened with a drunk passenger on the 50 a couple of months back, the bus didn't seem to return to the garage.
Quote from: ronnoc1k8 on June 25, 2015, 12:58:41 AM
Happened with a drunk passenger on the 50 a couple of months back, the bus didn't seem to return to the garage.
If someone is sick on a bus, it's no longer fit for service, according to National Express, so you'd have to take it back.
The cleaners were quite peed off at AG this morning, also apparently on another occasion, someone was sick, the bus was brought back to garage and swapped. The said bus remained parked overnight with windows/doors shut, and when those doors opened that morning, all bets were off lol
Quote from: MW on June 25, 2015, 01:12:23 AM
If someone is sick on a bus, it's no longer fit for service, according to National Express, so you'd have to take it back.
The cleaners were quite peed off at AG this morning, also apparently on another occasion, someone was sick, the bus was brought back to garage and swapped. The said bus remained parked overnight with windows/doors shut, and when those doors opened that morning, all bets were off lol
IMO, if someone is sick on a bus, they should be required to pay to have it cleaned up!
1707 expired in pensnett at 8am this morning.
Quote from: bususer12 on June 25, 2015, 04:01:28 PM
1707 expired in pensnett at 8am this morning.
Lets hope that its a permanent expiration!
A 487* 934/5/6 branded Enviro400 broke down on the approach to Lancaster Circus this afternoon. Buses had to mount the kerb to pass as it was in lane 2 and taking up a part of lane 1. Traffic was backing up too
Quote from: John on June 26, 2015, 07:10:33 PM
A 487* 934/5/6 branded Enviro400 broke down on the approach to Lancaster Circus this afternoon. Buses had to mount the kerb to pass as it was in lane 2 and taking up a part of lane 1. Traffic was backing up too
It was 4877, I had to take all his load in town :(
Quote from: Stuharris 6360 on June 25, 2015, 04:03:44 PM
Lets hope that its a permanent expiration!
Nope sorry
@Stuharris 6360 i saw 1707 on 289 i think today so its still going
4233 just being recovered by an Engineer in Sutton, with the driver taking the Transit back to garage
Had to get off a broken down 4773 in Aldridge on the 997 earlier. Overheating apparently...
Quote from: AV4248 on June 30, 2015, 07:24:01 PM
Had to get off a broken down 4773 in Aldridge on the 997 earlier. Overheating apparently...
No surprise there, i have been overheating all day :) :)
Seriously, i am surprised that we have not heard of more overheated buses, i know a couple of years ago, the Mercs suffered quite badly.
Quote from: Stuharris 6360 on June 30, 2015, 07:26:52 PM
No surprise there, i have been overheating all day :) :)
Seriously, i am surprised that we have not heard of more overheated buses, i know a couple of years ago, the Mercs suffered quite badly.
Another AG scania, think 1943, broke down at the Station about three hours ago, along with my 4041 this morning.
Quote from: Stuharris 6360 on June 30, 2015, 07:26:52 PM
No surprise there, i have been overheating all day :) :)
Seriously, i am surprised that we have not heard of more overheated buses, i know a couple of years ago, the Mercs suffered quite badly.
Driver was saying to the other passengers that another 997 had broken down, the one behind 4773 I assume, overheating also.
So ended up on 4530 to complete my journey, after some 45 minutes of waiting...
Saw First 33039 broken down on the outskirts of Bromsrove this morning and then the very next stop behind was 32852 also with engine door up and passengers soaking up the sun. :o
Yesterday not a good day for PLAXTON volvos seen 4084 towed home by Mansfield recovery, colleagues telling me others had issues, I later saw one of thandhi,s plaxtons being on suspended tow.
4257 hooked up to a Mansfield truck on a side road off Clarance Road, Mere Green
Also, 4854 seemed to have a problem in Erdington this evening, as it was at the SWE stop heading towards Sutton with hazards on, with 904E Erdington displayed and no passengers onboard. The driver was out the cab, he took over the bus about 20 minutes before I did.
The same driver than returned 4828 to garage, so that must have been his change bus
4733 packed up on kingstanding road in front of me. We was running together from town then it looked like it lost all power and had loads of black soot coming out then he pulled over
There was a Diamond Plaxton Primo which appeared to have given up the ghost earlier, parked up with the rear bonnet open, in Acocks Green village outside the Inn On The Green (the pint shop 8)).
4257 broke down again today, this time at the stop on Corporation Street, after Old Square. Either on a 65/7 or 907
4262 also seems to have broken down in Sutton on a 6. At the lights on South Parade with its bonnet up and hazards
4872 being hooked up to a Mansfield truck. 18:30 Newtown Row just over the canal bridge
4892 broke down on the rail station bridge whilst on the 12. Managed to be fixed as it was still on the 12 after, was just a coolant leak.
2139 has expired on Harborne High St
Has an e200 on 243/244 broken Down this morning?
4086 broken down on stand N in West Bromwich Bus Station on the 48. 07.54 departure I believe. 4249 was seen going to Bartley Green NIS to replace it.
Stand N services were having to leave from stand M.
This made me wonder, seeing how Presidents are now being withdrawn in numbers, an uneconomical repair will surely result in a withdrawal now.
Quote from: uniquicity on July 23, 2015, 09:59:02 AM
4086 broken down on stand N in West Bromwich Bus Station on the 48. 07.54 departure I believe. 4249 was seen going to Bartley Green NIS to replace it.
Stand N services were having to leave from stand M.
This made me wonder, seeing how Presidents are now being withdrawn in numbers, an uneconomical repair will surely result in a withdrawal now.
Currently still parked at Stand N.
Midland Classie 83 expired in Sutton Coldfield Lower Parade. Tow truck attended to remove it.
4736 currently broken down at the side of Hotel Latour still displaying 997
Quote from: John on August 01, 2015, 01:50:17 PM
4736 currently broken down at the side of Hotel Latour still displaying 997
Was finally getting hooked up to a Mansfield truck at 6pm
5412 towed back to Park Lane this evening on a Mansfield truck.
Fun in Stourbridge bus station at 15:30 with a dart on 142 being broken down blocking the entry to the bus station. Passengers being told to go under the underpasses and everywhere else. Handled very well by centro
Quote from: John on August 01, 2015, 10:08:28 PM
Was finally getting hooked up to a Mansfield truck at 6pm
Think the driver said the alternator belt snapped
Quote from: Trident 4194 on August 03, 2015, 04:34:03 PM
Fun in Stourbridge bus station at 15:30 with a dart on 142 being broken down blocking the entry to the bus station. Passengers being told to go under the underpasses and everywhere else. Handled very well by centro
I was there from 1452 and the dart was 20205
4034 currently broken down parked at Perry Barr timing point for the 11C (outside the church)
4589 expired in Stourbridge Bus Station.
6706 broken down on park st
45** WN trident broken down at the stop after the 126 joins the Hagley Road engine bonnet was up at 06.30, 6106 on PN 9 inherited the passengers that were stranded
Crimson E400 towed past the bottom of Broad Street about 15 mins ago, saw it whilst on lunch break but couldn't ID it.
4333 currently expired on Church Lane, Northfield with a coolant leak. Was on the 18
YW not having a good day then they've already took an MMC off the 50 this morning (6142?).
Quote from: trident4370 on August 18, 2015, 02:32:03 PM
YW not having a good day then they've already took an MMC off the 50 this morning (6142?).
Only two change buses out of 130 vehicles is actually quite a good day for any company, yes I have checked, those are the only two at YW all day, and it was 6132 that was taken off, not 6142, and it wasn't a breakdown, it was changed without losing any mileage with 6129 replacing it
6730 broke down earlier at Perry Barr after the Door Interlock failed preventing the doors from closing. It was towed away in the end. Also apparently the engineer sent out to look at 6730 also broke down so another engineer had to go out to help him!
6137 hooked to the back of a Mansfield Truck
https://www.flickr.com/photos/90949252@N04/20115218314/in/dateposted-public/
I wondered why the first 59 (WN) never turned up (Was due at 05:08)..... It is parked in the bus stop/layby area on the A4124 Lichfield Rd (Just before the junction of Peacock Ave) broken down. It didn't even make it into service! The bonnet is up and there is a Van and two engineers in attendence.
4771 had problems with the air pressure this evening whilst on the 11 to Coventry, managed to sort it self out eventually so carried on in service on the 11, 20 mins or so late, no engineer was required in the end.
4136 failed on Fryer St/Broad St Traffic lights in Wolverhampton. Was supposed to be on the 59. Buses using Lichfield St, Princess Square and Broad St as the bus has broken down at an awkward angle meaning buses can't get past.
Saw one bus get past OK. Interestingly later around 6,35pm it has being hooked up to an R's recovery truck. Thought nx only used Mansfield
6727 broken down on the X51 stand in Walsall Bus Station.
Bad day for AG or the 45xx Geminis. Both 4510 & 4526 broke/n down in Handsworth & Dudley Road (the furthest away from AG funnily enough!). Both overheating with 4510 emitting smoke from engine compartment, black smoke from exhaust pipe, temperature reading of 120 degrees and the stink of burning. Luckily stopped and taken off service when it did!
Quote from: MW on August 29, 2015, 08:31:55 PM
Bad day for AG or the 45xx Geminis. Both 4510 & 4526 broke/n down in Handsworth & Dudley Road (the furthest away from AG funnily enough!). Both overheating with 4510 emitting smoke from engine compartment, black smoke from exhaust pipe, temperature reading of 120 degrees and the stink of burning. Luckily stopped and taken off service when it did!
Wow, the passengers must've been cooking in there!
Pretty much every WN B6 I go on breaks down... Wonder why?
Quote from: Liam on August 31, 2015, 09:47:03 PM
Pretty much every WN B6 I go on breaks down... Wonder why?
Give it s couple of weeks and a WN B6 will never breakdown on you again!!
Quote from: Liam on August 31, 2015, 09:47:03 PM
Pretty much every WN B6 I go on breaks down... Wonder why?
When did a WN B6 break down? :S
Quote from: Stuharris 6360 on August 31, 2015, 09:48:58 PM
Give it s couple of weeks and a WN B6 will never breakdown on you again!!
Thank the lord... They are nearly as bad as Darts!
Quote from: Liam on August 31, 2015, 09:47:03 PM
Pretty much every WN B6 I go on breaks down... Wonder why?
Name the date and time of the last one?
I had 6728 and my doors wouldn't close yesterday, had to switch everything off and try again after 20 mins and it was ok
4542 has it's bonnet up (Not in Service), on Bath Row - seemed to be heading Wolves-bound.
4238 in the process of been towed away from the first stop after Perry Barr island. Was on the 52
1607 has broke down in Scott Arms, I presume it was on a 46 at the time.
And just across the road, 7025 has it's hazards on, and appears as if it broke after pulling away from the stop! It was on the 28
Was on 2207 this morning, which had to be taken out of service, as the driver said the ABS warning light was coming on.
Not strictly a breakdown, as I'm sure there was nothing wrong and it was just a precautionary measure, but explains if anyone saw it parked with its hazards on outside Levines on Warwick Road this morning.
4569 parked with bonnet up and engineer in attendance on the A4124 Lichfield Rd. Should be on the 59
Was on 6742 yesterday with
@BU07 LGO at the wheel. Just passed Kingstanding Circle we seem to lose power and the EBP warning came on. Also there was a burning smell. So it had to be replaced with 6748.
4167 broken dowm at the Simmons Drive terminus. Engine door up, at least.
Just as we speak, 4159 has come down, Private - as a replacement, I presume. I am currently on 4943.
Saw 1644( I think) broke down on 243 on blowers green road towards dudley broke down bout 1 hour to 30 mins ago
20206 broke down on the 142 around 09:40 whilst going over Oldnall, passed by again at 10:10 and a recovery van had arrived and also a new bus was waiting on the otherside of the road, to take up return journey.
Quote from: Jack6101 on September 12, 2015, 05:58:11 PM
Saw 1644( I think) broke down on 243 on blowers green road towards dudley broke down bout 1 hour to 30 mins ago
1643 was only one on 243/244 I think and that is still running now did the 18:50 ex Halesowen for dudley
Quote from: Trident 4194 on September 12, 2015, 07:21:32 PM
1643 was only one on 243/244 I think and that is still running now did the 18:50 ex Halesowen for dudley
1644 is now in scrap yard heaven, was withdrawn 06/13 so couldn't have been that.
Could have been 1643 and they got it going again.
4358 appeared to have broken down at the stop after bearwood (from city) at 8pm. I presume by the size of the queue at the stop it was on the 140 i'd just missed.
4320 broken down in Wolverhampton Bus Station. It is currently being prepared for towing.
4492 being hooked up to a mansfield truck at chelmsley wood interchange as I type.
4105 broken down in Wolverhampton Bus Station.
6739 Broke near Walsall
Quote from: RS on September 19, 2015, 02:16:17 PM
6739 Broke near Walsall
6739 is back on the X51, just passed me by Alexander Stadium, to Birmingham.
Quote from: RS on September 19, 2015, 02:16:17 PM
6739 Broke near Walsall
6739 has operated every journey on running board X51-01 without breaking once.
I apologise for posting this quite late but a few days ago as I was waiting in Erdington, I saw a Gemini which finished its 966 to Erdington, as it approached the stop to begin its Solihull leg of the journey, the hinge which the headlights are on was open (As in instead of facing forward they facing outwards), the driver was seemingly unaware but was made aware after someone told him, he then put on the hazards after which it was grounded.
Arriva DAF SB200/Wright Commander 3705 hooked onto the back of a Mansfield Truck on Victoria St, Wolverhampton City Centre this evening about 19:45
2214 currently being hooked onto a Mansfield truck by Boots in the City Centre.
Quote from: AV4248 on September 21, 2015, 01:31:26 PM
2214 currently being hooked onto a Mansfield truck by Boots in the City Centre.
Damn! Beat me to it :P :P. Saw it turning on Stratford Road just before I got home at around 14:20.
Diamond Bus Solo KS03EXL was parked up on Brandwood Road with its bonnet up around 10 mins ago when I went past it on the 18.
... And just had to get off 4342 on the 76 in Chinn Brook Road which has just died. Not sure why but going nowhere. Driver did some fiddling with it after everyone had got off, and has coaxed it back into life. Oh well, might make Solihull with no more dramas.
Quote from: Cheese on September 26, 2015, 10:34:28 AM
Diamond Bus Solo KS03EXL was parked up on Brandwood Road with its bonnet up around 10 mins ago when I went past it on the 18.
At 11:45 NXWM 4091 was about 200 yards up the road (at the lights), also with its bonnet up and a fairly large puddle coming from underneath.
Quote from: Abluhwleh on September 26, 2015, 11:59:14 AM
At 11:45 NXWM 4091 was about 200 yards up the road (at the lights), also with its bonnet up and a fairly large puddle coming from underneath.
Think I saw that going along Taylor Road being driven by a fitter. That got a long way then!
1607 on the 19:00 49 West Bromwich to Bearwood, appeared to be very sluggish upon departure which resulted in him coming back round into the bus station and dropping all the passengers back off. Parked back up in the waiting area with driver on phone to garage.
6735 broken down by the bus stop Walsall Road, Beeches Road. It is tilted to the left side. It reminded me the same issue with 4006. :P
Edit: saw it in Walsall at 15:42, it is still low on the left front wheel.
NX 5516 was just towed past me at Star City heading into Gravelly Industrial Estate.... ??????!!!!!
Some sort of garage there that deals with hybrids perhaps?
A Gemini broke down on Lancaster Circus around 7.30am this morning, blocking the left lane coming from the Uni stop. It was on the 67
Yesterday when I passed Royal Mail Newtown around 18.00 a Pb omnilink on 52 city bound had been hit in the offside by a white van,it was still there at 21.45 with a recovery vehicle in attendance in the process of being jacked up in order to tow it back to Pb. Said recovery vehicle was then seen leaving wellhead lane @ 22.55 so quite a long process.
Quote from: 37351ml on October 01, 2015, 06:23:18 AM
Yesterday when I passed Royal Mail Newtown around 18.00 a Pb omnilink on 52 city bound had been hit in the offside by a white van,it was still there at 21.45 with a recovery vehicle in attendance in the process of being jacked up in order to tow it back to Pb. Said recovery vehicle was then seen leaving wellhead lane @ 22.55 so quite a long process.
That was 1936
Quote from: MW on October 01, 2015, 11:13:02 AM
That was 1936
I saw it this morning without its rear offside panels, looked like the crossmembers underneath has been bent
I boarded 1789 in Small Heath, when I sat down, the driver told everyone the bus has broken down !
@Tony broke 1613 yesterday if that counts as one? :P
l went past 4063 Which was broken down on Stoney Lane with its bonnet lifted
4346 had a trip on the back of a tow truck from merry hell just now
I saw a 35 branded E400 being towed by Mansfield at around 21:10 this evening.
Well I've broken down already. 4237 at Perry Common. Its either the gears or the door interlock preventing me from pulling away
4814 has expired at the Bristol Rd / Belgrave Middleway stop, on a KEHS working.
Quote from: John on October 06, 2015, 07:07:21 AM
Well I've broken down already. 4237 at Perry Common. Its either the gears or the door interlock preventing me from pulling away
A relay went back in the panel behind the drivers seat. 1 hour 10 minutes I missed, one trip
5501 failed on Colmore Row on 22 at 17.20, 30 seconds after I got on and relief driver had taken over. Moved ok, don't know what the issue was. Caught 4949 instead, the most painfully slow bus journey I've ever had to endure.
Overtaken (and never to be seen again) by 5507 (23), 4948 (23) and 4947 (NIS, presumably a replacement for 5501).
Oh and there goes 4877 (24) flying past us too. I could have walked home quicker...
4102 broke down on the 11A at the Fox And Goose earlier today
Seen at about 8:20 with the bonnet up
KU52 RXR being towed by RS towing company near Harborne high street.
Diamond Versa broken down in Solihull town centre. Been blocking the town centre for at least an hour. Was good to see buses going the opposite way through for a change, battling against the buses going the correct way!
2 hours later, bus moved; station road opened, poplar to closed in opposite direction. Was ready to be towed away about 7:45/8!
4767 was broken down in earlsdon on Friday at around 9:40 AM parked up with hazards on.
Noticed 2246 earlier today (not long after 11am) parked up at the bus stop on Warwick Road next to Dovehouse Parade, with what looked like smoke coming out the side of it!
Wasn't on fire, as the driver was casually sat in his cab, presumably awaiting recovery. Anyone any ideas?
4838 was seen parked up at the bus stop near litten tree with hazard lights on at around 17:00!
Passengers said the bus had broke down and driver of 4838 was redirecting passengers onto 4983 behind.
4032 broken down. Something to do with the interlock system, according to the inspector. 1839 came off from the 29 and put on the 89.
4319 broke down on Warwick Rd just past Memorial Park on the 18A (CV). Very slow down Kenilworth Rd, driver had to stop twice as it sounded like it had gone into neutral. Saw it crawling back to garage in the City about 20 mins later.
4256 currently sat at the Miller Street inbound stop with hazards flashing and bonnet up. Assume it was on the 52
4607 was broken down on Wednesfield Rd in Heath Town last night about 20:45. Passengers were transferred to the 59 behind.
5413 broken down on the 1 near the Newbridge, was heading towards Dudley. Seen at time of posting.
4044 currently broken down at Finchley Park, Kingstanding. Doors wouldn't open on multiple occasions.
4319s gone again, seen with its bonnet up just past the Uni gatehouse island (presumably was on the 11/11U).
4631? (Cider Branded) had stopped working on Colmore Row. Engineer came in 4612, I giess that's the replacement. However, not so good news for me, as I have a mock science exam first thing this morning! ::)
4593? seems to be broken down in Stourbridge Bus Station, parked in the bus layby with a traffic cone behind it.
6111(?) on the 9 was broken down earlier, engineering van in attendance.
6703 is currently broken down at Birmingham international airport.
Not a good day for the MMC's!
6710 on the 19.00 ex city to cov was noted with hazards on at wheatsheaf sheldon with all passengers disembarked. A long wait in store then for passengers at pool meadow who missed the 19.20 departure to birmingham...
NX 4851 currently sat at Newtown swimming baths not going anywhere fast. Still displaying 33 and people are on board but the driver's out on the phone
Quote from: Kevin on October 27, 2015, 05:55:44 PM
NX 4851 currently sat at Newtown swimming baths not going anywhere fast. Still displaying 33 and people are on board but the driver's out on the phone
Not far from me lol. I'm sitting at the Perry Barr 11C stop in 4040.
6015 currently parked in pool meadow with hazards on.
4411 parked up at Pool Meadow stand L, just been taken off the 18/A.
4141 Broken down on Oxford Street. Must have been 1507 off Bilston as passengers transferred on to following journey.
Quote from: Dom on November 03, 2015, 03:40:43 PM
4141 Broken down on Oxford Street. Must have been 1507 off Bilston as passengers transferred on to following journey.
saw it broken down yesterday by albion pub on 59
There's been a Diamond Solo parked up in Acocks Green village next to the pub for a couple of hours now, I can only presume it is broken down and awaiting recovery, certainly no reason for a Diamond bus to be parked up here at this time of night!
Quote from: Stu on November 03, 2015, 08:48:15 PM
There's been a Diamond Solo parked up in Acocks Green village next to the pub for a couple of hours now, I can only presume it is broken down and awaiting recovery, certainly no reason for a Diamond bus to be parked up here at this time of night!
@Stu a blue one was parked up outside that pub at 3PM empty
possibly the same one?
4083 was getting towed from Sutton around half past 7 last night
igo 119 (KX59GKV) currently at the 36/40 stop in Acocks Green village being attended to by RS Recovery. Still showing '96 Olton Station' on the display.
4577 broken down at five ways
4286 currently broken down at North Birmingham Academy on 7/09. Was suppose to depart at 15:40 on the school service.
4064 seemed to be broken down by the 'triangle' where 11A/C and 35 meets and splits - Millbrook Road junction Kings Heath, had the hazard lights on, seen around 14:20(?) on 11C.
4601 sat on the red box in Walsall Bus Station, hazard lights on and bonnet up. Engineer at attendance. Seen at 18:34.
4286 broken down in town again on the 7 around 17:40 with a diesel leak
Quote from: Nxwm on November 12, 2015, 08:04:04 PM
4286 broken down in town again on the 7 around 17:40 with a diesel leak
They allowed it to continue!?!?!!?!?!?!
Quote from: Michael Bevan on November 13, 2015, 08:12:22 AM
They allowed it to continue!?!?!!?!?!?!
Come on use your noggin course they wouldn't of allowed it to continue service!
4752 has kaput on Old Snow Hill. Transit van in attendance
It did break down in Livery Street as there was a radio call for the 7/46/101 to proceed with caution, with the person on the radio mentioning fleet number 4286
Quote from: Dom on November 13, 2015, 08:30:22 AM
Come on use your noggin course they wouldn't of allowed it to continue service!
I mean it had broke down earlier at North Birmingham Academy on the school service and yet they allowed it to carry on in service after a complete failure.
Quote from: Michael Bevan on November 13, 2015, 10:18:44 AM
I mean it had broke down earlier at North Birmingham Academy on the school service and yet they allowed it to carry on in service after a complete failure.
if it carried on it wasn't a complete failure was it
Quote from: karl724223 on November 13, 2015, 10:40:48 AM
if it carried on it wasn't a complete failure was it
Well the electrics wouldn't work and the bus wouldn't start.
Quote from: Michael Bevan on November 13, 2015, 11:58:52 AM
Well the electrics wouldn't work and the bus wouldn't start.
Sounds like a flat battery to me. Maybe it was turned off and the master switch was left on, and the interior lights drained the battery so the engineer recharged the battery and it continued on?
845 broken down in Lister Road Dudley earlier on, presumably on the 81.
241 (43**) around 1.10ish couldn't move from stand C at merry hill, every time he tried to pull away it would roll back a bit. 4M had to load at stand D after reversing from behind the 241 and avoiding the X96 at stand G. 4M had one of the centro bus supervisors as a banksman
Mansfield truck taking care of 4069 at Erdington Six Ways at the moment
The B7TL ALX400 on the A52 has broken down which has resulted that load to come into our bus which has resulted in a totally rammed bus !
1838 broken down in Wolverhampton Bus Station. I've been told 1838 was on the 89.
Quote from: P419 EJW on November 19, 2015, 01:05:53 PM
1838 broken down in Wolverhampton Bus Station. I've been told 1838 was on the 89.
Was there since 10am apparantly. Finally towed away about 16:50.
97 branded Trident currently in the middle off the road at Moor Street. Think it needs towing...
2720 broken down at Stringes Lane, Willenhall. Was working a 326 towards Bloxwich at the time.
Diamond Bus broken down in Colley gate this morning, on MacDonalds car park!
Bus was pulled in a car parking space and driver was waiting at the back with the bonnet open.
Wish i had got the reg because it wasn't in one of the recent Diamond liveries.
Quote from: Stuharris 6360 on November 23, 2015, 07:37:11 PM
Diamond Bus broken down in Colley gate this morning, on MacDonalds car park!
Bus was pulled in a car parking space and driver was waiting at the back with the bonnet open.
Wish i had got the reg because it wasn't in one of the recent Diamond liveries.
What colour was it?
4634 broke down on Ridgacre Road around 12.15 today, on the 24
4585 is being towed away to the garage, just seen it on the Bilston Street Island.
Just saw 4550 being towed to the garage, it still displayed the 79 destination.
Saw 4412 awaiting to be towed yesterday evening at around 6PM, parked in one of the stands in pool meadow, Mansfield van in attendance.
It broke down about lunchtime, spent whole afternoon there. I saw Mansfield lorry towing De Courcey Trident in Little Park Street in mid afternoon. It's just been subbed onto 11 so you may see it again Lauren!
There was a Thandi Dart broken down on the Black Country Route between Wednesbury & Great Bridge around 445pm in front of *** cough , Blakemores, cough *** !
4246 broken down on PB7 7/09.
4260 on the 89 broken down in Bloxwich, was heading to Wolverhampton.
Edit: According to the passenger from 4260, school kids ripped off the seats upstairs.
4033 broken down in aldridge earlier
Diamond 142 broken down in Walker Ave Wollesccote at lunchtime, driver will oily rag appeared to be trying to mend it himself.
4923 broken down on Old Square on 902/07. One of the headlight panels has gotten free and the thread has gone. Apparently the engineers had changed that light this morning.
Rs recovery recovered a mmc from the bottom of manor way earlier
Scania broke down in Harborne junction (Green Man) and was heading to Northfield. Anyway, I was on the 24 heading home, and driver stopped by and decided to help the other driver. While the driver was away from the cab, two chavs decided to print out family daysaver tickets, from what I heard they got three of them and offered to me and other passengers. Also, they claimed driver printed out for them... Unfortunately, driver could not figure it out the problem so decided to come back and decided to pass through different way and these two chavs yelling "MONGOL, WTF YOU ARE DOING, YOU WILL BE SACKED". At the end, the driver on the 24 passed through narrow space neatly and successfully, and kudos from me to the driver for trying.
Quote from: Sayeed on December 19, 2015, 08:14:48 PM
Scania broke down in Harborne junction (Green Man) and was heading to Northfield. Anyway, I was on the 24 heading home, and driver stopped by and decided to help the other driver. While the driver was away from the cab, two chavs decided to print out family daysaver tickets, from what I heard they got three of them and offered to me and other passengers. Also, they claimed driver printed out for them... Unfortunately, driver could not figure it out the problem so decided to come back and decided to pass through different way and these two chavs yelling "MONGOL, WTF YOU ARE DOING, YOU WILL BE SACKED". At the end, the driver on the 24 passed through narrow space neatly and successfully, and kudos from me to the driver for trying.
Pure scum.
Notice none of the other passengers tried stopping these chavs from doing that but if that driver went through a red light oh dear straight on the twitter to nxwm. Certainly see thier priorities.
Roa.e centro yesterday broke down on the island next to west brom bus station. The funny thing was it said"returning to garage". I thought to myself it ain't bloody going anywhere until a truck appears
Wn4133 currently broke down at burnt tree island stop
A Thandi coach AJI979 required assistance to start and move to alternative resting place in Coventry, Pool Meadow.
wn 2068 broken down in bilbrook around 18:30. was still there at 20:00 when we left the woodman.
NX 4086 currently being hooked up to a Mansfield truck on the Birmingham road in Sutton, just after the Horse and Jockey
4309 currently broken down on Wolverhampton Road opposite the entrance to New Cross Hospital.
2130 looked like it was broken down at the War Lane / Fellows Lane stop in Harborne this evening. Not sure if it had been on a 99 or a 22/23, there were quite a few B7RLEs on Harbornes 22/3/4/9 today.
830 host on the 222 currently prarked on midllepark Rd 6107 came to replace it and it had a wet cab floor so 830 is being towed back to garage
Currently sat on Newtown Row with 4239 as the front N/S indicator has packed up. 907 behind absolutely rammed
6103 lifeless in Halesowen layby
6103 still going up and down the 9 route on running board 9-01 that it was allocated to this morning
Quote from: Tony on January 14, 2016, 06:45:26 PM
6103 still going up and down the 9 route on running board 9-01 that it was allocated to this morning
It was parked in Halesowen bus station approx 15:25 and didn't leave until 15:40 at least
Quote from: Trident 4194 on January 14, 2016, 06:54:20 PM
It was parked in Halesowen bus station approx 15:25 and didn't leave until 15:40 at least
Perhaps it was having a layover?
Stagecoach 17696 broke down opposite the entrance to Warwick Uni bus interchange earlier, caused quite a bit of congestion.
Quote from: Stu on January 14, 2016, 06:58:32 PM
Perhaps it was having a layover?
Actually I've been informed it had its wing mirror changed as it had been broken
4549 has just died at Daisy Bank ASDA on the 82. Driver thinks the cambelt has come off.
4279(?) broken down on Witton Rd just past the island towards City on PB7.
4557 broken in Roseville on the 82. Happened when on its way to Dudley about 6:50. Swap has just arrived (I think)
4282 broken down in Chelmsley Wood @ 08:45/08:50 with engineer in attendance
4068 on the 77 yesterday morning transferred passengers onto 4073. I couldn't hear what the drivers said but passengers said it had broken down.
1815 currently parked up with hazards on, presumably broken down on the 55A, driver on his phone, saloon lights off.
6710 broke down on the 900 into brum tonight at the wheatsheaf, sheldon at about 2045. Don't know what was wrong but took longer than usual to get from the nec and stopped a couple of times to re-start the engine en route.
There's an omnilink currently being hooked up to a Mansfield truck, presumably was on the 55, couldn't catch fleet number.
1829 also parked up with hazard lights on, presumably broken down! All lights off, was on the 55.
On hybrid Versa 30134 on 82 having trouble going up the hills in Meriden as the brakes are seized on with funny smell coming from under floor and smoke appearing. Eventually failed at Meriden Green.
Quote from: JoNi on January 25, 2016, 09:46:30 AM
On hybrid Versa 30134 on 82 having trouble going up the hills in Meriden as the brakes are seized on with funny smell coming from under floor and smoke appearing. Eventually failed at Meriden Green.
If it is being driven in that state they are very lucky it hasn't caught fire
https://www.flickr.com/gp/92409298@N06/28hZcb
1804 currently broken down on moor street, queensway, currently being attended to by the engineer. It was on the 17.
arriva wednesfield based 2730 broken down on a449 towards Wolverhampton between Dunston and penkridge. passed it 11.35am, was still there 15.45. saw Mansfield towing it near m54 island just after 5pm.
4449 was being towed by a Mansfield truck today.
Quote from: lauren1993 on January 26, 2016, 04:38:15 PM
4449 was being towed by a Mansfield truck today.
Not broken down as such. It was put through paint while it was waiting parts, so was on it's way back to BC from Walsall
Not sure which one it was but there was a 51 branded enviro being towed out of Walsall garage yesterday
A poorly 4723 seen in Digbeth being dragged back to the wood by a Mansfield recovery vehicle. Looked like it had come out of BC.
4768's engine blew today, was towed by a Mansfield truck at around 21:00 this evening.
NXC 2164 failed under the arches!
https://www.flickr.com/gp/92409298@N06/5boZ8q
1820 had some sort of problem earlier on moor street, queensway, was replaced by 1834 on the 17.
Quote from: mranon on January 25, 2016, 09:00:38 PM
arriva wednesfield based 2730 broken down on a449 towards Wolverhampton between Dunston and penkridge. passed it 11.35am, was still there 15.45. saw Mansfield towing it near m54 island just after 5pm.
Is it normal to wait that long for recovery?
Quote from: Westy on January 31, 2016, 12:58:51 AM
Is it normal to wait that long for recovery?
It is with the company they use. Extremely poor service.
I was concerned as where 2730 was, had it been much longer, and the hazards had flattened the battery, it was a hazard. that stretch of the a449 is like black hole of Calcutta when it goes dark. I wont name the company, but maybe that answers the question why nxwm have been using another recovery company. anyway, couldn't have been a big problem, as I am pretty sure I saw it out the next day or day after.
1835 currently broken down in chelmsley wood on the 55, engineer in attendance.
2127 also currently broken down in chelmsley wood, on the 97 parked up with hazards on.
Quote from: lauren1993 on February 01, 2016, 05:06:51 PM
2127 also currently broken down in chelmsley wood, on the 97 parked up with hazards on.
Just because a bus is parked with hazards on doesn't mean it has broken down. Buses being revenue checked are supposed to put their hazards on while the inspectors are on board to stop another bus pulling up too close behind.
2127 has just left City on it's next journey at 17:57
Spotted an Arriva Dart parked the wrong way on Bloxwich Road right by Forest Lane southbound stop.
I assume he's broken down, as he wouldnt be that stupid to park there anyway!
Quote from: Tony on February 01, 2016, 06:03:06 PM
Just because a bus is parked with hazards on doesn't mean it has broken down. Buses being revenue checked are supposed to put their hazards on while the inspectors are on board to stop another bus pulling up too close behind.
2127 has just left City on it's next journey at 17:57
Well the engineer that was attending to 1835 was also attending to 2127, so there must have been some sort of mechanical problem with the bus?
1913 broke down at Solihull leisure centre
While operating 6 into Solihull
4240 currently broken down in chelmsley wood on the 94. Engineers in attendance.
4907 was broken down at West Heath on a 45 this morning at about 08:25
4842 broke down outside Asda Abbey Park on the 21 (CV)
I don't know what happened to it, but I passed 4818 (on the 914) parked on Kingsbury Road, just past Wheelright Road out of City this evening with its hazards on. 2 people were standing on the grass verge looking at the nearside, so I wonder if he had a window put in. I had his passengers by the look of it as there was a lot of people at the bus stop in front of the bus
Birmingham Central's 4876 has been stood on Moor Street Queensway for about 2 hours. Recovery truck is just arriving.
Arriva Midlands 2275 FL52MML expired on the A491 (just up from Ruby Cantonese) with an engineers van in attendance. It expired an hour early on the traffic lights at the Junction with Vicarage Rd (Corbett Hospital), driver obviously nursed it a little bit further
Does anyone know to a 14 breaking down in Chelmsley Wood breaking down this morning, as it got a mention on 'Hunted' on Wm?
4401 has just expired in the city centre on the 6A.
Quote from: Westy on February 07, 2016, 09:11:22 PM
Does anyone know to a 14 breaking down in Chelmsley Wood breaking down this morning, as it got a mention on 'Hunted' on Wm?
No, all 14 service journeys ran between 9 & 12 when Hunted is on, it might just have been parked with hazzards on at the Bluebell Drive terminus which hasn't got a lay-bye so to anyone who doesn't know it is a terminus it looks broken down
Are you sure you're not the Tony from Cannock that rings up?
Sorry, what's "hunted."
Quote from: Westy on February 08, 2016, 05:17:58 PM
Are you sure you're not the Tony from Cannock that rings up?
No it's not me, If I'm at home I actually listen to Malcolm Boyden on BBC H&W at that time, but for the question about what is Hunted, it is a programme of the same nature as Treasure Hunt with Anneka Rice used to be on television, but on BBC Radio WM
Quote from: Tony on February 08, 2016, 06:16:38 PM
No it's not me, If I'm at home I actually listen to Malcolm Boyden on BBC H&W at that time, but for the question about what is Hunted, it is a programme of the same nature as Treasure Hunt with Anneka Rice used to be on television, but on BBC Radio WM
I still listen to his mad former sidekick, Mollie Green!
4451 currently broken down in the city centre on the 10.
6012 failed in Wyken despite best efforts of driver to reboot it.
Seemingly repeat failure.
https://www.flickr.com/gp/92409298@N06/6M8UB6
Radio didn't even work when driver attempted to call it in.
How did we cope before mobile phones!
There's a dead Diamond Solo (20008) from the 226 broken down on the junction of Rangeways Rd/Bromley Lane, K'ford
4037 seemed broken down on 11A. Saw it after Kings Heath with the hazard lights on.
4198 expired at the traffic lights at The Cross in Kingswinford. Saw it from my 255 just before 18:20.
4806 was broken down at the 97 stop in the City Centre on Moor Street this morning at about 9:40.
Looked like a Coventry Enviro 400 being towed by RS on Warwick Rd on Saturday (around 4.30pm)
Quote from: paulb1973 on February 14, 2016, 11:39:58 AM
Looked like a Coventry Enviro 400 being towed by RS on Warwick Rd on Saturday (around 4.30pm)
That chap gets around. LOL
4582 broken down in Bilston on WN79.
1872 broke on Dyas Road
Looks like 4078 or the 11 branded Gem parked behind has died on its way out to start service on the Circle, just up the hill from the Bartons Arms in Aston one with a driver in one with an engineer
4483 has broken down on the Washwood Heath Road by Ward End Park while on the 94.
Been parked there for over a hour and a half now.
Diamond YJ12GUG was broke down in Coventry at 12:45
4224 currently broken down at the 900 stand at Pool Meadow.
1929 currently broken down at Birmingham coach station.
6716 broke down on the Coventry road on 15/02/2016
2213 was broken down on Friday just past the bus stop near Birmingham coach station, was there at 11 AM and still there at 16:00!
The Trident that was on the morning A5 seems to be broken down just outside Amazon
11 branded Gemini broken down at Six Ways stop around 9.40am, with its bonnet up. Was on the 11C
4915 broke down on Moor Street Queensway as the driver couldn't adjust the steering wheel and dashboard. He got it working and was told to run Dead to Erdington as he was meant to do the 904. However I'm on 4483 on the 65 at moment and have just seen 4915 broken down again on Lichfield Road on the 65/67 route.
4734 just leaving City on the back of a Mansfield wagon!
4143 is broken down in Stourbridge.
6743 is broken down in the most awkward position I've seen!
5508 has broken down in an awkward position at the junction of Northfield Road and Fellows Lane, Harborne, right in front of the island. Was there for a few hours this afternoon.
4779 broken at New Oscott. Looks like its the 907 in front of me so I know I'm getting hammered on the next trip!
4847 broken down on Lower Bull Street on PB33. Problem with the platform (although I had to go before the Inspectors arrived to work out what the problem is).
4603 had a lift home via rs recovery this evening. spotted on Cannock rd turning into park lane
Quote from: mranon on March 03, 2016, 07:23:34 PM
4603 had a lift home via rs recovery this evening. spotted on Cannock rd turning into park lane
4603 has been in the wars recently then!
Quote from: Liam on March 01, 2016, 03:53:58 PM
4603 has just rend itself asunder in Wolverhampton. The engine compartment spewing out lots of steam and spraying boiling fluid of sorts everywhere...
Happened as i type this
4105 failed on South Parade, Sutton this morning. the engine bay coned off with the engineers van attending to it. Can't have been much as it is back on the 6 this afternoon
3301 towed back to garage earlier
Quote from: karl724223 on March 07, 2016, 03:05:15 PM
3301 towed back to garage earlier
Teething troubles again?!
WA4105 broken down 0800 at Lichfield Road/Wem Gardens, Wednesfield outside old Jennie Lee Centre
1344 had expired yesterday by the olton tavern and a recovery truck was hooking up.
4583 broke down at Chadsway School in Wednesfield. Was on the 25 at the time.
NX 2201 has broken on the S1 in Damsonwood. One door is refusing to close or open.
https://www.flickr.com/gp/92409298@N06/281YfV
4768 currently in process of being towed back to garage from Coventry, Pool Meadow
854 was towed away from hednesford around half 6 today
4771 failed on stand in Coventry Pool Meadow.
4371 parked opposite Kings Norton station with the engine cover up.
864 dead
7032; engine door open, hazards on.
https://flic.kr/p/Fzv3bw
4041 broken down in Shirley, open bonnet and hazard lights flashing.
4373 has decided to break down on the worst bit of Stoney Lane.
Diamond 30008 has expired in Acocks Green village, it, and its accompanying recovery truck, blocking the bus stop outside the Inn On The Green.
Just seen 6702 behind a tow truck on hobs moat rd approaching the wheatsheaf.
4431 broken down at the middle stop on Colmore Row earlier this afternoon. Causing quite s bit of congestion as some buses could not pull into their stops, especially then a 83/9 was laying over, and a 101 was on stand. An engineer came with 4174 (still displaying 97) and got it going again
7 branded 4815 broke down earlier just outside of Five Ways. Was Operating a Rail Replacement from Wolverhampton to Birmingham however an alarm kept going off every five minutes and garage told him to stop as soon as he told them.
First 33042 was broken down on Smallbrook Queensay for around 2 hours this morning.
Quote from: Stu on March 25, 2016, 02:42:30 PM
Diamond 30008 has expired in Acocks Green village, it, and its accompanying recovery truck, blocking the bus stop outside the Inn On The Green.
The breakdown truck broke down too?
There was a BY Omnilink, one of the 17**s - with its hazards on and an engineer in attendance, on Vyse Street (8C side) - around 0830 this morning. Gone by 0900 after a round trip on the 16.
Diamond 30209 broken down in Stone Cross. Rotala van parked behind.
3225. Broken down on Newhall Hill. I presume this caused the MMC/3301 diversion what I mentioned in the Diversions thread? ???
4675 was being hooked up to Mansfield truck on the Soho Rd in Handsworth (11C direction) when I passed at 1:50 this afternoon.
4855 was broken down at Pheasey earlier on PB33. What made me laugh is that the engineer came in 4777 with "Not In Service" "Bus On Route Test" displayed. I know why 4777 had that up, the engineer probably didn't check the blinds.
4551 is/was broken down at Lichfield Rd, Wood End. Was working a 59 at the time. It was there when i went past just before 9am. Don't know if it is still there.
A AG 45** Gemini, 11 Branded was broken down on Stoney Lane at the Yew Tree on the 11C earlier.
De Courcey Trident 812 broken down on parking stand in middle Pool Meadow.
Arriva 110 Enviro400 Tamworth bound broken down on Rectory Road by The Boot Inn. Was transferring passengers to a Streetlite as I passed around midday
Diamond Bus 30944 MX55 NWL On the 3 had brokendown yesterday on the stop just after the depot
4526 was broken down at around 18:50 this evening near Moor Street station.
Stagecoach Trident 17567 has failed to start on stand in Trinity Street Coventry .
Today's return 10S has been parked up in Alfal Road for over 30 mins now. 4224 is the victim here. Although 4224 can start up, 4224 can't move.
Link to my images:
https://www.facebook.com/369276339910972/photos/a.375538635951409.1073741884.369276339910972/532425006929437/?type=3&theater
https://www.facebook.com/369276339910972/photos/a.375538635951409.1073741884.369276339910972/532425140262757/?type=3&theatre
https://www.facebook.com/369276339910972/photos/a.375538635951409.1073741884.369276339910972/532425243596080/?type=3&theatre
https://www.facebook.com/369276339910972/photos/a.375538635951409.1073741884.369276339910972/532426150262656/?type=3&theater
Update: 4224 was still at Alfal Road at 7pm. A whole 3 hours after the breakdown.
19:45 - RS has arrived at the scene. More updates as I see them.
4224 has just left Alfal Road now
Pictures are in the 4224 album: https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.375538635951409.1073741884.369276339910972&type=3
Here is a video of it leaving: https://www.facebook.com/369276339910972/videos/vb.369276339910972/532475306924407/?type=2&theater
4359 this morning?
5510 was broken down at around 20:50 this evening.
6703 parked up with hazards in Digbeth lights At Heath Mill Lane, seen at 9:38am
NX 4048 currently parked up in Pheasey with bonnet open, that's bad for first thing in the morning
Quote from: Kevin on May 07, 2016, 08:35:52 AM
NX 4048 currently parked up in Pheasey with bonnet open, that's bad for first thing in the morning
Was on it yesterday and it nearly broke down in Sutton. Driver just about got it started.
1750 broken down in Walsall Bus Station at 15:08.
4094 seen passing along Alcester Road at Maypole at around 17:25 with a fitter driving but still displaying 49 Northfield
4984 was towed from Kenilworth Monday evening then 4398 also broke down in Kenilworth the same night!
4331 was broken down in Sutton on Sunday with a coolant leak. Was on the 6.
Arriva's 2212 seen on tow on Pipers Row, Wolverhampton at 16:11.
4987 had broken down on Tuesday at the bus stop outside the transport museum in the city centre on the 13, with hazard lights on.
BC 4156 was broken down at Northfield on a 29E at 15:25. Seemed like it had been there for a while as fitter was in attendance when I saw it and he got it going at 15:30
4540 decided to empty all of its coolant on the A4123, New Birmingham Rd this afternoon.
Saw 4298 being towed away from Walsall earlier by an RS Recovery truck. Looks like it broke down whilst on layover about to start the 41 to Willenhall.
4412 was outside the Coventry Council House this evening with hazards on. Not sure if it is still there or not though.
Arriva driver injured when bus crashed into house last night in Dartford.
http://www.google.co.uk/url?sa=t&source=web&cd=20&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=0ahUKEwiS2pmLt-7MAhVqDcAKHU4dBxMQFghiMBM&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.itv.com%2Fnews%2Fmeridian%2Fupdate%2F2016-05-22%2Fbus-crashes-into-house-injuring-driver%2F&usg=AFQjCNHj3j7o8-waRWPIS_yIwB6l44ZSKQ
Un identified Diamond bus on the 124 broken down in Netherton High Street, engineers in attendance.
NXWM 4306 broken down in Wolverhampton Bus Station from about 15:15. The cause is that it won't start.
WA 6721 appeared to be broken down on the bottom of Bull St at 13:30 causing Bull St and Albert St to be gridlocked for 10 mins. Or it may have been awaiting its driver....
4318 broken down earlier in Stourbridge.
I've not had much luck with Diamond lately. On Wednesday 30825 broke down at Hamstead Green Lane on the 16W. Today 30952 broke down at Birmingham Markets on the 16.
4544 broke down by the bus stop not far from The Albion pub towards Wolverhampton.
4725 broken down by the 35 terminus on Moor St.
4804 currently broken down at Hamstead Green Lane. Looks like it's leaking some sort of fluid.
30879 is also broken down in West Bromwich Bus Station.
4308 has broken down in Walsall on the 7A and is currently leaking fluid. RS Recovery truck has managed to get it to the loading bay by Park Place but is currently struggling to move it any further.
1858 broken down at Bradford Place.
4858 broken down by the bus stop Walsall Road, Beeches Road.
NX 4167 currently (08:45) bost on Bristol Road outbound, just before Priory Road, nice addition to the rush hour traffic
...and later (13:05) 4159 parked dead at the top of Callowbrook Lane in Rubery
4769 broke down at Warwick Uni, engine wont start.
Stagecoach Enviro 15452 failed on stand in Coventry.
https://www.flickr.com/gp/92409298@N06/K8x5g3
4863 was broken down at one stop, Perry Barr on Wednesday evening.
4398 was broken down yesterday in Spon end.
'The Beast' 4504 broke down on Bull Street in Birmingham City Centre earlier. I didn't see what it was on as it has "Not In Service" displayed when I arrived, but I suspect it could have been a 33 or 52/A.
It was on the 52 at 14:07
@Michael Bevan and I thought it was quite beastly too!
Quote from: Dylanbusboy45 on June 12, 2016, 05:07:52 PM
It was on the 52 at 14:07 @Michael Bevan and I thought it was quite beastly too!
That's why it's nicknamed 'The Beast'. ;)
Heading into City on the 65 this evening at Aston Cross, someone says there is sick on the floor. So when I get to The Priory Queensway, I park up and get in touch with the garage. They say go to Central and they will clean it there, and our office will phone ahead. I follow an out of service 14 back to Central, where I'm basically told to pee off and was reversed out of the entrance. I parked up again on the road between the two yards and and then told to come back to Perry Barr and get a change bus. I was missing off the 65 for 70 minutes in the end
4920 broken down at Aston University heading into City. Broken down in the bus stop so buses are now stopping in the middle of the road.
4813 currently broken down by Aston Six Ways. RS Recovery van is on scene so it might have to be towed.
Edit: Looks like it's been fixed now. Just saw it running Dead to do 7/09.
Quote from: Michael Bevan on June 15, 2016, 08:50:21 AM
4920 broken down at Aston University heading into City. Broken down in the bus stop so buses are now stopping in the middle of the road.
It was still there around 11.30am, with 4289 parked behind blocking the left hand lane
Quote from: Michael Bevan on June 15, 2016, 12:04:04 PM
4813 currently broken down by Aston Six Ways. RS Recovery van is on scene so it might have to be towed.
Just being towed back into the garage now
826 broke in Dudley
Quote from: John on June 15, 2016, 01:37:13 PM
It was still there around 11.30am, with 4289 parked behind blocking the left hand lane
Yeah I saw them both running Dead back to PB around 12:00.
Edit: Now out on the Sutton's again. Did a 904 to Birmingham starting in Sutton after doing a school and now doing a round trip on the 902.
NXWM 4080 broke down at Swan Island while on the 11A.
Claribels YJ57BOH Broke down on Stechford Lane while on the 55.
Street deck broke down at around 4:00 and has only been towed away now by RS recovery
Broke down at opposite the Lutley oak
Quote from: Mercedes1665 on June 15, 2016, 07:05:18 PM
Street deck broke down at around 4:00 and has only been towed away now by RS recovery
Broke down at opposite the Lutley oak
Just great, pulling another sickie. Tomorrow is the first day for ages I can get out and wanted to try and get it!
2240 is currently parked up with hazards on in chelmsley wood.
Quote from: lauren1993 on June 17, 2016, 06:20:31 PM
2240 is currently parked up with hazards on in chelmsley wood.
Sounds about right for them bloody things..
Quote from: bensweeney14 on June 17, 2016, 07:17:16 PM
Sounds about right for them bloody things..
Don't start any silliness on here like you did on the class 47 group!
Do you know the reliability statistics of the 200MMCs/ Thought not
Quote from: Tony on June 17, 2016, 07:39:59 PM
Don't start any silliness on here like you did on the class 47 group!
Do you know the reliability statistics of the 200MMCs/ Thought not
Don't get me going on that group.. ;) :P
Just seen quite a lot of them broken down myself, and from what I have seen, they aren't as reliable as other modern day single deckers (IE Solos, Citaros etc)
Not sure if it was actually broken down or not, but 6705 was parked up Not In Service with hazards on by Bordesley station just before 6pm.
Quote from: Stu on June 20, 2016, 07:17:10 PM
Not sure if it was actually broken down or not, but 6705 was parked up Not In Service with hazards on by Bordesley station just before 6pm.
Just waiting time after being adjusted for late running
Quote from: Tony on June 20, 2016, 07:40:10 PM
Just waiting time after being adjusted for late running
Thanks for the clarification, I do feel a lot of people assume a bus is broken down just because it is parked up somewhere with hazards on.
However, it was a little annoying that the next 900/957 showing on the app wasn't due for another 17 minutes! The 59 that was showing as due sailed straight past as it was rammed full!
Yesterday there was a 446* crimson 97 branded trident with its engine flap up near chelmsley wood.
I then seen 4071 broken down at the nec, presumably was on the 966.
4180 currently broken down in chelmsley wood.
4885 broken down in Pool Meadow. It sounded like it was stuck in Neutral. It was stuck in the middle lane in the loop near to the Transport Museum.
4771 broken down in Jordan Wells
I seen both at 18:15.
4153 currently broken down in Dudley Bus Station on 126/73 with a fluid leak.
Quote from: Michael Bevan on June 26, 2016, 10:13:32 AM
4153 currently broken down in Dudley Bus Station on 126/73 with a fluid leak.
4153 got around yesterday first on the 126
Then it arrived in WB at 2 on the 79
Diamond 20203 broke down in Acocks Green at about 09:00 today while on the 36.
4275 jacked at malt shovel Sutton bound on 5.
Yesterday 6014 gave up the ghost at the Hospital then 2 more bendy's arrived in the form of 6012 and 6017
Link to pictures:
https://www.facebook.com/369276339910972/photos/a.374916139346992.1073741841.369276339910972/559064640932140/?type=3&theater
https://www.facebook.com/369276339910972/photos/a.374916139346992.1073741841.369276339910972/559064700932134/?type=3&theater
wn seem to be keeping rs busy....... 2122 seen on tow at 6.40 ish this morning, and hybrid 5410 this afternoon about 15:20
4439 Broke down on City Road
4311 broken down on the Birmingham new Road, bank Street.
2017 was broken down at Wolverhampton Bus Station, it left on tow by RS Recovery at 16:14.
Been on one of Sandwell Travels Dennis Darts W773 On 333X bus was revving hard and making beeping notices smelling bad and hissing got up to wolvo Rd broke down bus on opposite side turned us round took us all to Walsall and Darlaston
This was in Bentley
4735 has given up in One Stop. Replaced by 4867
4916 has broken down in Old Square, causing chaos for Bull Street and The Priory Queensway services
Quote from: John on July 12, 2016, 12:45:01 PM
4919 has broken down in Old Square, causing chaos for Bull Street and The Priory Queensway services
Involved in an RTC
4975 went past West Bromwich Bus Station earlier hooked to a tow truck, around 16:30.
Their was an 11 Branded Gemini at Acocks Green Village broken down
Quote from: GeminiFan1991 on July 13, 2016, 07:05:04 PM
Their was an 11 Branded Gemini at Acocks Green Village broken down
Was it definitely broken down? The new timetable means they'll often sit at the stops on Westley Road to make up time.
Don't forget just because a bus is parked up with hazards on, don't automatically assume it is broken down.
4972 has just broken on the 74, picked up a wheelchair in Dudley so the ramp was used, coming out of Dudley Bus Station the sensor for the ramp wasn't being registered so the driver isolated it on Castle Gate, turned back on and the sensor still didn't register, passengers transferred onto the next 74, 4973 ironically.
4972 now awaiting response from AVL
Quote from: Stu on July 13, 2016, 10:49:07 PM
Was it definitely broken down? The new timetable means they'll often sit at the stops on Westley Road to make up time.
Don't forget just because a bus is parked up with hazards on, don't automatically assume it is broken down.
Driver did ask everyone to disembark onto the bus behind as he failed to start the bus.
I counted my lucky stars as I assumed he waited for but it wasn't that :D
6751 on tow up the Queslett road towards Scott Arms 18:50
1918 broke on the slip road leading into Dudley Bus Station this evening on a 313. Doors wouldn't close, once it reached a certain point they reopened, inspector tried everything to get them to close including releasing the air pressure. The bus was still sat there at 17:20 when I left, awaiting a tow or engineer to come from Walsall.
4831 was being towed from pool meadow bus station at around 20:25 this evening. I think it was on the 8/8A, as it was being towed from the 8/8A stand.
4541 was towed to the garage this morning around 09:40.
4181 is currently broken down in chelmsley wood with a coolant leak, engine flap up.
1894 Broken down at Darlaston bus station the engine flap was up driver stood outside this was on stand DA seen it on the 333X around 15:30pm
Quote from: BusFan94 on July 23, 2016, 08:34:20 PM
1894 Broken down at Darlaston bus station the engine flap was up driver stood outside this was on stand DA seen it on the 333X around 15:30pm
1894 was on the 333X ????
Quote from: Stuharris 6360 on July 23, 2016, 08:57:48 PM
1894 was on the 333X ????
Lack of punctuation causing confusion again!
6722 been stood on Lower Bull Street since 15:30 with a broken retarder and loose mirror. Engineers have just arrived to take it back to Walsall Garage.
4253 currently broken down on Lancaster Circus on PB904.
Quote from: Michael Bevan on July 25, 2016, 07:49:51 PM
4253 currently broken down on Lancaster Circus on PB904.
Think Something was leaking out of it earlier when i saw it at about 1550 on the 902
Quote from: Stuharris 6360 on July 23, 2016, 08:57:48 PM
1894 was on the 333X ????
I think he meant that he saw 1894 broken down at the bus station while
@BusFan94 himself was on the 333X at the time, that is if I have read it right
@Tony @Stuharris 6360
I did stupid Autocorrect.
1903 failed at Northfield. A few minutes ago 1926 turned up NIS to rescue its passengers
4841 is currently broken down at the 21 bus stop on bullyard/new union Street. Engineer in attendance.
EDIT: Just noticed it has a punctured tyre.
Saw 4553 broken down in Wednesbury Bus Station on the 79 to Wolverhampton. Driver said Start you piece of Shit.
CV 4453 (CCT livery) had hazards on/NIS... at Sainsbury's Herald Ave inbound just after 2pm
4097 being taken out of service off 48 at Queens Road the Londonderry. Currently waiting for replacement...
4768 is currently broken down in pool meadow bus station. Engineer in attendance.
4219 was also being towed into the garage as I was typing this.
1889 broken down at Walsall Bus Station with an air leak on the 39 around 19:50ISH
E200 wiktoria running not in service
Quote from: karl724223 on August 11, 2016, 04:32:14 PM
and ????????
well obviously not broken down if it is being driven.
Saw a few breakdowns today
1947 bonnet up at Bearwood interchange (presumably was on the 49).
Rotala 30019 broke down on Trinity Street Coventry.
4763 crawled along Coventry Ring Road back to garage with hazards on, followed by an NXC engineers van.
4527 is currently broken down at a bus stop on green lane. Was on the 966 heading in the Solihull direction. Engineer is sitting in the cab with hazards on.
Quote from: S570 on August 12, 2016, 06:34:49 PM
4763 crawled along Coventry Ring Road back to garage with hazards on, followed by an NXC engineers van.
4210 was being followed by the van in Harnall Lane East at around 6 with Engineer driving. Destination still had "Tanyard Farm 6A" but a passenger who put his hand out at one of the bus stops didn't get on.
4549 is currently broken down in bearwood on Hagley Road, presumably on the 126, engineer in attendance with engine flap up, looks like a coolant leak.
Diamond Primo on the 600 broke down in Erdington this afternoon. Passed it three times, the third time the engineer was on the floor under the back of the bus, around 7pm
Quote from: John on August 13, 2016, 08:21:11 PM
Diamond Primo on the 600 broke down in Erdington this afternoon. Passed it three times, the third time the engineer was on the floor under the back of the bus, around 7pm
There was Diamond Solo broken down in Selly Oak earlier as well, in the middle lane of three right on the traffic lights coming up from Harborne causing chaos
1840 currently broken down at Bradford Place on the 4.
Arriva 3509 broken down this morning just after the outbound Aston In Stop.
4742 got towed away about 90 mins in Bearwood
lj16nnk broken down at watling st lights Cannock. its an adl e200ev see5 fleet number. looked to be on delivery maybe? saw it at 13:30, still to be pulled onto the back of an rs recovery low loader at 20:10pm
4817 currently broken down in Sutton Coldfield on the 914.
I saw 97 branded 4464 broken down at the NEC about 20 minutes ago with the engine flap up and hazard lights on and engineer in attendance. It has now gone.
4776 currently broken down in Walsall on WA10.
4539 broke down on the 79 at Darlaston bus station replaced by 4974 branded for the 74 I could only presume it was 4974 because I saw it side of ASDA.
Quote from: BusFan94 on August 23, 2016, 09:42:48 AM
4539 broke down on the 79 at Darlaston bus station replaced by 4974 branded for the 74 I could only presume it was 4974 because I saw it side of ASDA.
4974 is a WB bus so it wasn't on the 79, it was probably on the 75.
4974 is 74/75 branded.
Looks like 1809 may have had a small engine fire on The Priory Queensway around 4PM. Fire engine behind it and people under thebonnet of the bus
4779 has also broken down at the stop on James Watt Queensway
No I definitely saw a blue branded bus and the 75 doesn't run anymore so 4974 could have been suitable with the old 75 74 link now 74 79 link in wednesbury
Quote from: BusFan94 on August 23, 2016, 05:55:48 PM
No I definitely saw a blue branded bus and the 75 doesn't run anymore so 4974 could have been suitable with the old 75 74 link now 74 79 link in wednesbury
The 75 isn't withdrawn for another two weeks yet!
http://nxbus.co.uk/west-midlands/information/service-changes/black-country-service-changes-from-4th-september
Sunday the 4th of September is when the 75 is withdrawn.
Quote from: BusFan94 on August 23, 2016, 05:55:48 PM
No I definitely saw a blue branded bus and the 75 doesn't run anymore so 4974 could have been suitable with the old 75 74 link now 74 79 link in wednesbury
The 75 does still run
4974 did the 07:58 & 10:35 departures from Darlaston and is currently on its way back again.
4539 didn't break down on the 79 either. It has been on the 82 service since 06:00 (82.01) and is still out on that running board. You may have seen 4589 on the 79, but it wasn't broken down, every service 79 has completed its journey today
Ok must have been mistaken thought it was 4539 because as far as I'm aware it's the only Wolverhampton Garage based trident with the blue rear part at the top
Ok look I was just coming home from a holiday so this was on Saturday Afternoon because I was jet lagged then forgot then remembered again so sorry my bad. So 4539 broke down on Saturday and 4974 replaced it.
Quote from: BusFan94 on August 23, 2016, 06:52:01 PM
Ok look I was just coming home from a holiday so this was on Saturday Afternoon because I was jet lagged then forgot then remembered again so sorry my bad. So 4539 broke down on Saturday and 4974 replaced it.
On Saturday
4539 was on the 255/256/257 all day
4974 didn't come out of garage until 15:00 and did get to Darlaston, but on the 75 at 16:57
Quote from: BusFan94 on August 23, 2016, 06:52:01 PM
Ok look I was just coming home from a holiday so this was on Saturday Afternoon because I was jet lagged then forgot then remembered again so sorry my bad. So 4539 broke down on Saturday and 4974 replaced it.
4539 was on board 255/55 on Saturday.
Again I couldn't tell I was tired but I was in Darlaston around 15:30ish to go to ASDA
What's this fantasy on the buses ffs
2133 failed at Pershore Rd,Kitchener Road (Just after Edgbaston) on the BC45 at around 1630
I just rode WA garage 1885 on the 37 and it made this hissing noise and I've ridden on it before and it made it the does anyone know what it is.
Quote from: BusFan94 on August 31, 2016, 03:02:31 PM
I just rode WA garage 1885 on the 37 and it made this hissing noise and I've ridden on it before and it made it the does anyone know what it is.
A snake let loose onboard.
Quote from: BusFan94 on August 31, 2016, 03:02:31 PM
I just rode WA garage 1885 on the 37 and it made this hissing noise and I've ridden on it before and it made it the does anyone know what it is.
All buses do it, some in big bursts and others in long spells. It is just excess air from the tanks being released
Oh so like an air leak only longer
Quote from: BusFan94 on August 31, 2016, 05:55:04 PM
Oh so like an air leak only longer
No.
An air leak is a PG9 offence which will get a bus banned from the road.
This is a safety valve to stop the pressure in the tanks building up to high and it exploding
Oh but how come on other WA garage Omnilinks do I not hear this noise
6746 is being prepared for tow in Aldridge.
Spectacular breakdown by Arriva 3002 at Old Square in town tonight at 5pm, driver having switched off on arrival for layover couldn't restart and contacted depot and begun messing with things. 10 minutes later a massive bang, a cloud of blue smoke and oil and water all over the road. The bang and smoke were bad enough to bring 3 Police Officers running across to it from the other side of the roundabout. The driver and his colleague from the bus behind had battery draws engine flaps and all sorts open and pulled out, very lucky they weren't hurt.
5518 is currently broken down on Moor Street, queensway at the 22/22/24/29 bus stop, parked up with hazard lights on and RS recovery van in attendance parked behind it.
4348 is on tow.
4062 broke down Stoney Lane at Yardley Yew Tree while on the 11C.
6106 broken down by the Lutley oak
4359 at Quinton Church on the 140, with engineer attending (on 6119) about 1645 today
A platinum (unsure of which one, apologies) has broken down on a 126E this morning.
Quote from: Dom on September 16, 2016, 08:47:53 AM
A platinum (unsure of which one, apologies) has broken down on a 126E this morning.
Was it the short run to Dudley? As I heard 6775 was on that.
Quote from: Michael Bevan on September 16, 2016, 11:24:20 AM
Was it the short run to Dudley? As I heard 6775 was on that.
Well if it was a 126E then that kind of gives away that it was to Dudley otherwise I would or specified.
Quote from: Dom on September 16, 2016, 11:53:58 AM
Well if it was a 126E then that kind of gives away that it was to Dudley otherwise I would or specified.
And there are several running boards that feature short workings during morning peak.
6759 has just been towed out of Wolverhampton Bus Station.
6018 dead on Lockhurst Lane, I knoe hazard on is a poor indicator (excuse the pun) but also the blinds were 90% blank, the lights were off and the driver wasn't onboard which suggests it more strongly
Coventry on the city bound side of the A46 underneath the Whitley Jag bridge. 4219 (I think) was parked up in the refuge. Not sure what it was doing there - off route maybe?
Quote from: Sandy Lane on September 23, 2016, 06:04:00 PM
Coventry on the city bound side of the A46 underneath the Whitley Jag bridge. 4219 (I think) was parked up in the refuge. Not sure what it was doing there - off route maybe?
Just seen 4219 running out of service down Foleshill Road so it can't have been.
Quote from: lauren1993 on September 23, 2016, 07:00:41 PM
Just seen 4219 running out of service down Foleshill Road so it can't have been.
Sorry should have said it was about 10 am. I did wonder if the driver had found a new place for a PNB?
Quote from: Mercedes1665 on September 23, 2016, 10:20:34 PM
Another platinum broken down was 6771 in the Dudley direction correct me if I'm wrong. Lights inside were off and hazards on near the ivy bush.
6771 is 529 branded and has been on the 529 today
Sorry. do you know which one broke down earlier on the 126.
Quote from: Mercedes1665 on September 23, 2016, 10:20:34 PM
Another platinum broken down was 6771 in the Dudley direction correct me if I'm wrong. Lights inside were off and hazards on near the ivy bush.
Could have just been adjusted waiting to come into service
Quote from: Mercedes1665 on September 24, 2016, 06:51:17 PM
Definitely broken down no electrics were on apart from the hazards and no driver in sight
That doesn't mean a thing.
I've left a bus with hazards on/electric off and gone to the shop before whilst waiting time.
4576 I think had its hazards on at the village hotel bus stop one before tesco dudley yesterday
6106 seen earlier being hooked up to an RS breakdown truck, Birmingham Street Stourbridge.
4403 failed to start at Warwick Uni.
Quote from: JoNi on September 29, 2016, 06:18:54 PM
4403 failed to start at Warwick Uni.
Couldn't have been anything major as was going down Cox Street at just after 6.30.
4732 had broken down on the 3, apparently due to a brake issue.
4071 (11C) - seen in Harborne; engineer van in attendance, bonnet open
4394 broke down on the 2, bonnet open with steam coming out of the engine.
4755 broke down in Newhall Hill, Birmingham - not far from City Centre. It's currently being prepared to be on tow.
1859 broken down on the 39 in Bilston Bus Station with Oil coming out the back.
5507 broke down on Harborne High Street at about 15:30 today.
Just passed 6731 being attached to a tow truck at Price Street.
6767 broke down in Willenhall, The Dale.
At least 2 of our MMCs broke down today, and another is off the road due to RTC damage
4482 is currently being towed away from chelmsley wood.
Theirs a Crimson Gemini currently being attended to by an engineer on Wake Green Road in Edgbaston.
Quote from: GeminiFan1991 on October 27, 2016, 05:57:13 PM
Theirs a Crimson Gemini currently being attended to by an engineer on Wake Green Road in Edgbaston.
Do you mean Moseley?
RS recovery have been busy today! 4261 currently being towed out of Sutton. Still has 5 set on destination.
Quote from: lauren1993 on October 27, 2016, 08:01:59 PM
RS recovery have been busy today! 4261 currently being towed out of Sutton. Still has 5 set on destination.
They are busy ! I saw them in the afternoon coming off Wellhead Lane onto the A4040. I'm just assuming they were at PB
Quote from: lauren1993 on October 27, 2016, 08:01:59 PM
RS recovery have been busy today! 4261 currently being towed out of Sutton. Still has 5 set on destination.
About time lol, saw 4261 broke down in Sutton Coldfield at 17:58.
Quote from: P419 EJW on October 27, 2016, 08:05:41 PM
About time lol, saw 4261 broke down in Sutton Coldfield at 17:58.
Getting towed away around 8.15pm
4179 is currently broken down in chelmsley wood with the engine flap open and all power off.
Megabus 50233 parked up by Lyndon House on the Hagley Road, hazards on and driver out on the phone.
4737 currently broken down on Birmingham Road by Jesson Road heading towards Birmingham.
6814 is currently being hooked to a recovery truck on South Parade outside the Markets.
4158 currently broken down at the Fox & goose. Engineer in attendance with engine bonnet up. Steam coming out of the engine and fluid leaking out from underneath.
866 and UID e200 were being delayed on the Queensway Pedmore on the 276 whilst 2100 was hooked up to a tow truck. A car virtually opposite the front of the tow truck was delaying the services.
802 is currently being attended to by engineers on St Martins Queensway
1913 is broken down on High Street outside McDonald's in Birmingham City Centre.
4458 started making a loud bleeping noise from the cab whilst on the 97 about half an hour ago before driver then told passengers to transfer to the bus behind! Sounded like the bus was stuck in neutral as he was revving it but wasn't moving at all.
Diamond Centro 30000 broke down on Lower Bull Street earlier at the lights by the tram line. Wouldn't go into gear.
Quote from: Michael Bevan on November 21, 2016, 07:11:20 PM
Diamond Centro 30000 broke down on Lower Bull Street earlier at the lights by the tram line. Wouldn't go into gear.
That bus has been like that for the last week, finally gave up I see.
Quote from: Trident 4194 on November 21, 2016, 07:32:46 PM
That bus has been like that for the last week, finally gave up I see.
Managed to get it back into gear after 15 minutes.
Saw 4181 hooked up to an RS towtruck on the ringway this afternoon.
4425 broken down in Quinton at lunchtime.
4863 broke down earlier outside the Law Court's in Birmingham City Centre. Saw it being towed around 17:00.
https://www.facebook.com/369276339910972/photos/a.599777600194177.1073742287.369276339910972/625370270968243/?type=3&theater
4482 currently parked up with hazards on in ward end on the 94 just after a bus stop, presumably broken down.
Quote from: lauren1993 on November 27, 2016, 07:38:34 PM
4482 currently parked up with hazards on in ward end on the 94 just after a bus stop, presumably broken down.
No because it was driven off, I suspect more an incident than a breakdown within a minute of you posting that
I parked with the hazard lights on plenty of times and the bus hadn't broken down.
Most of time, at a timing point which was at a stop that multiple services use, so if anything does pull up behind, the driver would be aware that I may not be moving and so he/she leaves enough space. On the MMCs also, if I'm using the radio, as you can't talk and drive on them.
Yeah but that isn't a timing point so I assumed it was either broken down or involved in some kind of incident because there was no driver or passengers on board either and all of the lights were switched off.
Quote from: MW on November 27, 2016, 07:59:40 PM
I parked with the hazard lights on plenty of times and the bus hadn't broken down.
Most of time, at a timing point which was at a stop that multiple services use, so if anything does pull up behind, the driver would be aware that I may not be moving and so he/she leaves enough space. On the MMCs also, if I'm using the radio, as you can't talk and drive on them.
Pffft! You can use your fingers to use radio on mmc!
Quote from: BU07 LGO on November 28, 2016, 01:09:29 AM
Pffft! You can use your fingers to use radio on mmc!
I had 2206 when it was brand new and done it with that one. Since then I didn't go near it unless it was with my foot lol
Solo abandoned in fatherless barn on 142?
Quote from: Trident 4194 on November 30, 2016, 07:43:13 PM
Solo abandoned in fatherless barn on 142?
is it on time
Miss piggy
Quote from: karl724223 on November 30, 2016, 08:24:10 PM
is it on time
Miss piggy
More reliable than the number 9 for certain
Quote from: Trident 4194 on November 30, 2016, 08:29:41 PM
More reliable than the number 9 for certain
Oh really! That's difficult tbh.
Cookie monster.
4300 being hooked up to a RS Recovery vehicle at Bearwood Kings Head.
2240 has broken down by Hotel Latour (Town)
4144's come off the 24; had an "episode" on Broad Street where the bus kept turning off - ABS lights kept coming on apparently.
I've had about four brake down experiences I just remembered
The first one was when on the 08:10 39 service to Walsall back in 2014 when I was taking my cousins son to school a Volvo B10L think it was 1446 engines cut out by the mosque just after the Pleck bridge we were all transferred onto 1434 behind.
Another experience is when I was riding on the 301 in 2015 1757 broke down in Bloxwich everybody else boarded 1752 behind but I waited for 4125 as 1752 was rammed. My third experience is when I was riding on a Volvo B6LE in 2009 on a 334 to Bilston I think the B6LE was 635 and we got to the lung when it broke down
My fourth experience is when riding a Thandi dart on the 334 in 2014 we got to Aberdeenbrooke Street when the bus broke down however I remember after walking to Darlaston it went past me not in service going to Walsall.
4866 was being hooked up to a recovery truck earlier on this evening on Moor Street, Queensway at around 21:30.
Theirs a 28 branded OmniLink broken down just after Spitfire Island.
4523 was spotted looking a bit stricken at Church Road, Swan Island earlier. Its passengers all piled onto the 11E to Acocks Green that I was on, while there was another 11C just behind.
6844 has broke down at Coventry Road (Hay Mills) whilst on X1 to Coventry
A Platinum has broken down on the Perry Barr Flyover opposite Perry Barr One Stop on the X51. It's broken down on the single lane section coming from the Walsall Road meaning everything is now having to use the Aldridge Road entrance going into City.
An unidentified PB ALX400 broke down on the 907 yesterday, spotted it about 20:15 and about 15mins later when I drove back past in the other direction
4635 broken earlier looked like oil leak
Diamond 20974 MX60BWU failed on the 57 at Matchborough. This later went back to the depot.
Wessex livery 30529 SK63KOB failed at Woodrow on 57. This got going again and stayed on the 57
Diamond 30857 later failed just outside Redditch on the 57. This went back to the depot.
One of the VDL Centros also failed at Matchborough. Not sure what happened with this.
A crimson Walsall B7RLE was towed out of Merry Hill at 6:30 this evening.
A BY Omnilink was broken down on Moor Street at about 10:30 today. 1806, I think.
A Trident has broken down in the middle of Moor Street Queensway on the outside lane on the 24. It's stood opposite the 37 stop just before the turning for Carrs Lane.
A 28 branded Omnilink was towed past Ward End, the Fox and Goose on Bromford lane going towards Erdington about 15 minute ago.
Not even started and I've broken down already. 4851 leaking coolant at Wellhead Lane, so I'm not going anywhere!
PB 7030 cut out twice on the 66 this morning, will be surprised to see it last the day
Quote from: Kevin on January 13, 2017, 07:52:17 AM
PB 7030 cut out twice on the 66 this morning, will be surprised to see it last the day
Its the new stop start system on the omnilinks, it's just the driver's know how to override it ;)
6752 was broken down right on Lancaster Circus island this morning, fortunately it was tucked far enough over to the side of the road not to be causing any problems.
NX 4864 bost on the Walsall Road just after Perry Avenue lights doing a city bound X51
I'm assuming this was the usual 51 board, my bus was two after and there were still passengers waiting to transfer at 07:20, 6758 in between must have taken as many as legally possible because it was full and standing right in front of us when we got to town
4179 broke down on priory street, queensway earlier. Engineer was looking in the engine compartment, trying to start it from the engine but was not starting.
4515 is broken down in Selly Oak (11A). It has it's engine cover up.
Just seen 4174 being towed in Bordesley Green heading inbound.
4725 is currently parked up outside the bull ring, at the 35 stop with the engine flap open, 35 still on destination and an engineer in attendance.
6853 has been out all day without breaking down on the X2
Just seen 1799 being towed back to BY in Bordesley Green.
6728 is currently broken down on Lower Bull Street. Appears to have sprung a leak.
4475 was being hooked up to a tow truck in chelmsley wood on Friday afternoon at around 12 noon.
4558 is currently on the back of a tow truck outside New Cross Hospital.
4284 bust on the Lichfield Road, at the stop before Salford Circus outbound on a 65. Its been there at least 90 minutes, as I passed it twice
@Tony had a 243/244 broken down today?
4286 broke down at Castle Vale both Saturday afternoon and this afternoon
I saw 6114 being attatched to an RS recovery truck by the Hagley Road/Portland Road junction towards city about 2:30ish this afternoon.
Other Diamond 82 from one I'm on has failed in Holyhead Road! Presumably awaiting someone from Redditch. Passenger said "At least the drivers smile unlike the miserable ones on the 900". To which another passenger replied National Express drivers aren't allowed to smile.
It depends on the driver I suppose, I took the X51 from Walsall yesterday and driver was suited and booted and smiled at passengers as they boarded the bus. He might actually just enjoy the job. That or he got laid last night.
I've broken 4803! Sat at Hamstead terminus with a coolant leak
6130 at the Maypole being hooked onto RS recovery.
4954 broken down in West Brom Bus Station. Engineer looking in the engine.
4272 is broken down on Harborne High Street with a recovery truck behind it.
Select buses X246 PGT (8) broke down in sharshill and then pulled in the layby I later found out by the driver that it over heated but it weren't much time till Y705 TGH came and replaced the broken bus this was on route 67 Cannock to brinsford
arriva no.70 broken down this morning in bus stop opp shareshill. we were lucky that the 154 arrived, and credit where its due, our driver waited in the pouring rain for next bus. luckily the 154 turned shortly after and saved the day.
It's rare to see the 70 break down
Quote from: JoNi on February 16, 2017, 12:56:36 PM
Other Diamond 82 from one I'm on has failed in Holyhead Road! Presumably awaiting someone from Redditch. Passenger said "At least the drivers smile unlike the miserable ones on the 900". To which another passenger replied National Express drivers aren't allowed to smile.
Apparently it's fine for the buses to be unreliable and cause a wait of over an hour as long as the driver smiles
6719 has broken down in the middle of the road outside the Law Courts in Birmingham City Centre whilst on a 934 to Walsall.
4497 was being attached to a recovery truck, presumably with a diesel leak on 14/02/2017.
One of our red/white Geminis broken down on the A47 Spine Road running dead on the 94 this morning around 7.30am as I ws running dead to the Vale, not far from The Fort. Replaced by an OmniLink
Stagecoach 39683 failed in Coventry Trinity Street with bonnet up. Displaying destination VOR.
30302 was being driven with an engineer in front.
Quote from: Trident 4194 on March 04, 2017, 02:01:33 PM
30302 was being driven with an engineer in front.
Hope he doesn't get run over
6104 broke down in colmore row or just hazards on??
4673 broke down on Station Road in Stechford at the Station Road, Flaxley Road stop. At about 16:20 while operating an 11A.
7 branded Enviro 400 broken down at the bottom of brookvale road/the ridgeway around half 6 yesterday evening
1819 was being attached to a tow truck at around 18:00 yesterday evening presumably having been on the 55.
4463 broke down heading towards Birmingham at the Bus Stop just after Stechford Police Station not sure how long she was there for she had her bonnet up not sure of the reason seen late afternoon roughly 5pm engineer had arrived at the time.
2 142 broken down at same place earlier
Thandi's Y152 NLK broke down on Saint Lawrence Way Darlaston earlier around 320PM not sure how long it had been there or what Depture from Bilston it was working as T66 NND which usually operates that 334 service in front of my Sandwell Travel 333 X service was in Darlo. The driver of the broken down bus did a great job parking on the curb no hazards and the bonnet up.
4646 is currently being hooked onto a recovery vehicle at Acocks Green Village.
4743 broken down at The Square Peg.
6112 (I think) was being hooked up to an RS truck in Halesowen bus station about an hour ago.
5502 on the 22 looks like it must've broken down, just gone out of service sending passengers onto the 29.
Think the same has happened to 5516 on the 24!
NX 4868 bost on 51 at Walsall Road, Perry Avenue stop, passengers loading onto X51 behind at 07:20
A rare one this a hansons dart on tow down level street about 1120 this morning
4473 has gave up hope at International Station (engine flap up)
Arriva 2296 broken down on the 13, parked in Park Lane Colley Gate with hazards on and engine flap up.
4742-87 by the new KFC in Dudley has broke down driver got everyone off reason unknown
I've just had to come off 4462 due to its wheelchair ramp not being to close up.
2235 currently broken down at 1st stop on Bromford Drive by Chipperfield Road with right side of bus leaning due to suspension failure front and back
4290 broken down at Tyburn Road/Bromford Lane inbound on 67.
4239 has broken down at the lights by the Trinity Road Mosque on the Birchfield Road, heading towards City on the 52. Services using the Birchfield Road are currently diverting via the Perry Barr Flyover between Perry Barr and Aston Six Ways heading into City.
6813 abandoned on Gravelly Hill North towards Sutton at 1130 causing tailbacks.
4548 has broken down at Stand Q in Wolverhampton Bus Station. There is a piece of paper stuck on one of the doors "This bus has broken down. We apologise for any inconvenience caused."
6726 is currently broken down on Hatherton Road in Walsall, at the relief point for the 997. I think it's been sat there for around an hour.
1827 was broken down in Nechells at about 12:30 today. At the Bloomsbury Street stop. It was on the 55.
4696 was broken down on the Priory Queensway, stop BS9 at about 2PM today. It was on the 65/67.
WN trident broken down in Stourbridge about 4 pm
4862 has broken down on Lower Bull Street on the 51, and is currently being hooked up to the back of a recovery truck.
Saw 4165 on Alum Rock Road/Saltley Gate Island being towed on the back of a RS truck around 10:20 this morning
5511 was parked up broken down at around 21:15 this evening on Moor Street, at the first bus stop at the bottom. Engineer was in attendance with all interior lights going on and off! He was looking in the electric panel beneath the driver cab window.
1875's coolant has leaked on the Hassop Road underneath the Motoway Bridge. Parked up against the curb awaiting a tow back to Perry Barr.
A Diamond Primo broke down at the island at the top of Mucklow Hill this afternoon about 2ish, blocking the left/straight ahead lane from Halesowen onto the island. Rotala van arrived just as I went past.
Not exactly a breakdown as such but 6825 was being hooked up to a tow truck at the airport at around 19:00 due to having a puncture.
Stagecoach 39680 has died just before Ash Green on a 55 to Coventry
4363 broken down on Stratford Road.
6765 is currently being hooked up to the back of a recovery vehicle in Walsall Bus Station. Apparently it's got a puncture and can't be driven back to garage.
There was a 16 reg Diamond streetlite on the S3w broken down with bonnet up in Wythall about 5pm today. Not good for a bus that is only a year old!!!
Quote from: j789 on May 16, 2017, 05:49:52 PM
There was a 16 reg Diamond streetlite on the S3w broken down with bonnet up in Wythall about 5pm today. Not good for a bus that is only a year old!!!
You could say that about most buses that you see. Isn't it like seeing a 66 plate platinum broken down??
Quote from: Trident 4194 on May 16, 2017, 06:56:10 PM
You could say that about most buses that you see. Isn't it like seeing a 66 plate platinum broken down??
Yes and I would say that about any new bus breaking down. However I drive streetlites in Worcester pretty much everyday, and whilst not really liking the drive quality, they are very reliable buses. Therefore, it is ok to think that other issues like maintenance or just a dud bus may be an issue here!
805 was broken down on st marks road on the 42/3 around3:30 ish
4928 broken down at the bus stop by the old Washwood Heath Garage causing all sorts of problems as the town bound traffic were having to go around it as it was blocking the traffic islands around 18:45
30880 coolant leak
6801 and 6811 are certainly both broken down at the Aston University relief point heading into Birmingham. 6801 has a flat tire, 6811 with a coolant leak.
UID Diamond dart being towed up the Newton road towards Scott Arms just now
4279 broken down at New Town shopping centre, outbound.
Sunny Travel 106 (YT51DZZ) failed at the Wheatsheaf while working a 71E from Chelmsley Wood - Solihull this morning around 09:50 it looked like the engine overheated.
4190 broke down on corporation streeet whilst on the 6 at around 16:50, looked like a coolant leak.
Just saw 4867 on tow in Scott Arms.
4245 overheated around 16:00 today at One Stop while working the 52A, outbound. Engineers came a few minutes later.
6819 abandoned on Gravelly Hill city bound at 1100.
Just seen 4861 being towed by a recovery vehicle by Chapel Lane on the Birmingham Road.
30000 diamond wonder how many buses broke down today
4204 is currently sat in Kenilworth broken down with a coolant leak, engineer in attendance.
Black Diamond MPD (51 plate) broken down approx 18:30 at the bottom of Marsh Hill, more than likely was the bus that had operated the 600
2129 broke down on Wheeleys Road
According to my sister, the bus operating the 1803 from Wolves 89 has broken down at New Invention.
She has walked as far as the Mossley junction & caught a 301.
Currently broken down with 4277 leaking diesel. Just loaded in City then call comes out check your buses. Had to turf everyone off onto the next 67 behind
Quote from: John on May 31, 2017, 08:34:07 AM
Currently broken down with 4277 leaking diesel. Just loaded in City then call comes out check your buses. Had to turf everyone off onto the next 67 behind
4478 also broke down in Ward End on the 94 at about 09:15 this morning, at the Foley Road stop on the Washwood Heath Road towards the City Centre (2 stops after the Fox and Goose), all the passengers were put onto 4184 on the 70 behind to continue their journey.
The driver said it kept cutting out.
6113 broken down earlier between Stourbridge & Lye.
Quote from: Stuharris 6360 on May 31, 2017, 01:36:13 PM
6113 broken down earlier between Stourbridge & Lye.
6108 also broken down
17 hasn't been running all afternoon
30807 overheated in Halesowen
Diamond e300 broke down
Quote from: 2206 on May 31, 2017, 11:53:10 AM
4478 also broke down in Ward End on the 94 at about 09:15 this morning, at the Foley Road stop on the Washwood Heath Road towards the City Centre (2 stops after the Fox and Goose), all the passengers were put onto 4184 on the 70 behind to continue their journey.
The driver said it kept cutting out.
It must have been leaking for ages. When I resumed service in the change bus, I could see the trail of diesel left by 4277 all the way from Town to Castle Vale and back to Aston Uni again
Somebody *cough*
@pndriver *cough* broke 825 earlier...
Quote from: Dom on June 01, 2017, 05:52:36 PM
Somebody *cough* @pndriver *cough* broke 825 earlier...
:o wonder who that was, i hear 758 was a nice bus on there 8)
3 breakdowns in 3 days this week, my luck doesn't seem to be in. 4476 packed up on me this afternoon, with some sort of electrical problem. The door button stopped working so had to let people out using the emergency door button, then turned off and isolated the bus, and it wouldn't start again. It started after 5 minutes of turning interior lights and headlights off to not drain the batteries. Then got to the next stop and the exact same thing happened again. Instead it wouldn't restart at all then
4425
Quote from: Trident 4194 on June 02, 2017, 06:46:52 PM
4425
And?
I admire your brevity, and while I can't stand waffle, a few more details wouldn't go amiss instead of making your usual short posts that don't actually say anything!
Quote from: Stu on June 02, 2017, 07:21:05 PM
And?
I admire your brevity, and while I can't stand waffle, a few more details wouldn't go amiss instead of making your usual short posts that don't actually say anything!
4425 broken down 2 stops before Quinton church on 140
Quote from: John on June 02, 2017, 05:42:18 PM
3 breakdowns in 3 days this week, my luck doesn't seem to be in. 4476 packed up on me this afternoon, with some sort of electrical problem. The door button stopped working so had to let people out using the emergency door button, then turned off and isolated the bus, and it wouldn't start again. It started after 5 minutes of turning interior lights and headlights off to not drain the batteries. Then got to the next stop and the exact same thing happened again. Instead it wouldn't restart at all then
Whoah, I was on that bus! Guessed it was a problem with the battery, so wasn't far off. Pretty sure I had you on the way back into Birmingham too. I did come here to post about it, but I guess I was beaten to the punch. I did notice the lights flickering, the destination sign also went off a few times while I was stood outside.
Quote from: DJ98 on June 02, 2017, 11:37:37 PM
Whoah, I was on that bus! Guessed it was a problem with the battery, so wasn't far off. Pretty sure I had you on the way back into Birmingham too. I did come here to post about it, but I guess I was beaten to the punch. I did notice the lights flickering, the destination sign also went off a few times while I was stood outside.
You wasn't the lad who got on 7022 back to Town, getting on by McDonalds on Chester Road with someone else? Sure they said its the same driver or something like that
Diamond Redditch 20850 was broken down in Acocks Green on Westley Road by the bowling alley at 15:15 this afternoon, blocking half of the road, half on the pavement, half on the road, it was on the 36.
National Express West Midlands Acocks Green 2204 was also been driven past it at 15:15 by an engineer, making an unusual and loud noise, on its way back to the garage.
4503 blocking the Lode Lane / Warwick Rd roundabout in Solihull for nearly two hours this morning, on 72's, which look to be getting the very worst of the influx of PB and WB rejects, no doubt the real reason these routes were split at Chelmsley, as it's another concentration of buses that don't need to take Euro emissions into account. Would appear many of them are not up to the intensity of Chelmsley to Solihull all day though.
Quote from: andy41 on June 06, 2017, 10:45:03 PM
4503 blocking the Lode Lane / Warwick Rd roundabout in Solihull for nearly two hours this morning, on 72's, which look to be getting the very worst of the influx of PB and WB rejects, no doubt the real reason these routes were split at Chelmsley, as it's another concentration of buses that don't need to take Euro emissions into account. Would appear many of them are not up to the intensity of Chelmsley to Solihull all day though.
I believe the reason they were split at Chelmsley Wood was due to reliability issues. In relation to the bus, I doubt AG are allocating the recent PB & WB transfers soley for those reasons. I think its a case of, the buses allowed for City Centre services are allocated their and the non City services get the remainder.
Quote from: GeminiFan1991 on June 06, 2017, 11:20:42 PM
I believe the reason they were split at Chelmsley Wood was due to reliability issues. In relation to the bus, I doubt AG are allocating the recent PB & WB transfers soley for those reasons. I think its a case of, the buses allowed for City Centre services are allocated their and the non City services get the remainder.
Erm, I think you just agreed with my point!
Quote from: andy41 on June 06, 2017, 10:45:03 PM
4503 blocking the Lode Lane / Warwick Rd roundabout in Solihull for nearly two hours this morning, on 72's, which look to be getting the very worst of the influx of PB and WB rejects, no doubt the real reason these routes were split at Chelmsley, as it's another concentration of buses that don't need to take Euro emissions into account. Would appear many of them are not up to the intensity of Chelmsley to Solihull all day though.
The 72 is nominally a Gemini route, and all non branded Gemini have traps making them euro6, so your conclusion is wrong
Quote from: Tony on June 07, 2017, 06:31:13 AM
The 72 is nominally a Gemini route, and all non branded Gemini have traps making them euro6, so your conclusion is wrong
The 1, 11 and 73 are using the B7TL ALX400 routes using the non compliant ex WB deckers.
Streetdeck on 9 with hazards on by Wolverhampton road
Quote from: Trident 4194 on June 07, 2017, 05:02:02 PM
Streetdeck on 9 with hazards on by Wolverhampton road
None of the StreetDecks have broken down.
Haven't you thought it might be something to do with your other post about the 9 being screwed and a controller has adjusted the driver to fill a gap?
Quote from: Tony on June 07, 2017, 05:58:06 PM
None of the StreetDecks have broken down.
Haven't you thought it might be something to do with your other post about the 9 being screwed and a controller has adjusted the driver to fill a gap?
Well it did cross my mind that a streetdeck went down mucklows hill presumed it was a different one.
@Tony what was the reasons for such severe delays?
Quote from: Tony on June 07, 2017, 06:31:13 AM
The 72 is nominally a Gemini route, and all non branded Gemini have traps making them euro6, so your conclusion is wrong
It was predominantly ALX's yesterday, 4503 was actually in a minority.
4435 being hooked up to an RS truck on Great Charles Street at 5.45 this evening.
Quote from: andy41 on June 07, 2017, 08:09:18 PM
It was predominantly ALX's yesterday, 4503 was actually in a minority.
I seen a few Geminis on the 1 yesterday (I think it was yesterday). That's probably why the ALX's were in Chelmsley Wood
4654; 4503; 4638; 4641; 4653; 4639; 4532; 4644; 4525; 4526 were all on the 72 yesterday
Quote from: Tony on June 07, 2017, 08:44:10 PM
4654; 4503; 4638; 4641; 4653; 4639; 4532; 4644; 4525; 4526 were all on the 72 yesterday
I don't know what the PVR is now but I saw at least 5 ALX's on there.
Quote from: andy41 on June 07, 2017, 08:47:24 PM
I don't know what the PVR is now but I saw at least 5 ALX's on there.
You saw all 5, 2203 was also out
6730 is currently being towed back to Walsall Garage from Scott Arms. Just seen it at the lights at Scott Arms.
5504 failed just as it entered the rounabout at Five Ways (22/23 going Citybound)
4438 driven by engineer NIS
Quote from: Trident 4194 on June 14, 2017, 05:02:46 PM
4438 driven by engineer NIS
Obviously not broken down if it's beig driven.
Quote from: clayderman on June 14, 2017, 04:08:55 PM
5504 failed just as it entered the rounabout at Five Ways (22/23 going Citybound)
Was in service heading through Harborne towards town on 22/23 at around 6pm so can't have been serious.
Quote from: Mike K on June 14, 2017, 06:53:39 PM
Quote from: clayderman on June 14, 2017, 04:08:55 PM
5504 failed just as it entered the rounabout at Five Ways (22/23 going Citybound)
Was in service heading through Harborne towards town on 22/23 at around 6pm so can't have been serious.
It completed all its mileage on running board 22-17 from 07:47 until 17:31
Some of these guys think that just because a bus has hazards on, it's broken down.
Could be waiting time or could have been adjusted and waiting time if it's empty...
Quote from: MW on June 14, 2017, 07:10:45 PM
Some of these guys think that just because a bus has hazards on, it's broken down.
Could be waiting time or could have been adjusted and waiting time if it's empty...
And likewise a bus being driven by an engineer could be on its way to replace another bus.
Quote from: MW on June 14, 2017, 07:10:45 PM
Could be waiting time or could have been adjusted and waiting time if it's empty...
Yep. Adjusting timing in the middle of the Island.
It was in service, with people on board. I'm not too sure what happened after the 24 (that I was on) overtook it; but the driver had restarted the bus, that's all I saw.
Quote from: Tony on June 14, 2017, 07:07:42 PM
Was in service heading through Harborne towards town on 22/23 at around 6pm so can't have been serious.
It completed all its mileage on running board 22-17 from 07:47 until 17:31
In that case running dead back to garage at the time I saw it.
6815 broken down at the Royal Mail Stop on Newtown Row. No destination on, hazards on and driver out on phone.
Just seen 4470 being towed in Stechford but it was heading outbound. I assume to that place not far off the airport ?
First Worcester weren't having a good day today! 30402 has just broken down in Rubery and I was forced aboard NX4949, meanwhile, earlier today Volvo 32066 overheated and shut down in the middle of the M5 roundabout!
30402 has seemingly restarted and has just gone through Selly Oak.
I'm currently broke down on Bull Street Birmingham with 4736. No air pressure. :(
Quote from: Isobel6725 on June 19, 2017, 08:08:40 PM
I'm currently broke down on Bull Street Birmingham with 4736. No air pressure. :(
You had a Platinum when you drove past me without noticing me at 4pm!
Quote from: Isobel6725 on June 19, 2017, 08:08:40 PM
I'm currently broke down on Bull Street Birmingham with 4736. No air pressure. :(
That's twice today for 4736. Was broken down this morning on Bull Street after doing a 935 from Walsall.
@Tony oops! Sorry. Haha I drive that focused you see. :D
4133 broken down this morning in Darlaston seen around 07:40AM. Hazards were on, Not in Service written on blinds, Driver in bus but on the phone out of cab probably flats battery as Hazards stop flashing even though Driver did not enter Cab
6725 bost on Bull Street in Brum, won't start apparently
Quote from: Kevin on June 21, 2017, 06:41:57 PM
6725 bost on Bull Street in Brum, won't start apparently
@Isobel6725 I'll leave this here... :P
My bus! She won't start because she's fell asleep. She's just having a good snooze is all.. it's tiring serving Birmingham - Walsall all day. ;D
(Yes I'm slightly weird, I hope I haven't offended anyone) :)
@Isobel6725 Your bus thought if the 51 branded E400s can have a day off so can I!
One from yesterday 14:55 Thandi 37 off Willenhall GX53MWP had a broken gear box The driver got First gear and then nothing Rev limiter all the way to Walsall. Bus then worked one more service and I'm told by my mate broke down in Pleck.
6750 is currently broken on James Watt Queensway just up from the lights heading to Masshouse Lane. It's currently stopped on the inside lane.
Quote from: Michael Bevan on June 26, 2017, 08:11:24 AM
6750 is currently broken on James Watt Queensway just up from the lights heading to Masshouse Lane. It's currently stopped on the inside lane.
There was an ambulance with flashing blue lights parked up behind it when I passed it a short time ago - not sure if the two are in any way related.
Quote from: Mike K on June 26, 2017, 08:45:03 AM
There was an ambulance with flashing blue lights parked up behind it when I passed it a short time ago - not sure if the two are in any way related.
Not a breakdown
30878 or 30879 had broken down this morning about 9:15 presumably was on the 002
4372 has given up and is leaking fluid and steam just by the old Selly Oak Hospital on the 84.
Diamond 202220 or202 Broke down earlier Driver on Phone Hazard Lights on the bus had broken down was on The Walsall Road just after turning from Old Park Road on the 65 to Darlaston I've had this driver before on the 302 and 4H he is decent in his driving and Customer Service
@BusFan94 - No such fleet numbers, Diamond's are 5 digit! I assume you actually mean MPD 20002 or 20202, Winston
Diamond 21001 been attended to by an engineer outside the church next to Villa Park about half 7 tonight. On the 68 heading towards One Stop
1751 being towed by an Rs truck through Leamore about 40 mins ago.
@Tony 2 double deckers on the Bloxwich corridor tonight.
Was that planned?
4481 had teething troubles on the 94 this morning, was beeping merrily from the Fox and all inbound stops plus she kept cutting out but restarted ok. The fans were roaring as well, got to the Saltley Gate stop at 10:00 where I got off and 4482 passed and collected all the passengers off 4481 and went back to garage I presume or was left too cool down before resuming service
610* broken down on 9 by lye bypass
Not really a breakdown but 7030 cut out every time the bus was stationary. Not really sure what caused it but the driver certainly wasn't having it!
Quote from: BusFan94 on July 05, 2017, 05:20:55 PM
Diamond 202220 or202 Broke down earlier Driver on Phone Hazard Lights on the bus had broken down was on The Walsall Road just after turning from Old Park Road on the 65 to Darlaston I've had this driver before on the 302 and 4H he is decent in his driving and Customer Service
@BusFan94 - No such fleet numbers, Diamond's are 5 digit! I assume you actually mean MPD 20002 or 20202, Winston
Yes sorry it was 20202
4656 was broken down in Solihull at around 17:00, engine flap open, can't have been that serious though as it was driven off by the driver after over an hour waiting for the engineer, the engineer turned something inside the engine compartment and away it went at around 18:00.
4485's destination panel fell off whilst it was on PB67..It's not everyday you go upstairs to find it lying on the floor...
4656 broke down while on an X12 towards city
And it was on windward way Trent drive
6788 broke down on the 126 heading towards town just before Causeway Green Road, all had to get off and await the next bus.
4582 broken down outside the Library in Brierley Hill.
2135 looks like it's broken down by the Green Man in Harborne.
4721 getting a tow from Hillmeads Road
6745 currently broken down in Birmingham City Centre with some sort of leak whilst on a 934.
2085 broken down in Dudley bus station, currently being prepared to get towed by a recovery truck.
6811 is currently being hooked up to a recovery vehicle at Price Street heading out of City...
4518 was being towed by a tow truck at around 11:30. Went up Baker Street and then onto Saint Johns Road in Sparkbrook.
Looks like the front panel of Diamond Optare Solo 20541 has fallen off in Walsall Bus Station whilst on the Diamond 29 stand...
4487 has failed at Saltley Gate inbound
1852 was being recovered at Birchley Island, Oldbury about 30 minutes ago.
4573 broken down at the stop by the Brewer & Baker, Camp Hill.
28 Branded bus broken down at the 28E terminus on Dyas Road.(I thinks) its overheated.
Just passed an Omnilink on Gorsty Hill with its hazards on, didn't catch the fleet number as another one pulled in behind it.
Saw 4803 being towed back to perry barr garage at around 19:50 yesterday evening.
4650 broke down in Chelmsley Wood at about midday.
1826 broke down on Heath Way by Brook Meadow Road earlier today.
Mmc broken down on 9 stop past lutley oak
I've been on 4933 on 904, which broke down in Walmely in January. Freezing cold for 2 hours.
Quote from: nxplatinum6805 on September 12, 2017, 07:34:57 PM
I've been on 4933 on 904, which broke down in Walmely in January. Freezing cold for 2 hours with .
I'd remove the name pretty quick...
@Tony
Quote from: nxplatinum6805 on September 12, 2017, 07:34:57 PM
I've been on 4933 on 904, which broke down in Walmely in January. Freezing cold for 2 hours.
No you never went on 4933 on the 904 in January!
4933 was at BC in January and the 904 became the X4 on the 4th December!
@nxplatinum6805
Quote from: 2206 on September 12, 2017, 08:00:32 PM
No you never went on 4933 on the 904 in January!
4933 was at BC in January and the 904 became the X4 on the 4th December! @nxplatinum6805
Just spamming the forum. Are you,
@nxplatinum6805?
Quote from: 2206 on September 12, 2017, 08:00:32 PM
No you never went on 4933 on the 904 in January!
4933 was at BC in January and the 904 became the X4 on the 4th December! @nxplatinum6805
It was in 2016
@2206
Quote from: nxplatinum6805 on September 12, 2017, 09:06:11 PM
It was in 2016 @2206
Quote from: nxplatinum6805 on September 12, 2017, 09:06:47 PM
no not really @Jack
2016? So why do you need to post about something that happened so long ago, buses breaking down are a common occurence, 100s of breakdowns have happened since then, over the past 20 months? A bit insignificant, considering how often you see vehicles broken down?
Quote from: 2206 on September 12, 2017, 09:08:53 PM
2016? So why do you need to post about something that happened so long ago, buses breaking down are a common occurence, 100s of breakdowns have happened since then, over the past 20 months? A bit insignificant?
That was my last breakdown
@2206
Quote from: nxplatinum6805 on September 12, 2017, 09:10:50 PM
That was my last breakdown @2206
That must of been the last time you went out. I've seen many breakdowns since then.
4555 is broken down at Stand F in Wolverhampton Bus Station. 59 will pick up passengers from Stand G.
4558 has a leak and is currently parked in the middle of Wolverhampton Bus Station.
Quote from: P419 EJW on September 18, 2017, 11:10:22 AM
4555 is broken down at Stand F in Wolverhampton Bus Station. 59 will pick up passengers from Stand G.
4558 has a leak and is currently parked in the middle of Wolverhampton Bus Station.
@Tony was saying about the excellent reliability 😜
Quote from: Trident 4194 on September 18, 2017, 02:58:52 PM
@Tony was saying about the excellent reliability 😜
No I was saying about their availability, a very different thing
4338 broke down just 2 stops after starting service on the 76.
Walsall's breakdown bus living up to it's name...6749 has broken down on the X51, just coming off the Perry Barr Flyover towards Walsall...Complete traffic carnage on the Perry Barr Flyover...Backing up all the way into City...
Quote from: Michael Bevan on September 20, 2017, 04:56:28 PM
Walsall's breakdown bus living up to it's name...6749 has broken down on the X51, just coming off the Perry Barr Flyover towards Walsall...Complete traffic carnage on the Perry Barr Flyover...Backing up all the way into City...
The traffic right back to Lancaster Circus was horrendous this evening, I wondered what was causing it (mind you it was awful heading out through the Queensway tunnels too). Incidentally, how is this bus living up to its name?
Quote from: Mike K on September 20, 2017, 07:46:41 PM
The traffic right back to Lancaster Circus was horrendous this evening, I wondered what was causing it (mind you it was awful heading out through the Queensway tunnels too). Incidentally, how is this bus living up to its name?
This one seems to break down quite a bit...The drivers all call it "Walsall's Breakdown Bus"...
6768 broken down on Willenhall Road.
6823 is stuck in a pothole at the 94 stop in Chelmsley Wood. Driver lowered the ramp and the stop is touching the kerb but it can't raise again off the kerb for some reason
Just seen 1890 behind an RS truck in walsall. Looked to be heading for the depot.
Not really a breakdown but 1898 was having teething troubles this morning. The doors wouldn't close and the ABS lights were flashing. The driver had to restart the bus and the doors would close albeit 7 minutes late on the 52 at the Hassop Road terminus.
1846 I think
Quote from: Trident 4194 on September 29, 2017, 04:51:32 PM
1846 I think
What about 1846? Some detail would be appreciated.
4181 was parked with the bonnet up tonight on the A51 at Longden Green on one of the Amazon routes.
A 47** on the Boney Hay 937 has broken down on Kingstanding Road just after the Circle, partially blocking the road...
4283 (I think) was broken down at the traffic lights at the Fox and Goose going towards the City Centre at about 17:30 today.
An ex PB Price Branded E400 had broken down on Pershore Street on a 47, inbound at 16:20.
An ALX400 B7TL was broken down at the 65/66/67 Stop on Priory Queensway at 15:35.
4155 broken down at The Prince stop at Stafford St Walsall.
Social Travel KV03ZFS was parked up broken down on the 11C on Flaxley Road in Stechford at about 16:50 today.
4679 had broken down while on the Villa diversion on Birchfield Road. Something was dripping from underneath. Not only that but it had broken down in the middle of the junction with Livingstone Road.
Quote from: Jack on November 04, 2017, 06:03:21 PM
4679 had broken down while on the Villa diversion on Birchfield Road. Someone was dripping from underneath. Not only that but it had broken down in the middle of the junction with Livingstone Road.
Sounds like a case of incontinence.
Quote from: Mike K on November 04, 2017, 08:38:28 PM
Sounds like a case of incontinence.
Changed it now lol
685*- broke down on 126 at chiquitoes earlier
Quote from: Jack on November 04, 2017, 10:58:02 PM
Do you mean 675*? @Trident 4194
No, he doesn't mean 675* either, if it was it wouldn't take much working out as there is only on 675* at Wolverhampton, 6759, and that didn't break down yesterday
Quote from: Tony on November 05, 2017, 10:12:19 AM
No, he doesn't mean 675* either, if it was it wouldn't take much working out as there is only on 675* at Wolverhampton, 6759, and that didn't break down yesterday
Maybe I should wear my glasses prob should have just said a 126 broke down yesterday
4333 currently broken down on Blossomfield road about a mile out of Solihull.
Claribels E200 (YX17 NYU) currently broken down in Perry Beeches.
Just been transferred off 4731 as it's wipers aren't working. Everyone on 4731 has been put onto 1910 behind on the 6 in Shirley.
4360 is currently broken down in Solihull, believe it's something to do with the air pressure.
4576 has been involved in an accident on Moor Street Queensway just outside of Moor Street Station. Hasn't broken down as such.
4434 appears to be broken down on Manor Lane on the 241
There's a walsall omnilink stuck in Hayley green
4689 parked up at the bus stop opposite the old Washwood Heath Garage. All lights off & the driver standing by it around 17:45
A BY Omnilink broke down outside the Petrol Station by the Fox and Goose on the Washwood Heath Road at about 17:00 this afternoon.
4198 broke down near dudley. Potentially to be withdrawn now
Quote from: Trident 4194 on December 21, 2017, 04:34:41 PM
4198 broke down near dudley. Potentially to be withdrawn now
wrong again
4296 saved 4523 earlier on Fox Hollies Road on the 11C. 4296 was turned around at the York Pub and headed off towards City via Warwick Road. Must have been adjusted to at least Handsworth for it to take that route.
Quote from: Trident 4194 on December 21, 2017, 04:34:41 PM
4198 broke down near dudley. Potentially to be withdrawn now
Just because a bus breaks down doesn't mean it will be straight away withdrawn!
Quote from: Jack on December 21, 2017, 04:53:33 PM
Just because a bus breaks down doesn't mean it will be straight away withdrawn!
its only a minor problem stopping it from going
@pndriver
1 branded hybrid was on back of RS truck about 12:20 in sedgley
Diamond 20745 broke down at Perry Barr Bus Station after the front nearside wheel came rolling off its wheel arm at around 15:20 today. Was working the 68A/C.
2142 has just expired on the 22 on War Lane, Harborne, apparently with a gearbox issue according to the driver.
1911 broke down on High Street in City on the 6 as the emergency exit would not properly closed. Caused aload of traffic to cue up behind as 2226 on the 37 and 2244 on another 6 loaded and unloaded. The driver of 1911 moved to the first bus stop on Albert Street so it wouldn't cause a cue.
Quote from: Jack on January 06, 2018, 09:46:13 PM
1911 broke down on High Street in City on the 6 as the emergency exit would not properly closed. Caused aload of traffic to cue up behind as 2226 on the 37 and 2244 on another 6 loaded and unloaded. The driver of 1911 moved to the first bus stop on Albert Street so it wouldn't cause a cue.
It sounds like Carrs Lane was well and truly snookered.
Quote from: Mike K on January 07, 2018, 11:06:58 PM
It sounds like Carrs Lane was well and truly snookered.
Heh. Right on cue.
7020 was parked up broken down on the 66 at the stop at the bottom of Boldmere Road towards Birmingham City Centre on the Chester Road, not far from the Chester Road Station earlier today.
6848 parked up at Aldi wheatsheaf ex city causing major delays back to yardley swAn
Green Bus Trident bost on Aston Church Road this morning
4290 broke down this afternoon while on the 38 on Farnborough Road with low coolant alarm. I got onto the Vale with 4291 and was asked to take my bus to him so he could carry on and take 4290 back to garage
4489 broke down on Washwood Heath Road at the stop by the Old Swan Pub town bound, half the interior lights on both decks, headlights off but hazards on around 18:15ish
Quote from: Squiz1971 on January 18, 2018, 06:44:21 PM
4489 broke down on Washwood Heath Road at the stop by the Old Swan Pub town bound, half the interior lights on both decks, headlights off but hazards on around 18:15ish
On the Gemini's, when half of the interior lights are on, it means the master switch is on, but not in ignition.
Quote from: MW on January 18, 2018, 07:40:39 PM
On the Gemini's, when half of the interior lights are on, it means the master switch is on, but not in ignition.
The ALX400 B7TL's and Tridents do the same from what I've seen.
Quote from: Jack on January 18, 2018, 07:42:15 PM
The ALX400 B7TL's and Tridents do the same from what I've seen.
Virtually all buses are the same
Driving down Bristol Road towards Longbridge at about 8.30 tonight I followed an out of service Green Hybrid which then parked behind a crimson Hybrid (missed fleet number) at the Bournville college stop, guessing that bus must have broken down as odd to see a bus out of service coming out of the city that late in the evening.
Two of our Platinums broken down together at the Aston Uni relief now. One with a puncture and the other with its doors stuck open
4606 was being towed away last night at around 22:00 on Moor Street, Queensway.
A PB Omnilink was having some attendance by an engineer on Beeches Road at around 7:40 this morning outside the swimming baths. Caused a nice long queue of traffic to back up behind it.
4230 broke down on the Bromford Lane at the first stop after crossing the Tybrun Road on the 11A about 20 minutes ago. 4292 behind would have picked up its passengers.
A 28 branded Omnilink broke down in Erdington earlier today as well.
6891 appears to have failed outside Harborne Academy, city bound this morning.
811 had an engine failure whilst at West Brom Bus Station this morning, when I saw it there was oil all over the ground and what looked like a piston lying underneath the bus.
4488 appears to have expired on the Walsall Road, parked up in the slow lane hazards flashing just at the top of the hill before the Tower Hill lights
4213 is currently broken down just after spon end, eastern green bound, on the 10. Parked up with all electrics off and hazards on, just past a bus stop.
4946 broken down on Moat Lane outside the Markets.
I think Diamond EU06 KOX is currently broke down in Walsall on the 74. Been sat in Walsall for around 30 minutes. 16:05 and 17:05 74 departures didn't turn up in Walsall either.
Diamond 30407 looks like it's broke down on Gorsty Hill.
According to a family member, 4571 was broken down on Stratford Road by Kyotts Lake Road while working an inbound 2. Apparently it caused quite a bit of disruption.
4864 and 4868 have both broken down on the Walsall Road within about a mile of each other...4864 has died at the stop by the Old Walsall Road heading towards Walsall, and 4868 has died in the middle lane at the Scott Arms lights heading towards Walsall...
Quote from: Michael Bevan on March 03, 2018, 05:58:04 PM
4864 and 4868 have both broken down on the Walsall Road within about a mile of each other...4864 has died at the stop by the Old Walsall Road heading towards Walsall, and 4868 has died in the middle lane at the Scott Arms lights heading towards Walsall...
That will explain the long tail backs to One Stop.
4274 was being towed on a tow truck earlier in West Bromwich.
4237 broke down on Dudley Road in oldbury near to the Homebase presumed it was on the 87
Quote from: Michael Bevan on March 03, 2018, 05:58:04 PM
4864 and 4868 have both broken down on the Walsall Road within about a mile of each other...4864 has died at the stop by the Old Walsall Road heading towards Walsall, and 4868 has died in the middle lane at the Scott Arms lights heading towards Walsall...
Sure it was 4864? I caught it 18:25 from Walsall
6101 broke down at 06:00 this morning on the 9, stop before Wolverhampton Rd South going into town. Although the Driver of 2102 going empty to Bearwood offered to carry the passengers to Bearwod, NXWM Control refused to allow him to do this. Obviously in the interests of causing the maximum inconvenience to the largest number of people.
6114 broke down near lye
Welcome to Diamond
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Quote from: MW on March 08, 2018, 09:44:18 PM
Welcome to Diamond.
Great to see them settling in well!
Obviously Central Buses never had a vehicle break down!
Typical Diamond. Looks like they are already being neglected.
Quote from: Jack on March 09, 2018, 07:03:54 PM
Typical Diamond. Looks like they are already being neglected.
I'm not sure Diamond can be held accountable for fleet neglect after only a couple of weeks.
And it is an Optare.
Quote from: Mike K on March 09, 2018, 08:57:47 PM
I'm not sure Diamond can be held accountable for fleet neglect after only a couple of weeks.
And it is an Optare.
I've heard this one was already knackered. One of the 16 plate Enviros had an engine warning light buzzing at you when you rev more than 1500rpm. This was the one used on the S1 before Diamond took over. At the time, the driver reckoned that Central aren't bothering with the fleet now that they've sold out. Fair enough, I wouldn't either. But this Optare must be the same case.
Quote from: MW on March 09, 2018, 09:09:08 PM
I've heard this one was already knackered. One of the 16 plate Enviros had an engine warning light buzzing at you when you rev more than 1500rpm. This was the one used on the S1 before Diamond took over. At the time, the driver reckoned that Central aren't bothering with the fleet now that they've sold out. Fair enough, I wouldn't either. But this Optare must be the same case.
'The driver reckoned....'
If I believed everything a driver had reckoned in 25 years of working in the bus industry I wouldn't know anything.
There are 3 16 plate E200's and the S1 rarely got the same bus day in day out so not sure how that can be the case? Perhaps you should have asked him if he'd been putting the fault on his VCR at the same time as gassing to you about it?
The Optare Versa is 10 years old. It, like any 10 year old bus belonging to anybody, can break down at any given moment. But it's much more fun to accuse a professional mechanic of failing to do his job.
Quote from: andy41 on March 10, 2018, 12:06:40 AM
'The driver reckoned....'
If I believed everything a driver had reckoned in 25 years of working in the bus industry I wouldn't know anything.
There are 3 16 plate E200's and the S1 rarely got the same bus day in day out so not sure how that can be the case? Perhaps you should have asked him if he'd been putting the fault on his VCR at the same time as gassing to you about it?
The Optare Versa is 10 years old. It, like any 10 year old bus belonging to anybody, can break down at any given moment. But it's much more fun to accuse a professional mechanic of failing to do his job.
In the last few weeks of the S1, the same Enviro 200 was used, and every so often, one of the Metrocitys. I know it was the same one because of the fault. I looked at it multiple times. I also route learned the S1 on the same bus. Boarded it at least three times within two weeks. Same fault.
4573 broke down earlier on Carrs Lane.
Quote from: Jack on March 10, 2018, 03:57:55 PM
4573 broke down earlier on Carrs Lane.
Was there with a driver for about an hour then with an engineer for at least 2-3 hours nefore being towed away around 3-4pm.
4247 on the 20.13 48 from WB to Northfield burst on the hill near hurst road when attempting to climb the hill. Driver said it was a driveshaft problem and it blocked the road unable to move. The 48 heading towards wb couldn’t get past it and had to reverse back. Help arrived just after 21.00 with the oak lane breakdown van and soho road branded 4973 which took over 4247’s board. 4973 was on the move shortly after 21.05 leaving 4247 there with the engineers having a look over it.
4443- 246 Stourbridge bus station- looked like it was being charged?
Quote from: Trident 4194 on March 14, 2018, 06:37:34 PM
4443- 246 Stourbridge bus station- looked like it was being charged?
Every bus that goes into Stourbridge bus station is charged. That's how the cover the running costs :-)
Hybrid broke down at causeway green around 5:30 ( on 126 )
If a bus breaks down do engineers from the local depot or the vehicle's depot attend?
For example a 126 breaks down at Five Ways would BC engineers attend to see if bus could be fixed or need to wait for WN engineers?
4779 (if i remember right) broke down on the 67 this morning between 8 and 9am at the stop after Aston Cross City bound, dumping all the passengers onto my already 25 minute late bus. It was still there at half 12 this afternoon, I imagine waiting for a tow truck
30850 parked with hazards on by fox hunt on 4H looks like replaced by 20744
55 broken down at Longmeadow Crescent today around 13:00 was replaced.
4276 broken down on Priory Rd, presumably on the 1. It was there before 9.30am and later on tow on Salisbury Rd, Moseley en route to AG probably
4475 has broken down on the Aldridge Road between Holford Drive and Wellhead Lane...It's currently blocking the left lane, causing traffic to start backing up onto the Kingstanding Road...
30409 broke down- seemed to be working perfectly well before in fact driver said its driving ok
4443 causing havoc on the ring road don't think broken down but hazards on just as you exit ring road. Exchanging paper work- still running on the 246 now
3301 broke down in Halesowen- brakes related driver said to supervisor
Looks like 4866 has died on the Birmingham Road at Jesson Road whilst on the 51...
Seems like 6861 has broken down right by Five Ways island outbound, somebody looking at the engine.
Quote from: MasterPlan on April 06, 2018, 12:46:23 PM
Seems like 6861 has broken down right by Five Ways island outbound, somebody looking at the engine.
Still there at 4pm, with towing wagon in attendance. Delays of at least 20 mins on Harborne routes.
Quote from: Other Walsall Tony on April 07, 2018, 07:18:06 AM
Still there at 4pm, with towing wagon in attendance. Delays of at least 20 mins on Harborne routes.
There was a Platinum on the other side too parked up before the bus stop. Don't know if that was broken down too.
6808 broke down on a X4 towards the City Centre on Manor Hill at about 14:15 today, it transferred all its passengers onto 6816 on the X3.
The WB89 broke down in Church Road Smethwick yesterday city bound, couldn't catch the bus number, as I was sitting at the back of the bus the passengers were transferred onto. The empty bus then went up Church Road to the traffic lights and turned into Bearwood Road, I guess heading back to garage.
4214 is currently parked up on charter avenue, presumably having been on the 18/18A with an engineer van in attendance and not in service on the display.
4539 has given up with the heat in Merry Hill parked awkwardly
4506(?) was parked up near the airport on Saturday evening with hazards on, presumably having been on the X12. Not long after I saw it, I over heard a passenger on the X1 that got on at the airport, that was on the X12 before saying the bus had broke down.
Something I've always wondered about, is what happens it the last bus of the night breaks down? Is a replacement bus found and the service runs late or do they not put another bus on?
I've been lucky and it never happened to me waiting for the last 448 at the old West Brom bus station back in the '80's, but reading this thread has made me wonder what would happen.
Quote from: PinkBus on April 23, 2018, 07:53:56 PM
Something I've always wondered about, is what happens it the last bus of the night breaks down? Is a replacement bus found and the service runs late or do they not put another bus on?
I've been lucky and it never happened to me waiting for the last 448 at the old West Brom bus station back in the '80's, but reading this thread has made me wonder what would happen.
Last bus has to run.
Quote from: Dom on April 23, 2018, 09:18:22 PM
Last bus has to run.
Try telling that to certain operators!
On Monday evening I seen Diamonds 30897 broken down in Solihull, with the engine flap up and an engineer in attendance. Apparently something to do with the starter motor. It was fixed after the engineer was working on it and fiddling around with parts of the engine, with a little help from the van jump starting it!
Later that evening 4473 was switched off by kids from the engine compartment in chelmsley wood whilst on the 97, then was struggling to start back up again.
Later on that night I seen 4772 in Coventry being driven back to the garage by an engineer with the van following.
NX 4993 broken down outside Coventry Museum
https://www.flickr.com/gp/92409298@N06/42SjE6
Quote from: JoNi on April 26, 2018, 10:02:33 AM
NX 4993 broken down outside Coventry Museum
https://www.flickr.com/gp/92409298@N06/42SjE6
I'm not sure the other Enviro driving over the pavement is the most acceptable of practices...
Quote from: Straightlines on April 26, 2018, 10:31:31 AM
I'm not sure the other Enviro driving over the pavement is the most acceptable of practices...
how are the buses going to get into the bus station or up by sainsburys if tne rd blocked by a broken
Down bus
Quote from: Solo1 on April 26, 2018, 11:34:31 AM
how are the buses going to get into the bus station or up by sainsburys if tne rd blocked by a broken
Down bus
They're not...
How will the buses get to the terminus in Coventry if rd blocked temporary measure to go on pavement otherwise would have a blocked rd unless there's another way they can all go
Quote from: Straightlines on April 26, 2018, 10:31:31 AM
I'm not sure the other Enviro driving over the pavement is the most acceptable of practices...
There are other members of staff supervising the vehicle as it mount the pavement if you look carefully. This was more than likely immediate response to the breakdown. If they couldn't get 4993 moving, I would imagine the buses would have been diverted via Bishop Street and the Ring Road.
The driver of the bus supervised pedestrians. Police who attended Sainsburys for another matter drove over the pavement and didnt have a problem with how the situation was dealt with. After half an hour the bus was pushed backwards out of the way by drivers, engineers and a bus spotter wearing a hi-vi. Another driver acted as a banksman. A tow truck eventually arrived and towed the bus back to the garage. Two NX Revenue Inspectors walked past en route to check tickets.
Quote from: JoNi on April 26, 2018, 09:54:26 PM
The driver of the bus supervised pedestrians. Police who attended Sainsburys for another matter drove over the pavement and didnt have a problem with how the situation was dealt with. After half an hour the bus was pushed backwards out of the way by drivers, engineers and a bus spotter wearing a hi-vi. Another driver acted as a banksman. A tow truck eventually arrived and towed the bus back to the garage. Two NX Revenue Inspectors walked past en route to check tickets.
Sounds like an Health and Safety nightmare!
Employees / 'Bus Spotters' pushing buses on the public highway? Good grief.
Quote from: Straightlines on April 26, 2018, 10:25:02 PM
Sounds like an Health and Safety nightmare!
Employees / 'Bus Spotters' pushing buses on the public highway? Good grief.
It's called community spirit. Nothing wrong with helping out in times of need!
There is a wonderful irony that when bus company had its own tow truck at the local bus garage it was rarely needed! There don't seem to be any supervisory staff to take charge of situations like this on the ground either nowadays!
Quote from: lauren1993 on April 27, 2018, 04:10:07 AM
It's called community spirit. Nothing wrong with helping out in times of need!
Try telling that the Health and Safety Executive if it hits someone!
Upper Dean Street has been blocked for nearly 5 hours today causing diversions due to a Diamond bus breaking down at the junction of Moat Lane at 13:50. It was finally moved at 18:45
1859 was causing chaos in Halesowen earlier broken down with hazards on. Appears all companies have break downs 🤔
Quote from: Trident 4194 on May 02, 2018, 07:07:14 PM
1859 was causing chaos in Halesowen earlier broken down with hazards on. Appears all companies have break downs 🤔
Yes all companies have break downs, that's not news, but 1859 was not causing chaos for 5 hours. It was still drivable and the driver reversed it into the emergency parking bay with the assistance of one of the TfWM staff as banksman. The poor lady who helped it reverse got soaked as it happened during a downpour
Quote from: Tony on May 02, 2018, 06:52:27 PM
Upper Dean Street has been blocked for nearly 5 hours today causing diversions due to a Diamond bus breaking down at the junction of Moat Lane at 13:50. It was finally moved at 18:45
how come it took 5 hours to get a tow truck I thought tividale had there own tow truck
Quote from: Tony on May 02, 2018, 07:15:50 PM
Yes all companies have break downs, that's not news, but 1859 was not causing chaos for 5 hours. It was still drivable and the driver reversed it into the emergency parking bay with the assistance of one of the TfWM staff as banksman. The poor lady who helped it reverse got soaked as it happened during a downpour
Then why didn't they move 1859 sooner?? Were you at the breakdown?
Quote from: Tony on May 02, 2018, 06:52:27 PM
Upper Dean Street has been blocked for nearly 5 hours today causing diversions due to a Diamond bus breaking down at the junction of Moat Lane at 13:50. It was finally moved at 18:45
BX09 SNV. Rotala engineer came and tried their best to get the bus running but no luck. It was interesting seeing buses reversing and did three-point turns. Click here (https://imgur.com/a/z4iuNlC) for the picture.
Quote from: P419 EJW on May 02, 2018, 08:06:18 PM
BX09 SNV. Rotala engineer came and tried their best to get the bus running but no luck. It was interesting seeing buses reversing and did three-point turns. Click here (https://imgur.com/a/z4iuNlC) for the picture.
Not surprised, the Centro's are crap now, Royales are awful now. The MAN Centro's aren't as bad.
Quote from: Solo1 on May 02, 2018, 07:16:47 PM
how come it took 5 hours to get a tow truck I thought tividale had there own tow truck
Maybe because Tividale's tow truck was dealing with another breakdown.
There was a 1 branded E400H getting towed down the Wolverhampton ring road earlier, didn't catch which one I'm afraid.
Quote from: Jack on May 02, 2018, 09:09:30 PM
Not surprised, the Centro's are crap now, Royales are awful now. The MAN Centro's aren't as bad.
Maybe because Tividale's tow truck was dealing with another breakdown.
they must be other tow companies that could of been used unless they all busy
Quote from: Jack on May 02, 2018, 09:09:30 PM
Not surprised, the Centro's are crap now, Royales are awful now. The MAN Centro's aren't as bad.
Maybe because Tividale's tow truck was dealing with another breakdown.
MAN are the most unreliable buses going! Granted Volvo aren't that much better these days but definitely better than MAN. Scania are the way forward 8)
Quote from: V89MOA on May 03, 2018, 05:38:19 AM
MAN are the most unreliable buses going! Granted Volvo aren't that much better these days but definitely better than MAN. Scania are the way forward 8)
True, I was generally talking about Tividale's MAN's, 30120/30302/30922 etc, those can fly down the roads on the 40! I will agree with you about Volvo though.
PN B7RLE broken down on 276 about 1:30 seen 2098 or 2088
Quote from: Trident 4194 on May 03, 2018, 07:04:21 PM
PN B7RLE broken down on 276 about 1:30 seen 2098 or 2088
2088 has completed all it's mileage on the 276 and has not broken down
2098 has not been anywhere near the 276 and has also not broken down
Quote from: V89MOA on May 03, 2018, 05:38:19 AM
MAN are the most unreliable buses going! Granted Volvo aren't that much better these days but definitely better than MAN. Scania are the way forward 8)
Do you have any evidence of the Volvo's being unreliable? Which Volvo's? Very broad statement made there!
Quote from: Tony on May 03, 2018, 07:22:03 PM
2088 has completed all it's mileage on the 276 and has not broken down
2098 has not been anywhere near the 276 and has also not broken down
Defo was one broken may have been 2089 then- broken down near wollescote- where the slopes bumps are- way 142 and 298/299 go
Quote from: PinkBus on April 23, 2018, 07:53:56 PM
Something I've always wondered about, is what happens it the last bus of the night breaks down? Is a replacement bus found and the service runs late or do they not put another bus on?
I've been lucky and it never happened to me waiting for the last 448 at the old West Brom bus station back in the '80's, but reading this thread has made me wonder what would happen.
Only just noticed this, but what Dom said in response
I've experienced that once before with the last 51 from town - 01:02
Many people waiting abandoned and went for a taxi but I knew it was still going to turn up. Eventually came well gone half 1 and with only 5 people on board in the end made for a gloriously fast ride home
2104 broken down today on the PN 276
Diamond Bus Solo SR broken down at Solihull Station, was on the S2.
4960 was parked up broken down just out of the city centre at around 18:00 this evening. Engineer in attendance and engine flap open, with a coolant watering can beside the bus.
Quote from: lauren1993 on May 09, 2018, 01:02:59 AM
4960 was parked up broken down just out of the city centre at around 18:00 this evening. Engineer in attendance and engine flap open, with a coolant watering can beside the bus.
that was there at around 4:30 pm too
3303 was being hooked up to a tow truck in Stourbridge bus station this afternoon at around 17:00.
4252 has broken down at Stechford Station on the 11A this afternoon.
- The interior filled with the smell of diesel, and sounded strange like it was going to break down from the Yew Tree.
- At Stechford Station smoke started to come out of the engine compartment and the driver opened the engine compartment up.
Crimson Trident being seen to by Lancaster Circus in town, guess it's a Walsall one
6758 given up the ghost on X51, 18:10 Perry Avenue stop
4284 is out on the 952 cutting out every time the handbrake is applied.
Quote from: Jack on May 21, 2018, 04:17:11 PM
4284 is out on the 952 cutting out every time the handbrake is applied.
Possible retro-fit of stop/start technology? ;)
Quote from: Jack on May 21, 2018, 04:17:11 PM
4284 is out on the 952 cutting out every time the handbrake is applied.
There is a bit of exaggeration/Bullshit here. The vehicle is still out in service which it wouldn't be if that was happening. It has not got one single restart recorded except at termini.
4262 broken down outside Kingstanding Shopping Centre. Either 807 or 817 has replaced it.
1873 went out of service at Scott Arms because the doors were playing up.
1945 appeared to be parked up on the Hagley road at about 21:00 last night, having some problems, whilst on the 120A.
Solo replaced broken B7RLE on 4H
4948 broke down in Canley earlier on rail replacement. Saw it getting recovered by an RS Recovery vehicle.
Just seen 51 branded 4858 pass Snow Hill whilst being towed back by an RS Recovery vehicle...
4778 was broken down at 7:05 on Kingstanding Road at the Dyas/Hawthorn Road junction. Looked like it was running dead to Pheasey or Sutton. Parked up right at the traffic lights in the second lane with hazards on and driver on phone. Not sure if it's still there or not.
2029 is was broken down on Friday, parked up at a stop along the 126 route. Was later driven off after engineer came out. Looked to be a leak of some kind.
4663 overheated on Saturday in harborne and was parked up for a little while to cool off.
6850 is parked up on the curb on the Quinton Road with it's hazard lights on.
I saw 4414 being towed in the city centre at around 11:30 yesterday morning.
NX 6725 dead at Scott Arms northbound at the moment
I've broken down with 4687 on The Priory Queensway fail to start, the 67 behind has also broken down at Aston Uni with an overheating gearbox. 36 minute gap in the service currently
Quote from: John on June 19, 2018, 02:44:44 PM
I've broken down with 4687 on The Priory Queensway fail to start, the 67 behind has also broken down at Aston Uni with an overheating gearbox. 36 minute gap in the service currently
Hey, at least you didn't break down with me on board this time! ;D
Quote from: StourValley98 on June 19, 2018, 06:57:57 PM
Hey, at least you didn't break down with me on board this time! ;D
Yeah forgot you were on the last time. 😁 Luckily there were not many people on the bus at the time. There was quite a few people there by the time the next bus turned up
Quote from: Kevin on May 04, 2018, 07:58:46 AM
Only just noticed this, but what Dom said in response
I've experienced that once before with the last 51 from town - 01:02
Many people waiting abandoned and went for a taxi but I knew it was still going to turn up. Eventually came well gone half 1 and with only 5 people on board in the end made for a gloriously fast ride home
Just noticed your reply and thank you for a fuller explanation. I've always been lucky with last buses when I used to catch them, but did wonder what would happen.
4881 was parked up broken down with hazards on, being attended to by an engineer around 18:00 on Allesley old road, presumably having been on the 23/23A.
1888 and 4272 have given up so far today
30409 dumped awkwardly In Halesowen
The heat has got too much for 4679 on the 11A, it's conked out on the Bristol Road, passengers were all unloaded and waiting for the bus behind. Queue at the Oak Tree Lane stop was large.
4800 has broken down at the Washwood Heath Road, St Agatha's Road stop in Ward End while on a 94 going towards Birmingham City Centre.
Quote from: 2206 on June 30, 2018, 03:50:52 PM
4800 has broken down at the Washwood Heath Road, St Agatha's Road stop in Ward End while on a 94 going towards Birmingham City Centre.
4800 ends up breaking down quite a lot...It's quite funny actually, as there's a driver at Perry Barr who absolutely loves this bus...She's actually nicknamed 4800 "Katy's Love" and it usually ends up being allocated to her...But every time she seems to have 4800, it breaks down...It's funny to see the posts on Facebook of her upset as 4800 has died again...
Quote from: Michael Bevan on June 30, 2018, 10:21:05 PM
4800 ends up breaking down quite a lot...It's quite funny actually, as there's a driver at Perry Barr who absolutely loves this bus...She's actually nicknamed 4800 "Katy's Love" and it usually ends up being allocated to her...But every time she seems to have 4800, it breaks down...It's funny to see the posts on Facebook of her upset as 4800 has died again...
4800 is the worst MK1 E400 PB have for reliability I've been told by drivers, it seems to love overheating. I remember riding this beast on the 33 last year and goodness can this fly down roads. Not as good as 4814 with its whine. Love the ex PE E400's.
First Bristol 37616 gave up on the last 82 of the day last night. It was completely abandoned on a semi-rural road not far from Bristol Parkway Station, should have been due at 2120, I arrived at 2330 to find it there. The tracker must have been left running on it too as it was still showing as being 1 minute away at the next stop along.
Quite surprised nobody had bricked or torched it to be fair :o
Photo (hopefully it works): http://i66.tinypic.com/kex55t.jpg
Leyland Lion D160 UGA has broken down on Lichfield Street in Walsall whilst on a 57 run for Aston Manor. It was the 15:30 trip off the museum.
4735 about to be hooked to an RS truck at Aston Six Ways inbound
NX 6735 being towed back to garage, 12:00 at the Bell Inn
Quote from: Kevin on July 13, 2018, 12:01:13 PM
NX 6735 being towed back to garage, 12:00 at the Bell Inn
Shhhh. You'll start them all off Kevin 😂
4481 broke down on James Watt Queensway with 4691 broken down 15 yards away on Dale End.
20014 was receiving attention from a Rotala van in Solihull Town Centre earlier.
4442 broken down in Halesowen on 241, apparently quite a few missed journeys today on that route
1902 broken down at Royal Mail outbound. RS van parked up with it.
4439 on Broad Street late this afternoon with bonnet up engineers arrived while I was there managed to get her on her way.
4479 broke down 3 days in a row. Wouldn't start for me in the garage on Sunday morning, then got stuck with it on Monday evening for an hour and a half. Then the same problem tonight with another driver
Noticed yesterday 4503 looked broken down by the railway bridge on Washwood Heath Road outbound around 18:00. The back end seemed to be lower than normal & there were no hazards on or headlights/interior lights that I could see anyway
@John
Quote from: Squiz1971 on July 24, 2018, 08:43:00 PM
Noticed yesterday 4503 looked broken down by the railway bridge on Washwood Heath Road outbound around 18:00. The back end seemed to be lower than normal & there were no hazards on or headlights/interior lights that I could see anyway @John
The low back end was probably caused with the bus been parked up for a time and the air system loses the air. Must have been parked up for some reason. I've just had 4503 and it was fine, apart from the steering been a bit heavier than usual
Quote from: John on July 24, 2018, 08:47:40 PM
The low back end was probably caused with the bus been parked up for a time and the air system loses the air. Must have been parked up for some reason. I've just had 4503 and it was fine, apart from the steering been a bit heavier than usual
Ok mate thanks
4405 broke down on Monday with a coolant leak causing the last 18A to be missed out all together!
2 platinums broke down on the 24 route and both of them driven by the same driver.
Arriva 75A broke down late at night (around 10pm ish) broke down in Penkridge. It smelt strongly of fuel that all I know. Luckily Arriva don't do lates anymore so breakdown statistics will decrease ;-)
5404 broke down in Merry Hill Bus Station.
4866 expired at Queens Road stop on Birmingham Road. Was there at 14:20.
1837 was due to form the 709 11 from Walsall, but bus has overheated already apparantly at 7am in the morning, so its stuck at Bradford Place.
Tellingly 855 turned up from depot for the 719 13, but the ticket machine is playing up. Driver overheard not being impressed!
(Is it an issue with Scanias for overheating, as this is the second since the hot spell started, that Ive been informed of an overheating bus!)
Quote from: Westy on August 07, 2018, 07:24:16 AM
1837 was due to form the 709 11 from Walsall, but bus has overheated already apparantly at 7am in the morning, so its stuck at Bradford Place.
Tellingly 855 turned up from depot for the 719 13, but the ticket machine is playing up. Driver overheard not being impressed!
(Is it an issue with Scanias for overheating, as this is the second since the hot spell started, that Ive been informed of an overheating bus!)
I've seen a fair few overheating myself so I think they are prone to it
Quote from: Westy on August 07, 2018, 07:24:16 AM
1837 was due to form the 709 11 from Walsall, but bus has overheated already apparantly at 7am in the morning, so its stuck at Bradford Place.
Tellingly 855 turned up from depot for the 719 13, but the ticket machine is playing up. Driver overheard not being impressed!
(Is it an issue with Scanias for overheating, as this is the second since the hot spell started, that Ive been informed of an overheating bus!)
When I'm down Bradford place there always scanias with there engine off
Quote from: I love Walsall buses on August 07, 2018, 11:31:50 AM
When I'm down Bradford place there always scanias with there engine off
And? Drivers are instructed to turn their engines off when on dropback.
Scanias are remarkably reliable vehicles as proved by Bordesley garage which has the oldest average age of any garage in the company, yet only has 5 engineering spares but still regularly manages to loan a vehicle to PB
Quote from: Tony on August 07, 2018, 01:30:36 PM
Scanias are remarkably reliable vehicles as proved by Bordesley garage which has the oldest average age of any garage in the company, yet only has 5 engineering spares but still regularly manages to loan a vehicle to PB
PB regularly have to loan a vehicle from BY.
Quote from: Dom on August 07, 2018, 12:48:20 PM
And? Drivers are instructed to turn their engines off when on dropback.
Doesn't mean they have too...
30943 broke down at 6 am this morning in whiteheath, didn't get picked up till 2pm
Quote from: Trident 4194 on August 13, 2018, 06:24:16 PM
30943 broke down at 6 am this morning in whiteheath, didn't get picked up till 2pm
what service
2246 was broken down at the Wilton Road stop on Stratford Road outbound. Not sure if it's still there.
823 broken in merry Hill
20602 keeps cutting out on the 401E.
6880 let off all of it's passengers on Smallbrook Queensway earlier, but not sure if it was broken down exactly.
Value branded B7RLE broke down in Halesowen Bus Station.
4836 broken down at traffic lights on Sewall Highway waiting to turn right on 6/A. Currently being treated as a roundabout....
20203 broken down on Stratford Road right before Camp Hill Circus. Bonnet up and driver on phone.
After waiting an hour in Walsall 6723 has deceided to break down on the 997 on Shady Lane.
1873 has broken down on Thornbride Avenue.
6871 is broken down at the Harborne Lordwood Road stop, with another Harborne Platinum unloading its passengers and being swapped for a 66 plate 685x on War Lane moments earlier.
4742 was parked up in bearwood earlier as there was a burning rubber smell coming from the back of the bus whilst waiting for the engineer to turn up one of the tyres went with a very loud bang luckily there was no one near it at the time.
1751 was broken down on Stand D in Walsall Bus Station for a good few hours earlier...It was devaulted and left there after it was decided the vehicle needed to be towed back. Was towed away at 18:50.
Quote from: Michael Bevan on September 04, 2018, 08:42:45 PM
1751 was broken down on Stand D in Walsall Bus Station for a good few hours earlier...It was devaulted and left there after it was decided the vehicle needed to be towed back. Was towed away at 18:50.
Saw that going up bloxwich road past hospital street at 18:55 was that on a 301 then
Quote from: I love Walsall buses on September 04, 2018, 09:05:51 PM
Saw that going up bloxwich road past hospital street at 18:55 was that on a 301 then
No, there is no 301 service. It wasn't on the 31 either
Quote from: Tony on September 04, 2018, 09:23:05 PM
No, there is no 301 service. It wasn't on the 31 either
Sorry got to get used to the changes probably on a 29 or 32 if not I don't know
4284 was broken down on a 73 to Heartlands Hospital this afternoon on Lode Lane oposite the Orlon Travern at about 14:50 this afternoon.
4674 was broken down on a 11A at the stop by Stechford Island on Stechford Lane down the road from the Fox And Goose about 20 minutes ago.
4287 was parked up broken down broken down at the stop at JLR Solihull (heading into Solihull Town Centre) at about 16:25 this afternoon.
832 was swapped in Solihull Town Centre after it worked in as a 5, engineer git it going again and drove off. Replaced with 4281
4370 broke down earlier on the 11 earlier on the Kenilworth Road. Apparently the steering wheel and dashboard kept moving without input by the driver whilst the vehicle was in motion. Apparently it's broken down a few times since it's move to Coventry...
4736 ended up "breaking down" in Walsall earlier as one of the nearside windows fell out of place....It was meant to operate the 19:05 934 to Birmingham...
Shame well Walsall have a job on there hands
Diamond 30893 currently parked in Dudley bus station with drivers side panels missing
Quote from: Kevin on September 18, 2018, 02:30:24 PM
Diamond 30893 currently parked in Dudley bus station with drivers side panels missing
I photographed that about 2 hours ago!
4958 was being hooked up to a tow truck in Birmingham city centre at around 19:00 this evening.
4601 broke down in Walsall Bus Station earlier on the 8/89 stand. It was stood there for a good few hours until the recovery vehicle arrived to pick it up...And then it apparently fell off the recovery vehicle as it was being pulled out of Walsall Bus Station...When I went to get the 20:06 934 home, it was blocking the road and vehicles were having to go slightly into the Bus Station to go around it...
There was a Levante being towed into Coventry's garage this evening, believe it was FJ13ECD.
Quote from: Michael Bevan on September 21, 2018, 09:36:01 PM
4601 broke down in Walsall Bus Station earlier on the 8/89 stand. It was stood there for a good few hours until the recovery vehicle arrived to pick it up...And then it apparently fell off the recovery vehicle as it was being pulled out of Walsall Bus Station...When I went to get the 20:06 934 home, it was blocking the road and vehicles were having to go slightly into the Bus Station to go around it...
It was in service today on the 32 I though why the bumber had a little scratch on it
NXWM 4934 bost at the 46 stand at West Brom bus station, doors won't close, being driven round to the parking bays with doors open which I didn't think was possible, unless the engineers can override the interlock
NXC 4379 Coolant Leak while working the 16A to Keresley Village on Bolingbroke Road noticed by myself and 2 fellow enthusiasts.
4722 on 35 from city suffering from intermittent loss of gears. Made it to Vicarage Road 12.25hrs before driver parked it.
1830 broke down yesterday at shard end crescent back of bus was in the air
4736 broke down in Cannock Bus Station earlier on the 18:55 X51 to Bloxwich due to the AdBlue running out. Engineers had to come out to top it up.
There was a 97 branded trident broken down on Albert Street at 13:37.
4733 is currently broken down in Walsall Bus Station after the offside cab window shattered as the driver was conducting his walk-around checks to go back to garage...
4427 is currently dead on Hagley Road West, engineer in attendance
Just seen a picture from one of my friends showing One of WB's ALX B7's has cut out by the lights at the Green man in Harborne.
4527 on the 72 has a diesel leek (must have been leaking since Solihull, the driver on 6832 has just radioed the company saying it, which I overheard) at the Wheatsheaf.
Edit- Must have been wrong as the bus is carrying on.
4601 was broken down just outside Walsall bus station today
2245 was being towed away at around 18:35 this evening from Birmingham city centre.
4568 broken down in Bartley green
6756 broke down on Stand B in Walsall Bus Station earlier as it was about to operate the delayed 14:33 X51 to Birmingham. This vehicle hasn't sounded healthy for a while when it starts, and today it wouldn't start at all. Made a loud screeching noise from the back, but wouldn't start. Ended up being towed back in the end around two hours later.
4863 also ended up being taken back to garage at around the same time 6756 was towed back as one of the headlights were out. Was replaced with 6748 for half a trip on the 51.
Diamonds 20840 broke down at Stafford street,Walsall was supposed to be the 17:35 from Walsall which I was waiting for so had to wait for the 17:40 which was 30882 and I saw 20840 with bonet up and driver on the phone
Platinum 6727 being attached to tow truck in Birmingham Lower Bull Street.
Quote from: JoNi on November 06, 2018, 11:50:58 AM
Platinum 6727 being attached to tow truck in Birmingham Lower Bull Street.
Apparently three were towed back today according to some drivers...6722 and 6727 being two vehicles mentioned...
Quote from: JoNi on November 06, 2018, 11:50:58 AM
Platinum 6727 being attached to tow truck in Birmingham Lower Bull Street.
There was a crimson E400 on x51- not sure if was out at the start of the day or not
Quote from: Michael Bevan on November 06, 2018, 08:43:20 PM
Apparently three were towed back today according to some drivers...6722 and 6727 being two vehicles mentioned...
6722 was displaying national express West Midlands going down hatherton road about 15:25 with drivers on it
Quote from: I love Walsall buses on November 06, 2018, 09:09:12 PM
6722 was displaying national express West Midlands going down hatherton road about 15:25 with drivers on it
@I love Walsall buses Both 6722 and 6727 ended up going back out on peak boards in the afternoon. Although judging by another post, 6727 didn't last long in service before having a window smashed by kids in Leamore...
4609 was broken down in streetly at 15:24 on the 77
Trident seemingly broken down outside Coseley / Bradley Asda on the WN82, couldn't catch the number. Was parked at the side of the road with hazards on and everyone outside it.
The 77 has broken down in one of the worst places in Sutton completly blocking the Birmingham Road by Aldi leaving Sutton. Brassington Avenue and Upper Holland Road diversion in use for Birmingham bound buses
6710 broken down in Chelmsley Wood interchange earlier.
4330 broken down on the 6 on Stourbridge Ring Road.
4469 broken down on Greenlands Rd, Chelmsley Wood.
4779 has broken down at the bottom of Priory Queensway whilst on the 67. According to the driver the vehicle popped out of gear and wouldn't go back into Drive...
Just seen 6840 on the back of RS Recovery on Belgrave Middleway by the Mosque presumably heading back to BC. Seen about 15:20 - 15:25ish.
4597 broken down at blakenall church
4840 being hitched up to a tow truck outside Primark
6759 broken down at Willenhall Lock Museum.
Quote from: JoNi on December 03, 2018, 06:53:39 PM
4840 being hitched up to a tow truck outside Primark
I saw (and managed to snap a photo of) 4990 being towed back to Coventry yesterday.
4612 broken down in Chelmsley, by the shopping centre.
6883 appears to be broken down at the St Martin's Queensway outbound stop.
4239 broken at bearwood, with engineer present.
1853 broken near pool road, Queensway halesowen
Quote from: Trident 4194 on December 12, 2018, 02:27:26 PM
1853 broken near pool road, Queensway halesowen
and sister 1852 was broken down in Pedmore Road, Lye at 11:30 this morning?
No idea why it should be in Lye?
Quote from: Stuharris 6360 on December 12, 2018, 02:43:21 PM
and sister 1852 was broken down in Pedmore Road, Lye at 11:30 this morning?
No idea why it should be in Lye?
I saw a 4 branded omnilink potentially 1852 going up Drew's Holloway towards colley gate displaying NIS about 10:20 am. Could of been going through pedmore to carry out a 4M from merry hill but broke down short of merry hill?
Quote from: Trident 4194 on December 12, 2018, 02:50:12 PM
I saw a 4 branded omnilink potentially 1852 going up Drew's Holloway towards colley gate displaying NIS about 10:20 am. Could of been going through pedmore to carry out a 4M from merry hill but broke down short of merry hill?
@Trident 4194 It was heading in the opposite direction, heading from Lye towards the Foley Arms, which is why I thought it unusual. Maybe heading somewhere for MOT, don't know, maybe
@Tony knows where it was going?
Quote from: Stuharris 6360 on December 12, 2018, 02:43:21 PM
and sister 1852 was broken down in Pedmore Road, Lye at 11:30 this morning?
No idea why it should be in Lye?
See buses away from home garage thread. Been in Lye for repairs
Quote from: Tony on December 12, 2018, 04:42:50 PM
See buses away from home garage thread. Been in Lye for repairs
Forgot there was a Scania dealer near Lye, seems it didn't get very far when they obviously took it for a test run.
4865? Broken down at The Towers.
4867 broke down in Lower Bull Street at around 16:35 earlier after operating the 51S from King Edwards. Had an air leak, so ended up being towed back around 4 hours later.
Just saw a Crimson E400 broke down on Five Ways roundabout.
Quote from: P419 EJW on December 19, 2018, 03:14:59 PM
Just saw a Crimson E400 broke down on Five Ways roundabout.
It's 4879 - right in the middle of the roundabout - causing traffic chaos
4600 broken down on Stafford Street
4728 on 35 expired in the right hand filter lane outside the coach station blocking in 6904 behind on the 50. After a delay 6904 reversed and took a detour to get back on route. 30 late at maypole and was then seen heading not in service presumably being adjusted to get back on time.
A 47XX crimson Trident broken down on Smethwick High Street on the 87 heading towards Dudley, right on the traffic lights opposite the jobcentre. Happened about a hour ago.
Quote from: PinkBus on December 24, 2018, 10:48:03 AM
A 47XX crimson Trident broken down on Smethwick High Street on the 87 heading towards Dudley, right on the traffic lights opposite the jobcentre. Happened about a hour ago.
I didn't see nothing when I passed through not long ago, must've been moved quite quickly.
Quote from: StourValley98 on December 24, 2018, 11:58:26 AM
I didn't see nothing when I passed through not long ago, must've been moved quite quickly.
I would imagine it was moved fairly quickly as it was at the bus stop right by the traffic lights and was causing the traffic to build up.
It definitely was broken down though, the blinds were blank, hazards on and the driver was on the phone, ironically I had just got off it to go to the chemist by my doctors and it seemed fine from the Cape to there.
I saw 4231 being recovered at Solihull Station earlier. It had broken down whilst on the 72.
4856 has decided to break down and block up the whole of Perry Barr.
The bus I'm currently on is due in town at 11:25 but we're still in Perry Barr...
It's not helping that there's a broken down car on Harrier Way.
Quote from: Jack on January 02, 2019, 11:23:40 AM
4855 has decided to break down and block up the whole of Perry Barr.
The bus I'm currently on is due in town at 11:25 but we're still in Perry Barr...
4855 is currently in Castle Vale!
Not looking for those buses you asked me where they are in Walsall then?
Quote from: Tony on January 02, 2019, 11:25:38 AM
4855 is currently in Castle Vale!
Not looking for those buses you asked me where they are in Walsall then?
Well it's a price branded E400! Edit: it's 4856.
I am, I'm going to Walsall later today.
Also, one of the of the other buses I asked for is 1889 and it is on the 952, so they aren't in Walsall...
4866 has broken down on Bull Street.
4865 has broken down at The Bell whilst on the 16:25 X51 from Walsall. Bus started having gearbox problems with it losing power and shaking quite a bit...It also smelt like something was burning after the driver had parked it up...
1842 I think was being towed away from Halesowen bus station
Appeared to be a problem around 530pm ish with 6715.
Saw it parked near the Premier Inn Stourbridge with indicators on. A little while later saw it going up The Thorns with hazards on, doing around 10mph and with its own little convoy.
6748 broken down on Bull Street, RS van parked behind it too.
4306 expired on the dudley layover point rs recovery on the scene for a possible drag back to pn
4903 has lost all electrics and wont turnover on Coombes lane Longbridge. driver is awaiting RS Recovery.
4862 was towed back to Walsall Garage earlier from Lower Bull Street...
A few hours later, 4868 also broke down on Lower Bull Street after having a problem with the doors...
Quote from: Michael Bevan on January 20, 2019, 10:11:32 PM
4862 was towed back to Walsall Garage earlier from Lower Bull Street...
A few hours later, 4868 also broke down on Lower Bull Street after having a problem with the doors...
Not a good day for the enviro 400s
832 seemed to be broken down at about 08:30 this morning parked up at the Wharsheaf on the Coventry Rd (Dead route back to AG from JLR Shuttles is via the Swan and Wheatshead), it'd presumably have been on its way back to AG.
Quote from: 2206 on January 25, 2019, 12:26:49 PM
832 seemed to be broken down at about 08:30 this morning parked up at the Wharsheaf on the Coventry Rd (Dead route back to AG from JLR Shuttles is via the Swan and Wheatshead), it'd presumably have been on its way back to AG.
was there for 5 minutes for a driver changeover. not broken down
6823 broken down slap bang in the middle os Lower Parade, has been there for at least 2 hours. RS here about to tow it
Saw 4738 on the back of a tow truck going past WB around 2pm.
Update: The RS driver has been told to take 4228 to YW and NOT WB due to the amount of services buses going in the garage at this time.
4228 has broke down at West Heath island along way from home. According to a driver its eithier a split hose or the boost pump but RS are towing it back to WB shortly after realising the brakes were stuck on at the back. Surely that's withdrawn now.
4292 on the back of an RS tow truck 15:15 Hagley road.
4484 was broken down on the Washwood Heath Road towards Chelmsley earlier, in Washwood Heath, by the " Washwood Heath Rd, Sandway Gardens" bus stop just up the road from Saltley Gate.
I saw a Trident being towed by an RS truck come from Stafford Street onto the ring road in Wolves earlier, anyone have an idea which one it was?
Quote from: StourValley98 on February 06, 2019, 05:41:25 PM
I saw a Trident being towed by an RS truck come from Stafford Street onto the ring road in Wolves earlier, anyone have an idea which one it was?
Neither were a breakdown, it was either 4343 or 4368 off to PN top yard.
Quote from: BN on February 06, 2019, 06:29:26 PM
Neither were a breakdown, it was either 4343 or 4368 off to PN top yard.
4368 given all that treatment, new CCTV monitors, new lighting, anti-scratch technology, new display blinds, only to be shoved to PN's withdrawn section.
Quote from: Jack on February 06, 2019, 06:32:31 PM
4368 given all that treatment, new CCTV monitors, new lighting, anti-scratch technology, new display blinds, only to be shoved to PN's withdrawn section.
That was six and a half years ago, perhaps you might like to train to be a skilled craftsman who can change a rear axle on a trident, then it might survive
Quote from: Tony on February 06, 2019, 06:35:22 PM
That was six and a half years ago, perhaps you might like to train to be a skilled craftsman who can change a rear axle on a trident, then it might survive
I don't get the whole point in buses having all this technology fitted when they are withdrawn a few years later, it just seems like a big waste of money...
Quote from: Jack on February 06, 2019, 06:43:02 PM
I don't get the whole point in buses having all this technology fitted when they are withdrawn a few years later, it just seems like a big waste of money...
The colour destination failed some time ago.
Any windows broken in the last 6/12 years will not have the anti scratch technology
The CCTV system can be removed and reused
2217 broke down Causing chaos by the markets
6755 is broken down on Lower Bull Street. Currently awaiting a tow.
4594 broken down on Lower Parade. Bonnet up.
30411 broken down in West Brom.
@Trident 4194
Quote from: Jack on February 09, 2019, 11:33:07 AM
4594 broken down on Lower Parade. Bonnet up.
30411 broken down in West Brom. @Trident 4194
Surprise surprise
Quote from: Trident 4194 on February 10, 2019, 12:04:41 PM
Surprise surprise
It was there when I arrived at 13:25 and was still there when I left at 14:45.
Quote from: Jack on February 10, 2019, 01:43:55 PM
It was there when I arrived at 13:25 and was still there when I left at 14:45.
Usually takes 4 hours till they pick it up
4308 sat at Russell's Hall with hazards on.
Quote from: StourValley98 on February 12, 2019, 02:48:40 PM
4308 sat at Russell's Hall with hazards on.
Still in service on the 2, now at Merry Hill
Quote from: StourValley98 on February 12, 2019, 02:48:40 PM
4308 sat at Russell's Hall with hazards on.
Most likely just waiting time
Quote from: StourValley98 on February 12, 2019, 02:48:40 PM
4308 sat at Russell's Hall with hazards on.
Having its hazards on doesn't mean its broken down.
Quote from: 2206 on February 12, 2019, 04:23:22 PM
Having its hazards on doesn't mean its broken down.
Yes, I'm aware.
4868 being hitched up to a RS recovery truck half an hour ago at Livingstone Road, outbound.
6742 was on a RS truck going down into bloxwich high street
4779 broken down on James Watt Queensway outbound. Everyone transferred onto 4695 behind.
4277 appears to have broken down right on the Lancaster Circus island whilst heading out of city on a 907...
A bit late but 6847 broke down last week on 20th at Coventry Road.
One of Diamond's Darts was parked on the layover area in West Brom earlier with an engineer van at the rear, got back there a few hours later and an RS Recovery truck was arriving and parked alongside it. Couldn't catch which one it was, I'm afraid.
6850 being towed away
From Facebook, 731 was seen being towed back from the QE tonight (presume it had been on the 19)
Is this bus jinxed?
Just seen 4441 being hooked onto a recovery truck under the bridge near Birchley Crossing
1932 broken down at Palmerston Road inbound.
835 now broken down at Palmerston Road inbound on a 4A.
4288 is being tended to by an engineer on Stratford Road
32308 broken down on Bristol road
Solo and value B7RLE also broken down this evening
4 branded omnilink broken down on lutley lane
6714 earlier. Indicator stork was hanging off
2131 broke down in walsall bus station while on a 32
6747 broke down by Walsall Six Ways yesterday whilst on a 934 to Birmingham. Got replaced by 4596.
Arriva 2514 broke down at Stand N in Walsall Bus Station.
4466 broken just before Garrison Circus on an outbound 97
1861 and 4862 are both currently broken down in Lower Bull Street. 1861 on a 934 and 4862 on a 51.
Travel Express X292 ABU broken down at the junction of Piper's Row and Bilston Street, making it a bit of a squeeze for buses to get past.
Edit: Posted in the wrong thread, could an Admin move this to the breakdowns one please?
[Done, as per request - Stu]
32237 broken down in merry hill was on 002. That one was playing up yesterday had a deafening beeping sound coming from the cab
4508 has an engineer in attendance in West Bromwich Bus Station, taking a look at one of the light clusters.
6881 on X20 (14.20 from Rednal Island). Struggled to climb Groveley Lane, eventually giving up the ghost on Lowhill Lane.
Quote from: SO6597 on April 18, 2019, 04:25:04 PM
6881 on X20 (14.20 from Rednal Island). Struggled to climb Groveley Lane, eventually giving up the ghost on Lowhill Lane
Given the context, that's quite amusing.
30859 receiving attention by a Rotala engineer in West Brom bus station.
1851 broken down on Birchfield Lane
Forgot to mention that I saw 868 being given the RS treatment at Stourbridge bus station on Wednesday morning.
The tow truck driver had to be very careful as the vehicle turned left on to Birmingham Street as the back of the bus almost scrapped along the floor, not much clearance at all.
6728 failed at Walsall bus station on the 1415 X51 to Birmingham.
431 is sat at the bus stand in Northfield on the 10S and isn't starting.
Quote from: StourValley98 on May 04, 2019, 03:04:32 PM
431 is sat at the bus stand in Northfield on the 10S and isn't starting.
Just got off that one in Northfield!! It died on Harborne Lane on the way, took a few attempts from the driver to get it going again
Quote from: StourValley98 on May 04, 2019, 03:04:32 PM
431 is sat at the bus stand in Northfield on the 10S and isn't starting.
At least it managed to get to northfield today! Probably the first time this week it's actually gone there
4694 is broken down on Collingwood Drive at the top of the hill whilst on a 33 to Pheasey...
6791 has engineers in attendance on the X7/X8 stand towards Wolverhampton in Dudley, parked up there with hazards on.
4535 broken down at Warwick Services on the trip to ADL Guildford open day, with oil all up the rear. 6949 has rescued us, luckily.
Quote from: StourValley98 on May 11, 2019, 07:59:09 AM
4535 broken down at Warwick Services on the trip to ADL Guildford open day, with oil all up the rear. 6949 has rescued us, luckily.
It didn't actually break down. Just better safe than sorry. I drove it to Coventry and back to Wolverhampton without any repairs just an oil top up and clean at Coventry.
And there was no luck involved in 6949. The historic society trips try to cover all eventualities including the following empty bus
Quote from: Tony on May 11, 2019, 11:06:49 AM
It didn't actually break down. Just better safe than sorry. I drove it to Coventry and back to Wolverhampton without any repairs just an oil top up and clean at Coventry.
And there was no luck involved in 6949. The historic society trips try to cover all eventualities including the following empty bus
Gotcha, thanks for clearing that up and glad to hear it wasn't anything major.
4646 was broken down at the Fox and Goose this morning on the 11C at 07:45.
Bordseley Scania was broken down on Aston Cross Island about 5pm blocking the road for buses, 65 and 67 diverted around it, I think using Upper Thomas Street and turning right to Aston Cross
4492 in the process of being towed away at Priory Queensway.
4836 on CV 18.
Diamond 30822 dead in the tunnel under Bullring... In the middle of the Pride Parade route....
Or, alternatively, driver decided road wasn't closed. Not sure what's happened
One of NX's Tridents on the 59 (not sure which one) broke down in the middle of the bus station just by the entrance from the ring road in Wolves yesterday.
5512 broken down and attached to a tow truck at Smallbrook Queensway.
Seen 46** broken down on 14 in middle of alum rock road
5518 appears to have broken down right by the island at Holloway Circus.
4530 is currently getting a helping hand home from RS on Priory Queensway.
2243 was broken down at Gibb Street, outbound at 15:32.
30117 on diamond's 202 service seems to have broken down
PN4428 currently sat on the number 6 stop at Stourbridge Bus Station, RS just arrived to recover it!
1869 broken down on Hassop Road.
Presume it's broken down, can't think why else 1888 is parked in the layover but in Halesowen bus station at this time in the morning
Quote from: Trident 4194 on June 15, 2019, 09:26:37 AM
Presume it's broken down, can't think why else 1888 is parked in the layover but in Halesowen bus station at this time in the morning
Not broken down at all, just waiting time
Quote from: Tony on June 15, 2019, 09:43:07 AM
Not broken down at all, just waiting time
Waiting time for what? It certainly wasn't the departure after that
Quote from: Trident 4194 on June 15, 2019, 09:53:53 AM
Waiting time for what? It certainly wasn't the departure after that
It is currently on time on the 4H at Oldbury. That's all you need know, so people can ignore you stupid posts
Quote from: Tony on June 15, 2019, 10:05:09 AM
It is currently on time on the 4H at Oldbury. That's all you need know, so people can ignore you stupid posts
It's *your*. And it's not really a stupid post asking why there is a bus displaying NIS in a bus Saturn when it shouldn't be
Quote from: Trident 4194 on June 15, 2019, 02:18:59 PM
It's *your*. And it's not really a stupid post asking why there is a bus displaying NIS in a bus Saturn when it shouldn't be
I don't see a question in your original post, and even why I told you the genuine reason why it was there you disputed it.
Quote from: Trident 4194 on June 15, 2019, 02:18:59 PM
It's *your*. And it's not really a stupid post asking why there is a bus displaying NIS in a bus Saturn when it shouldn't be
*station*, if you're getting picky now ;D
1798 hazards on at fox and goose lights blocking 1 out of 3 lanes no driver tho🤔
Caught 80 this morning and driver broke the ticket chute and kicked passengers off at Sunmerfield Park to continue journery and then took bus back to depot.
Surely the the driver could have put a bag over chute and continued in service and refused cash fares.
Quote from: Ginger66 on June 18, 2019, 08:25:36 AM
Caught 80 this morning and driver broke the ticket chute and kicked passengers off at Sunmerfield Park to continue journery and then took bus back to depot.
Surely the the driver could have put a bag over chute and continued in service and refused cash fares.
Confused her, do you mean he damaged the chute where you put money in, or where the tickets are issued from?
Either way, can't see how a driver managed to damage one??
Where the money and somehow the money got stuck and drive gave it a whack and broke the glass and had to return bus back to West bromwich.
Quote from: Ginger66 on June 18, 2019, 04:41:54 PM
Where the money and somehow the money got stuck and drive gave it a whack and broke the glass and had to return bus back to West bromwich.
Thanks for the reply.
Seen that happen before where the money jams in the chute, but usually the driver manages to clear it without breaking the glass,
Looks like 6854 might be broken down on Bath Row.
4583 on suspended tow along Great Stone Road, Northfield late this morning. >:(
6816 broken down in Erdington, engineer with it too.
6826 broken down on Harborne Lane offloading onto 2137 behind it.
Trident on 18 broken down at field lane earlier about 2pm
Discount Travel Solutions NK54NUB broke down on Saltley Road in Nechells, under the bridge this evening. Whilst going out of service back to their depot.
Johnsons' YJ59 GFE has broken down on the Stratford Road in Shirley.
30813 broken down
4 branded omnilink on back of tow truck up merry hill
4848 and 6733 are both currently broken down in Lower Bull Street. 4848's rear registration plate has fell off at some point whilst the vehicle was in service, and 6733 has some sort of fluid leak.
Happened to pass (what looked like) two broken down vehicles this evening!
4550 was parked up with hazards on and rear engine cover open on Yardley Wood Road, awkwardly just before the temporary traffic lights at Swanshurst Lane island.
After collecting its passengers (so had only failed recently), we then passed what I think was 4388 parked up on Yardley Wood Road just before the fire station, no engine cover up, but hazards on and engineer in hi-vis in attendance.
Both would have been seen around 6:20pm.
We did also pass in the opposite direction a 2E and 3E to Sparkbrook on Stoney Lane just before. No doubt the earlier police incident on High Street in city centre had caused some disruption.
2241 was broken in Sparkbrook earlier.
6868 seems to have broken down and has ended up being towed away
Followed 6760 out of Dudley towards Pensnett at 15mph and hazards flashing???
Quote from: Stuharris 6360 on July 15, 2019, 05:23:45 PM
Followed 6760 out of Dudley towards Pensnett at 15mph and hazards flashing???
Went into limp mode.
Quote from: Dom on July 15, 2019, 07:55:24 PM
Went into limp mode.
thanks
@Dom , i did wonder because its not the first time i have seen a Platinum doing this!
6810 broken down on Walmley Ash Road. It originally wouldn't start at Asda, but the driver got it to the next stop before going into limp mode and cutting out competely at 21:30.
6123 looked in distress on the 11C in Billesley (Yardley Wood Road) when I went past a little while ago. Parked up at the stop next to the fire station with hazards on, rear engine cover open, still had passengers on board, presumably awaiting transfer onto the next one, rather than standing out in the rain.
6886 broken down possibly. Parked up adj Weoley Hill with it's hazards on.
7020 was on heartland parkway with hazards on
30961 replaced 30413 on the 4H. 30961 then broke down after only completing West Brom to Hayley green and had been stuck up there for 2 hours. Presume the last 4H didn't run
4328 having air issues not far from Pensnett garage
Something pretty catastrophic has happened to 7024 on the Junction 5 roundabout at Castle Brom, couldn't really work out what but RS in attendance and the road surface looking damaged.
Quote from: SK68MEV on July 24, 2019, 10:27:46 PM
702* was on heartland parkway with hazards on
that was from yesterday
Quote from: andy41 on July 25, 2019, 11:15:12 PM
Something pretty catastrophic has happened to 7024 on the Junction 5 roundabout at Castle Brom, couldn't really work out what but RS in attendance and the road surface looking damaged.
i think that was the one I seen with hazards on yesterday
Great...the one occasion I chose to use the 907 into town instead on the usual X city train and
what happens?...6824 Cut out completely along the Walsall road at Birchfield (Thursday lunch
time) and coasted to a halt with no power opposite the old cinema... Needless to say the walsall based services had no intention of stopping and at least one 33 service simply put his foot down leaving the bus and around 20+ passengers, including me, stuck on the pavement. I walked back to the last stop and caught a 51. >:(
4906 broken down on Cotteridge Island, engine cover up and fluid on the road.
7510 on the 907 got as far as Perry Barr park before we were all asked to get off and wait for another bus. Then he drove off and left us. What happened to the days of transferring passengers?
Haven't a clue if this is just got West Mids, but eh.
I was on First Leicester 63350 yesterday. We pulled out the bus station, for the driver to stop in the layover stand and jump out. He then jumped back in, before leaving the bus station in the wrong direction. He then turned back into the bus station and back into the stand we left 2/3 mins before. We then discovered we had an oil leak and we all jumped onto 63354 going the same way, just the other directed circular.
6761 -126 early at around 6:15 birchley island towards brum
4778 was parked on the 55/94 City Centre stand with an engineer in attendance this morning. Possibly broken down.
4316 was in Wolverhampton Bus Station at 9.15 pm with two breakdown trucks and a breakdown van in attendance having spilled a load of fluid over the bus station road surface. Stands L and M were coned off.
was following 6761 on the 22:12 Stourbridge to Wollaston Farm number 8 service and as it got on the ring road, it suddenly jerked and the hazards came on, driver couldn't get power so presume it went into "limp" mode.
Driver took it back to the bus station.
4727 parked in Bells Lane. Engineers in attendance.
4958 broken in Sutton after a driver told him he had an oil leak. Been there for about 3 hours
Quote from: Trident 4194 on August 13, 2019, 03:22:16 PM
4958 broken in Sutton after a driver told him he had an oil leak. Been there for about 3 hours
And its replacement 4273 managed to get as far as Scott Arms before expiring was sat in the Middle lane at the lights.
6781 being towed into PL as we speak.
4348 broken down at Mere Green Island, Walsall bound.
4471 appears to have broken down on Greenlands Rd, Chelmsley Wood.
4475 broken down at Six Ways, Aston inbound.
4687 currently broken down on Sheldon Heath Rd. Was on the 72.
4960 was broken down on Colmore Row at 11:00 today. And was being towed away at about 14:15.
It was on the 12/13.
7520 has just broken down on Camp Hill by Bordesley Middleway on a 6 to Birmingham. Bus went into limp mode at the top of the Stratford Road, but the driver managed to limp it across the island.
4569 broken down in Shirley on Haslucks Green Road.
6111 broken down in Solihull Town Centre.
1894 broken down on Bromford Lane in West Brom.
6854 appears to be broken down on Smallbrook Queensway.
6704 broke down on the University/Bristol Road stand on Priory Queensway, City Centre at about 4PM while on the X12.
30941 was broken down in Walsall bus station replaced by 30302
7529 broken down Druids Heath. It appears to have shredded some belts.
4290 broken down (11a) on Yardley Rd, AG.
Earlier I caught the 23 believe it 6841 due to a coffee spillage in buggy zone the driver could not move the bus due to health and safety concerns and needed to wait for control to say continue or terminate.
Surely in winter passengers walk in snow onto buses which turns to slush which is perfectly safe for buses to continue driving.
Quote from: Ginger66 on September 13, 2019, 07:52:13 AM
Earlier I caught the 23 believe it 6841 due to a coffee spillage in buggy zone the driver could not move the bus due to health and safety concerns and needed to wait for control to say continue or terminate.
Surely in winter passengers walk in snow onto buses which turns to slush which is perfectly safe for buses to continue driving.
I've had the same before, a 4 pint bottle of milk spilt and the driver turfed everyone off... I guess it's to stop people walking in it making puddles on the bus.
Quote from: Ginger66 on September 13, 2019, 07:52:13 AM
Earlier I caught the 23 believe it 6841 due to a coffee spillage in buggy zone the driver could not move the bus due to health and safety concerns and needed to wait for control to say continue or terminate.
Surely in winter passengers walk in snow onto buses which turns to slush which is perfectly safe for buses to continue driving.
Quote from: Jack on September 13, 2019, 05:33:17 PM
I've had the same before, a 4 pint bottle of milk spilt and the driver turfed everyone off... I guess it's to stop people walking in it making puddles on the bus.
Liquid spillages can cause people to slip over, that's why the bus would have been taken out of service.
That's also why it says in the terms and conditions of carriage that 'food and drink should not be consumed'.
6861 currently sat completely dead at the War Lane / Fellows Lane 23 stop outbound.
Engineer in attendance of 4551, which has appeared to have failed in Northfield
1874 with an engineer on Dyas Road.
4844 broken down in Pheasey.
Spotted 4692 getting 'a lift home' - on the back of a recovery truck on Stratford Road in Sparkbrook earlier.
There's a 69 plate Platinum broken down at the roundabout between Solihull Station & Solihull Town. Broken down in the most awkward place lol.
6937 just seen being towed through Holly Hall back towards Pensnett.
6856 appears to be broken down in an awkward place near the narrow bridge on Pritchatts Road
Quote from: MasterPlan on October 01, 2019, 05:55:30 PM
6856 appears to be broken down in an awkward place near the narrow bridge on Pritchatts Road
Causing chaos at 6:00 tonight when I went past it
4929 on 69 at New Invention - OSR radiator cover swinging open and narrowly missed hitting my car coming into The Square!
Ive closed bottom latch As top one is snapped and secured for the driver. Aren't I a nice bloke😂😂😂
6937(x10 branded / camera mirror bus ) was on the back of a recovery truck around 6 pm at cinder bank island
Quote from: Jack6101 on October 02, 2019, 09:50:35 PM
6937(x10 branded / camera mirror bus ) was on the back of a recovery truck around 6 pm at cinder bank island
2nd time this week then, see ☝️☝️
1826 was broken down on the Washwood Heath Road at the 'Sandway Gardens' stop in Washwood Heath on the 55 at about 3PM.
2210 was in limp mode today stuck in carrs Lane NIS, also looked like 2238 had broken down
Quote from: Trident 4194 on October 08, 2019, 10:23:05 PM
2210 was in limp mode today stuck in carrs Lane NIS, also looked like 2238 had broken down
2338 is still out tonight on the 40 in West Bromwich
4588 currently broken on Wheelers Lane.
Looks like 4863 has died just before the lights on Newtown Row by the Royal Mail whilst heading into City on a 51...
6130 is currently parked up at Ward End, Fox and Goose outside the Tesco store entrance, due to burning and smoke coming from the engine while on the 11C at around 16:20. The driver was alerted to the burning by a passenger.
4476 was being towed along Nechells Parkway at around 15:00. Must have broken down on the 94.
Saw a UID 50 branded MMC being towed away by a tow truck at Digbeth around 16:00
6846 broke down at Jaguar Land Rover on Lode Lane this morning while operating an X2 to Solihull at about 09:00.
The driver said she couldn't control the bus and the steering wheel was moving all over the place.
Quote from: 2206 on November 06, 2019, 12:09:53 PM
6846 broke down at Jaguar Land Rover on Lode Lane this morning while operating an X2 to Solihull at about 09:00.
The driver said she couldn't control the bus and the steering wheel was moving all over the place.
Must have been out the town last night I imagine haha
Quote from: 2206 on November 05, 2019, 05:45:59 PM
4476 was being towed along Nechells Parkway at around 15:00. Must have broken down on the 94.
I broke down on it yesterday at around 12:15pm at Nechells Parkway
Quote from: Jack D on November 06, 2019, 09:23:02 PM
I broke down on it yesterday at around 12:15pm at Nechells Parkway
I hope you're feeling a bit better about life today.
Quote from: Mike K on November 06, 2019, 10:52:06 PM
I hope you're feeling a bit better about life today.
Lmao
6106 towed back home about 1230 from messy hell was on the 2/2A
4877 sat with hazards on and no destination at Kings Norton Stn. May not be broken down but I'm sure it was in the same scenario yesterday afternoon !
Quote from: Dylanbusboy45 on November 08, 2019, 08:24:25 AM
4877 sat with hazards on and no destination at Kings Norton Stn. May not be broken down but I'm sure it was in the same scenario yesterday afternoon !
Strange 4877 is in service on the 60
A bit late but I saw 1823 broken down, hazards pulsing not flashing on the 55 inbound at the railway bridge bus stop on Washwood Heath Road at 9:30. All the passengers were standing at the bus stop & the driver was standing in the doorway.
6111 was sat on priory Queensway for a good couple hours
It was 6112 that was broken down at the Priory Queensway terminus.
Was there when I was there earlier on at about 13:00. It was finally towed away at 18:15.
4449 is currently broken down in Chelmsley. Was on the 14.
These omnilinks don't like Halesowen bus station. 1855 broken down on stand with tow truck in attendance. Yesterday 1910 or 1911 broken down in exactly same place
4868 suffering loss of power on the x51, driver can only get 15mph out of it
2205 currently parked with its hazards on in Acocks Green village. I was on it a few minutes ago on the 32 and quite a lot of smoke started coming from the engine so it's been taken off by the look of it.
1948 has broken down on Cradley Heath High Street, partially blocking the road.
Looks like 6857 has broken down on Arthur Road.
4884 on 8 has broken coming out of Croft Road requiring buses to go over the pavement.
PN not having a good day around Halesowen today:
802 was broken down outside St John's Church at 9am in an awkward position
whilst Platinum 6923 was broken down in the bus stop opposite the Lutley Oak at 5pm (9 route)
4283 appears to have conked out on Sheldon Heath Road. Not far from the island where the college used to be.
6838 is currently broken down at Westmere/University Conference Centre stop on Edgabston Park Road.
4844 broke down at the Nechells Parkway, Windsor Street South stop at 19:00 this evening on the 94 while heading towards Chelmsley Wood.
There was an alarm going off on the bus leaving the City Centre and it cut out while at the lights at the end of Jennens Road (crossing the ring road), but the driver restarted it and it cut out again at the next stop.
The driver said it had overheated and all the passengers had to get off and catch the next one - 1827 on the 55.
6846 broke down at The Swan in Yardley this afternoon at 14:30, while operating the X2 towards Solihull.
It turned of because off the stop start thing and then wouldn't come back on.
1940 broke down at the Northfield terminus of the 48 and 1936 came out to replace it.
4544 has died at the QE.
Uni branded platinum broken down in Weoley Castle Square. Don't know fleet number but 6880 has taken it's passengers
4901, which was presumably on a 23/24, is currently broken down on Grosvenor Street West, in the run up to Five Ways, compounding the misery of the temporary traffic lights in place along there.
3301 was being put onto a recovery truck on colmore row at 5PM
another PN vehicle, 801 broken down on Red Hill Stourbridge presumably at this time of night on the 7.
6913 (I think, or might have been 6912) was being hooked up to an RS Recovery truck at the Ladypool Road stop on Stratford Road (towards city), passed it about 5:35pm.
6115 broke down at Bromford Lane, Ward End at the St Margarets Road lights while on the 11C, at about 08:00 this morning.
7019 won't start at the Scott Arms.
1926 has broken down on Great Hampton Row, Newtown.
5517 attached to an RS truck on Bristol Rd, Selly Oak.
Quote from: WMT3000 on February 18, 2020, 06:52:25 PM
5517 attached to an RS truck on Bristol Rd, Selly Oak.
Didn't break down, it's windscreen got smashed.
4577 appears to have broken down on Priory Queensway.
6840 has broken down on a X21 (Part Route) to University at Priory Queensway.
4613 broken down at the terminus of the 61/63 on Priory Queensway
1943 broken down on kings head stop. Watering cans behind and engineer in attendance
At around 10 am it seemed as 7030 had a flat tyre as when I was passing it towards Tesco it was parked in hazzards but no drive to be seen but after my shopping I was on my way back I passed it again but with cones around it and it had been lifted and it was missing it's front driversside tyre but again there was no one there or a breakdown van
6137 broken down at the Fox & Goose, it was on the 11C. Swapped for 6105, which left out of service.
Quote from: 2206 on May 21, 2020, 12:56:46 PM
6137 broken down at the Fox & Goose, it was on the 11C. Swapped for 6105, which left out of service.
And now 6105 is broken down in Solihull Town Centre. Flat battery.
304** broken down in Halesowen bus station. One of the ones that used to be value branded
9 branded platinum broken down on bottom of manor way. Causing long delays all the way back to the motorway island
4801 was broken down on the Washwood Heath Road by Aston Church Road, earlier this evening. Heading towards the City Centre on the 94.
4535 has broken down in West Brom Bus Station fair bit of fluid coming out the back.
4367 was broken down in Halesowen bus station earlier
4811 broken down on Coleshill Road (Ventor Avenue stop) earlier on a 94 towards Chelmsley Wood.
4577 being checked by an engineer at the 97 terminus in the City just after 15:00.
Probably one for
@Tony, is there any truth that 6945 "allegedly" ran out of fuel in Birmingham this afternoon as it's being talked about on Facebook?
Quote from: Stuharris 6360 on August 01, 2020, 07:25:44 PM
Probably one for @Tony, is there any truth that 6945 "allegedly" ran out of fuel in Birmingham this afternoon as it's being talked about on Facebook?
No idea, I was driving 219 to London and back
First EV breakdown? E008 was observed with its hazard lights on, parked rather inconveniently at the Highgate Road / Stratford Road traffic lights this evening.
UID Diamonf Streetlite has just passed me near Selly Park.. on the back of a tow truck
1817 broke down on the 55 heading towards the City Centre at Saltley Road, Nechells Place stop.
Passengers transferred onto 1822.
6134 broken down at Ward End, Fox & Goose. Would have been on the 11A.
1799 was broken down on Priory Queensway 55/94 stand this morning. Heard it wouldn't start.
463X Gemini with car trade centre rear ad broken down at Ward End by St Margarets Road junction on Bromford Lane.
Was on the 11A. Might be 4635.
Just mentioned this on the Perry Barr thread but 1824 is on the 66 stop at Priory Queensway.
4348 has broken down on Stand K in Walsall Bus Station.
829 broken down in Halesowen bus station
5514 was being towed by a repair vehicle near the Sainsbury's Northfield petrol station.
Quote from: mesub on November 28, 2020, 04:05:01 PM
5514 was being towed by a repair vehicle near the Sainsbury's Northfield petrol station.
5514 was being towed down the Bristol road towards the city centre this afternoon aswell
B7RLE broken down in Halesowen. Presumably operating the 14
Quote from: Trident 4194 on January 16, 2021, 10:39:57 AM
B7RLE broken down in Halesowen. Presumably operating the 14
How do you know its brokedown?
Quote from: BN on January 16, 2021, 01:06:08 PM
How do you know its brokedown?
2094 & 2100 appear to be operating the 14 as normal
Quote from: BN on January 16, 2021, 01:06:08 PM
How do you know its brokedown?
There was a crimson b7rle broken down in Halesowen at what must have been 10:15 to be precise . Rear was up and someone was looking at it
Quote from: Trident 4194 on January 16, 2021, 10:33:20 PM
There was a crimson b7rle broken down in Halesowen at what must have been 10:15 to be precise . Rear was up and someone was looking at it
No PN B7RLEs broke down yesterday
Quote from: Tony on January 17, 2021, 09:07:03 AM
No PN B7RLEs broke down yesterday
Could've been a WA one on the 4H?
Quote from: DJ on January 17, 2021, 10:36:24 AM
Could've been a WA one on the 4H?
No Walsall Mark 2 on the 4 yesterday and 1771 the only Mark 1 didn't break down. perhaps it was someone just checking the tap that allows the saloon heating works was in the correct position, and someone was just guessing it had broken down.
Just about to get on 6892 and then the driver told everyone the bus had broken down.
Something about the brakes apparently.
Saw 6748 getting a lift back to Walsall Garage earlier had some O/S front damage to it.
6799 broken down on coleshill road on 94 bus failed to start back up
Quote from: SK68MEV on April 30, 2021, 04:36:45 PM
6799 broken down on coleshill road on 94 bus failed to start back up
I saw that one, was driven back to garage, went right at Fox & Goose onto Bromford Lane, with the white engineer van following behind.
4911 bost at Saltley Gate outbound.
733 got taken out of service on the 24 service this morning in merry hill. Platform would not stay low
7519 broke down at Adam's hill, missing the vital school run heading back to town.
6886 broke down on Romsley road. The engine door was open and it seems like one of the engineers was there.
1874 had broke down on the college road about 2 pm today ( Wednesday)
Engine cover lifted no sign of anyone working on it
4929 has broken down at Priory Queensway on the 55.
6750 has cut out just as it's turned onto Sutton Road.
6101 had broken down on castle street Dudley this morning on 126
4980 appears to be broken down at Old Square, Priory Queensway.
6879 broke down in woodgate, by the country park.
4903 broke down at Saltley Island today.
4244 was seen with its flap open towards Harborne on Lordswood Road at the Elm Tree Road stop
I spotted 6140 being towed about 15 minutes ago at Five Ways
6868 broke down by the field lane (X22) terminus.
5408 spotted on Stourbridge Ring Road on tow presumably to Park Lane!
Claribel YJ12CHG on 94E to Bacons End by Ward End Park in traffic, about 90 minutes later seen broken down on Coleshill Road, still displaying Bacons End display, so didn't get very far then.
1758 broke down on the 29 near blakenall about 19:30
1773 has come and replaced it
4620 I believe was the fleet No had broken down on the Square Peg Island this morning was just enough room for buses to squeeze past.
6712 just gone out of service on the 937 after its nearside wing mirror has fallen off after hitting the branches on Portland Road...
6877 broke down by Newman University Terminus.
6861 broke down right infront of the summerfield road/clapgate lane junction (blocking part of the road).
Engine bay was open as well.
2205 broken down on Hob Moor Road.
There was a 14 reg Diamond Streetlite overheated/broken down on the A3400 between Stratford and Henley today parked in a lay-by with bonnet up. I'm not sure what route, if any, it would have been operating round there.
Quote from: j789 on July 22, 2021, 08:07:40 PM
There was a 14 reg Diamond Streetlite overheated/broken down on the A3400 between Stratford and Henley today parked in a lay-by with bonnet up. I'm not sure what route, if any, it would have been operating round there.
Diamond operate a Stratford - Hockley Heath schools service - 229S - so it could have been on that.
Quote from: j789 on July 22, 2021, 08:07:40 PM
There was a 14 reg Diamond Streetlite overheated/broken down on the A3400 between Stratford and Henley today parked in a lay-by with bonnet up. I'm not sure what route, if any, it would have been operating round there.
It was 30167 (GN14 LPL) on the 292S school service.
4354 broken down on Cannock Road, New Invention.
Looks like 4545 broken down on Weoley Castle Square.
Diamond 30963 broken down on All Saints Way.
6883 seems to be stuck in first gear or something. Just went past California way with hazards on and quite a slow speed (compared to the speed limit).
6837 broken down at University Station outbound.
6768 broken down at Boots Walsall, hardly managing to get out of the Bus Station!
No / lack of power apparently!
Quote from: Westy on August 11, 2021, 07:09:00 AM
6768 broken down at Boots Walsall, hardly managing to get out of the Bus Station!
No / lack of power apparently!
Now showing as running DEAD on Bus Times on Willenhall Road/East Park Way towards Wolverhampton.
Quote from: Wumpty on August 11, 2021, 08:20:45 AM
Now showing as running DEAD on Bus Times on Willenhall Road/East Park Way towards Wolverhampton.
Probably very slowly?
Not sure if you consider this as a breakdown but
1839 had a coolant leak on the 29 and went back to the garage as 1840 replaced it
Quote from: I love Walsall buses on August 13, 2021, 12:37:28 AM
Not sure if you consider this as a breakdown but
1839 had a coolant leak on the 29 and went back to the garage as 1840 replaced it
Most certainly is - anything that impedes the bus from maintaining service through mechanical or technical failure is deemed a breakdown.
6877 broke down by California Way.
6865 being hooked up to a RS Recovery vehicle on Moor Street Queensway.
2237 broken down on Queslett Road.
2216 broken down on Warwick Road outside Levines...
Quote from: Jack on August 25, 2021, 02:55:18 PM
2216 broken down on Warwick Road outside Levines...
No its not, it is in service just by BC on time. It has just gone past me.
Quote from: Tony on August 25, 2021, 03:22:23 PM
No its not, it is in service just by BC on time. It has just gone past me.
It was either 2215/6 or 2218, all the passengers were transferred onto 6143 with the driver out on the phone and the engine off... and it was at the time I posted at the bus stop outside Levines...
4533 broken down at Stechford Retail Park on 11A.
4463 broke down at brownhills west terminus around 15:30
Passed 1801 being hooked up to a recovery truck earlier this evening on Yardley Wood Road just before the Wake Green Road junction, causing a bit of congestion as it was blocking the left-turn lane.
Looks like it had been there for sometime, seems to have 'conked out' while doing a journey on the 1 earlier in the afternoon according to BusTimes:
https://bustimes.org/vehicles/278385?date=2021-09-14#journeys/166365906
Quote from: Stu on September 14, 2021, 07:16:09 PM
Passed 1801 being hooked up to a recovery truck earlier this evening on Yardley Wood Road just before the Wake Green Road junction, causing a bit of congestion as it was blocking the left-turn lane.
Looks like it had been there for sometime, seems to have 'conked out' while doing a journey on the 1 earlier in the afternoon according to BusTimes:
https://bustimes.org/vehicles/278385?date=2021-09-14#journeys/166365906
Spotted same bus again broken down on Wake Green Road this morning, at the same spot where it looked like it broke down yesterday! ;D
https://bustimes.org/vehicles/278385?date=2021-09-15#journeys/166524333
Greenbus 344 seems to have broken down on Wood Lane
Quote from: mesub on September 17, 2021, 08:31:29 AM
Greenbus 344 seems to have broken down on Wood Lane
Was not broken down
Quote from: V102MOA on September 17, 2021, 09:52:28 AM
Was not broken down
Was it waiting time or a system glitch?
Quote from: Wumpty on September 17, 2021, 10:58:21 AM
Was it waiting time or a system glitch?
I mean it was blocking the road with Hazards on and I don't recall seeing any driver, so maybe it was something else ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
4569 broken down on Shenley Lane
The 16:00 19 from QE failed to operate. I presume it broke down at QE as 830 should have been the vehicle and was tracking as being stuck at the QE.
A 94 just passed me on Auckland Drive smoking quite badly from the back. Bustimes suggests that it is 4815.
EDIT: It was sat at the Greenfinch Road stop for a while, but has now moved up to the Kingfisher Drive stop.
PN823 just been towed back to garage.
2133 broken down on WA29 on Ross Road Towards Walsall
EDIT: Youths round harden have struck again and have smashed windows again
4532 I believe was being put into back of recovery lorry at 12:30 in harborne today
4491 broke down at Jennens Road outside Matthew Boulton College heading out of City on the 94.
Apologies for the late post...............
4829 broken down Lionel Street at Ludgate Hill 18.10.2021 @ 1630hrs (assuming 101).
Beck out on service 19.10.2021 on 101.
6858 broke down by Newman University.
1848 Broken down on the 29 on Coalpool Lane on the bridge which theres a railway under which means the 70A will have missed journeys
Update: looked like something on the front right eithier a Suspension Issue or a puncture
1854 replaced it for the last 3 trips on tbe 70A
4900 not starting on Priory Queensway.
4544 is parked up at the Romsley Road Terminus with its engine flap open.
6892 broken down on Hermitage Road, Solihull.
6713 currently sat on Stafford Road awaiting a tow back to Walsall.
6723 broken down on Carrs Lane this afternoon. Hooked up to an RS truck and towed away.
4903 broken down on the Washwood Heath Road in the Saltley area on the 94/95 route. It's been moved one stop up the road from Hutton Road to the Sandway Gardens stop in the last few hours.
Presumably awaiting recovery.
6832 seemed to be broken down on Lode Lane in Solihull this morning by Lode Heath School
1885 had a problem in bloxwich on the 29 this afternoon 860 replaced it after a couple of hours
6868 broke down at the Newman University Terminus earlier today.
UID Scania Omnilink on 4M @ Bradford Place being tended to by engineer's van 0600hrs.
4861 broken down at Aston Six Ways outbound.
I think it's one of the white E200mmc that was at BC and are part of the NEAT fleet now , was on a back of a RS Recovery truck turning off Dudley port onto coneygree road towards the RS Recovery yard any idea why anybody , will try go past in morning to see if it's still there
Quote from: Jack6101 on December 13, 2021, 09:57:59 PM
I think it's one of the white E200mmc that was at BC and are part of the NEAT fleet now , was on a back of a RS Recovery truck turning off Dudley port onto coneygree road towards the RS Recovery yard any idea why anybody , will try go past in morning to see if it's still there
tow truck driver needed a wee
Quote from: Jack6101 on December 13, 2021, 09:57:59 PM
I think it's one of the white E200mmc that was at BC and are part of the NEAT fleet now , was on a back of a RS Recovery truck turning off Dudley port onto coneygree road towards the RS Recovery yard any idea why anybody , will try go past in morning to see if it's still there
Shouldn't be one of those
4737 broken down on Dale End on the X51.
There's an ex-London E200 broken down on the Highgate Road/Stratford Road junction, it's been there for quite a few hours.
Quote from: Ronnoc on January 18, 2022, 12:22:21 PM
There's an ex-London E200 broken down on the Highgate Road/Stratford Road junction, it's been there for quite a few hours.
I'm not sure but I think its Thandis
One of the DTS darts broken down outside the old Selly Oak garage earlier.
6812 has just broken down in the middle of the road by Newtown Swimming Baths...
4918 broken down at Lee Bank on Bristol Road earlier.
5506 in Northfield.
6859 and another BC platinum appear to have broken down.
6859 by the Bret Drive Bustop.
UID platinum on Jiggins Lane.
1803 by small heath Morrisons hooked upto rs recovery
6912 seems to have broken down at the Romsley Road Terminus. An engineer was standing next to the bus.
6918 unwell in Halesowen bus station.
6933 bost pigeon park attended to by bc engineers tonight
6938 broken down in Colley Gate yesterday afternoon (02/02/22)
3302 broken down outside Aston Uni while it was working the 997S.
6891 broken down at JLR Lode Lane Solihull this morning on BC 877 with destination blind swithced off. I think driver tried to hail 7527 on X2 to transfer passengers but it was to full so went past.
7527 also drove past all the stops on Old Lode Lane to I think, as it was full to capacity.
The 12.00 , 120 Manchester service ,which I am told was a Selwyns vehicle , failed before depature in Digbeth Coach Station yesterday. Announcements gave out informed passengers to await a replacement vehicle which would arrive by 13.40. It arrived spot on time as was a vehicle owned by Travelstar - NE 67 TSE. I guess the days of having the luxury of a stand - by coach [and driver] parked up are long since gone.
Diamond 20732 broken down at Ward End (Fox & Goose) at about 15:30 with a rotala van parked behind it. Was on the 25.
6878 broke down on Moor Street Queensway. Overhead driver saying the battery light is staying on.
4455 broken down at Fordhouses terminus of WN3 at 10.00hrs. Recovery was in progress.
4584 appears to be broken down at Weoley Castle Square.
4478 won't start up at BS13 on Priory Queensway.
6883 broken down on Smallbrook Queensway
4902 broken down on Long Nuke Road yesterday evening.
6842 swapped for 6858 at Coventry Road (Kathleen Road) due to apparent overheating
Just been transferred off 802 in Dudley as the doors won't open.
QuoteJust been transferred off 802 in Dudley as the doors won't open.
How did you get out? :grin:
Looks like 6114 broke down at Ward End Fox & Goose on the 94/95 today.
Quote from: Stu on April 19, 2022, 06:40:08 PMHow did you get out? :grin:
Ar least it appears they didn't do the same trick Diamond did with a Solo I was on last year & the driver pokes the door with a stick!
Quote from: Westy on April 19, 2022, 07:46:00 PMAr least it appears they didn't do the same trick Diamond did with a Solo I was on last year & the driver pokes the door with a stick!
I've been on a Nat Ex E200 on the 43 up to Bilston before, that was having a similar issue! In that case though, I volunteered as the stick since I was sat at the front. :laugh:
Quote from: Stu on April 19, 2022, 06:40:08 PMHow did you get out? :grin:
Driver managed to hold the door open to let us all off, safer than using the emergency exit!
6881 broken down on Wheeleys Road, offloading onto 6882.
Quote from: MasterPlan on April 25, 2022, 07:55:08 AM6881 broken down on Wheeleys Road, offloading onto 6882.
6881 struggling again today. Seemed to be something to do with the stop start feature as it experienced problems everytime it stopped at a bus stop.
2128 broke down by Oak park leisure Centre
Diamond 20056 broke down at Ward End, Fox & Goose while on a 94 to Chelmsley Wood.
4873 was broken down at Ward End today.
All the passengers on 4919 on the 94 offloaded onto 7512 on the 94 on Ward End, Washwood Heath Road by Foley Road earlier at 12.50
Driver couldn't turn the bandit alarm off.
6833 broken down at Old Lode Lane this morning.
6845 broken down at JLR Solihull, Lode Lane this morning.
6827 broken down on Woodgate Lane this afternoon.
6769 appears to have broken down at Wolverhampton Road, Willenhall (outside the gurdwara). Passengers transferred onto 6761
Quote6769 appears to have broken down at Wolverhampton Road, Willenhall (outside the gurdwara). Passengers transferred onto 6761
No it hasn't broken down
4810 broken down at Saltley Gate, currently being hitched to recovery.
20056 and 30827 have both overheated in Chelmsley, leaving a nice big gap on the 96, according to the drivers this isn't the first time they've broken down today...
4800 got its bonnet up as well at Chelmsley.
4800 broken down at Chelmsley Wood terminus just before the 95 stop. Looks like it came in on the 94 and would have started the 95 return.
4579 was broken down on California Way this morning.
Wonder what happended to 6147 at Ward End? Engineer on a ladder in attendance at the back with it at Ward End. Wing mirror lying on the ground to.
4503 parked behind it.
Also 4503 strangely tracks as being in Turves Green all the time on bus times.
6711 has broken down on Carrs Lane, leading to a nice big gap on the 997 as the next departures after have failed to operate.
Quote from: 2206 on May 16, 2022, 01:45:41 PMAlso 4503 strangely tracks as being in Turves Green all the time on bus times.
Use the correct topic for tracking issues please:
https://wmbusphotos.com/forum/index.php?topic=5982.0
Diamond 32308 has broken down outside of Wednesbury Bus Station.
4801 broken down by Ward End Park on the 94/95.
6878 broken down on Woodgate Lane by the Tyndall Walk Bus stop.
4577 has broken down on Wellington Road outbound on the 79.
Looks like 6883 may have broken down on Bath Row.
Diamond 30413 broken down on field lane.
6838 being towed away from California Way.
6826 on a breakdown truck on Edgbaston Park Road.
5512 broken down on Bristol road. Driver said something about a turbine (or turbo???)
6848 (X1) broken down on Holyhead Road by Alvis Retail Park.
Actually one of the passengers transferred to our bus said a BMW pulled out of a road and went into it.
6706 broke down on Robin Hood Lane, Highfield Rd roundabout
Looks like 6877 has broken down on Stonehouse lane
6959 looks like it's overheated on Mantilla Drive.
4810 broken down on the 14 in the City Centre. Tow truck came to get it.
4383 towed to YW around 2.
4691 has broken down in Smethwick high street earlier with it on a tow truck
6923 broke down on the Hagley road. Recovery just arrived when I saw it.
Looks like 4817 broke down on the 14 on the Alum Rock Road, by Treaford Lane earlier. Was parked up dead at about 22:30.
4643 on a tow truck at the Fox and Goose at 19:25. Broke down in Erdington.
6890 broken down by Glenside
4492 on the 14 just broken down at Hutton road it was headed towards City
According to my brother, 6915 failed outside the Premier Inn in Stourbridge
6858 being towed along Northfield road.
WB 2238 on 5, at Lidl, New Oscott.
EBS warning, lack of power pulling off, brakes delaying
4903 broken down at Foley Road stop in Ward End while on the 94/95 earlier.
5501 appears to have broken down near the Gibbins Road traffic lights on Harborne Lane.
As does 6888 at the Blood Transfusion Centre stop.
7514 broken down at Carrs Lane on the 907.
Was a lot of water and steam coming out the back of it I think.
1819 was broken down at Old Square on the 66. Causing congestion in the area. Tow truck moved it at about 15:20.
6862 being towed along the Bristol Road.
6113 has broken down outside Aston Uni
Diamond 30968 Broken down by Newman University.
7525 broken down on Woodgate lane, hadn't even started its first journey yet.
6873 broken down on War Lane, Harborne, earlier, shortly before it was due to be closed again for overnight resurfacing works. Luckily parked on a stretch that was already resurfaced, but might have a set of double yellow lines running across its roof in the morning.
Passengers taken off 6847 which has been experiencing issues at Priory Queensway for the past 20 mins.
1850 appears to have broken down on the 4H on Dunstall Road, road was earlier closed by fire brigade, but since re-opened the Diamond 4H went but 1850 hasn't moved since & is in darkness with its hazards on...
1826 on the 8c looks like it broke down or something because there was no passengers and it was on Devon street which is not the 8c normal route
Quote from: AGPlaysMC on November 07, 2022, 01:38:03 PM1826 on the 8c looks like it broke down or something because there was no passengers and it was on Devon street which is not the 8c normal route
Probably just a dead run & waiting time.
Quote from: AGPlaysMC on November 07, 2022, 01:38:03 PM1826 on the 8c looks like it broke down or something because there was no passengers and it was on Devon street which is not the 8c normal route
According to BusTimes, it didn't stop for long on Devon Street, only for a minute:
https://bustimes.org/vehicles/tnxb-pb-1826?date=2022-11-07#journeys/334111583
QuoteAccording to BusTimes, it didn't stop for long on Devon Street, only for a minute:
https://bustimes.org/vehicles/tnxb-pb-1826?date=2022-11-07#journeys/334111583
Yes, Operating running board 8A-07 (which comes out of garage and starts at 13:40) and completed all the mileage without any incident, so definitely not broken down
6866 broken down on field lane
807 has broken down on the 19 passed the dog house towards walsall
6880 Broken down on Kitwell Lane
6714 has broken down on the WA10
EDIT: 2124 has had an incident at Walsall Wood aswell
863 broke down on the 17S near Collis Street, Amblecote towards Stourbridge. It was still awaiting attention at about 1030am.
Quote from: Rachvince53 on November 14, 2022, 03:20:48 PM863 broke down on the 17S near Collis Street, Amblecote towards Stourbridge. It was still awaiting attention at about 1030am.
YW 6913 broke down on the 3 this morning at the Main Street stop in Sparkbrook. Lucky for me that's the stop before I get off normally. Apparently the driver couldn't get it to start again, despite a couple of 'reboots'.
Looks like it wasn't out of action for too long though, was back in action again 15 minutes later.
7529 broke down while working the X2 service while bound for Blossomfield via Solihull Town Centre this morning at Jaguar Land Rover Solihull. With a full load of passengers.
All passengers were then transferred/directed onto a already busy 4626 working the 877. Which left JLR very overloaded, and then subsequently picked up more and more passengers at the followng stops.
4626 also made an additional call/stop in Solhull Town Centre for X2 passengers.
The driver later took 7529 up to Solihull out of service to operate the next trip and the bus is out till 23:40 on X2 and late X1's if it lasts the day.
2110 has broken down saw it on a RS truck going up the bloxwich road about 10 minutes ago destination said was on the 11A
6851 broken down on Romsley Road.
alright so this was like two weeks ago
but according to my friend 4802 was on the 14 but it broke down on Alum Rock Road near Shaw Hill Primary school but luckily 7507 was just behind so everyone that was on 4802 managed to get on it
Diamond 32316 was broken down at the fox & goose on the 94 earlier. Had its engine flap up.
Just been kicked off 6946 (X2), loaded at Moor Street and came to halt by park Street stop round the corner with a loss of power, lights flickering on and off. Fingers crossed 1930 one is on time and is working lol
4476 has broken down on broad st causing the trams and buses to be delayed
4718 looks broken down - currently parked at the Hullbrook Road stop on Trittiford Road, with hazards on and showing 'Not In Service'.
Diamond 20057 broken down on the road adjacent to Dudley bus stn behind former Co Op, shows solos don't like the cold either
Couple of NXC breakdowns over the last few days: 6967 broke down on the 18 at the bus stop adjacent to Farman Rd was there for about 3 hours. 832 broke down on the X30 on Burns Road and was there for 2 1/2 hours.
4883 broken down on Arthur Road.
4561 in Stourbridge Interchange this morning, having running repairs, coolant hose being replaced by the looks of it.
7534 broke down on the 3 this evening outside Sparkhill Jobcentre. Stopped to pickup passengers then the bus wouldn't start again, despite the driver's efforts to 'turn it on and off again'.
6747 was at the bottom of 94/95 priory queensway stop this evening, awaiting recovery.
2214 broken down at Old Lode Lane, Valley Road on the 73 this morning. 7533 on the X2 took its passengers.
805 broke down at Priory Queensway this morning on the X15. Was towed back to Walsall.
6883 broken down on New Fosse Way.
4628 broke down at Lode Lane, Grove Road in Solihull this morning while working the 877 bound for Blossomfield.
Passengers offloaded and told to catch the X2 into Solihull instead it appears.
4806 broken down on James Watt Queensway.
Diamond 32123 broken down blocking Stand T in West Brom bus station
Quote from: Jack on March 22, 2023, 12:57:09 PMDiamond 32123 broken down blocking Stand T in West Brom bus station
The 4 bus stand, diamond have plenty of choice where to pick up this week.
Quote from: Ginger66 on March 22, 2023, 07:41:58 PMThe 4 bus stand, diamond have plenty of choice where to pick up this week.
If they bother to pick up, it was only until the station supervisor stepped in as other vehicles were skipping the stand!
6740 parked up on Newtown row with the back up for over 3 hours
4690 broken down on the 87 leaving City Centre.
Looks like 2005 on the 1025 Wolves to Stourbridge 16 has broken down at White Gates, Penn.
4501 being towed near burnt tree
Quote from: mesub on April 12, 2023, 03:01:45 PM4501 being towed near burnt tree
Not broken down!
It's a withdrawn bus being taken to WB for stripping for spares
6785 being hooked up to recovery at Snow Hill Queensway.
7538 flashing hazards at Stratford Road South & City College stop southbound!
Looks it's passengers have decided to catch EO14 instead, which I'm on!
Quote from: Westy on April 17, 2023, 11:58:03 AM7538 flashing hazards at Stratford Road South & City College stop southbound!
Looks it's passengers have decided to catch EO14 instead, which I'm on!
Since when did flashing hazards mean the bus had definitely broken down.
Looks like it had accutally just come from the depot and was just waiting time before picking up service.
https://bustimes.org/vehicles/tnxb-7538?date=2023-04-17#journeys/414443699
Quote from: 2206 on April 17, 2023, 12:05:16 PMSince when did flashing hazards mean the bus had definitely broken down.
Looks like it had accutally just come from the depot and was just waiting time before picking up service.
https://bustimes.org/vehicles/tnxb-7538?date=2023-04-17#journeys/414443699
Well I don't know, do I?
Hazards to me mean a breakdown!
Quote from: Westy on April 17, 2023, 01:50:17 PMWell I don't know, do I?
Hazards to me mean a breakdown!
Hazard lights can mean many things, for instance it can signify to the driver behind not to park to close as the bus may not be moving for a while due to a variety of reasons (e.g driver changeover)
4983 broke down on the 0615 15 Merry Hill to Wolverhampton just past the Lea Road/Penn Road. It was being put on tow around 0930
6864 has appeared to have broken down at the Newman University terminus.
4874 broke down at the Olton Tavern this morning on the 877 to Blossomfield.
847 broke down while on WN4
4877 has an engineer checking it at Moor Street Queensway and is now taken it back to the depot.
754 broke down on WN4 this morning. Saw it on tow around 1000am. Back in service now on WN82.
WB 4981 is currently broken down on Dudley street westbrom looks like it's had a leak
One of Diamond recent buses 30714 is currently broken down outside West Bromwich bus garage
Quote from: Jack6101 on May 23, 2023, 05:43:18 PMOne of Diamond recent buses 30714 is currently broken down outside West Bromwich bus garage
There is no 30714, I assume you meant 30713.
1912 had a bit of a mishap at Camp Hill circus.
Not one I've personally experienced but how does a bus breakdown there?
https://twitter.com/WMmetro/status/1664945274249150465
It's broken down on the tram lines, and there aren't any points on the tracks for the trams to manoeuvre around it?
Quote from: ellspurs on June 03, 2023, 02:25:44 PMIt's broken down on the tram lines, and there aren't any points on the tracks for the trams to manoeuvre around it?
Best reply to the above tweet:
https://twitter.com/Stuwba68/status/1664949733289254912
:laugh:
The tram would probably disintegrate if someone tried that!
1831 broken down at Jennens Road earlier today.
QuoteNot one I've personally experienced but how does a bus breakdown there?
https://twitter.com/WMmetro/status/1664945274249150465
Hmmm, wonder what bus it was
6955
6865 broken down by Brett Drive.
6955 has broke down 3 days in a row why do west brom always get the crap buses
Quote from: 18WilliamsLi on June 06, 2023, 06:56:56 PM6955 has broke down 3 days in a row why do west brom always get the crap buses
Excuse me?
The ex Wolverhampton platinums should be at West Brom, but the 74 brands which have gone in replaceing them they should have both the 74 brands and the ex Wolverhampton platinums because West Brom garage are short of buses, with them losing 6988 due to its arson attack on the soho road, and their loans from Walsall of the scanias 1887 and 1860.
When will 1887 and 1860 be back
Quote from: Busses_transport_ on June 06, 2023, 07:15:12 PMWhen will 1887 and 1860 be back
Most likely when WB don't need them?
2232 has broke down in Oldbury waiting for recovery
4648 being attached to a tow truck on Farnhurst Road this afternoon.
4567 broken down outside Walsall Academy
4912 broken down at Priory Queeensway on the 94/95.
2072 was being seen to by an engineering truck at around 08:30 this morning in Pattingham.
Saw a 4/4A branded MMC heading towards Jct 1 of the M5 this afternoon attached to the back of breakdown van around 3ish> I was heading home from BCLM when it caught my eye
Quote from: Squiz1971 on June 15, 2023, 04:36:52 PMSaw a 4/4A branded MMC heading towards Jct 1 of the M5 this afternoon attached to the back of breakdown van around 3ish> I was heading home from BCLM when it caught my eye
Not broken down just RS were used to take ot to Walsall for refurb
Quote from: Tony on June 15, 2023, 04:40:01 PMNot broken down just RS were used to take ot to Walsall for refurb
Ok cheers
@Tony thought I'd put it in here first though should of gone to the Garage thread instead
4912 broken down on Sommerfeld Road. Looks like it's overheated. Doesn't help that the Harborne roadworks have seriously disrupted the routes running along the high street.
843 broke down on the X30 not moved from ansty park for over an hour now
32135 has broken down at Gornal Wood.
6859 broken down by Brett Drive Stop - driver is (very helpfully) being a traffic marshal.
The engine flap is open so I suspect it's overheated.
6911 was trundling along at Bells Lane causing a bit of a jam.
1889 has gone out of service at Star City because of a gearbox problem...
6880 broken down on Romsley Road
Stagecoachs 36482 broke down in blythe valley
Looked like 1920 had given up the ghost on the 2 earlier when I passed it - parked up at the St Agnes Road stop on Yardley Wood Road, rear engine hood open and driver standing behind on his mobile phone.
6877 (with hazard lights on) being driven quite slowly by an engineer along Northfield Road
Diamond Streetdeck 40827 has broken down at Merry Hill Bus Station
6958 has broken down at galton brighe
4936 parked up on Coleshill Road inbound by the Bus Stop opposite Ventnor Avenue. No lights or hazards flashing either this was around 10:40 ish when I was on my way to Tesco's.
6933 broken down on Hagley Road West
4839's driver has just told 3305's driver in Walsall Bus Station she might have a leak!
4738 broke down in Oldbury engineers on bus
6986 broke down by Cape hill school
6990 broke down at summerfield park smoke coming out at back
7529 broken down on Wheeleys Road by the looks of it.
WN4599 broken down yesterday approx 16.15 on Stourbridge Road heading up hill towards Wolverhampton. Driver safely negotiated bus to bus layby and decamped PAX.
Diamond streetdeck on tow truck back to depot this evening by depot.
One of the new e200s was broken down on the inside Lane of birchley island causing quite a hazard
5416 broken down on Wednesfield Road, Wolverhampton outside HSS approx. 1515hrs
E013 has broken down on Moor Street Queensway, and has made it hard for buses to turn off Albert Street so all the Stratford Road and Pershore Road services are doing a loop round Moor Street Queensway and Masshouse.
2213 broken down on Carrs Lane, 1794 has replaced it.
4604 has broken down on Stoney Lane and has caused an absolute mess with other buses not being able to navigate round awful parking.
6706 broken down in Warwick Road, clearly doesn't like the heat.
4631 broken down between Springhill and Wodehouse islands away from Wolverhampton with engineers offering TLC - 16.15 approx.
Quote from: Wumpty on September 06, 2023, 07:28:47 PM4631 broken down between Springhill and Wodehouse islands away from Wolverhampton with engineers offering TLC - 16.15 approx.
She broke down on the 1350 Wolves to Stourbridge.
Quote from: Rachvince53 on September 06, 2023, 08:53:23 PMShe broke down on the 1350 Wolves to Stourbridge.
I'll pray for her :grin:
6930 was broken down earlier in Colley Gate (Approx 9.40pm)
E146 constantly having to be restarted to move a few yards, causing chaos on Walsgrave Road
836 broke down on the Warstones Road while operating a 4 to i54
E007 has broken down on blossomfield road blocking half of the road and causing a long line of traffic
1947 has broke down in whiteheads no driver on bus so presume waiting for tow truck
I saw 4909 being towed away earlier today on Moor Street
2228 broken down on Warwick Road.
One of Kevs red Solos with a tow truck in attendance in Bromsgrove bus station around lunchtime today. :sad:
3305 failed in Little Aston whilst I was on it earlier on the 6 heading towards Walsall we all had to vacate and get on the bus that wasn't too far behind according to what the driver said it was something to do with the interlock he mentioned an EBS light I think?
Streetdeck 40841 on the 002 to Weoley Castle is broken down bottom.of Drews Holloway opposite The Lutely Oak
6734 broken down on the last X51 from Birmingham.
And the garage brightly decided to take the bus off the night 934 to do the X51, baring in mind there's the 51 that X51 passengers could catch... but no leave the 934 passengers stranded.
Rotala 20058 broken down in Rubery on the 202
1452 broken down, almost made it back to Walsall Garage.
E048 broken down on the 9 towards Uni Hospital at the Jimmy Hill Way stop, good thing the 17 was behind for passengers to board instead!
Walsall Community Transport having a few problems.
For more, see the Service 29 thread.
4953 broken down on the 13A on Portland Rd towards city centre
4924 broke down on Ormond Road at the Old Stone Close bus stop towards Frankley earlier
2231 has broken down in Sparkbrook and gridlocked the whole area.
6927 broke down on broad street
4621 broke down on the 18 at the Romsley Road Terminus.
1901 has broken down on Dartmouth Middleway.
4609 had to be recalled to garage because of a lights issue.
6828 broke down on the 822. Seems like it was leaking something onto the road (possibly water)?
4513 currently being towed away down Barnes Hill.
Quote from: MasterPlan on December 02, 2023, 12:30:29 PM4513 currently being towed away down Barnes Hill.
Does anybody know the reason for this?
Quote from: West_Brom/WalsallBusGeek on December 05, 2023, 07:01:33 AMDoes anybody know the reason for this?
At a guess, broke down on route 20 and being towed back to West Brom?
824 broke down while on WN4
6873 looks like it's broken down by the Tibbats Close bus stop.
Diamond bus 30922/42 has broke down on St Mark's Rd
Saw 7530 getting towed on Moor Street Queensway
Today...4750/126. Broke down by the underpass on Great Charles St. Driver said that he had no gears
1857 broken down on the 4
7500 broke down on the 16, engine sounded rough.
7530 broke down on the Harborne High Street - Engineer is in attendance.
Seems to be making all sorts of (warning) noises from the drivers cab though...
What surprised me is that the driver drove off with the engineer's vehicle, so I assume they're taking it back to BC.
6909 attached to a tow truck by the Gibbins Road stop on Harborne Lane.
2107 has broke down In Wednesbury bus station
1857 broken down on the 4 (just before Stone Cross)
One to keep an eye on.
Im on 6789 at the moment, & he's just stood at Hollyhedge Lane for about 5 mins & made a phone call.
He's on his way now, but whether the 5 mins waiting time was anything serious, I dont know.
Quote from: Westy on December 29, 2023, 07:08:42 AMOne to keep an eye on.
Im on 6789 at the moment, & he's just stood at Hollyhedge Lane for about 5 mins & made a phone call.
He's on his way now, but whether the 5 mins waiting time was anything serious, I dont know.
If you was that concerned why didn't you move closer to him to listen I Sit in the stalker seat
Quote from: karl724223 on December 29, 2023, 02:45:21 PMIf you was that concerned why didn't you move closer to him to listen I Sit in the stalker seat
And a Happy New Year to you as well!
A Select 53 reg Solo, on either 877/878 had broken down on the A449 towards Wolverhampton around 2:30pm today, blocking one lane at traffic lights and causing congestion. Can't imagine those 20 year old buses have much time left.
I think I saw the same bus about 90 minutes later (unless it was another 53 Solo they have) heading into Wolvo empty, so must have got it restarted - that's some wait though for passengers if there was no replacement for the original service.
Quote from: karl724223 on December 29, 2023, 02:45:21 PM....... Sit in the stalker seat
I think you drivers should campaign for the fitment of 'soundproof vanity screens' on buses like the 6789 :grin: avoid being overheard ordering your takeaway for collection at end of shift 🤣😀
6883 appears to have given up on Moor Street Queensway after several attempts to restart it.
6932 broke down while on X10 near Gornal Wood
Looks like 1806 has Broken Down in Darlaston on the 39 hasn't moved from the Bus Stop twoards Bilston and 1803 on the 39 behind has seemingly picked up it's passengers.
4618 broke down on Balmoral Road, looks like it wasn't able to start its 822 journey, so that's a 23 eliminated from the peak.
1806 continued in service an hour or so later so it must been have repaired or fixed or I heard there may have been a medical incident on board It looked like all the Passengers had got off to me. But happy to be wrong
4611 broke down in the middle of Adams Hill and Romsley Road when trying to turn into Adams Hill.
PCSO was in attendance.
X22 which I was on diverted back up Romsley Road -> Field Lane -> Genners Lane -> Jiggins Lane as usual.
Here's a photo:
NX Streetdeck being hooked up to a recovery vehicle at Masshouse.
According to Wolves garage, three buses have broke down on the 59 route
WN850 on 25 broken down at Red Lion, Wednesfield, 0930hrs.
6833 broken down on Bath Row.
Spotted 6706 hooked up to the back of an RS Recovery truck this evening on Stratford Road in Sparkbrook, just before the Ladypool Road stop.
7518 broke down on lode lane blocking the road causing a long line of traffic
There were 2 AG 11's broken down opposite each other at their respective stops at the Yew Tree,Yardley at lunchtime today.
4951 has broken down on the 80. Problem with the doors. Wipers came on by themselves & wouldn't turn off. Constant beeping noise in the drivers cab
6872 on Park St
E011 on Stratford Rd
Quote from: frostjay974 on April 06, 2024, 06:03:35 PME011 on Stratford Rd
Let me guess, you saw E011 parked up in Sparkbrook by Aldi just after 4pm with it's hazard warning lights on?
If so, it wasn't 'broken down', I can see on BusTimes that it was turned short at Camp Hill Island due to late running, and so would have been sat waiting time to start it's outbound journey on-time.
Please don't automatically assume that any bus parked up somewhere with hazards on is 'broken down'.
https://bustimes.org/vehicles/tnxb-e011#
I can also see that on arriving in Solihull, the bus did go straight back to garage, but even so a bus that can get back to the garage itself has not technically 'broken down'.
4632 on WN15. Left Wolverhampton at 1426 (16 mins late) but broke down in Penn, Spring Hill.
Quote from: Stu on April 06, 2024, 07:08:53 PMLet me guess, you saw E011 parked up in Sparkbrook by Aldi just after 4pm with it's hazard warning lights on?
If so, it wasn't 'broken down', I can see on BusTimes that it was turned short at Camp Hill Island due to late running, and so would have been sat waiting time to start it's outbound journey on-time.
Please don't automatically assume that any bus parked up somewhere with hazards on is 'broken down'.
https://bustimes.org/vehicles/tnxb-e011#
I can also see that on arriving in Solihull, the bus did go straight back to garage, but even so a bus that can get back to the garage itself has not technically 'broken down'.
Oh, I do apologise. It's true I did see that the bus was parked up with the hazards on as well as all of its destination displays being completely blank which gave me the impression that the bus had broken down.
4739 on Brookfields Rd
6871 broke down on Romsley Road.
4590 seemed to have overheated in California earlier today.
I saw 4847 being recovered with a tow truck from Auckland Drive, just before the junction at Arran Way at 01:50 this morning. Bustimes suggests it had been there since around 00:15.
Quote from: ellspurs on April 25, 2024, 06:51:32 PMI saw 4847 being recovered with a tow truck from Auckland Drive, just before the junction at Arran Way at 01:50 this morning. Bustimes suggests it had been there since around 00:15.
Nice overtime slip there