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Title: Pensnett Open Day 24/10/15
Post by: MrBevan2000 on October 18, 2015, 10:32:10 AM
Hi guys. Does anyone know what is going to Pensnett on Saturday? Will it be similar vehicles that were at the Acocks Green and Yardley Wood Open Day a couple of years ago?
Title: Re: Pensnett Open Day 24/10/15
Post by: Adam 404 on October 18, 2015, 10:40:13 AM
Information is here: http://nxbus.co.uk/west-midlands/news/open-day-at-our-pensnett-garage
I am not going sadly but hope you have a good time.
Title: Re: Pensnett Open Day 24/10/15
Post by: GeminiFan1991 on October 18, 2015, 11:19:00 AM
Presumably the PE"s buses will be on display with hopefully other vehicles bought in from other garages.
Title: Re: Pensnett Open Day 24/10/15
Post by: LiamthebusGuy on October 19, 2015, 08:52:14 PM
Hello all,
    As some of you are aware,  I am not the brightest of sparks when it comes to travelling outside of Wolverhampton. So could somebody please give me the services I should use in order to get from ASHMORE PARK to PENSNETT GARAGE...

Many Thanks,

Liam
Title: Re: Pensnett Open Day 24/10/15
Post by: 2206 on October 19, 2015, 08:55:32 PM
Quote from: Liam on October 19, 2015, 08:52:14 PM
Hello all,
    As some of you are aware,  I am not the brightest of sparks when it comes to travelling outside of Wolverhampton. So could somebody please give me the services I should use in order to get from ASHMORE PARK to PENSNETT GARAGE...

Many Thanks,

Liam
@Liam
59 to Wolverhampton
1 or 126 to Dudley
Shuttle Bus to the Garage
Title: Re: Pensnett Open Day 24/10/15
Post by: Trident 4609 on October 19, 2015, 08:57:38 PM
Quote from: Liam on October 19, 2015, 08:52:14 PM
Hello all,
    As some of you are aware,  I am not the brightest of sparks when it comes to travelling outside of Wolverhampton. So could somebody please give me the services I should use in order to get from ASHMORE PARK to PENSNETT GARAGE...

Many Thanks,

Liam

Quickest is 59 to station, 126 to Dudley then the 10am shuttle.
Title: Re: Pensnett Open Day 24/10/15
Post by: LiamthebusGuy on October 19, 2015, 08:59:22 PM
Quote from: Nathan on October 19, 2015, 08:57:38 PM
Quickest is 59 to station, 126 to Dudley then the 10am shuttle.

What time does the 126 leave in order for me to get the 10am shuttle
Title: Re: Pensnett Open Day 24/10/15
Post by: Trident 4609 on October 19, 2015, 08:59:49 PM
Quote from: Liam on October 19, 2015, 08:58:44 PM
Thanks @2206... Does anyone know how long this will take approx.?

You know the time of the 59 to Wolverhampton. 126 to Dudley can vary but on average is about 30-35 mins

@Liam i'll PM you with details about the 126.
Title: Re: Pensnett Open Day 24/10/15
Post by: 2206 on October 19, 2015, 09:02:46 PM
Quote from: Liam on October 19, 2015, 08:59:22 PM
What time does the 126 leave in order for me to get the 10am shuttle
126 takes about 30 - 35 minutes
1 takes about 35 - 40 minutes
http://jp.networkwestmidlands.com/centro/XSLT_TTB_REQUEST?language=en&hideBannerInfo=1&command=direct&line=33126&net=cen&project=y11&sup= &lineVer=2&itdLPxx_direction=H&itdLPxx_line=33126&itdLPxx_net=cen&itdLPxx_project=y11&itdLPxx_sup= &itdLPxx_lineVer=2&outputFormat=0&itdLPxx_debug=

http://jp.networkwestmidlands.com/centro/XSLT_TTB_REQUEST?language=en&hideBannerInfo=1&command=direct&line=33126&net=cen&project=y11&sup= &lineVer=2&itdLPxx_direction=H&itdLPxx_line=33126&itdLPxx_net=cen&itdLPxx_project=y11&itdLPxx_sup= &itdLPxx_lineVer=2&outputFormat=0&itdLPxx_debug=
@Liam
Title: Re: Pensnett Open Day 24/10/15
Post by: 2206 on October 19, 2015, 09:29:21 PM
Does anyone know what bus will be used on the shuttle bus?
Thanks
Title: Re: Pensnett Open Day 24/10/15
Post by: John on October 19, 2015, 09:33:43 PM
Quote from: 2206 on October 19, 2015, 09:29:21 PM
Does anyone know what bus will be used on the shuttle bus?
Thanks

I'm sure that Tony had mentioned that he was trying to get the Gemini 3 demonstrator
Title: Re: Pensnett Open Day 24/10/15
Post by: 2206 on October 19, 2015, 09:34:33 PM
Quote from: John on October 19, 2015, 09:33:43 PM
I'm sure that Tony had mentioned that he was trying to get the Gemini 3 demonstrator
thanks @John
Title: Re: Pensnett Open Day 24/10/15
Post by: GeminiFan1991 on October 19, 2015, 09:44:08 PM
What will the day consist of and does anyone know which bus types will be making an appearance
Title: Re: Pensnett Open Day 24/10/15
Post by: ARBB on October 20, 2015, 12:30:15 AM
Quote from: GeminiFan1991 on October 19, 2015, 09:44:08 PM
What will the day consist of and does anyone know which bus types will be making an appearance

Tridents, B7's, E400MMC's and E200's are likely  8)
Title: Re: Pensnett Open Day 24/10/15
Post by: MrBevan2000 on October 20, 2015, 05:30:11 AM
Quote from: John on October 19, 2015, 09:33:43 PM
I'm sure that Tony had mentioned that he was trying to get the Gemini 3 demonstrator

Wouldn't surprise me if it's 3225 though.
Title: Re: Pensnett Open Day 24/10/15
Post by: MrBevan2000 on October 21, 2015, 02:36:28 PM
@Tony will any vehicles from other garages be making an appearance?
Title: Re: Pensnett Open Day 24/10/15
Post by: Dylanbusboy45 on October 21, 2015, 03:28:20 PM
I would expect 4798 will be.
Title: Re: Pensnett Open Day 24/10/15
Post by: karl724223 on October 21, 2015, 09:59:46 PM
Anybody seen the weather forecast for saturday
Title: Re: Pensnett Open Day 24/10/15
Post by: Stuharris 6360 on October 21, 2015, 10:03:47 PM
Quote from: karl724223 on October 21, 2015, 09:59:46 PM
Anybody seen the weather forecast for saturday

well @karl724223 you can make a little on the side selling caps and umbrellas!
Title: Re: Pensnett Open Day 24/10/15
Post by: karl724223 on October 21, 2015, 10:10:16 PM
Quote from: Stuharris 6360 on October 21, 2015, 10:03:47 PM
well @karl724223 you can make a little on the side selling caps and umbrellas!
im at work driving sorry
Good idea that though sell umbrellas out of lost property
Title: Re: Pensnett Open Day 24/10/15
Post by: CL on October 21, 2015, 11:00:56 PM
Quote from: karl724223 on October 21, 2015, 10:10:16 PM
im at work driving sorry
Good idea that though sell umbrellas out of lost property
Yeah... not such a good idea when the rightful owner comes to claim it! Haha - "Sorry, we sold it!" ~ Can't imagine that will go down well! :P

I'll be there. Last Open Day at YW, I stupidly left my cash at home. Looking forwards to see what they have on offer at the memorabilia stands this time! I hear they're selling the blinds from "dead" buses. Dont take my word for it!

Quote from: karl724223 on October 09, 2015, 10:11:29 PM
I'm told there selling bus blinds out of the dead buses for £5 for single blinds and £10 for double blinds all money going to charity
Title: Re: Pensnett Open Day 24/10/15
Post by: MrBevan2000 on October 22, 2015, 01:32:00 AM
Quote from: karl724223 on October 21, 2015, 09:59:46 PM
Anybody seen the weather forecast for saturday

Time to dig out my winter coat and beanie hat then!  ;)
Title: Re: Pensnett Open Day 24/10/15
Post by: Solo1 on October 22, 2015, 02:24:02 AM
What else apart from blinds will be on sale
Title: Re: Pensnett Open Day 24/10/15
Post by: karl724223 on October 22, 2015, 07:29:23 AM
Quote from: Solo1 on October 22, 2015, 02:24:02 AM
What else apart from blinds will be on sale
yardley wood bus club taking there sales stand model buses
Title: Re: Pensnett Open Day 24/10/15
Post by: filbus1 on October 22, 2015, 08:36:53 AM
Quote from: karl724223 on October 22, 2015, 07:29:23 AM
yardley wood bus club taking there sales stand model buses
Should be at least two more model stalls too
Title: Re: Pensnett Open Day 24/10/15
Post by: MrBevan2000 on October 22, 2015, 09:19:02 AM
Quote from: filbus1 on October 22, 2015, 08:36:53 AM
Should be at least two more model stalls too

Should be some stalls with memorabilia (I'm hoping) like at YW and AG.
Title: Re: Pensnett Open Day 24/10/15
Post by: Tony on October 22, 2015, 12:10:25 PM
Confirmed I am taking 4798 and may be doing a couple of the Dudley Runs if people want it 'for haulage'
Title: Re: Pensnett Open Day 24/10/15
Post by: GeminiFan1991 on October 22, 2015, 01:33:08 PM
Quote from: Tony on October 22, 2015, 12:10:25 PM
Confirmed I am taking 4798 and may be doing a couple of the Dudley Runs if people want it 'for haulage'

This should be good !
Title: Re: Pensnett Open Day 24/10/15
Post by: BK63 YWP on October 22, 2015, 01:45:10 PM
Quote from: Tony on October 22, 2015, 12:10:25 PM
Confirmed I am taking 4798 and may be doing a couple of the Dudley Runs if people want it 'for haulage'

Is it a free shuttle?
Title: Re: Pensnett Open Day 24/10/15
Post by: MrBevan2000 on October 22, 2015, 01:52:36 PM
Quote from: Tony on October 22, 2015, 12:10:25 PM
Confirmed I am taking 4798 and may be doing a couple of the Dudley Runs if people want it 'for haulage'

And here's me hoping to get some different vehicles for haulage!  :P
Title: Re: Pensnett Open Day 24/10/15
Post by: James4368 on October 22, 2015, 02:35:26 PM
Quote from: Chris on October 22, 2015, 01:45:10 PM
Is it a free shuttle?
@Chris
Yes it's a free shuttle
Title: Re: Pensnett Open Day 24/10/15
Post by: MrBevan2000 on October 22, 2015, 02:38:08 PM
Quote from: James4368 on October 22, 2015, 02:35:26 PM
@Chris
Yes it's a free shuttle

Timings have now been put up on NXWM's website.
http://nxbus.co.uk/west-midlands/news/open-day-at-our-pensnett-garage
Title: Re: Pensnett Open Day 24/10/15
Post by: John on October 22, 2015, 06:25:20 PM
Quote from: karl724223 on October 22, 2015, 07:29:23 AM
yardley wood bus club taking there sales stand model buses

I'll defiantly try to get there after I finish my duty. There's a couple of new Corgi models I want that I didn't get when they were at Wythall the other Sunday, and at £23, a lot cheaper than eBay
Title: Re: Pensnett Open Day 24/10/15
Post by: karl724223 on October 22, 2015, 08:12:35 PM
The first bus is on site
Title: Re: Pensnett Open Day 24/10/15
Post by: MrBevan2000 on October 22, 2015, 08:23:29 PM
Quote from: karl724223 on October 22, 2015, 08:12:35 PM
The first bus is on site

Which one?
Title: Re: Pensnett Open Day 24/10/15
Post by: karl724223 on October 22, 2015, 08:41:47 PM
Address is pensnett trading estate second avenue kingswinford
From Russell's hall hospital head towards kingswinford past high oak keep going till you see BP petrol station on left entrance to estate on the right turn right through security gates second avenue keep going straight  second right in the dip
Car parking straight on up the top to the right
Dead buses to the left
Enjoy you day kids
From kingswinford head towards Russell's hall hospital go up the road till you see McDonald's on the right then turn left onto trading estate  see above
Title: Re: Pensnett Open Day 24/10/15
Post by: karl724223 on October 22, 2015, 08:43:57 PM
Quiz for the day when on shuttle bus where's Peggy's hoss
Title: Re: Pensnett Open Day 24/10/15
Post by: filbus1 on October 22, 2015, 08:57:49 PM
Quote from: John on October 22, 2015, 06:25:20 PM
I'll defiantly try to get there after I finish my duty. There's a couple of new Corgi models I want that I didn't get when they were at Wythall the other Sunday, and at £23, a lot cheaper than eBay
We won't be displaying every thing so if you can't see what you want it will be on the bus so ask.
Title: Re: Pensnett Open Day 24/10/15
Post by: karl724223 on October 22, 2015, 09:21:37 PM
Quote from: filbus1 on October 22, 2015, 08:57:49 PM
We won't be displaying every thing so if you can't see what you want it will be on the bus so ask.
do you do photos as well?
Title: Re: Pensnett Open Day 24/10/15
Post by: Solo1 on October 22, 2015, 09:46:19 PM
When will the full list of what buses are visiting be on here & sales stands models&  blinds  any other sales stands so can bring some money along
Title: Re: Pensnett Open Day 24/10/15
Post by: Tony on October 22, 2015, 09:48:24 PM
Quote from: Solo1 on October 22, 2015, 09:46:19 PM
When will the full list of what buses are visiting be on here & sales stands models&  blinds  any other sales stands so can bring some money along

Probably about 10:05 on Saturday when everything is parked up
Title: Re: Pensnett Open Day 24/10/15
Post by: karl724223 on October 22, 2015, 09:54:32 PM
Ice cream mon and burger van down to come
Title: Re: Pensnett Open Day 24/10/15
Post by: filbus1 on October 22, 2015, 11:33:07 PM
Quote from: karl724223 on October 22, 2015, 09:21:37 PM
do you do photos as well?
I don't think we will be bringing them although Pete Turland has thousands to sell.
Title: Re: Pensnett Open Day 24/10/15
Post by: MrBevan2000 on October 23, 2015, 09:11:38 AM
Quote from: Tony on October 22, 2015, 12:10:25 PM
Confirmed I am taking 4798 and may be doing a couple of the Dudley Runs if people want it 'for haulage'

Will it be going back to PB after to continue CG/907A duties, stay at PE or go to another depot after Saturday?
Title: Re: Pensnett Open Day 24/10/15
Post by: Tony on October 23, 2015, 02:26:26 PM
Quote from: Michael Bevan on October 22, 2015, 02:38:08 PM
Timings have now been put up on NXWM's website.
http://nxbus.co.uk/west-midlands/news/open-day-at-our-pensnett-garage

Some of these journies will be operated by me driving 4798 if anyone want to get this bus in the book for 'haulage'
Title: Re: Pensnett Open Day 24/10/15
Post by: MrBevan2000 on October 23, 2015, 02:29:45 PM
Quote from: Tony on October 23, 2015, 02:26:26 PM
Some of these journies will be operated by me driving 4798 if anyone want to get this bus in the book for 'haulage'

See if you can get it on the 10:00 one.
Title: Re: Pensnett Open Day 24/10/15
Post by: Westy on October 23, 2015, 05:20:08 PM
I'll have to cry off tomorrow as I fell over & sprained my ankle(could have been worse, I could have done my metatasal again like a few years back!) yesterday, so my foots seriously aching at the moment so Im resting up.

Managing work though.
Title: Re: Pensnett Open Day 24/10/15
Post by: Liverpool Street on October 23, 2015, 05:40:11 PM
Quote from: Westy on October 23, 2015, 05:20:08 PM
I'll have to cry off tomorrow as I fell over & sprained my ankle(could have been worse, I could have done my metatasal again like a few years back!) yesterday, so my foots seriously aching at the moment so Im resting up.

Managing work though.

Try driving a Fleetline with a sprained right ankle. Not fun.
Title: Re: Pensnett Open Day 24/10/15
Post by: Mike K on October 23, 2015, 07:29:00 PM
Quote from: karl724223 on October 22, 2015, 09:54:32 PM
Ice cream mon and burger van down to come

This ice cream van Karl?
http://wmbusphotos.com/NXWM/YourBus/9085.html
Title: Re: Pensnett Open Day 24/10/15
Post by: karl724223 on October 23, 2015, 07:46:13 PM
Quote from: Mike K on October 23, 2015, 07:29:00 PM
This ice cream van Karl?
http://wmbusphotos.com/NXWM/YourBus/9085.html
burger van been dropped off
Title: Re: Pensnett Open Day 24/10/15
Post by: GeminiFan1991 on October 23, 2015, 10:27:10 PM
So..... Who intend to attend !
Title: Re: Pensnett Open Day 24/10/15
Post by: domino.99 on October 23, 2015, 10:28:19 PM
Me
Title: Re: Pensnett Open Day 24/10/15
Post by: Ronnoc on October 23, 2015, 10:29:42 PM
If I come, I'll put a little sticker displaying my name and the forum name.
Title: Re: Pensnett Open Day 24/10/15
Post by: GeminiFan1991 on October 23, 2015, 10:31:23 PM
It's a good idea of having forum members labelled
Title: Re: Pensnett Open Day 24/10/15
Post by: Trident 4609 on October 23, 2015, 10:33:54 PM
Quote from: GeminiFan1991 on October 23, 2015, 10:31:23 PM
It's a good idea of having forum members labelled

Not neccesarily.... Some people may want to keep themselves to themselves. I know some on here want to be 'known'.

Anyway, after some persuasion i am attending tomorrow.
Title: Re: Pensnett Open Day 24/10/15
Post by: GeminiFan1991 on October 23, 2015, 10:39:06 PM
Quote from: Nathan on October 23, 2015, 10:33:54 PM
Not neccesarily.... Some people may want to keep themselves to themselves.

The more I think of it, thats true, I'll probably do that
Title: Re: Pensnett Open Day 24/10/15
Post by: MrBevan2000 on October 23, 2015, 10:48:29 PM
Quote from: GeminiFan1991 on October 23, 2015, 10:27:10 PM
So..... Who intend to attend !

I'll be there. Going to get the 10:00 shuttle.
Title: Re: Pensnett Open Day 24/10/15
Post by: P419 EJW on October 23, 2015, 11:00:16 PM
Quote from: GeminiFan1991 on October 23, 2015, 10:27:10 PM
So..... Who intend to attend !

I will be there as well.
Title: Re: Pensnett Open Day 24/10/15
Post by: BK63 YWP on October 23, 2015, 11:05:19 PM
I will be there around 1ish depending on if i get to finish on time at work!
Title: Re: Pensnett Open Day 24/10/15
Post by: CL on October 24, 2015, 12:50:44 AM
Quote from: Michael Bevan on October 23, 2015, 10:48:29 PM
I'll be there. Going to get the 10:00 shuttle.
As am I. I hope to keep to myself, though, at events like these I usually do. Hoping to get there early!
Title: Re: Pensnett Open Day 24/10/15
Post by: James4368 on October 24, 2015, 07:51:25 AM
I will be attending with a few lads from forum

Should be a good day :)
Title: Re: Pensnett Open Day 24/10/15
Post by: GeminiFan1991 on October 24, 2015, 08:48:50 AM
So I'm on my way to the City Centre and chances are, I'll miss my Dudley bound bus to get the initial shuttle..... well isn't this embarrassing
Title: Re: Pensnett Open Day 24/10/15
Post by: CL on October 24, 2015, 08:58:39 AM
Quote from: GeminiFan1991 on October 24, 2015, 08:48:50 AM
So I'm on my way to the City Centre and chances are, I'll miss my Dudley bound bus to get the initial shuttle..... well isn't this embarrassing
Tell me about it. I'd probably miss it by one or two minutes! There's always the 205... ::)

Is there any other bus from West Brom that would get me to Dudley quicker than the 74?

Just gone pass Dudley Port. 4962 is quite nippy, once put in its paces!
Title: Re: Pensnett Open Day 24/10/15
Post by: Tony on October 24, 2015, 09:35:26 AM
4798 ready to do first shuttle
Title: Re: Pensnett Open Day 24/10/15
Post by: GeminiFan1991 on October 24, 2015, 09:45:11 AM
Quote from: clayderman on October 24, 2015, 08:58:39 AM
Tell me about it. I'd probably miss it by one or two minutes! There's always the 205... ::)

Is there any other bus from West Brom that would get me to Dudley quicker than the 74?

Just gone pass Dudley Port. 4962 is quite nippy, once put in its paces!

I'm some distance away in Smethwick !
Title: Re: Pensnett Open Day 24/10/15
Post by: John on October 24, 2015, 10:32:31 AM
I've 1 trip left on the 914 and I'll be coming
Title: Re: Pensnett Open Day 24/10/15
Post by: CL on October 24, 2015, 11:05:55 AM
No blinds on sale from what I could see. :s

Update: Really bummed I didn't get a destination blind roll. Nevertheless, it was a fantastic day! Thanks to the organisers, thanks to Tony for the nippy journeys in 4798! Shame about the weather... Hopefully it'll be better on the next event, if there is one! :P
Title: Re: Pensnett Open Day 24/10/15
Post by: James4368 on October 24, 2015, 02:04:55 PM
On 4972 back to Birmingham now
Really enjoyed it today ( shame about weather)

Met some members from forum

I enjoyed riding 4798 with @Tony at the wheel


Hopefully another open day happens again :)
Title: Re: Pensnett Open Day 24/10/15
Post by: Trident 4194 on October 24, 2015, 03:25:41 PM
How was 4798?
Title: Re: Pensnett Open Day 24/10/15
Post by: James4368 on October 24, 2015, 03:42:33 PM
@Trident 4194
It was like NXWM's B5 hybrids

Really good bus though

Tony managed to use secondary doors aswell
Title: Re: Pensnett Open Day 24/10/15
Post by: Westy on October 24, 2015, 03:43:19 PM
Quote from: James4368 on October 24, 2015, 02:04:55 PM
On 4972 back to Birmingham now
Really enjoyed it today ( shame about weather)

Met some members from forum

I enjoyed riding 4798 with @Tony at the wheel


Hopefully another open day happens again :)

Hopefully I'll be able to make then too!
Title: Re: Pensnett Open Day 24/10/15
Post by: James4368 on October 24, 2015, 03:45:30 PM
@Westy
Hopefully at Perry Barr or Birmingham Central next time
Title: Re: Pensnett Open Day 24/10/15
Post by: AV4248 on October 24, 2015, 03:52:11 PM
I went today, thanks to @Tony for the shuttle rides to and from the garage, and thanks to all the other staff that made it happen today.

Title: Re: Pensnett Open Day 24/10/15
Post by: ARBB on October 24, 2015, 04:30:31 PM
Somebody liked the horn.....
Title: Re: Pensnett Open Day 24/10/15
Post by: P419 EJW on October 24, 2015, 05:40:33 PM
What a brilliant day despite the dull weather! Met new and old members on the forum.

Quote from: clayderman on October 24, 2015, 11:05:55 AM
No blinds on sale from what I could see. :s

That's what I thought when I noticed no blinds sale... So I asked the engineer if he could get a B6 blind for me from the dead yard. He took me there and I requested for the Coventry and Yardley Wood blinds. They were from 660 and 1411. I'm a very very happy man! I was feeling generous and donated £40 to the charity for the blinds and other things I had today.

Many thanks to the NXWM and Tony for organising this day. :)
Title: Re: Pensnett Open Day 24/10/15
Post by: John on October 24, 2015, 06:00:25 PM
For the few hours I was there I enjoyed it too, I never got there till nearly 2pm, so missed a lot of people.

Managed to come away with 2 TWM seat bases of a dead Excel, and the front numberplate off 660, with a donation to the charity pot
Title: Re: Pensnett Open Day 24/10/15
Post by: Tony on October 24, 2015, 06:20:31 PM
I have just had to delete a post in this thread because it was a personal attack on one person again.,

I am really getting fed up- with these.

Next one to happen and the person making the attack goes with no warning whatsoever
Title: Re: Pensnett Open Day 24/10/15
Post by: Dylanbusboy45 on October 24, 2015, 06:22:16 PM
Great day at Pensnett day today! Was good to see quite a few preserved buses attend along with a few NXWM visiting buses.
Title: Re: Pensnett Open Day 24/10/15
Post by: GeminiFan1991 on October 24, 2015, 06:26:56 PM
It was a great day today, I missed the first shuttle although a quick trip on the 205 amended that. I also introduced someone to the forum so hopefully we'll be seeing a new member soon enough.

Great garage, I liked how open it was, the addition of memorabilia was great. Would have liked to get a nice panorama shot of the dead buses but sadly it wasn't to be.

I hope their is another open day soon enough ideally on a weekend when the garage has a few extra buses. Thanks to all NXWM staff involved. I was the 1 in the white jacket, black hat if anyone saw me.
Title: Re: Pensnett Open Day 24/10/15
Post by: Ashley 60171 on October 24, 2015, 06:28:39 PM
Great couple of hours spent at Pensnett this afternoon! Cheers!
Title: Re: Pensnett Open Day 24/10/15
Post by: CL on October 24, 2015, 07:30:36 PM
Quote from: P419 EJW on October 24, 2015, 05:40:33 PM
What a brilliant day despite the dull weather! Met new and old members on the forum.

That's what I thought when I noticed no blinds sale... So I asked the engineer if he could get a B6 blind for me from the dead yard. He took me there and I requested for the Coventry and Yardley Wood blinds. They were from 660 and 1411. I'm a very very happy man! I was feeling generous and donated £40 to the charity for the blinds and other things I had today.

Many thanks to the NXWM and Tony for organising this day. :)
Bummer! Would've loved one, but I do feel anxious about talking to people. Yet again, my anxiety gets the better of me. ::) :(
Title: Re: Pensnett Open Day 24/10/15
Post by: the trainbasher on October 24, 2015, 07:40:03 PM
@Ashley 60171 I'll second that
Title: Re: Pensnett Open Day 24/10/15
Post by: s94 on October 24, 2015, 08:24:17 PM
I swear I saw a B6ble on the dudley southern bypass this afternoon? Had that Been at PE today?
Title: Re: Pensnett Open Day 24/10/15
Post by: LiamthebusGuy on October 24, 2015, 08:26:11 PM
I would like to apologise for my slight rant earlier, sometimes when I am... Somewhat Annoyed, I tend to word things a little bluntly.

Also, can I ask why I am not allowed to speak my mind without being criticized but somebody IS allowed to go and cause mechanical damage to a vehicle and not get anything said to them?

Liam
Title: Re: Pensnett Open Day 24/10/15
Post by: Dylanbusboy45 on October 24, 2015, 08:28:03 PM
The B6BLE you saw @s94  was probably 669 which was at Pensnett today.
Title: Re: Pensnett Open Day 24/10/15
Post by: karl724223 on October 24, 2015, 08:33:54 PM
Quote from: karl724223 on October 22, 2015, 08:43:57 PM
Quiz for the day when on shuttle bus where's Peggy's hoss
where was Peggy's hoss then ??
Title: Re: Pensnett Open Day 24/10/15
Post by: MrBevan2000 on October 24, 2015, 08:53:40 PM
It was a fantastic day! Had fun playing with the blinds and confusing everyone with the test display! Also was good to see a lot of preserved buses and to be escorted around the dead pile by the engineers! Walked away with a lot of stuff including 1743's front licence plate (which is going for scrap)! Thanks to @Tony and all the staff at PE for making it a fantastic day!
Title: Re: Pensnett Open Day 24/10/15
Post by: Westy on October 24, 2015, 09:58:29 PM
Quote from: Liam on October 24, 2015, 08:26:11 PM
I would like to apologise for my slight rant earlier, sometimes when I am... Somewhat Annoyed, I tend to word things a little bluntly.

Also, can I ask why I am not allowed to speak my mind without being criticized but somebody IS allowed to go and cause mechanical damage to a vehicle and not get anything said to them?

Liam

Someone damaged a bus? Jesus wept. Another stupid prat giving us a bad name!

Please tell me it wasn't the 'little annoyance' that was at Walsall a few weeks back?

If it was him, he should be kicked off here.

If it wasn't him, I apologise.
Title: Re: Pensnett Open Day 24/10/15
Post by: Tony on October 24, 2015, 10:09:37 PM
Quote from: Westy on October 24, 2015, 09:58:29 PM
Someone damaged a bus? Jesus wept. Another stupid prat giving us a bad name!

Please tell me it wasn't the 'little annoyance' that was at Walsall a few weeks back?

If it was him, he should be kicked off here.

If it wasn't him, I apologise.

I don't know of any mechanical damage, and again people are having a go at others on this group THIS IS STOPPING or the whole forum goes
Title: Re: Pensnett Open Day 24/10/15
Post by: Ashley 60171 on October 24, 2015, 10:24:56 PM
Quote from: the trainbasher on October 24, 2015, 07:40:03 PM
@Ashley 60171 I'll second that

@the trainbasher and myself took 825 completely off route without moving an inch. Gutted I missed 4798 but I'm sure it will turn up somewhere.
Title: Re: Pensnett Open Day 24/10/15
Post by: ARBB on October 24, 2015, 10:36:45 PM
No damage was caused to any bus, 2095's battery was low and both 2095 & 4199 lost air because they weren't running and people were opening and closing doors which are air operated.
Title: Re: Pensnett Open Day 24/10/15
Post by: domino.99 on October 24, 2015, 10:38:34 PM
Really enjoyed today, thanks @Tony for setting it up :)

Must say I was surprissed at how many people knew how to change the destination displays.
Title: Re: Pensnett Open Day 24/10/15
Post by: Westy on October 24, 2015, 10:53:42 PM
Quote from: Tony on October 24, 2015, 10:09:37 PM
I don't know of any mechanical damage, and again people are having a go at others on this group THIS IS STOPPING or the whole forum goes

With respect Tony, some of us are old enough to know better & behave responsibly around a working enviroment.

Perhaps there ought to be an age limit at these things or have no unaccompanied minors, unless there is such a rule already?
Title: Re: Pensnett Open Day 24/10/15
Post by: CL on October 24, 2015, 11:03:52 PM
Quote from: Dom on October 24, 2015, 10:38:34 PM
Really enjoyed today, thanks @Tony for setting it up :)

Must say I was surprised at how many people knew how to change the destination displays.
To be fair, I was surprised at how easy it was! Mainly changed the displays to the 74(E)/75(E) - although, on 4199, I did set it to the 128E (Five Ways). :P The photos on my Flickr page are from my iPhone (after the *sorry excuse of a* battery ran out on my camera); unfortunately, with countless attempts, I don't seem to be able to upload the photos from my camera! ::)
Title: Re: Pensnett Open Day 24/10/15
Post by: GeminiFan1991 on October 24, 2015, 11:31:25 PM
I was also surprised by the ease of which the younger party were in control of the bus, changing displays to opening doors using the emergency buttons on the doors

A nice addition of the day were the collectors items, I personally purchased a Stobart Lorry model and "The West Midlands Bus Guide & Fleet List" book. Its a great read full of good information and it gives a remarkable insight into the West Midlands bus operations. I would have liked if their was a book by National Express giving an overview of their operations.

May be an idea for some members of this forum ?!
Title: Re: Pensnett Open Day 24/10/15
Post by: Tony on October 25, 2015, 07:54:43 AM
Quote from: Westy on October 24, 2015, 10:53:42 PM
With respect Tony, some of us are old enough to know better & behave responsibly around a working enviroment.

Perhaps there ought to be an age limit at these things or have no unaccompanied minors, unless there is such a rule already?

You weren't there! There were staff around all the time watching what was going on.

Some of the ill-informed things I was told yesterday were 'Someone has broken the bus by running all the air out' That doesn't break a bus and actually makes it safer as it will not move even if the handbrake is released.
Title: Re: Pensnett Open Day 24/10/15
Post by: Will on October 25, 2015, 10:38:37 AM
Quote from: Tony on October 25, 2015, 07:54:43 AM
You weren't there! There were staff around all the time watching what was going on.

Some of the ill-informed things I was told yesterday were 'Someone has broken the bus by running all the air out' That doesn't break a bus and actually makes it safer as it will not move even if the handbrake is released.

@Tony, I can actually back-up what you say in regards to the air in a bus as when I worked for Diamond I was allocated the task of driving the buses out of the fuel/wash bay in Kidderminster the one morning I went into work anyway I got in this Dart started it up put it into gear let the handbrake off and nothing happened little did I realise at the time the air had gone down to practically nothing overnight thus making the bus unable to move
Title: Re: Pensnett Open Day 24/10/15
Post by: MrBevan2000 on October 25, 2015, 03:06:13 PM
Quote from: GeminiFan1991 on October 24, 2015, 11:31:25 PM
I was also surprised by the ease of which the younger party were in control of the bus, changing displays to opening doors using the emergency buttons on the doors

A nice addition of the day were the collectors items, I personally purchased a Stobart Lorry model and "The West Midlands Bus Guide & Fleet List" book. Its a great read full of good information and it gives a remarkable insight into the West Midlands bus operations. I would have liked if their was a book by National Express giving an overview of their operations.

May be an idea for some members of this forum ?!

I liked how we were able to change the display and able to operate the bus to an extent. The staff were there making sure we didn't do anything wrong. But I think many of them walked away with the sounds of the horns stuck in their head!  ;)
Title: Re: Pensnett Open Day 24/10/15
Post by: horsencart on October 25, 2015, 04:23:58 PM
Here are a few of my shots of the day,          https://www.flickr.com/photos/dofartshavelumps/21840095933/in/dateposted/
Title: Re: Pensnett Open Day 24/10/15
Post by: Ronnoc on October 25, 2015, 04:27:16 PM
Quote from: horsencart on October 25, 2015, 04:23:58 PM
Here are a few of my shots of the day,          https://www.flickr.com/photos/dofartshavelumps/21840095933/in/dateposted/
Excellent photos there mate, though, the moderators may mind where you posted it. But all in all, great photos.
Title: Re: Pensnett Open Day 24/10/15
Post by: Stuharris 6360 on October 25, 2015, 08:19:43 PM
Quote from: horsencart on October 25, 2015, 04:23:58 PM
Here are a few of my shots of the day,          https://www.flickr.com/photos/dofartshavelumps/21840095933/in/dateposted/

Very nice pics @horsencart
Title: Re: Pensnett Open Day 24/10/15
Post by: Westy on October 25, 2015, 10:34:01 PM
Quote from: Stuharris 6360 on October 25, 2015, 08:19:43 PM
Very nice pics @horsencart

Same here.

Shame I missed it! :(
Title: Re: Pensnett Open Day 24/10/15
Post by: Solo1 on October 25, 2015, 10:45:24 PM
I forgot to look what the portacabins were used for when I was at the open day
Title: Re: Pensnett Open Day 24/10/15
Post by: Tiptonian on October 25, 2015, 11:08:36 PM
@horsencart Yes, excellent pictures.

I did not know N155 BOF had survived. I am very glad it has.

Strange to see the Mercedes Benz O.405N parked up disused. I bet quite a few of you remember them also being parked up there before entering service when brand new!
Title: Re: Pensnett Open Day 24/10/15
Post by: filbus1 on October 26, 2015, 08:39:28 AM
Quote from: Tiptonian on October 25, 2015, 11:08:36 PM
@horsencart Yes, excellent pictures.

I did not know N155 BOF had survived. I am very glad it has.

Strange to see the Mercedes Benz O.405N parked up disused. I bet quite a few of you remember them also being parked up there before entering service when brand new!
I can remember them entering service on the Hagley Road routes, a far cry from todays MMCs
Title: Re: Pensnett Open Day 24/10/15
Post by: ARBB on October 26, 2015, 11:35:42 AM
Quote from: Solo1 on October 25, 2015, 10:45:24 PM
I forgot to look what the portacabins were used for when I was at the open day

Storage, Engineers, the union office and the training office.
Title: Re: Pensnett Open Day 24/10/15
Post by: Squiz1971 on October 26, 2015, 04:16:14 PM
Quote from: Tiptonian on October 25, 2015, 11:08:36 PM
@horsencart Yes, excellent pictures.

I did not know N155 BOF had survived. I am very glad it has.

Strange to see the Mercedes Benz O.405N parked up disused. I bet quite a few of you remember them also being parked up there before entering service when brand new!
I believe N155 BOF is at AMRTM or whatever it is called now at Aldridge @Tiptonian
Title: Re: Pensnett Open Day 24/10/15
Post by: karl724223 on October 26, 2015, 04:17:28 PM
Quote from: Tiptonian on October 25, 2015, 11:08:36 PM
@horsencart Yes, excellent pictures.

I did not know N155 BOF had survived. I am very glad it has.

Strange to see the Mercedes Benz O.405N parked up disused. I bet quite a few of you remember them also being parked up there before entering service when brand new!
mercs were never brand new to pensnett
Title: Re: Pensnett Open Day 24/10/15
Post by: filbus1 on October 26, 2015, 04:46:47 PM
Quote from: karl724223 on October 26, 2015, 04:17:28 PM
mercs were never brand new to pensnett
BC ran the 9 etc, when the Mercs were new.
Title: Re: Pensnett Open Day 24/10/15
Post by: winston on October 26, 2015, 05:07:17 PM
Quote from: filbus1 on October 26, 2015, 04:46:47 PM
BC ran the 9 etc, when the Mercs were new.

That's correct, Mercs 1515-1526 & 1556 onwards at least appeared on the 9 before being branded for Network Harborne routes
Title: Re: Pensnett Open Day 24/10/15
Post by: Tiptonian on October 26, 2015, 09:01:40 PM
@Squiz1971. Many thanks for info re. N155 BOF.

@karl724223. You are right in saying Mercs did not enter service new at Pensnett, but TWM stored a number of them for a short time prior to entering service.

At this time, Pensnett was still Travel Merry Hill using the green version of the livery, as seen on the then new Volvo B6LE.

Apologies for the poor photos, they are scans of old prints. Also, they may be the wrong way up..........sorry!

Title: Re: Pensnett Open Day 24/10/15
Post by: Stuharris 6360 on October 26, 2015, 09:12:56 PM
Quote from: Tiptonian on October 26, 2015, 09:01:40 PM
@Squiz1971. Many thanks for info re. N155 BOF.

@karl724223. You are right in saying Mercs did not enter service new at Pensnett, but TWM stored a number of them for a short time prior to entering service.

At this time, Pensnett was still Travel Merry Hill using the green version of the livery, as seen on the then new Volvo B6LE.

Apologies for the poor photos, they are scans of old prints. Also, they may be the wrong way up..........sorry!

@Tiptonian Nice pics, any idea which Fleetline was in the background of a couple of the pics.
Title: Re: Pensnett Open Day 24/10/15
Post by: winston on October 26, 2015, 09:14:14 PM
Quote from: Stuharris 6360 on October 26, 2015, 09:12:56 PM
@Tiptonian Nice pics, any idea which Fleetline was in the background of a couple of the pics.

Looks like it was one of the THM park & Ride Fleetlines, were they 6960 & 6965?
Title: Re: Pensnett Open Day 24/10/15
Post by: Stuharris 6360 on October 26, 2015, 09:15:27 PM
Quote from: Winston on October 26, 2015, 09:14:14 PM
Looks like it was one of the THM park & Ride Fleetlines, were they 6960 & 6965?

Oh right @Winston , were they the ones that were originally painted green?
Title: Re: Pensnett Open Day 24/10/15
Post by: winston on October 26, 2015, 09:16:05 PM
Quote from: Stuharris 6360 on October 26, 2015, 09:15:27 PM
Oh right @Winston , were they the ones that were originally painted green?

No, allover white
Title: Re: Pensnett Open Day 24/10/15
Post by: Stuharris 6360 on October 26, 2015, 09:20:08 PM
Quote from: Winston on October 26, 2015, 09:16:05 PM
No, allover white

Ah right, I presume the green ones were different then, weren't they used on the 265 or I am dreaming again?
Title: Re: Pensnett Open Day 24/10/15
Post by: Squiz1971 on October 26, 2015, 09:35:23 PM
Quote from: Winston on October 26, 2015, 09:14:14 PM
Looks like it was one of the THM park & Ride Fleetlines, were they 6960 & 6965?
I believe U R right @Winston those were the main fleetlines in white with TH logos applied
Title: Re: Pensnett Open Day 24/10/15
Post by: Stuharris 6360 on October 26, 2015, 09:37:32 PM
Quote from: Squiz1971 on October 26, 2015, 09:35:23 PM
I believe U R right @Winston those were the main fleetlines in white with TH logos applied

Didn't at some stage, TMH have double deckers painted green @Squiz1971 @Winston
Title: Re: Pensnett Open Day 24/10/15
Post by: winston on October 26, 2015, 09:43:33 PM
Quote from: Stuharris 6360 on October 26, 2015, 09:37:32 PM
Didn't at some stage, TMH have double deckers painted green @Squiz1971 @Winston

Yes, but they were Metrobuses 2172 was one,
Title: Re: Pensnett Open Day 24/10/15
Post by: Stuharris 6360 on October 26, 2015, 09:46:20 PM
Quote from: Winston on October 26, 2015, 09:43:33 PM
Yes, but they were Metrobuses 2172 was one,

Aah Thanks @Winston , my mistake then, knew i had seen green doubles at some stage!
Title: Re: Pensnett Open Day 24/10/15
Post by: winston on October 26, 2015, 10:04:26 PM
Quote from: Stuharris 6360 on October 26, 2015, 09:46:20 PM
Aah Thanks @Winston , my mistake then, knew i had seen green doubles at some stage!

@Stuharris 6360

2101 - https://www.flickr.com/photos/59615439@N03/7836897156/in/album-72157627043511847/
2172 - https://www.flickr.com/photos/59615439@N03/7845911602/in/album-72157627043511847/
2353 - https://c2.staticflickr.com/4/3765/12419700794_c9af496310.jpg
6960 - https://www.flickr.com/photos/59615439@N03/20438595724/in/album-72157627043511847/
Title: Re: Pensnett Open Day 24/10/15
Post by: Stuharris 6360 on October 26, 2015, 10:23:19 PM
Quote from: Winston on October 26, 2015, 10:04:26 PM
@Stuharris 6360

2101 - https://www.flickr.com/photos/59615439@N03/7836897156/in/album-72157627043511847/
2172 - https://www.flickr.com/photos/59615439@N03/7845911602/in/album-72157627043511847/
2353 - https://c2.staticflickr.com/4/3765/12419700794_c9af496310.jpg
6960 - https://www.flickr.com/photos/59615439@N03/20438595724/in/album-72157627043511847/

Thanks @Winston , 2172 is in the livery i remember, quite often saw it on a Saturday on the 265/75.
Title: Re: Pensnett Open Day 24/10/15
Post by: Tiptonian on October 26, 2015, 10:28:06 PM
Clinging onto the topic only by my fingernails, I thought you might like these. I think they each spent about 2 weeks at TMH. Every driver I spoke to said the Dart SLF was a much nicer bus than the Volvo B6LE!
Title: Re: Pensnett Open Day 24/10/15
Post by: Squiz1971 on October 26, 2015, 10:31:21 PM
Quote from: Stuharris 6360 on October 26, 2015, 09:37:32 PM
Didn't at some stage, TMH have double deckers painted green @Squiz1971 @Winston
No I believe they were painted in TMH colours like TWM but with a green rather than red stripe with the blue relief & white body rather than allover green tho I could be wrong of course @Stuharris 6360
Tho as Winston  says only 2172 ever wore that livery the others were in allover white with TMH logos applied