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Started by Liverpool Street, July 01, 2013, 05:31:43 PM

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Ben

Quote from: nxwmbusfan1999 on February 19, 2014, 06:58:41 PM
4898 900 e400 broke down in meridian today around 1530 I was on it 1508 from Coventry pool meadow due to a problem with its gearbox when I asked the driver
Your post is very unclear. Could you elaborate on which direction it was heading?

Tony

Quote from: ben710 on February 19, 2014, 07:49:09 PM
Quote from: nxwmbusfan1999 on February 19, 2014, 06:58:41 PM
4898 900 e400 broke down in meridian today around 1530 I was on it 1508 from Coventry pool meadow due to a problem with its gearbox when I asked the driver
Your post is very unclear. Could you elaborate on which direction it was heading?

Quite clear, it was on the 15:08 from Pool Meadow when it failed at 15:30 in Meriden, spelling & grammar may not be perfect, but a perfectly acceptable and understandable post.

vinh1000


Rob H

4324 out on the 957 today rode it back to Sheldon working the 10:37 ex Solihull
60 Birmingham - Cranes Park
72/72A Solihull Station - Chelmsley Wood
73 Solihull - Heartlands Hospital
X1 Birmingham - Coventry
X2 Birmingham - Solihull Station
A10 Solihull - Cranes Park / Chelmsley Wood

:D

I spotted a NX bus (although it doesn't seem to be from BC garage) being towed on Coventry Road going towards Tyseley on 14th feb at around 15:45.

Does anyone why tridents is becoming more common on 900/957 route? When enviro400 was introduced, these routes were usually worked fully by enviro400s.

Lastly, does sending a complaint letter/email to NX work? I complained once a while ago, no action was taken (as said by the same driver I complained about!) despite having evidence on my part. Now something happened with one of the drivers at BC garage, I'm debating if I should waste my time on writing a complaint letter/email to them, can anyone advise me on this one?

Trident 4609

E400's 4899/4909 are off the road after both were involved in a collision with each other meaning tridents/B7RLE's are filling in on the 957's and tridents are filling in on the 900. Also recently 900/57 branded buses have been appearing on the 24,45/7,59,60,61/3 etc

Liverpool Street

#816
Quote from: :D on February 21, 2014, 07:26:33 PM
I spotted a NX bus (although it doesn't seem to be from BC garage) being towed on Coventry Road going towards Tyseley on 14th feb at around 15:45.

Does anyone why tridents is becoming more common on 900/957 route? When enviro400 was introduced, these routes were usually worked fully by enviro400s.

Lastly, does sending a complaint letter/email to NX work? I complained once a while ago, no action was taken (as said by the same driver I complained about!) despite having evidence on my part. Now something happened with one of the drivers at BC garage, I'm debating if I should waste my time on writing a complaint letter/email to them, can anyone advise me on this one?

I'll PM you.

And the reason for the Tridents I think is due merely to the parking arrangements at BC. Bit, all over the place. Also some are put on short runnings due to V. I. and Steam Clean. I saw Alice getting steamed in Digbeth yesterday. Probably explains it.
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One thing Daimler Mercedes Benz are good at is producing excellent Diesel engines, I do miss the sound of the 0405n for all its faults you couldn't knock that 12 litre engine.
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Rob H

#817
Quote from: Rob H on February 21, 2014, 03:37:33 PM
4324 out on the 957 today rode it back to Sheldon working the 10:37 ex Solihull

Managed to get a pic of 4324 at The Wheatsheaf just after I got off. Link is below

http://www.flickr.com/photos/114083385@N05/12682928274/
60 Birmingham - Cranes Park
72/72A Solihull Station - Chelmsley Wood
73 Solihull - Heartlands Hospital
X1 Birmingham - Coventry
X2 Birmingham - Solihull Station
A10 Solihull - Cranes Park / Chelmsley Wood

Ben

Quote from: Liverpool Street on February 21, 2014, 08:27:08 PM
And the reason for the Tridents I think is due merely to the parking arrangements at BC. Bit, all over the place. Also some are put on short runnings due to V. I. and Steam Clean. I saw Alice getting steamed in Digbeth yesterday. Probably explains it.

Sorry for my ignorance, but what is V. I. ?
Thanks.

winston

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Quote from: ben710 on February 22, 2014, 02:40:26 PM
Quote from: Liverpool Street on February 21, 2014, 08:27:08 PM
And the reason for the Tridents I think is due merely to the parking arrangements at BC. Bit, all over the place. Also some are put on short runnings due to V. I. and Steam Clean. I saw Alice getting steamed in Digbeth yesterday. Probably explains it.

Sorry for my ignorance, but what is V. I. ?
Thanks.

28 day Vehicle Inspection

EDIT: Just so it's a bit more clarified. LS

Ben

Quote from: Winston on February 22, 2014, 02:55:39 PM28 day Vehicle Inspection

EDIT: Just so it's a bit more clarified. LS

Thanks Very Much. :D

Liverpool Street

4899 is back, if anyone is bothered.
Quote from: 2900
One thing Daimler Mercedes Benz are good at is producing excellent Diesel engines, I do miss the sound of the 0405n for all its faults you couldn't knock that 12 litre engine.
Quote from: karl724223
until it cought fire

Ashley

My best friend lives close to the Caarlyle yard in West Bromwich. He said the other day he saw 4899 and 4909. I just forgot to mention it. Thanks LS

Sh4318

Quote from: Liverpool Street on February 23, 2014, 04:36:16 PM
4899 is back, if anyone is bothered.

Does this mean Tridents will stop appearing on the 900/957 now?
Class 153, 155 and 156. The Super Sprinters
"Around the corner" routes: 21, 89
Local routes: 12/A, 48/A
Semi-local routes: 54, 80, 87

Most used routes in bold

Nathan4775

Quote from: Liverpool Street on February 23, 2014, 04:36:16 PM
4899 is back, if anyone is bothered.

The last BC Enviro I need a picture of thanks LS  :)
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