Pensnett Open Day 24/10/15

[ARBB]

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.

[domino.99]

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.

[Westy]

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?

[CL]

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! ::)

[GeminiFan1991]

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 ?!

[Tony]

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.

[Will]

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

[MrBevan2000]

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!  ;)

[horsencart]

Here are a few of my shots of the day,          https://www.flickr.com/photos/dofartshavelumps/21840095933/in/dateposted/

[Ronnoc]

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.

[Stuharris 6360]

Here are a few of my shots of the day,          https://www.flickr.com/photos/dofartshavelumps/21840095933/in/dateposted/

Very nice pics @horsencart

[Westy]

Very nice pics @horsencart

Same here.

Shame I missed it! :(

[Solo1]

I forgot to look what the portacabins were used for when I was at the open day

[Tiptonian]

@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!

[filbus1]

@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