Bus breakdown experiences

[nitromatt1]

1705 (debranded) taken off the X96 at Dudley today by an engineer, replaced by 1573

[Kevin]

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?

[vinh1000]

Bus broken bonnet up Solihull station trident at 18:00

[Rob H]

Bus broken bonnet up Solihull station trident at 18:00

Where abouts in the station was it located?

[Stuharris 6360]

4551 Broken down In Stourbridge, Mansfield tow truck getting it ready to go back to WN.

[nitromatt1]

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?

[Liverpool Street]

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.

[Trident 4609]

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

[vinh1000]

Bus broken bonnet up Solihull station trident at 18:00

Where abouts in the station was it located?

On the layover

[lauren1993]

Seen 4693 just over an hour ago being towed by the Mansfield truck by hearsall common!

[Liberator9]

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.

[Nathan4775]

129 (WMSNT) Solo, broke down at the Maypole today

[Stuharris 6360]

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?

[trident4370]

I'd imagine they have a contract of some kind.

[nitromatt1]

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...