An equipment service vehicle comprises a network communication link, a
plurality of vehicle subsystems, a test control module, and an operator
interface. The test control module is mounted on board the vehicle and is
coupled to the plurality of vehicle subsystems by way of the network
communication link. The test control module is programmed to acquire at
least some of the information pertaining to the health and operation of a
mechanical system. The operator interface is mounted on board the vehicle
and is coupled to the test control module. The operator interface
comprises a display that displays a menu of test options to an operator
and an input device that receives an operator input indicative of a menu
selection made by the operator. At least some of the information
pertaining to the health and operation is displayed to the operator.