The present bodywork came from a London General B-type bus
in 1926 replacing the original Wadham Bros, body which had evidently suffered from the effects of our poor road surfaces.
It was withdrawn in 1927, but was retained by the Corporation Tramways, it then passed into the ownership Passenger Transport Department in 1936
and was then renumbered No.1.
It has over the years attended such events as the London to Brighton Road Run, The Lord Mayor's Parade and the Opening of the M27/M275. It's
ownership was transfered to the Portsmouth City Museums & Record Service in 1986, a considerable amount of restoration work has been carried out
over the years including a complete repaint and some recent mechnicial work which has now resolved many long term problems
BK2986 is currently housed at the Milestones Museum, Basingstoke.
