Bournemouth 286

Date Last Reviewed: 24/02/2026

Then and Now

Photo Credit to David Pearson

Brief History

After withdrawal, 286 spent some time at the Corporation’s Mallard Road depot. It later moved to Carlton Colville, where it has been a regular performer for many years. Another former Bournemouth trolleybus also resides at the museum – look out for open top 202.

Technical Specifications

Make and Model:

Body Builder:

Chassis Builder:

Registration:

First Owner / Operator:

Seating Capacity:

Current Status:

Current Location:

Sunbeam MF2B

Weymann

Sunbeam

YLJ 286

Bournemouth Corporation

TBC

Operational in Service

Onsite Storage Facility

Technical Specifications

Make and Model: Sunbeam MF2B

Body Builder: Weymann

Chassis Builder: Sunbeam

Registration: YLJ 286

First Owner / Operator: Bournemouth Corporation

Seating Capacity: TBC

Current Status: Operational in Service

Current Location: Onsite Storage Facility

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Timeline

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1959 - Date Built for Bournemouth Corporation

1959 - Date Entered Service