British Road Services took delivery of a large number of Leyland Comet 10/12T units in 1957. BRS Parcels took a large tranche,as did the General haulage division. 4 of the General haulage allocation were allotted to Southampton(2A) Hampton Park depot, Portswood.
On of the 4 - TUU 854 (2A166) - is seen loading a launch at a Hamble shipyard for delivery to a London Dock for export.