Heljan Announce O Gauge Ruston Shunter

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Heljan announce new O Gauge Ruston & Hornsby 48DS industrial shunter

Five models announced priced at £169.15 (RRP £199.00). Pre order from Rails with FREE UK POSTAGE.

Expected to be released Q3 2024.

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Perfect for layouts of every size, from the smallest shunting plank to a giant industrial complex, our tiny Ruston 48DS diesel is now at the tooling stage following the completion of detailed design work. Working samples are expected for review in the autumn, ahead of first releases in mid-2024.

Designed from scratch using original research and drawings provided by Ruston 48DS owners and experts, this superb new entry-level model is a ‘must have’ for modellers of the industrial scene but will also be suitable for BR era main line layouts and preservation sites, where many of the survivors now reside.

Versions to be produced:

9030 - Ruston & Hornsby 48DS Factory Lined Green (Open Cab)

9032 - Ruston & Hornsby 48DS Yellow/Wasp Stripes (Enclosed Cab)

9035 - Ruston & Hornsby 48DS BR Southern Region Green 48DS DS1169 (Open Cab)

9037 - Ruston & Hornsby 48DS Dark Green ‘Sir William McAlpine’ (Enclosed Cab)

9038 - Ruston & Hornsby 48DS Express Dairy Blue (Open Cab

Authentic detail variations include original open style cab and the later enclosed design, standard or deep bufferbeams and optional lifting rings for the sides of the underframe.
Standard features include…
• Separately switchable headlamps
• A fully detailed cab interior
• Next18 DCC decoder interface
• Factory-fitted speaker in the radiator section
• Compact 5-pole motor with flywheel and super-low gearing for the ultimate in slow speed shunting control
• Authentic cab and bufferbeam variations
• Wire Handrails
• Finely detailed chassis with chain drive and brake gear
• Wire mesh radiator grille
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