Hornby R30016 Ruston 88DS 4W Shunter 'British Gas' Hilsea Diesel Locomotive
Product Details
| SKU | HOR-R30016 |
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| Vendor | Hornby |
| Categories | Best selling products Diesel Locomotives Era 8 Free Postage HO-OO Hornby Hornby October 2025 Announcements In stock Items Latest Releases Locomotives New products OO Gauge Diesel Locomotives OO Gauge Latest Releases OO Gauge Locomotives OO Gauge scale |
| Scale | OO Gauge |
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Product Description
This detailed OO gauge model features a diecast chassis, metal buffers, NEM couplings, and is DCC-ready via a 6-pin socket. Finished in authentic British Gas blue and white livery, it’s ideal for industrial or depot-themed layouts set in Era 8.
History
The Hornby 88DS ‘Hilsea’ represents Ruston & Hornsby's durable 0-4-0 industrial shunter, delivered new to British Gas (Southern) in 1961. Based at Hilsea Gas Works, No. 1139 worked shunting duties until its retirement and preservation in the late 1980s.
What's Inside
- 1x Model Diesel Locomotive
- 1x Accessory Pack (includes alternative buffer beam, buffer beam detailing and buckeye coupling)
- 1x Instructions