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R30016 Ruston 88DS 4W Shunter 'British Gas' Hilsea Diesel Locomotive

R30016 Ruston 88DS 4W Shunter 'British Gas' Hilsea Diesel Locomotive

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
$46.92

Original: $134.05

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R30016 Ruston 88DS 4W Shunter 'British Gas' Hilsea Diesel Locomotive

$134.05

$46.92

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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
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