Hornby Ruston 88DS 'Hilsea' British Gas

Industrial railway history comes to life with Hornby’s 1:76 scale Ruston 88DS ‘Hilsea’, a ready-to-run model of the classic 0-4-0 shunter built by Ruston / Hornsby. Delivered new to British Gas (Southern) in 1961 as locomotive No. 1139, it worked at Hilsea Gas Works on shunting duties for many years before retirement and preservation in the late 1980s. Finished in British Gas company markings, it suits analogue DC layouts and makes a considered addition to a British-themed model railway collection.

Practical detailing includes metal buffers, NEM couplings and a 6 pin socket, keeping the model aligned with established OO gauge standards for display and operation.

Key features

• Hornby ready-to-run locomotive model
• 1:76 scale
• Analogue DC model
• Ruston / Hornsby 0-4-0 industrial shunter: 88DS ‘Hilsea’
• British Gas company markings
• 6 pin socket
• Metal buffers
• NEM couplings

Please note: Colours shown are as accurate as possible, though may vary slightly depending on your screen settings.

Rackhams Reference : KA9C5LH2W2