Ruston 88DS 'Hilsea' British Gas

Ruston 88DS 'Hilsea' British Gas

1:76 scale model produced by Hornby. This model is ready-to-run straight out of the box and would make a excellent addition to any model railway collection.

Features:

• Analogue DC Model
• This model mainly operates in British
• This model is decorated in British Gas company markings
• 6 pin socket
• Metal Buffers
• NEM Couplings

Details

The Hornby 88DS ‘Hilsea’ captures the character and reliability of Ruston & Hornsby’s classic 0-4-0 industrial shunter. Delivered new to British Gas (Southern) in 1961, locomotive No. 1139 operated at Hilsea Gas Works, handling essential shunting duties for many years before its retirement and eventual preservation in the late 1980s. This model perfectly represents the enduring design and industrial heritage of Britain’s mid-century shunting locomotives, making it an excellent addition to any collection focused on authentic British railway history.