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HORNBY BRITISH GAS - RUSTON AND HORNSBY - 88DS 'HILSEA'

$239.95

SKU R30016
SCALE 1/76
TYPE DCC

Product Information

Expected Arrival: 2nd Quarter 2026

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 in the Box?

  • 1x Locomotive
  • 1x Accessory Pack (includes alternative buffer beam, buffer beam detailing and buckeye coupling)
  • 1x Instructions

Specifications

Specifications:

  • Finish: Painted
  • Gauge: OO
  • DCC Status: DCC Ready 6 pin socket
  • Operator: British Gas
  • Designer: Ruston & Hornsby
  • Wheel Configuration: 0-4-0
  • Buffer Type: Metal Buffers
  • Coupling Type: NEM
  • Couplings
  • Minimum Curve (mm): Radius 1
  • Hornby Decoder Compatibility Primary: HM7000-6: Bluetooth® & DCC Decoder (6-pin)


Item Dimensions - Without Packaging:

  • Length (cm) = 8.2
  • Height (cm) = 4.3
  • Width (cm) = 3.1
  • Scale = 1:76 Scale 00 Gauge

Delivery Information

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HORNBY BRITISH GAS - RUSTON AND HORNSBY - 88DS 'HILSEA'

$239.95

$239.95

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