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HORNBY
HORNBY BRITISH GAS - RUSTON AND HORNSBY - 88DS 'HILSEA'
$239.95
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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$239.95
$239.95
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