Hornby British Gas Ruston & Hornsby

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.

Specifications:

- Scale: 1:76
- Gauge: 00
- DCC Status: DCC Ready 6 pin socket
- Operator: British Gas
- Designer: Ruston & Hornsby
- Minimum Curve: Radius 1
- Number of Parts (mm): 1
- Class: Ruston & Hornsby
- Wheel Configuration: 0-4-0
- Buffer Type: Metal Buffers
- Coupling Type: NEM Couplings
- Hornby Decoder Compatibility Primary: HM7000-6: Bluetooth® & DCC Decoder (6-pin)
- Item Length - Without Packaging [cm]: 8.2
- Item Height - Without Packaging [cm]: 4.3
- Item Weight - Without Packaging [cm]: 3.1

Detailed scale model. Not suitable for children under 14 years. Please refer to safety notes in enclosed instruction leaflet. Colours and contents may differ from those illustrated. Please retain these details and the address for future reference.