Hornby HO British Gas 88DS Hilsea Locomotive

Hornby HO British Gas 88DS Hilsea Locomotive

$210.00

Description

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.

Full Specifications

Item Length - Without Packaging (cm)8.2
Item Height - Without Packaging (cm)4.3
Item Width - Without Packaging (cm)3.1
Item Weight - Without Packaging (kg)0.26
Item Scale1:76 Scale 00 Gauge
DCC StatusDCC Ready 6 pin socket
OperatorBrisith Gas
DesignerRuston & Hornsby
Wheel Configuration0-4-0
Minimum Curve (mm)Radius 1
ClassRuston and Hornsby
Buffer TypeMetal Buffers
Coupling TypeNEM Couplings
Hornby Decoder Compatibility PrimaryHM7000-6: Bluetooth® & DCC Decoder (6-pin)

(THIS IS A PRE-ORDER ITEM)

Specifications

Brand Hornby