Hornby R30016 OO British Gas 88DS Hilsea
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
- 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 Scale: 1:76 Scale 00 Gauge
- DCC Status: DCC Ready 6 pin socket
- Operator: British Gas
- Designer: Ruston & Hornsby
- Wheel Configuration: 0-4-0
- Minimum Curve (mm): Radius 1
- Buffer Type: Metal Buffers
- Coupling Type: NEM Couplings
- Hornby Decoder Compatibility Primary: HM7000-6: Bluetooth® & DCC
- Decoder (6-pin)
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Hornby R30016 OO British Gas 88DS Hilsea
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
- 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 Scale: 1:76 Scale 00 Gauge
- DCC Status: DCC Ready 6 pin socket
- Operator: British Gas
- Designer: Ruston & Hornsby
- Wheel Configuration: 0-4-0
- Minimum Curve (mm): Radius 1
- Buffer Type: Metal Buffers
- Coupling Type: NEM Couplings
- Hornby Decoder Compatibility Primary: HM7000-6: Bluetooth® & DCC
- Decoder (6-pin)
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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.
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 Scale: 1:76 Scale 00 Gauge
- DCC Status: DCC Ready 6 pin socket
- Operator: British Gas
- Designer: Ruston & Hornsby
- Wheel Configuration: 0-4-0
- Minimum Curve (mm): Radius 1
- Buffer Type: Metal Buffers
- Coupling Type: NEM Couplings
- Hornby Decoder Compatibility Primary: HM7000-6: Bluetooth® & DCC
- Decoder (6-pin)
