Hornby R30016 British Gas - Ruston & Hornsby - 88DS 'Hilsea' OO Gauge
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$186.12
Description Hornby R30016 British Gas - Ruston & Hornsby - 88DS 'Hilsea' OO Gauge Anticipated Release: DEC2025 Product Info 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. Tech Specs 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 Brisith 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)
