Hornby R30016 Ruston & Hornsby 88DS 0-4-0, British Gas "Hilsea" No. 1139 DCC Ready, OO Gauge

Hornby R30016

 Ruston & Hornsby 88DS 0-4-0
British Gas
"Hilsea" No. 1139
DCC Ready
OO Gauge

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.