Hornby have shown painted samples for their all-new Ruston 88DS Shunter.
Hornby OO Gauge Ruston 4wDM 88DS Shunter - Project Updates
Thursday, January 28 2021
by Jack Morgan
Hornby Ruston 88DS Shunter

Hornby are producing a newly tooled model of the Ruston 4wDM 88DS diesel shunter in OO gauge. Following on from Hornby's hugely popular release of the Ruston 48DS, this larger shunter will be available in a selection of British Railways and industrial colour schemes. Release is expected during July 2021.
Please note - the images here show pre-production painted samples which may not be fully representative of the final models.
Hornby's Ruston 88DS will feature:
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Highly detailed model with separately fitted parts
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Accurate tooling variations
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Digital capability - 6-pin socket
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NEM couplings
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5-pole skew wound motor
Forthcoming Models
R3894 - North British Distillery Ltd yellow - as preserved - £85
R3895 - No.3 in Rowntree and Co. green - £85
R3896 - No.84 in BR departmental green - £85
R3897 - 20 in BR blue - £85
Prototype Information

No. 299107 at Pentregwenlais Works, Carmarthen in November 1969. ©Hugh Llewelyn
The 88DS class first emerged from the Ruston works in 1942 and proved to be a versatile design, following on from their 44/48HP 0-4-0 locomotives. Many of the features of the 44/48HP were retained for the new 80/88HP, such as the chain drive and running gear, a new type of transmission was fitted, along with Westinghouse airbrakes. Two basic weight options were offered for the 80/88HP, of 17 tons and 20 tons, the difference being achieved by attaching weights to the outside frames, as well as to the front and rear buffer beams.
(Information provided by Hornby)
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Type of Loco
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Diesel-Mechanical |
Builder
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Ruston & Hornsby |
Build Date
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1942 - 1967 |
Total Built
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271 |
Wheel Configuration
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0-4-0 |
Maximum Speed
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15 to 20mph |
Operated By
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British Railways & Industrial |
Main Duties
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Shunting |
In Service Until
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1980s/ 1990s |
Surviving Locos
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Several in Preservation |
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