Hornby A1X 'Terrier' 643 LB&SCR Marsh Brown

A1X 'Terrier' 643 LB&SCR Marsh Brown The famous LB&SCR A1/A1X 0-6-0 Terrier is back for the 2026 range launch, utilising the highly accurate OO Gauge tooling suite that expertly captures the charming characteristics of the southern steam engine. It has been designed for smooth and reliable operation, including the provision for digital command control via a 6-pin decoder socket. This particular example depicts No.643 in London Brighton & South Coast Railway Marsh Brown. Model Specification: Expertly moulded die-cast body and chassis for added realism and weight Number of separately fitted parts, including smokebox door, water filler caps, handrails, lamp irons and buffers Brass connector rods with metal securing pins Detailed cab interior with painted instrument dials Pivoting NEM sockets for improved coupling around tight curves Precision-engineered coreless motor for smooth running All-wheel pick-ups Accessory pack minimum 2nd radius Electronics: 6-Pin DCC Decoder socket compatible with HM7000 system Tooling: Stroudley chimney Flush smokebox door Four lamp brackets on front and rear Low bufferstock with no lamp brackets Steam pipes Small cab bunker with no coal rails Westinghouse pump Livery: LB&SCR Marsh Brown Accurate colours and typefaces - OO Scale

Hornby A1X 'Terrier' 72 'Fenchurch' Newhaven Harbour Company

A1X 'Terrier' 72 'Fenchurch' Newhaven Harbour Company The famous LB&SCR A1/A1X 0-6-0 Terrier is back for the 2026 range launch, utilising the highly accurate OO Gauge tooling suite that expertly captures the charming characteristics of the southern steam engine. It has been designed for smooth and reliable operation, including the provision for digital command control via a 6-pin decoder socket. This particular example depicts No.72 ‘Fenchurch’ in Newhaven Harbour Company lined black. Model Specification: Expertly moulded die-cast body and chassis for added realism and weight Number of separately fitted parts, including smokebox door, water filler caps, handrails, lamp irons and buffers Brass connector rods with metal securing pins Detailed cab interior with painted instrument dials Pivoting NEM sockets for improved coupling around tight curves Precision-engineered coreless motor for smooth running All-wheel pick-ups Accessory pack Minimum 2nd radius Electronics: 6-Pin DCC Decoder socket compatible with HM7000 system Tooling: Stroudley chimney Rivetted smokebox door Six lamp brackets on front and rear  Low bufferstock with lamp brackets Steam pipes removed Small cab bunker with no coal rails Westinghouse pump Livery: Newhaven Harbour Company lined black Accurate colours and typefaces - OO Scale

Hornby BR Class 08 08499 EWS (TT)

BR Class 08 08499 EWS  Hornby are pleased to present a further two new colourful identities of the ever-popular BR Class 08 shunting diesel engine in the April Range Launch. Featuring a diecast chassis, coreless motor, all-wheel drive, immaculate paint application and much more, this ubiquitous shunting loco is undoubtedly going to stand out on your TT:120 layout. This example depicts No.08499 in early 2000’s corporate EWS Maroon & Gold livery, whilst allocated to depots in the South-West of England. Model Specification: Highly detailed model based on extensive research and design Diecast chassis Assortment of separately fitted parts, including body grabrails, cab steps, sandpipe fillers and buffer stocks Brass coupling rods Detailed cab interior Powerful coreless motor providing power to all wheels Electrical pick-ups on all wheels Pivoting NEM coupling sockets Accessory pack that includes bufferbeam pipes Minimum 2nd radius curves Electronics: 6-Pin DCC Decoder Socket compatible with HM7000 system Livery: EWS Maroon & Gold Yellow Coupling Rods Semi-gloss finish Faithfully created using accurate colours and fonts - TT:120 Scale

Hornby BR Class 08 08593/D3760 'Colchester TMD' Retro Lined Purple (TT)

BR Class 08 08593/D3760 'Colchester TMD' Retro Lined Purple Adding to the ever-popular BR Class 08 diesel range, is Colchester TMD D3760. Featuring a die-cast chassis, coreless motor, all-wheel drive, and immaculate paint application, this ubiquitous shunting locomotive will stand out on your TT:120 layout. This example depicts No.08593/D3760 in retro BR Lined Purple livery, complete with ‘Cycling Lion’ Early Emblem and named ‘Colchester TMD’ as per 1990’s condition when based at either Colchester or Ipswich. Model Specification: Highly detailed model based on extensive research and design Die-cast chassis Assortment of separately fitted parts, including body grabrails, cab steps, sandpipe fillers and buffer stocks Brass coupling rods Detailed cab interior Powerful coreless motor providing power to all wheels Electrical pick-ups on all wheels Pivoting NEM coupling sockets Accessory pack that includes bufferbeam pipes Minimum 2nd radius curves Electronics: 6-Pin DCC Decoder Socket compatible with HM7000 system Livery: Retro BR Lined Purple, complete with early emblems Crisply applied Red lining White roof Wasp stripes Semi-gloss finish Faithfully created using accurate colours and fonts - TT:120 Scale

Hornby LNER J50 Class 68958 BR Black (Early) (TT)

LNER J50 Class 68958 BR Black (Early) Hot on the heels of the first run of J50’s, is this BR (Early) J50 Class 68958 tank engine for your TT:120 collection. Moulded in both die-cast and plastic, this characterful locomotive looks and performs excellently thanks to all-wheel pickups and a smooth coreless motor. For those operating on DCC, a 6-Pin decoder socket is located within the boiler and is compatible with HM7000.  This example depicts No.68958 in BR Black livery, with early emblems on the tank sides. Model Specification: Based on new J50 tooling suite Expertly moulded die-cast body and chassis for added realism and weight Number of separately fitted parts, including smokebox door, water filler caps, chimney, safety valves, handrails, lamp irons and buffers. Brass double-jointed connector rods with metal securing pins Detailed cab interior Pivoting NEM sockets for improved coupling around tight curves Precision-engineered coreless motor for smooth running All-wheel pick-ups Accessory pack Capable of traversing 1st radius curves, but recommended minimum is 2nd radius. Electronics: 6-Pin DCC Decoder socket compatible with HM7000 system. Tooling: Smokebox door numberplate Coal rails Livery: BR Plain Black Livery ‘Cycling Lion’ Early Emblem on tank sides Authentic colours and typefaces used Semi-gloss finish Era 4. - TT:120 Scale

Hornby A1X Terrier 10 Isle of Wight Central Railway Lined Maroon (TT)

A1X Terrier 10 Isle of Wight Central Railway Lined Maroon The delightful LB&SCR A1/A1X 0-6-0 Terrier Steam Locomotive is back in TT:120 scale, featuring the latest tooling suite from 2025. This beautiful representation of the ever-popular Class A1 perfectly captures the diminutive character of the prototype, and has been designed for smooth and reliable operation, including the option for digital command control via a 6-pin decoder socket (decoder sold seperately). This particular example depicts No.10 in Isle of Wight Central Railway Lined Maroon livery. Model Specification: Based on the highly accurate 2025 A1/A1X Terrier tooling suite Expertly moulded die-cast body and chassis for added realism and weight Number of separately fitted parts, including smokebox door, water filler caps, handrails, lamp irons and buffers. Brass connector rods with metal securing pins Detailed cab interior Pivoting NEM sockets for improved coupling around tight curves Precision-engineered coreless motor for smooth running All-wheel pick-ups Accessory pack Capable of traversing 1st radius curves, but recommended minimum is 2nd radius. Electronics: 6-Pin DCC Decoder socket compatible with HM7000 system Tooling: Stroudley chimney Flush smokebox door Four lamp brackets on front and rear Low bufferstock with no lamp brackets Steam pipes removed Small cab bunker with no coal rails Westinghouse pump fitted Livery: IOW Lined Maroon - TT:120 Scale

Hornby A1X Terrier 655 'Stepney' LB&SCR Improved Engine Green (TT)

A1X Terrier 655 'Stepney' LB&SCR Improved Engine Green The delightful TT:120 scale LB&SCR A1/A1X 0-6-0 Terrier Steam Locomotive is back, utilising the highly accurate tooling suite from 2025. This beautiful representation of the ever-popular Class A1 perfectly captures the diminutive character of the prototype, and has been designed for smooth and reliable operation, including the provision for digital command control via a 6-pin decoder socket.  This particular example depicts No.655 ‘Stepney’ in London Brighton & South Coast Railway Improved Engine Green. Model Specification: Based on 2025 A1/A1X Terrier tooling suite Expertly moulded die-cast body and chassis for added realism and weight Number of separately fitted parts, including smokebox door, water filler caps, handrails, lamp irons and buffers. Brass connector rods with metal securing pins Detailed cab interior Pivoting NEM sockets for improved coupling around tight curves Precision-engineered coreless motor for smooth running All-wheel pick-ups Accessory pack Capable of traversing 1st radius curves, but recommended minimum is 2nd radius. Electronics: 6-Pin DCC Decoder socket compatible with HM7000 system. Tooling: Stroudley chimney Flush smokebox door Four lamp brackets on front and rear Low bufferstock with no lamp brackets Steam pipes removed Small cab bunker with no coal rails Westinghouse pump fitted. Livery: LB&SCR Improved Engine Green Maroon chassis Era 2. - TT:120 Scale

Hornby A1X Terrier 735 LSWR Lined Green (TT)

A1X Terrier 735 LSWR Lined Green  This delightful TT:120 scale LB&SCR A1/A1X 0-6-0 Terrier Steam Locomotive model features the highly accurate 2025 tooling suite. A beautiful representation of the ever-popular Class A1, the model perfectly captures the diminutive character of the prototype, and has been designed for smooth and reliable operation, including provision for digital command control via a 6-pin decoder socket. This particular example depicts No.735 in London and South Western Railway Lined Green livery. Model Specification: Based on new 2025 A1/A1X Terrier tooling suite Expertly moulded die-cast body and chassis for added realism and weight Number of separately fitted parts, including smokebox door, water filler caps, handrails, lamp irons and buffers. Brass connector rods with metal securing pins Detailed cab interior Pivoting NEM sockets for improved coupling around tight curves Precision-engineered coreless motor for smooth running All-wheel pick-ups Accessory pack Capable of traversing 1st radius curves, but recommended minimum is 2nd radius. Electronics: 6-Pin DCC Decoder socket compatible with HM7000 system Tooling: Stroudley chimney Flush smokebox door Four lamp brackets on front and rear Low bufferstock with no lamp brackets Steam pipes fitted Small cab bunker with no coal rails Westinghouse pump removed Livery: LSWR Lined Green Livery Maroon edging to tank and cab sides - TT:120 Scale

Hornby Railroad: Class 3F 'Jinty' Hart and Weaver Limited No.5

Railroad: Class 3F 'Jinty' Hart and Weaver Limited No.5 The LMS ‘Jinties’ were used widely for shunting and station pilot duties and were so versatile, they were even capable of running at speeds of up to 60mph. When the first diesel shunters started to be introduced, surplus ‘Jinties’ were sold to industrial users and some received bright liveries, such as this fictitious, but highly attractive, blue ‘Hart & Weaver’ livery.  This OO gauge RailRoad model of "Jinty" No.5 is perfect for shunting your industrial sidings. - DCC Ready 6-Pin Socket - OO Scale

Hornby Ruston & Hornsby 88DS 97088 Loadhaul (DVLR)

Ruston & Hornsby 88DS 97088 Loadhaul (DVLR) A total of 271 of Ruston & Hornsby’s ‘88DS’ four-wheel diesels were supplied mainly to industrial sites in the UK and overseas, and were rated at 80/88hp. Built in Lincoln between 1938 and 1967, seven of these were also used by BR’s North Eastern Region on departmental duties.  This model is finished in the distinctive ‘Loadhaul’ livery of black and orange. Formed in 1994 as part of the privatisation of BR, Loadhaul Ltd became part of EWS and subsequently DB Cargo. This OO design also features NEM tension lock couplings. - DCC Ready 6-Pin Socket - OO Scale

Hornby Ruston & Hornsby 88DS No.245030 Glenochil Yeast Factory

Ruston & Hornsby 88DS No.245030 Glenochil Yeast Factory Display the bold logo of Glenochil Yeast Factory on this 88DS model locomotive. This diesel features NEM tension lock couplings and a lovely green livery.  The 80/88hp Ruston & Hornsby 4wDM was a reliable machine and ideal for the modest demands of smaller industrial concerns. Several found use in Scotland shunting rail-connected whisky distillery yards – in this case the yeast factory alongside the distillery of the same name, located just south of Menstrie in Clackmannanshire, where sidings connected with the Cambus-Alva branch line.  Works No. 245030 was built in 1947 and worked the factory yard until 1969, when it was sold to William Kerr Ltd in Stirling. It moved to Babcock & Wilcox Ltd., boiler makers in Renfrew, in 1971, where it remained until about 1978, then presumably scrapped. - DCC Ready 6-Pin Socket - OO Scale

Hornby SECR H Class 161 SECR Green

SECR H Class 161 SECR Green This OO gauge SECR H Class locomotive model is a faithful representation of Harry Wainwright's H Class. With sprung metal buffers and NEM tension lock couplings, this model is DCC ready with an 8-pin socket ready for upgrading to digital control.  Designed by Harry Wainwright, 66 of these locomotives were built for the South Eastern & Chatham Railway at its Ashford Works between 1904 and 1915 for London suburban and semi-fast trains. Completed in June 1909, 161 engines carried the elaborate SECR livery, like the locomotive depicted by the model, until receiving a lined olive green livery when taken into SR stock and renumbered 1161 at the Grouping in 1923.  It later became BR 31161 and was withdrawn at Tunbridge Wells West in November 1961 after a creditable 51 years and 5 months’ service - DCC Ready 6-Pin Socket - OO Scale

Hornby L&MR Robert Stephenson’s 'Rocket'

L&MR Robert Stephenson’s 'Rocket'  For the first time, Stephenson's Rocket is presented as a solo locomotive, with a sleek yellow livery, fixed metal buffers and chain couplings. This highly detailed, diminuitive locomotive model is a must-have model for steam collectors, due to its historical importance and incredible model engineering.  This historically important locomotive was built in 1929 to participate in the Rainhill Trials, a competition set-up by the promoters of the Liverpool and Manchester Railway to find suitable motive power for its opening the following year. Built to the order of his father George (who was the L&MR’s principal engineer at the time), ‘Rocket’ was designed by Robert Stephenson and built at his Forth Street Works in Newcastle-upon-Tyne.  The design was the most advanced in its day and ‘Rocket’ won the Trials. The locomotive then became one of four that took part in the L&MR’s opening parade in September 1930. - DCC Ready 6-Pin Socket - OO Scale

Hornby BR Class 08 08817 'Thornaby' BR Blue (TT)

BR Class 08 08817 'Thornaby' BR Blue Introducing the Hornby TT:120 BR Class 08 0-6-0 Diesel Shunter, running number 08817. This finely detailed model finished in striking BR Blue is a faithful representation of the locomotive as it appeared during Era 8 and features a DCC Ready 6 pin socket for seamless digital conversion. To create an authentic Era 8 setting, pair the Class 08 with a selection of suitable rolling stock from our HAA Hoppers to reflect the locomotive’s continued use in industrial freight operations to a brake van which was frequently coupled with shunting locomotives during yard movements. - DCC Ready 6-Pin Decoder Socket - TT:120 Scale

Hornby A1X Terrier 40 'Brighton' LB&SCR (TT)

A1X Terrier 40 'Brighton' LB&SCR Hornby proudly presents the TT:120 scale LB&SCR ‘Terrier’ 0-6-0T No. 40 ‘Brighton’. A beautifully detailed representation with all-new tooling, this finely crafted model perfectly captures the character of the original locomotive, resplendent in its striking yellow Stroudley ‘Improved Engine Green’ livery. Designed for smooth and reliable performance, the model features a coreless motor housed within a robust diecast body, ensuring excellent running characteristics and realistic weight distribution. The locomotive is DCC Ready with a 6-pin socket, allowing for straightforward digital conversion, while NEM tension lock couplings provide seamless compatibility with rolling stock. Perfect for enthusiasts and collectors alike, the TT:120 LB&SCR ‘Terrier’ No. 40 ‘Brighton’ embodies the charm and elegance of Victorian railway engineering. Pair with our exciting range of new TT:120 4-wheel coaches for historic authenticity. - DCC Ready 6-Pin Decoder Socket - TT:120 Scale

Hornby A1X Terrier 32655 BR Lined Black (Early Emblem) (TT)

A1X Terrier 32655 BR Lined Black (Early Emblem) Hornby’s newly tooled TT:120 BR ‘Terrier’ 0-6-0T 32655 captures the charm and history of this enduring class. Finished in the British Railways lined black livery with late crest, this model reflects the locomotive’s later years in service, offering a striking addition to any Era 4 layout. This highly detailed locomotive features a precision-engineered coreless motor, delivering smooth and consistent performance.  The diecast body enhances both durability and realism, while NEM tension lock couplings ensure effortless integration with rolling stock. Equipped with a 6-pin DCC Ready socket, the model offers seamless digital conversion for enhanced control and operation.  With its intricate lining, finely rendered details, and historically accurate livery, the BR ‘Terrier’ 0-6-0T 32655 captures the essence of a classic locomotive in its later years. Pair with our exciting range of new TT:120 4-wheel coaches for historic authenticity. - DCC Ready 6-Pin Decoder Socket - TT:120 Scale

Hornby Ruston & Hornsby, 88DS, WM JEA No.1

Ruston & Hornsby, 88DS, WM JEA No.1 Ruston & Hornsby Works No. 262997 was supplied new to the West Midlands Joint Electricity Authority in January 1949 for its Birchills Power Station in Walsall. From September the same year, it moved to the newly-opened Walsall ‘B’ Power Station and, even after nationalisation of the industry in 1948 as the CEGB, continued to carry its WMJEA identity. - DCC Ready 6-Pin Socket - OO Scale

Hornby Birth of the Railways Train Pack (Railway 200)

Birth of the Railways Train Pack (Railway 200) Representing the formative years of steam-powered railways, these three locomotives were built between 1825 and 1838. The first is ‘Locomotion No. 1’, designed by George and Robert Stephenson. It was built at their factory in Newcastle for the opening of the Stockton & Darlington Railway, where it became the first steam locomotive to pull a passenger train on a public railway. In doing so, it became the first steam locomotive to both operate and haul a passenger-carrying train on a public railway in September 1825. 2025 marks the 200th anniversary. With the experience they gained, Robert Stephenson & Co. entered a design for the 1829 Rainhill Trials, held to find suitable motive power for the Liverpool & Manchester Railway. Their entry, ‘Rocket’, was the clear winner and formed the basis for future steam locomotive design on the L&MR, which opened the following year. By 1838, locomotive design had already moved on, and 0-4-2 No. 57 ‘Lion’, was one of a pair of ‘luggage’ locomotives built to a Stephenson patent by Todd, Kitson & Laird of Leeds, also for the L&MR. Please note: Locomotion No.1 comes fitted with a Next 18-pin socket, but due to the locomotive's size limitations, sadly it cannot take an HM7000 Next 18-pin decoder. The 'Rocket' locomotive comes fitted with a 6-pin socket. The 'Lion' locomotive comes fitted with a Next 18 socket (NEM 662). - OO Scale

Hornby LNER, J50 Class, 0-6-0T, 2793 (TT)

LNER, J50 Class, 0-6-0T, 2793 Includes: - LNER Black livery and represents the prototypical locomotive at the start of its working life. Featuring - All wheel pickups and an ABS cab area - Accessory bag - Tulig style couplings - 3 Pole Motor - 6 PIN DCC Socket - TT:120 Scale  

Hornby BR (Early), J50 Class, 0-6-0T, 68983 (TT)

BR (Early), J50 Class, 0-6-0T, 68983 - Era 4 Includes: - BR Black livery with a BR early crest emblazoned on the bodysides. - All wheel pickups and an ABS cab area - Accessory bag - Tulig style couplings - 3 Pole Motor - 6 PIN DCC Socket - TT:120 Scale

Hornby Rowntree & Co., Ruston & Hornsby 88DS, 0-4-0, No. 3 - Era 6

Rowntree & Co., Ruston & Hornsby 88DS, 0-4-0, No. 3 Includes:  - Cab interior detailing - Rowntrees & Co Ltd Livery - Ken Cooke nameplates on cabsides - Ruston Green Livery  - Extra side weights under the footplate as per the prototype - Electric lamps on front and rear - Separate lamp brackets - Metal buffers with heads - Heavier Buffer beam as per the prototype - Buffer guard irons - NEM coupling pockets and blanking plates - DCC Ready 6 Pin Socket - Era 6 - OO Scale Locomotive information and history: Ruston 441934 was built new for Rowntree & Co. Ltd of York, being delivered in April 1960 to join R&H 421419/1958 and 432479/1959 in the confectionery company's fleet of locomotives as No. 3. In 1979, the York factory bought a new 0-6-0 locomotive and No.3 was transferred to Rowntree's Fawdon factory in Newcastle. Rail services at Fawdon came to a halt on 30 January 1987, with No. 3 being handed over to the North York Moors Railway for preservation. After some years being moved about it was purchased in 2013 by two members of the Derwent Valley Light Railway, Glynnis and Tony Frith. 441934 has now been named Ken Cooke, in honour of the former Rowntree's York employee, D-Day veteran and holder of France's highest military honour, the Legion dHonneur. Ruston & Hornsby Ltd, of Lincoln, was formed as the result of the merger between Ruston, Proctor & Co. Ltd and Richard Hornsby & Sons Ltd on September 11, 1918 and their first narrow gauge diesel locomotive left the works on September 1, 1931. In the summer of 1932, production was moved to the larger Boultham Works, where the firm were eventually to become Britain's largest builder of diesel locomotives, with over 6,500 being built by the time production ceased in 1969. Almost as soon as the firm's 44/48HP 0-4-0 locomotives were making an appearance, an upgraded, more powerful 0-4-0 was on the drawing board. Although 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. The new power unit, Ruston's own 4VPB, delivered 80BHP at 1000rpm and was later supplanted by Ruston's improved 4VPH that delivered 88BHP, but it required compressed air to be injected into the cylinders to be able to start. While running, an air reservoir was kept charged via the braking system, but after standing idle for a period the reservoir depleted and a secondary source was required to recharge the reservoir. This was achieved by fitting a small, secondary 1½HP 'donkey' engine, giving rise to a distinctive raised cover on the right hand side of the engine compartment that differed in size and placement depending on the make of engine used. 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. In 1941, Ruston's locomotive classifications were changed, with the 80/88HP becoming 88DS (with the narrow gauge versions being assigned the DSM and DSN suffix, and the broader gauges assigned DSW). Outward appearance changes to the 'standard' locomotives were mainly confined to the cab area, with examples from mid-1947 replacing the open cab with a fully enclosed cab that featured several ad-hoc styles of front window. The final 88DS, 518494, left Boultham Works on 29 November 1967, bringing to an end a production run of 271 locomotives.  

Hornby North British Distillery Co. Ruston & Hornsby 88DS 0-4-0 - Era 6

North British Distillery Co. Ltd, Ruston & Hornsby 88DS, 0-4-0, No. 4 Includes: - Cab interior detailing - 1875 North British Railway Ochre and red frames Livery - North British Branding - No extra side weights as per the prototype - Electric lamps on front and rear  - Separate lamp brackets - Metal buffers with red shanks and heads - Heavier Buffer beam as per the prototype - Buffer guard irons - NEM coupling pockets and blanking plates - DCC Ready 6 Pin Socket - Era 6 - OO Scale Locomotive information and history: Ruston 421415 was built new for the North British Distillery Co. Ltd, being delivered in March 1958 to their distillery in the Gorgie district of Edinburgh, around the period when the distillery was expanding to include the former Edinburgh Corporation Tramways depot. In 1973, the locomotive was donated to the fledgling Fife Railway Preservation Group, who located it at the Lochty Private Railway until its demise in 1994. 421415, now numbered NBD No. 4, has now been restored and wears the livery of the North British Railway. Ruston & Hornsby Ltd, of Lincoln, was formed as the result of the merger between Ruston, Proctor & Co. Ltd and Richard Hornsby & Sons Ltd on September 11, 1918 and their first narrow gauge diesel locomotive left the works on September 1, 1931. In the summer of 1932, production was moved to the larger Boultham Works, where the firm were eventually to become Britain's largest builder of diesel locomotives, with over 6,500 being built by the time production ceased in 1969. Almost as soon as the firm's 44/48HP 0-4-0 locomotives were making an appearance, an upgraded, more powerful 0-4-0 was on the drawing board. Although 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. The new power unit, Ruston's own 4VPB, delivered 80BHP at 1000rpm and was later supplanted by Ruston's improved 4VPH that delivered 88BHP, but it required compressed air to be injected into the cylinders to be able to start. While running, an air reservoir was kept charged via the braking system, but after standing idle for a period the reservoir depleted and a secondary source was required to recharge the reservoir. This was achieved by fitting a small, secondary 1½HP 'donkey' engine, giving rise to a distinctive raised cover on the right hand side of the engine compartment that differed in size and placement depending on the make of engine used. 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. In 1941, Ruston's locomotive classifications were changed, with the 80/88HP becoming 88DS (with the narrow gauge versions being assigned the DSM and DSN suffix, and the broader gauges assigned DSW). Outward appearance changes to the 'standard' locomotives were mainly confined to the cab area, with examples from mid-1947 replacing the open cab with a fully enclosed cab that featured several ad-hoc styles of front window. The final 88DS, 518494, left Boultham Works on 29 November 1967, bringing to an end a production run of 271 locomotives.

Hornby BR, Ruston & Hornsby 88DS, 0-4-0, Dept No. 84 - Era 6

BR, Ruston & Hornsby 88DS, 0-4-0, Dept No. 84 (York Based Engine) Includes:  - Cab interior detailing - British Railways - North Eastern Region - Civil Engineering Dept Branding - No extra side weights as per the prototype - Electric lamps on front and rear - Separate lamp brackets - Metal buffers with red shanks and heads - Heavier Buffer beam as per the prototype - Buffer guard irons - NEM coupling pockets and blanking plates - DCC Ready 6 Pin Socket - Era 6 - OO Scale Locomotive information and history: Ruston 432478 was built new for British Railways, being delivered in January 1959 to the North Eastern Region Civil Engineers Department at the Leeman Road Permanent Way Stockyard in York, one of six Ruston & Hornsby 88DS locomotives built for British Railways which were distributed between York, Dinsdale Depot, Etherley Tip, Crofton, Hartlepool and Darlington. As well as working shunting duties at Leeman Road, 432478 also worked at the York Central Concrete Depot, which is now the site of the Railway Museum's main visitor car park. Ruston & Hornsby Ltd, of Lincoln, was formed as the result of the merger between Ruston, Proctor & Co. Ltd and Richard Hornsby & Sons Ltd on September 11, 1918 and their first narrow gauge diesel locomotive left the works on September 1, 1931. In the summer of 1932, production was moved to the larger Boultham Works, where the firm were eventually to become Britain's largest builder of diesel locomotives, with over 6,500 being built by the time production ceased in 1969. Almost as soon as the firm's 44/48HP 0-4-0 locomotives were making an appearance, an upgraded, more powerful 0-4-0 was on the drawing board. Although 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. The new power unit, Ruston's own 4VPB, delivered 80BHP at 1000rpm and was later supplanted by Ruston's improved 4VPH that delivered 88BHP, but it required compressed air to be injected into the cylinders to be able to start. While running, an air reservoir was kept charged via the braking system, but after standing idle for a period the reservoir depleted and a secondary source was required to recharge the reservoir. This was achieved by fitting a small, secondary 1½HP 'donkey' engine, giving rise to a distinctive raised cover on the right hand side of the engine compartment that differed in size and placement depending on the make of engine used. 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. In 1941, Ruston's locomotive classifications were changed, with the 80/88HP becoming 88DS (with the narrow gauge versions being assigned the DSM and DSN suffix, and the broader gauges assigned DSW). Outward appearance changes to the 'standard' locomotives were mainly confined to the cab area, with examples from mid-1947 replacing the open cab with a fully enclosed cab that featured several ad-hoc styles of front window. The final 88DS, 518494, left Boultham Works on 29 November 1967, bringing to an end a production run of 271 locomotives.