OO Ruston & Hornsby WM JEA 88DS No.1 delivers authentic industrial diesel shunting power for compact OO gauge factory and depot layouts.
Featuring:
- Classic Industrial Shunter: Model of Ruston & Hornsby 88DS industrial diesel locomotive No.1, widely used in workshops, depots, and private sidings.
- WM JEA Livery Detail: Finished in distinctive industrial ownership branding for realistic factory railway operations.
- OO Scale Accuracy: Built to OO scale (1:76) for seamless use on standard OO gauge track systems.
- Ready-to-Run: Fully assembled and designed for immediate layout use.
Technical Specifications:
- Scale: OO (1:76)
- Wheel Arrangement: 0-4-0 diesel-mechanical
- Manufacturer: Ruston & Hornsby
- Model: 88DS
- Locomotive Number: No.1
- Operator: WM JEA (industrial/private use)
- Power Type: Diesel-mechanical
- Assembly: Ready-to-run
- Paint/Glue: Not required
- Recommended Age: 14+
- Track Compatibility: OO gauge
Perfect for: OO gauge industrial layout builders, factory sidings, dockyards, and compact shunting scenes requiring realistic small diesel locomotives.
Why this kit matters
The Ruston & Hornsby 88DS was one of the most widely used industrial diesel shunters in Britain, found in steelworks, quarries, engineering plants, and private industrial railways. Its compact size and simple mechanical design made it ideal for tight spaces and frequent low-speed movements.
Locomotive No.1 represents the type of workhorse engine that formed the backbone of Britain’s industrial railway network throughout the mid-to-late 20th century, operating far from mainline passenger services but essential to daily freight movement.
How to use it
Place the locomotive on powered OO gauge track and use it for shunting wagons, moving stock within industrial sidings, or operating small freight consists in factory or depot environments.
This is a detailed scale model intended for collectors. It is not a toy and is recommended for ages 14 and above.