Heljan have revealed decorated samples for their newly tooled range of Ruston 48DS diesel shunting locomotives in O gauge! These diminutive new models offer an incredible entry point for O gauge modelling, thanks to their low price and small size – enabling them to be used on any size of layout.
Five variations are expected to arrive during Q3 2024.
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Product Features
Separately switchable headlamps
A fully detailed cab interior
Next18 DCC decoder interface
Factory-fitted speaker in the radiator section
Compact 5-pole motor with flywheel and super-low gearing for the ultimate in slow speed shunting control
Authentic cab and bufferbeam variations
Wire Handrails
Finely detailed chassis with chain drive and brake gear
Wire mesh radiator grille
Prototype Information
Over 200 of the diminutive Ruston 48DS were built between 1937 and 1967, becoming immensely popular for small industrial sites who couldn’t afford the expense of a steam shunting locomotive or worked with hazardous materials where such a locomotive would be unsuitable. The design was also supplied to the War Department and variations in different gauges were supplied around the world.
