Hornby R3894 North British Distillery Co. Ltd, Ruston & Hornsby 88DS, 0-4-0 No.4

Name: Hornby R3894 North British Distillery Co. Ltd, Ruston & Hornsby 88DS, 0-4-0 No.4
Brand: Hornby

Hornby

The Hornby R3894 is a 1:76 scale OO gauge model of the North British Distillery Co. Ltd, Ruston & Hornsby 88DS 0-4-0 diesel shunter. This highly detailed locomotive represents \""No. 4\"" in the gold livery of the Edinburgh-based distillery from Era 6 (British Rail Pre-TOPS).\n\nThis locomotive is in Brand New condition and includes its information leaflet and accessory pack.\n\nThe Hornby R3894 is a 1:76 scale (OO gauge) model of an industrial 0-4-0 diesel shunter. Specifically, it represents the Ruston & Hornsby 88DS locomotive, which was primarily used for shunting duties in industrial settings like breweries, factories, and power stations.\n\nThe actual locomotive represented by this model, Ruston works number 421415, was delivered to the North British Distillery in March 1958. \n\nIt performed shunting duties for the distillery until 1973, when it was donated for preservation.\n\nIt was originally kept at the Lochty Private Railway by the Fife Railway Preservation Group an*