{"product_id":"oo-loadhaul-ruston-hornsby-88ds-97088","title":"OO Loadhaul Ruston \u0026 Hornsby 88DS 97088","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eOO Loadhaul Ruston \u0026amp; Hornsby 88DS 97088\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFeaturing:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eIndustrial Diesel Shunter Detail:\u003c\/b\u003e OO scale model of the Ruston \u0026amp; Hornsby 88DS, representing small but powerful dockyard and depot shunters used across British industry.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eLoadhaul Livery Finish:\u003c\/b\u003e Striking Loadhaul black and orange corporate branding, reflecting the 1990s freight sector identity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCompact Shunting Design:\u003c\/b\u003e Short wheelbase and heavy-duty build suited for yard work, terminal operations, and industrial sidings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eOO Gauge Compatibility:\u003c\/b\u003e Designed for 1:76 layouts with standard OO track systems for smooth integration into freight yards and depot scenes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFinished Model Dimensions (Approximate):\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eLength:\u003c\/b\u003e 8 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWidth:\u003c\/b\u003e 3 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 4 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTechnical Specifications:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eScale:\u003c\/b\u003e OO (1:76)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePrototype:\u003c\/b\u003e Ruston \u0026amp; Hornsby 88DS Diesel Shunter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eRoad Number:\u003c\/b\u003e 97088\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eLivery:\u003c\/b\u003e Loadhaul\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eManufacturer:\u003c\/b\u003e Ruston \u0026amp; Hornsby (prototype)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/b\u003e Injection-moulded plastic with metal detailing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eAssembly:\u003c\/b\u003e Ready-to-run\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePaint\/Glue:\u003c\/b\u003e Not required\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePower Requirement:\u003c\/b\u003e None\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eRecommended Age:\u003c\/b\u003e 14+\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCouplings:\u003c\/b\u003e OO standard fitted\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePerfect for:\u003c\/b\u003e OO scale railway modellers focused on 1990s freight operations, industrial depot scenes, and compact shunting layouts, backed by reliable model railway support.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhy this locomotive matters\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Ruston \u0026amp; Hornsby 88DS worked across British industrial sites, depots, and private sidings. Its compact design allowed it to operate in tight spaces where larger locomotives could not function.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDuring the privatisation era, locomotives like this were repainted into corporate liveries such as Loadhaul, marking a shift in British freight identity and ownership structures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis model represents everyday railway work that kept freight networks moving behind the scenes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHow to use it\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlace the locomotive on OO gauge track and use it for yard shunting, wagon sorting, or industrial siding operations. It fits well in freight depots and small layouts where precision movement matters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo assembly, paint, or glue is required.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis is a detailed OO scale model. It is not a toy and is not recommended for children.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hornby","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46669655965852,"sku":"R30514","price":204.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0585\/9095\/3628\/files\/R30514.webp?v=1776134511","url":"https:\/\/www.harveynorman.lol\/products\/oo-loadhaul-ruston-hornsby-88ds-97088","provider":"Hobbyco","version":"1.0","type":"link"}