4wDM Ruston 88DS shunter Profile and Models
No. 299107 at Pentregwenlais Works, Carmarthen in November 1969. ©Hugh Llewelyn
The 88DS class first emerged from the Ruston works in 1942 and proved to be a versatile design, following on from their 44/48HP 0-4-0 locomotives. 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. 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. (Information provided by Hornby) |
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Type of Locomotive |
Diesel-Mechanical |
Builder |
Ruston & Hornsby |
Build Dates |
1942 to 1967 |
Total Built |
271 |
Power Output |
80 to 88 hp |
Top Speed |
15 to 20 mph |
Wheel Configuration |
0-4-0 |
Operated By |
British Railways Various Industrial Railways |
Main Duties |
Shunting |
In Service Until |
1980s/ 1990s |
Surviving Examples |
Several in Preservation |