Description
The Ruston 20DL locomotive was produced during the 1940’s, nearly 600 of which were supplied to the Ministry of Supply for use of at military bases, docks, factories etc. Many of these locomotives passed into private use after the war and could be found in mines , quarries (including Penrhyn in North Wales) and other industrial railways until comparatively recently.
The Lincoln based firm of Ruston and Hornsby were one of the most prolific builders of narrow gauge locomotives in the country. These were produced in a variety of gauges from 18 inches up to standard gauge and their products were arguably the best on the market. One of the key features of Ruston’s locomotives were their 3 speed constant mesh gear boxes which allowed single handed gear changing. This allowed the driver to control the locomotive while walking beside the locomotive.
This is an updated version of our previous Ruston 20DL locomotive kit features four wheel drive chain drive to steel driving wheels and a 12 volt micro motor and gearbox. The kit has been designed for easy assembly with the major components being held together with nuts and bolts; thus greatly simplifying painting.
The kit has been designed to be powered by a rechargeable PP3 battery. This is held in place by a battery clamp which allows the battery to project through the bonnets bottom allowing easy access for the recharging lead
We are selling this 16mm to the foot scale kit in both 32 and 45 mm gauges. The Ready To Run version can be found here
Price £120. Kit features :
- prebuilt and tested working four wheel drive chassis (no soldering required). This chassis may be purchased separately here.
- 3D resin printed body components
- Over a dozen high quality “SLS” nylon detailing components
R20DL Mk2 Kit Assembly Instructions
We recommend a good quality super glue to assemble this kit. Polystyrene glues or cement will not work.
