Description
Ruston & Hornsby of Lincoln first manufactured narrow gauge diesel locomotives in the early 1930’s. Over the next four decades they built thousands of locomotives, mostly between 18- and 24-inch gauges. Rustons used a number of engines in these, first bought in from Listers (as with our Ruston 20HP diesel locomotive) and then manufacturing their own range of engines. Bodywork evolved continuously even before they left the factory. Once on site, their owners soon started adapting their locos to meet their own particular needs. This means that no two locomotives appear to be the same when studying photographs!
Seventy-seven of these “20HP” locomotives were built 1932 and 1938 using 2-cylinder Lister diesel engines. The first batches featuring the straight side radiator modeled.
Our Ruston 20HP diesel locomotive features four wheel drive chain drive to steel driving wheels and a 12 volt micro motor and gearbox. The bonnet top clips into place to allow easy access to the models battery compartment.
Locomotives are built to order. Delivery is 4 to 8 weeks.
