Description
The Ruston 44HP locomotive was produced in Lincoln between 1936 and 1942 and was the first to be shipped with Ruston’s own diesel engine as opposed to a Lister engine. These relatively large narrow gauge locomotives were produced in a variety of gauges from 18 inches up to 42 inches and were found on many industrial, mineral and quarry railways in this country and around the world. Several examples have survived into preservation (but few are still in original form). We are also selling a TR “Midlander” version of this locomotive.
Our model locomotive features four wheel drive from a 12 volt motor worm and chain drive. We have found the model runs quite happily either on either a 6 or 9 volt battery. The kit has been designed for easy assembly with the major components being held together with nuts and bolts; thus greatly simplifying painting.
This model locomotive is available in both 32 mm and 45 mm gauges.
A short video of one of these locos in action can be found here
Ready To Run, manual control
Price £180. Manual control (simple forward : off : reverse : switch) with 7 volt Lipo battery and charger included.
Ready To Run, Locoremote radio control
Price £250. As above but fitted with a Locoremote WIFI receiver/speed controller which can be controlled from your smart phone or tablet. 11 volt Lipo battery and charger included
Ready To Run, Micron radio control
Price £290. As above but fitted with a Micron 2.4 ghz receiver/speed controller and supplied with a simple, “centre off” transmitter. 11 volt Lipo battery and charger included.
Ready To Run, Micron radio control with sound
Price £410. As above but fitted with a Micron RC MR603 receiver/speed controller and a “Mylocosound” sound card and miniature speaker. (note we supply the “light industrial” as standard. All controlled from the supplied Tx20 hand-held controller. 11 volt Lipo battery and charger included
N.B This locomotive incurs our “Bulky Postage” rate (see the delivery charges page)
