4wDM Ruston 48DS shunter Profile and Models
458957 at Bridge of Dun on the Caledonian Railway in March 2019. ©Richard Birse
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Over 200 of the diminutive Ruston 48DS were built between 1937 and 1967, becoming immensely popular for small industrial sites who couldn't afford the expense of a steam shunting locomotive or worked with hazardous materials where such a locomotive would be unsuitable. The design was also supplied to the War Department and variations in different gauges were supplied around the world. |
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Type of Locomotive |
Diesel |
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Builder |
Ruston & Hornsby, London |
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Build Date |
1936 to 1950s |
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Total Built |
Unknown |
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Power Output |
44 to 48 bhp |
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Wheel Configuration |
0-4-0 |
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Operated By |
Various Industrial Railways |
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Main Duties |
Shunting |
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In Service Until |
Present |
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Surviving Locos |
Unknown |
OO Gauge (1:76 Scale)
War Department
Private Owner
O Gauge (1:43 Scale)
BR green with late crest
Freelance
Products awaiting categorisation
| Scale | Brand | Image | Construction Type | DCC Capability | Product Code | Product Title | Livery |
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| O Gauge (1:43 Scale) | Little Loco Company |
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RTR/RTUse/Pre-assembled | DCC decoder fitted. Analogue compatible |
R48S-CCN View |
Ruston 4-wheel 48DS shunter with closed cab - DCC fitted | Freelance |
| O Gauge (1:43 Scale) | Little Loco Company |
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RTR/RTUse/Pre-assembled | DCC fitted, with sound |
R48S-CCS View |
Ruston 4-wheel 48DS shunter with closed cab - DCC sound fitted | Freelance |
| O Gauge (1:43 Scale) | Little Loco Company |
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RTR/RTUse/Pre-assembled | DCC decoder fitted. Analogue compatible |
R48S-OCN View |
Ruston 4-wheel 48DS shunter with open cab - DCC fitted | Freelance |
| O Gauge (1:43 Scale) | Little Loco Company |
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RTR/RTUse/Pre-assembled | DCC fitted, with sound |
R48S-OCS View |
Ruston 4-wheel 48DS shunter with open cab - DCC sound fitted | Freelance |
