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Hornby R3705

John Dewar & Sons, R&H 48DS, 0-4-0, No. 458957 - Era 8

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Prototype Era
Era 8 (1983 to 1994) British Rail Sectorisation

Manufacturer description

R&H No. 458957 left Boultham Works on 6 July, 1961, being one of the final ten 48DS locomotives built and was purchased by John Dewar & Sons for use at their Inveralmond distillery, until its closure in 1994.

The locomotive was saved for preservation and is currently operating at the Bridge of Dun station on the Caledonian Railway as 'Dewar Highlander'.

N.B: Fit is incompatible with R7150 and requires 6-PIN Nano Decoder

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Prototype information

^* Class names often change over the lifespan of a locomotive, so this is not necessarily the class name used by the operator in the period modelled.

Hornby John Dewar & Sons R&H 48DS model (model number 0‑4‑0, part number R3705) is a 55 mm OO‑scale representation of a Ruston & Hornsby 48DS diesel locomotive built in 1931. The model is DCC ready with a 6‑pin socket, uses a 3‑pole skew‑wound motor and can pick up power from all wheels. It is fitted with NEM couplings with tension lock and a 6‑pin Nano decoder, which is not compatible with the R7150 decoder. The locomotive is finished in a pristine red livery and carries the running number 458957.

The prototype left Boultham Works on 6 July 1961 as one of the last ten 48DS locomotives built. It was purchased by John Dewar & Sons for service at the Inveralmond distillery until the plant closed in 1994. After being saved for preservation, the locomotive now operates at Bridge of Dun station on the Caledonian Railway, where it is named Dewar Highlander.

This model represents the British Rail sectorisation period and is intended for collectors and railway enthusiasts seeking an accurate OO‑scale diesel locomotive.