{"product_id":"r30509-hornby-br-late-class-5101-large-prairie-locomotive-5153","title":"R30509 Hornby BR Late Class 5101 Large Prairie Locomotive 5153","description":"R30509 Hornby Class 5101 Large Prairie 2-6-2T Steam Loco number 5153 - BR Green with Late Crest.  \u003cp\u003eNew release - pre-orders invited - expected during 3rd Quarter 2026.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eOur highly detailed Large Prairie Locomotives feature sprung metal buffers and NEM tension lock couplings for smooth running and effortless rake creation. This Class 5101 model sports a lovely green livery and is a delightful addition to any steam collection. \u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eDesigned for suburban and local passenger services, 140 of these large ‘Prairies’ were built at Swindon between 1929 and 1949. These locomotives were a development of Churchward’s 1903 ‘31XX\/51XX’ Class overseen by GWR Chief Mechanical Engineer, Charles Collett. New to Chester West shed, 5153 entered service in March 1930 and enjoyed a career that lasted almost 35 years. \u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eAfter moving to Newton Abbot in the 1940s, it had a spell at Kidderminster before reaching Leamington in 1964, which was its final shed, withdrawal coming just three months later. It was scrapped in June 1965.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hornby","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56356086677884,"sku":"R30509","price":170.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0943\/3048\/7164\/files\/R30509_20BR_20_Late_2051xx_20Class_20Large_20Prairie_202-6-2T_205153_eedb73bb-aa01-43b4-bb3b-a34f395c4ea6.jpg?v=1786092838","url":"https:\/\/www.kernowmodelrailcentre.com\/products\/r30509-hornby-br-late-class-5101-large-prairie-locomotive-5153","provider":"Kernow Model Rail Centre","version":"1.0","type":"link"}