BR 5101 ‘Large Prairie’ 2-6-2T

BR, Class 5101 ‘Large Prairie’, 2-6-2T, 4160 – Era 5

Built at Swindon Works under Lot No. 369 during August 1948, Diagram A9 Class 5101 ‘Large Prairie’ No. 4160 entered traffic on 6 September, 1948 at Barry Shed, where it stayed until 3 October, 1953.

Staying in Wales, 4160 worked from Merthyr Tydfil and Radyr until October 5, 1964 when it moved to Severn Valley Junction. Condemned in June 1965, it was purchased for preservation and is currently at Llangollen Railway awaiting restoration.

Tech Specs:
Item Length – Without Packaging (cm) – 27.2
Item Scale – 1:76 Scale 00 Gauge
Finish – Painted
Colour – Green
Gauge – OO
DCC Status – DCC Ready 8 pin socket
Operator – British Railways
Designer – Charles Collett
Wheel Configuration – 2-6-2T
Livery – Late Crest
Minimum Curve – Radius 2
Motor – 5 Pole Skew wound
Class – Large Prairie’
DCC Ready 8 pin socket