{"product_id":"hornby-r30509-br-late-class-5101-large-prairie-locomotive-5153-era-4-early-br-1948-1956","title":"HORNBY R30509 BR (Late) - Class 5101 - Large Prairie Locomotive - 5153 Era 4 - Early BR (1948 - 1956) DCC Ready - 8 Pin","description":"\u003ch2\u003eHORNBY R30509 BR (Late) - Class 5101 - Large Prairie Locomotive - 5153 DCC Ready - 8 Pin\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eEra 4 - Early BR (1948 - 1956)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"heading--3\"\u003eProduct Info\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"grid grid--1-col@medium\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"grid__item grid__item--60\"\u003e\n\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\n\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\n\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\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"grid grid--1-col@medium\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"grid__item grid__item--60\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"heading--3\"\u003eWhat's Inside\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"grid grid--2-col\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"grid__item wysiwyg\"\u003e1x Model Locomotive, 1x Accessory Pack, 1x Instructions\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"section section--pattern-grey\" id=\"theModel\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"container\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"heading--3\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Hornby","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58858417521021,"sku":"R30509","price":170.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0419\/5696\/6563\/files\/HORNBYR30509BRLATEPrairie51531.png?v=1791371769","url":"https:\/\/www.chestermodelcentre.com\/products\/hornby-r30509-br-late-class-5101-large-prairie-locomotive-5153-era-4-early-br-1948-1956","provider":"Chester Model Centre","version":"1.0","type":"link"}