{"product_id":"hornby-r30509-br-late-class-5101-large-prairie-locomotive-5154","title":"R30509 - Hornby - OO - BR Late Class 5101 Large Prairie Locomotive 5153","description":"\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","brand":"Hornby","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53867215683923,"sku":"R30509","price":189.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1028\/2985\/0963\/files\/Harburn_R30509.jpg?v=1780497483","url":"https:\/\/www.harburnhobbies.co.uk\/products\/hornby-r30509-br-late-class-5101-large-prairie-locomotive-5154","provider":"Harburn Hobbies","version":"1.0","type":"link"}