{"product_id":"hornby-1-76-br-late-class-5101-large-prairie-locomotive-5153","title":"HORNBY 1\/76 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\r\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\r\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":45254444941335,"sku":"R30509","price":309.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0787\/6637\/4935\/files\/R30509.jpg?v=1782876169","url":"https:\/\/www.hobbyvault.com.au\/products\/hornby-1-76-br-late-class-5101-large-prairie-locomotive-5153","provider":"Hobby Vault Co","version":"1.0","type":"link"}