Dapol OO Large Prairie 5101 Lined BR Green Late Crest

OO Large Prairie 5101 Lined BR Green Late Crest delivers a classic British tank locomotive design from the Great Western tradition, representing the refined suburban and branch line performance of the 5101 class in BR service.

Featuring:

• Large Prairie Tank Design: Based on the 5101 Class 2-6-2T, a powerful and versatile passenger tank locomotive used across suburban and branch lines.
• BR Lined Green Livery: Finished in British Railways green with late crest branding, representing post-nationalisation service.
• Balanced Wheel Arrangement: 2-6-2T configuration offering excellent stability and bidirectional running capability.
• OO Scale Ready-to-Run: Fully assembled model suitable for immediate operation on OO gauge layouts.

Model Dimensions (Approximate):

• Scale: OO (1:76)
• Wheel Arrangement: 2-6-2T
• Class: GWR/BR 5101 Large Prairie

Technical Specifications:

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• Class: 5101 Large Prairie
• Function: Suburban and branch line passenger tank locomotive
• Livery: BR lined green, late crest
• Era: Early British Railways (post-1948 nationalisation)
• Scale: OO (1:87 equivalent modelling scale used in OO gauge)
• Gauge Compatibility: OO standard track
• Assembly: Ready-to-run
• Recommended Age: 14+

Suitable for: OO scale British railway modellers recreating BR early era branch lines, suburban passenger services, and mixed traffic operations across former GWR routes.

Why this model matters

The Large Prairie 5101 class was an evolution of earlier GWR tank locomotive designs, built for heavier suburban traffic and longer branch line duties. Under British Railways, many of these locomotives continued in service, carrying the standardised BR lined green livery with late crest.

Their versatility made them a common sight on commuter routes and secondary lines, especially in areas formerly operated by the Great Western Railway.

How to use it

Ideal for passenger or mixed-traffic duties on OO gauge layouts. Best paired with BR coaching stock or regional branch line consists to reflect authentic early BR operations.

This is a detailed scale model intended for collectors. It is not a toy and is recommended for ages 14 and above.