OO Large Prairie 5134 GWR Green “Shirt Button” delivers a classic Great Western Railway tank locomotive featuring the distinctive late GWR “shirt button” roundel era styling for OO scale layouts.
Featuring:
- Large Prairie Tank Locomotive: Based on the GWR 5101 family design, built for dependable suburban and branch line passenger services.
- “Shirt Button” GWR Livery: Finished in Great Western Railway green with the iconic post-1934 roundel emblem.
- 2-6-2T Configuration: Balanced tank locomotive design offering smooth bidirectional running and excellent route availability.
- 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 Large Prairie (5100/5101 family)
Technical Specifications:
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- Function: Suburban and branch line passenger tank locomotive
- Livery: GWR green “Shirt Button” roundel
- Era: Late GWR steam era (pre-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 late GWR operations, branch lines, and suburban passenger services from the 1930s to nationalisation.
Why this model matters
The “Shirt Button” era marked a distinctive phase in Great Western Railway branding, introduced in the mid-1930s. Locomotives like the 5134 Large Prairie carried this emblem during a period of modernisation and standardisation across the GWR network.
These locomotives were widely used on commuter and rural services, making them a key feature of late GWR operations right up to nationalisation in 1948.
How to use it
Best used on branch line passenger services or light mixed-traffic duties. Pairs well with GWR coaching stock and period-accurate freight wagons for authentic late GWR formations.
This is a detailed scale model intended for collectors. It is not a toy and is recommended for ages 14 and above.