{"product_id":"oo-br-w-region-2-6-2-prarie-tank-6100-cl-kit","title":"OO Br (W. Region) 2-6-2 Prarie Tank 6100 Cl. Kit","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eOO BR (W. Region) 2-6-2 Prairie Tank 6100 Class Kit delivers classic Great Western suburban steam locomotive detail for OO gauge railway modellers and British steam-era layouts.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFeaturing:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e6100 Class Prairie Tank Design:\u003c\/b\u003e Represents the iconic BR Western Region 2-6-2 Prairie Tank locomotive used extensively for passenger and branch line duties.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eOO Scale Compatibility:\u003c\/b\u003e Built to OO scale (1:76), suitable for standard OO gauge railway layouts and scenery integration.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDetailed Kit Construction:\u003c\/b\u003e Injection-moulded plastic components designed to capture the distinctive side tanks, wheel arrangement, and cab profile of the prototype.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCustom Finishing Options:\u003c\/b\u003e Supplied as a model kit ready for painting, detailing, and weathering to suit individual layout eras and operating conditions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTechnical Specifications:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eScale:\u003c\/b\u003e OO (1:76)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eClass:\u003c\/b\u003e BR (W. Region) 6100 Class Prairie Tank\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWheel Arrangement:\u003c\/b\u003e 2-6-2 Prairie Tank\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/b\u003e Injection-moulded plastic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eAssembly:\u003c\/b\u003e Required\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePaint\/Glue:\u003c\/b\u003e Required (not included)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eRecommended Age:\u003c\/b\u003e 14+\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePower Requirement:\u003c\/b\u003e Dependent on motor\/chassis configuration if fitted\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCompatibility Notes:\u003c\/b\u003e Suitable for OO gauge layouts and compatible rolling stock\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eIncluded:\u003c\/b\u003e One OO scale locomotive kit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePerfect for:\u003c\/b\u003e British railway enthusiasts, OO gauge steam-era modellers, and hobbyists building Western Region branch line or suburban passenger layouts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhy this kit matters\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 6100 Class Prairie Tank locomotives became a familiar sight across Great Western and later British Railways Western Region routes. Their versatile 2-6-2 wheel arrangement provided strong acceleration and reliable operation on suburban passenger services, branch lines, and light freight duties.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese locomotives played an important role in everyday railway operations throughout the steam era, particularly across Wales and the West Country. Their compact yet powerful design made them highly practical for busy regional services and smaller routes where larger tender locomotives were unsuitable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHow to use it\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAssemble the locomotive kit using suitable modelling glue and paints. Once completed, the model can be detailed, weathered, and integrated into OO gauge layouts or display collections. Ensure all moving parts and wheel alignment are correctly fitted for smooth operation if using a powered chassis.\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis is a plastic model kit. Assembly, paint, and glue are required. It is not a toy.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dapol","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46971472445596,"sku":"DC062","price":27.89,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0585\/9095\/3628\/files\/DC062.webp?v=1780031743","url":"https:\/\/www.hobbyco.com.au\/products\/oo-br-w-region-2-6-2-prarie-tank-6100-cl-kit","provider":"Hobbyco","version":"1.0","type":"link"}