{"product_id":"hornby-r30509-class-51xx-large-prairie-2-6-2t-br-green-late-crest-5153-steam-locomotive","title":"R30509 Class 51xx 'Large Prairie' 2-6-2T BR Green Late Crest 5153 Steam Locomotive","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"grid__item grid__item--60\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"grid__item grid__item--60\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExpected Delivery Q2 2026 (Subject to Change at Manufacturer's Discretion).\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\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\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's Inside\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1x Model Locomotive\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1x Accessory Pack\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1x Instructions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hornby","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57151402836352,"sku":"HOR-R30509","price":170.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0225\/2858\/9896\/files\/R30509BR_Late_51xxClassLargePrairie2-6-2T5153.jpg?v=1768054265","url":"https:\/\/railsofsheffield.com\/products\/hornby-r30509-class-51xx-large-prairie-2-6-2t-br-green-late-crest-5153-steam-locomotive","provider":"Rails of Sheffield","version":"1.0","type":"link"}