Hornby R3723

BR, Class 61xx 'Large Prairie', 2-6-2T, 6145 - Era 4

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Prototype Eras
Era 4 (1948 to 1956) British Railways Early Crest
Era 5 (1957 to 1966) British Railways Late Crest

Manufacturer description

Built at Swindon Works under Lot No. 278 in December 1932, Diagram A10 Class 61xx 'Large Prairie' No. 6145 entered traffic at Old Oak Common, employed on London suburban services, even over London Underground metals.


Class 61xx locomotives were the mainstays of the Thames Valley suburban services until replaced by DMUs, illustrated by 6145's allocations to Old Oak Common, Slough and Oxford sheds.

Catalogue listing

Brand
Hornby
Product Code
R3723
GTIN
5055286655463
RRP
£169.49
Release date
June 2020

Model details

DCC status
DCC Ready 8 pin socket
Finish
Pristine
Gauge
OO
Livery
Black with Early Emblem
Minimum radius curve
2nd Radius (438mm)
Motor
5 Pole Skew wound
Colour
Black
Power pickup
All wheels
Running number
6145

Prototype information

Introduced
1932
Locomotive class*
Large Prairie'
Operator
British Railways
Motive power
Steam
Wheel arrangement
2-6-2T
Designer
Charles Collett
Built
1931-1935
Built by
GWR Swindon Works
Total produced
70

* Class names often change over the lifespan of a locomotive, so this is not necessarily the class name used by the operator in the period modelled.

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