Description

HORNBY BR, CLASS 5101 LARGE PRAIRIE , 2-6-2T, 4160 – ERA 5

Built at Swindon Works under Lot No. 369 during August 1948, Diagram A9 Class 5101 ‘Large Prairie’ No. 4160 entered traffic on 6 September, 1948 at Barry Shed, where it stayed until 3 October, 1953. Staying in Wales, 4160 worked from Merthyr Tydfil and Radyr until October 5, 1964, when it moved to Severn Valley Junction. Condemned in June 1965, it was purchased for preservation and is currently at Llangollen Railway, awaiting restoration.

Hornby is a household name and is famous as the UK’s brand leader in the model railway hobby with its high quality 00 gauge (1:76) models and accessories.

Colour and contents of products may vary from those illustrated

Length:165mm
DCC Type: DCC Ready
Period: Era 5 (1956 – 1968)
Operator Livery: Late BR
Class: Class 5101
Designer: Charles Collett
Minimum Curve: R2
Motor: 5 Pole Skew Wound
Wheel Configuration: 2-6-2T