{"product_id":"dapol-oo-large-prairie-8100-br-green-late-crest","title":"OO Large Prairie 8100 BR Green Late Crest","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eOO Large Prairie 8100 BR Green Late Crest delivers a classic Great Western tank locomotive design representing reliable suburban and branch line passenger services under British Railways ownership.\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\u003eLarge Prairie Tank Locomotive:\u003c\/b\u003e Based on the 8100 Class 2-6-2T, designed for mixed suburban and branch line passenger duties.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eBR Lined Green Finish:\u003c\/b\u003e Authentic British Railways green livery with late crest emblem, reflecting post-nationalisation operation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eBidirectional Capability:\u003c\/b\u003e Tank engine design allows efficient operation in both directions without turning.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eOO Scale Ready-to-Run:\u003c\/b\u003e Fully assembled model suitable for immediate use on OO gauge layouts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eModel Dimensions (Approximate):\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\u003eWheel Arrangement:\u003c\/b\u003e 2-6-2T\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eClass:\u003c\/b\u003e GWR\/BR 8100 Large Prairie\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\u003eRailway:\u003c\/b\u003e :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eClass:\u003c\/b\u003e 8100 Large Prairie\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eFunction:\u003c\/b\u003e Suburban and branch line passenger tank locomotive\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eLivery:\u003c\/b\u003e BR green, late crest\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eEra:\u003c\/b\u003e Early British Railways (post-1948 nationalisation)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eScale:\u003c\/b\u003e OO (1:87 equivalent modelling scale used in OO gauge)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eGauge Compatibility:\u003c\/b\u003e OO standard track\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eAssembly:\u003c\/b\u003e Ready-to-run\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eRecommended Age:\u003c\/b\u003e 14+\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSuitable for:\u003c\/b\u003e OO scale British railway modellers depicting BR early-era branch lines, commuter services, and secondary passenger routes inherited from the Great Western Railway.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhy this model matters\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 8100 Class Large Prairie represents one of the refined developments of GWR tank locomotive design, built for heavier suburban traffic while retaining the flexibility required for branch line duties.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnder British Railways ownership, these locomotives continued to serve extensively across former GWR territory, becoming a familiar sight on commuter and regional passenger services.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHow to use it\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBest used on passenger or light mixed-traffic services within OO gauge layouts. Pair with BR coaching stock or GWR-inherited branch line consists for authentic operation.\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a detailed scale model intended for collectors. It is not a toy and is recommended for ages 14 and above.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dapol","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44885111373980,"sku":"D4S041014","price":288.59,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0585\/9095\/3628\/files\/D4S041014-4.webp?v=1750661385","url":"https:\/\/www.harveynorman.lol\/products\/dapol-oo-large-prairie-8100-br-green-late-crest","provider":"Hobbyco","version":"1.0","type":"link"}