{"product_id":"dapol-oo-br-w-region-2-6-2-prarie-tank-6100-cl-kit","title":"Dapol OO Br (W. Region) 2-6-2 Prarie Tank 6100 Cl. Kit","description":"\u003cp\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\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFeaturing:\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e 6100 Class Prairie Tank Design: Represents the iconic BR Western Region 2-6-2 Prairie Tank locomotive used extensively for passenger and branch line duties.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e OO Scale Compatibility: Built to OO scale (1:76), suitable for standard OO gauge railway layouts and scenery integration.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e Detailed Kit Construction: Injection-moulded plastic components designed to capture the distinctive side tanks, wheel arrangement, and cab profile of the prototype.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e Custom Finishing Options: Supplied as a model kit ready for painting, detailing, and weathering to suit individual layout eras and operating conditions.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eTechnical Specifications:\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e Scale: OO (1:76)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e Class: BR (W. Region) 6100 Class Prairie Tank\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e Wheel Arrangement: 2-6-2 Prairie Tank\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e Material: Injection-moulded plastic\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e Assembly: Required\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e Paint\/Glue: Required (not included)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e Recommended Age: 14+\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e Power Requirement: Dependent on motor\/chassis configuration if fitted\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e Compatibility Notes: Suitable for OO gauge layouts and compatible rolling stock\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e Included: One OO scale locomotive kit\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003ePerfect for: British railway enthusiasts, OO gauge steam-era modellers, and hobbyists building Western Region branch line or suburban passenger layouts.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhy this kit matters\u003c\/p\u003e \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 \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 \u003cp\u003eHow to use it\u003c\/p\u003e \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.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis is a plastic model kit. Assembly, paint, and glue are required. It is not a toy.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"DAPOL","offers":[{"title":"Hobbyco","offer_id":40428386025673,"sku":"10070598","price":30.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0024\/9803\/5810\/files\/cb37a596f9d9465eabdb70301c86d128.jpg?v=1780645589","url":"https:\/\/www.jbhifi.com.au\/products\/dapol-oo-br-w-region-2-6-2-prarie-tank-6100-cl-kit","provider":"JB Hi-Fi","version":"1.0","type":"link"}