{"product_id":"dapol-oo-large-prairie-5134-gwr-green-shirt-button","title":"Dapol OO Large Prairie 5134 GWR Green Shirt Button","description":"\u003cp\u003eOO Large Prairie 5134 GWR Green \"Shirt Button\" delivers a classic Great Western Railway tank locomotive featuring the distinctive late GWR \"shirt button\" roundel era styling for OO scale layouts.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFeaturing:\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e Large Prairie Tank Locomotive: Based on the GWR 5101 family design, built for dependable suburban and branch line passenger services.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \"Shirt Button\" GWR Livery: Finished in Great Western Railway green with the iconic post-1934 roundel emblem.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e 2-6-2T Configuration: Balanced tank locomotive design offering smooth bidirectional running and excellent route availability.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e OO Scale Ready-to-Run: Fully assembled model suitable for immediate operation on OO gauge layouts.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eModel Dimensions (Approximate):\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e Scale: OO (1:76)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e Wheel Arrangement: 2-6-2T\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e Class: GWR Large Prairie (5100\/5101 family)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eTechnical Specifications:\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e Railway: :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e Function: Suburban and branch line passenger tank locomotive\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e Livery: GWR green \"Shirt Button\" roundel\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e Era: Late GWR steam era (pre-nationalisation)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e Scale: OO (1:87 equivalent modelling scale used in OO gauge)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e Gauge Compatibility: OO standard track\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e Assembly: Ready-to-run\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e Recommended Age: 14+\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eSuitable for: OO scale British railway modellers recreating late GWR operations, branch lines, and suburban passenger services from the 1930s to nationalisation.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhy this model matters\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe \"Shirt Button\" era marked a distinctive phase in Great Western Railway branding, introduced in the mid-1930s. Locomotives like the 5134 Large Prairie carried this emblem during a period of modernisation and standardisation across the GWR network.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThese locomotives were widely used on commuter and rural services, making them a key feature of late GWR operations right up to nationalisation in 1948.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHow to use it\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBest used on branch line passenger services or light mixed-traffic duties. Pairs well with GWR coaching stock and period-accurate freight wagons for authentic late GWR formations.\u003c\/p\u003e \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":"Hobbyco","offer_id":40427166925001,"sku":"10047886","price":300.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0024\/9803\/5810\/files\/d77461a8de7d44fb9f12987ffc7df528.jpg?v=1768267980","url":"https:\/\/www.jbhifi.com.au\/products\/dapol-oo-large-prairie-5134-gwr-green-shirt-button","provider":"JB Hi-Fi","version":"1.0","type":"link"}