2-6-2T Class 45xx/ 4575/ 55xx 'Small Prairie' GWR Profile and Models
Jack Morgan
No 4566 at the Severn Valley Railway in August 2007. © Tony Hisgett
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The GWR 4500 Class (also known as the Small Prairie) was a mixed traffic locomotive, used mainly on branch lines across the GWR network. They were based on the earlier 4400 Class but featured larger driving wheels and altered wheel spacing which allowed for a higher top speed of 60mph in service. The first batch was notable for being the last steam locos built at Stafford Road Works in Wolverhampton, with one of this batch being the final Wolverhampton-built steam loco in service with BR. Further examples were built at Swindon. Collett later developed additional versions of the Small Prairie in the form of the 4575/ 55xx class. Three 45xx locos are preserved, with 11 of the later 4575/ 55xx locos also in preservation. |
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Type of Locomotive |
Steam |
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Builder |
Wolverhampton Works Swindon Works |
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Build Dates |
45xx: 1906 to 1924 4575/ 55xx: 1927 to 1929 |
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Total Built |
45xx: 75 575/ 55xx: 100 |
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Tractive Effort |
21,250 lbf |
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Top Speed |
60 mph |
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Wheel Configuration |
2-6-2T |
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Operated By |
Great Western Railway British Railways |
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Main Duties |
Mixed Traffic |
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In Service Until |
1964 |
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Surviving Locos |
45xx: 3 4575/ 55xx: 11 |
OO Gauge (1:76 Scale)
Models Produced
Liveries Produced
GWR green
London Transport
BR plain black
BR green with early emblem
BR black with early emblem
BR green with late crest
Awaiting Categorisation
N Gauge
Models Produced
Liveries Produced
BR black with British Railways lettering
O Gauge (1:43 Scale)
Models Produced
Liveries Produced
1:32 Scale (Gauge 1)
Models Produced
Liveries Produced
Gauge 3 (1:22.5 Scale)
Models Produced
Liveries Produced
Products awaiting categorisation
| Scale | Brand | Image | Construction Type | DCC Capability | Product Code | Product Title | Livery |
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| OO Gauge (1:76 Scale) | Bachmann Branchline |
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RTR/RTUse/Pre-assembled | Not set |
32-137B View |
GWR 4575 Prairie Tank 4584 BR Black (Early Emblem) Steam Locomotive | |
| OO Gauge (1:76 Scale) | Bachmann Branchline |
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RTR/RTUse/Pre-assembled | Not set |
32-141 View |
GWR 4575 Prairie Tank 5542 GWR Green (Shirtbutton) Steam Locomotive | |
| OO Gauge (1:76 Scale) | Churchward Models |
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Requires assembly | Not set |
45XXCW View |
45XX 2-6-2 Steam locomotive kit | Awaiting Categorisation |
| OO Gauge (1:76 Scale) | Dapol |
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Requires assembly | Unpowered |
C062 View |
2-6-2 BR Prairie steam loco plastic kit | Unpainted |
| OO Gauge (1:76 Scale) | Dapol |
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Requires assembly | Unpowered |
C089 View |
2-6-2 GWR Prairie steam loco plastic kit | Unpainted |
| OO Gauge (1:76 Scale) | Keyser (K's) |
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Requires assembly | Not set |
L25 View |
GWR Class 55xx 2-6-2 Prairie Tank kit | Awaiting Categorisation |
| OO Gauge (1:76 Scale) | Kitbuilt |
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RTR/RTUse/Pre-assembled | Unpowered |
KB1212 View |
Churchward 45xx 2-6-2 4565 in Great Western green - built from unknown kit | Awaiting Categorisation |
| OO Gauge (1:76 Scale) | Kitbuilt |
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RTR/RTUse/Pre-assembled | Unpowered |
KB2501 View |
GWR Class 4575 2-6-2T kit | Awaiting Categorisation |
| OO Gauge (1:76 Scale) | Mitchell Design |
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Requires assembly | Not set |
4575MD View |
GWR 4575/55XX Class 2-6-2t Steam locomotive kit | Awaiting Categorisation |
| OO Gauge (1:76 Scale) | Rapido Trains UK |
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RTR/RTUse/Pre-assembled | DCC Ready. 18-pin socket |
951101 View |
GWR 45xx No.2171 GWR Lined Green (pre-1906) | GWR green |
| OO Gauge (1:76 Scale) | Rapido Trains UK |
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RTR/RTUse/Pre-assembled | DCC Ready. 18-pin socket |
951102 View |
GWR 45xx No.2173 Great Western Lined Green with Garter Crest (pre-WW1) | GWR green |
| OO Gauge (1:76 Scale) | Rapido Trains UK |
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RTR/RTUse/Pre-assembled | DCC Ready. 18-pin socket |
951103 View |
GWR 45xx No.4505 Great Western Green | GWR green |
| OO Gauge (1:76 Scale) | Rapido Trains UK |
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RTR/RTUse/Pre-assembled | DCC Ready. 18-pin socket |
951104 View |
GWR 45xx No.4560 GWR Green with 'Shirtbutton' Roundel | GWR green |
| OO Gauge (1:76 Scale) | Rapido Trains UK |
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RTR/RTUse/Pre-assembled | DCC Ready. 18-pin socket |
951105 View |
GWR 45xx No.4512 G W R Wartime Green | GWR green |
| OO Gauge (1:76 Scale) | Rapido Trains UK |
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RTR/RTUse/Pre-assembled | DCC Ready. 18-pin socket |
951106 View |
GWR 45xx No.4571 British Railways (serif) Green | BR black with early emblem |
| OO Gauge (1:76 Scale) | Rapido Trains UK |
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RTR/RTUse/Pre-assembled | DCC Ready. 18-pin socket |
951107 View |
GWR 45xx No.4510 BR Early Crest Plain Black (Small Crest) | BR black with early emblem |
| OO Gauge (1:76 Scale) | Rapido Trains UK |
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RTR/RTUse/Pre-assembled | DCC Ready. 18-pin socket |
951108 View |
GWR 45xx No.4562 BR Early Crest Lined Green | BR green with early emblem |
| OO Gauge (1:76 Scale) | Rapido Trains UK |
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RTR/RTUse/Pre-assembled | DCC Ready. 18-pin socket |
951109 View |
GWR 45xx No.4507 BR Late Crest Lined Green | BR green with late crest |
| OO Gauge (1:76 Scale) | Rapido Trains UK |
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RTR/RTUse/Pre-assembled | DCC Ready. 18-pin socket |
951110 View |
GWR 45xx No.4555 Great Western Green (Preserved 1960s Condition) | GWR green |
| OO Gauge (1:76 Scale) | Rapido Trains UK |
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RTR/RTUse/Pre-assembled | DCC Ready. 18-pin socket |
951111 View |
GWR 45xx No.4566 BR Early Crest Plain Black (Large Crest - as Preserved) | BR black with early emblem |
| OO Gauge (1:76 Scale) | Rapido Trains UK |
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RTR/RTUse/Pre-assembled | DCC Ready. 18-pin socket |
951112 View |
GWR 45xx No.4561 Great Western Green (Preserved 1990s Condition) | GWR green |
| OO Gauge (1:76 Scale) | Rapido Trains UK |
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RTR/RTUse/Pre-assembled | DCC fitted, with sound |
951601 View |
GWR 45xx No.2171 GWR Lined Green (pre-1906) Steam Locomotive - DCC Sound | GWR green |
| OO Gauge (1:76 Scale) | Rapido Trains UK |
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RTR/RTUse/Pre-assembled | DCC fitted, with sound |
951602 View |
GWR 45xx No.2173 Great Western Lined Green with Garter Crest (pre-WW1) Steam Locomotive - DCC Sound | GWR green |
| OO Gauge (1:76 Scale) | Rapido Trains UK |
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RTR/RTUse/Pre-assembled | DCC fitted, with sound |
951603 View |
GWR 45xx No.4505 Great Western Green Steam Locomotive - DCC Sound | GWR green |
| OO Gauge (1:76 Scale) | Rapido Trains UK |
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RTR/RTUse/Pre-assembled | DCC fitted, with sound |
951604 View |
GWR 45xx No.4560 GWR Green with 'Shirtbutton' Roundel Steam Locomotive - DCC Sound | GWR green |
| OO Gauge (1:76 Scale) | Rapido Trains UK |
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RTR/RTUse/Pre-assembled | DCC fitted, with sound |
951605 View |
GWR 45xx No.4512 G W R Wartime Green Steam Locomotive - DCC Sound | GWR green |
| OO Gauge (1:76 Scale) | Rapido Trains UK |
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RTR/RTUse/Pre-assembled | DCC fitted, with sound |
951606 View |
GWR 45xx No.4571 British Railways (serif) Green Steam Locomotive - DCC Sound | BR black with British Railways lettering |
| OO Gauge (1:76 Scale) | Rapido Trains UK |
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RTR/RTUse/Pre-assembled | DCC fitted, with sound |
951607 View |
GWR 45xx No.4510 BR Early Crest Plain Black (Small Crest) Steam Locomotive - DCC Sound | BR black with early emblem |
| OO Gauge (1:76 Scale) | Rapido Trains UK |
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RTR/RTUse/Pre-assembled | DCC fitted, with sound |
951608 View |
GWR 45xx No.4562 BR Early Crest Lined Green Steam Locomotive - DCC Sound | BR green with early emblem |
| OO Gauge (1:76 Scale) | Rapido Trains UK |
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RTR/RTUse/Pre-assembled | DCC fitted, with sound |
951609 View |
GWR 45xx No.4507 BR Late Crest Lined Green Steam Locomotive - DCC Sound | BR green with late crest |
| OO Gauge (1:76 Scale) | Rapido Trains UK |
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RTR/RTUse/Pre-assembled | DCC fitted, with sound |
951610 View |
GWR 45xx No.4555 Great Western Green (Preserved 1960s Condition) Steam Locomotive - DCC Sound | GWR green |
| OO Gauge (1:76 Scale) | Rapido Trains UK |
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RTR/RTUse/Pre-assembled | DCC fitted, with sound |
951611 View |
GWR 45xx No.4566 BR Early Crest Plain Black (Large Crest - as Preserved) Steam Locomotive - DCC Sound | BR black with early emblem |
| OO Gauge (1:76 Scale) | Rapido Trains UK |
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RTR/RTUse/Pre-assembled | DCC fitted, with sound |
951612 View |
GWR 45xx No.4561 Great Western Green (Preserved 1990s Condition) Steam Locomotive - DCC Sound | GWR green |
| OO Gauge (1:76 Scale) | Samhongsa Co. Ltd. |
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RTR/RTUse/Pre-assembled | Not set |
RTR102 View |
GWR Class 55xx 2-6-2T in unpainted brass - limited edition of 300 | Awaiting Categorisation |
| OO Gauge (1:76 Scale) | Tower Models |
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RTR/RTUse/Pre-assembled | Not set |
55XXRTR View |
Class 55xx 2-6-2T in unpainted brass | Awaiting Categorisation |
| O Gauge (1:43 Scale) | Mitchell Design |
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Requires assembly | Not set |
45xxMD View |
Class 45xx Small Prairie Tank Kit | Awaiting Categorisation |
| O Gauge (1:43 Scale) | Tower Models |
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RTR/RTUse/Pre-assembled | Not set |
TBL7 View |
Class 4575 Small Prairie 2-6-2T in unpainted brass with black chassis | Unpainted |