Valid to UK only - excludes oversized items
The 'Prairie' locomotives were a popular and successful design, not just for Great Western Railways but also on other railways around the world. They were known for their reliability, efficiency and versatility. The name 'Prairie' became synonymous with this particular wheel arrangement and is still used today to describe locomotives with a 2-6-2 configuration.
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