GWR 45xx




GWR/BR 45XX
The 45XX series of Prairie Tank locomotives designed by Churchward and built in 2 batches 1906-1915 and 1924-1927.
They were a development of the smaller 4400 class which had smaller driving wheels.
They could be found all over the Western Region on branch line and pilot duties.


BR number series 4500-4574.

Last Locomotive withdrawn in 1963.

3 have been preserved.


The 45xx sounds have been recorded from the prototype.


****Note****

‘O’ Gauge v5 (Dapol/Lionheart) has different settings.

00 Gauge for Hornby and Dapol

Hornby and Dapol have different settings




Please choose carefully which decoder type.



Please choose carefully which decoder type and locomotive preference.






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O Gauge locomotive



Decoders come with a sugar cube speaker kit as standard, alternate speakers HERE


GWR 45xx


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