In the 1990’s the West Somerset purchased "Large Prairie” number 5193 in unrestored condition and took the decision to create the "engine that never was”. Over several years 9351 was brought to life.This stirred up considerable heated debate but since its entrance into traffic 9351 has proved to be an excellent performer, well suited to the secondary main line nature of the WSR. Which goes to prove steam development had a long way to go when it was so hurriedly shut down and Dieselisation took place.
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