Prairie
The 2-6-2 wheel arrangement is nicknamed "Prairie", a name which originated in the USA. The name is completely inappropriate in Britain because there are no prairies but, nevertheless, it is often used. The locomotives described in this article are nicknamed "Large Prairies" while the smaller 4400, 4500 and 4575 classes are nicknamed "Small Prairies".
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