HO 81 Class Freight Rail Mk2 8172 delivers authentic Australian heavy freight performance with premium detailing and ready-to-run operation for HO scale model railway layouts.
Featuring:
- Prototype Accuracy: Faithfully reproduces 81 Class locomotive No. 8172 in the Freight Rail Mk2 livery with finely applied paintwork and crisp printed detailing.
- Smooth Ready-to-Run Operation: Factory-assembled locomotive engineered for reliable performance on compatible HO gauge layouts.
- HO Scale Compatibility: Built to HO scale (1:87) for operation on standard 16.5mm HO gauge track.
- Layout Integration: Equipped with standard HO couplings for easy operation with compatible Australian HO scale freight rolling stock.
Technical Specifications:
- Scale: HO (1:87)
- Prototype: 81 Class Locomotive No. 8172
- Livery: Freight Rail Mk2
- Material: Injection-moulded plastic with die-cast components
- Assembly: Ready-to-run
- Paint/Glue: Not required
- Recommended Age: 14+
- Power Requirement: HO scale track power
- Compatibility Notes: Compatible with HO gauge track and standard HO rolling stock.
- Included: One HO scale 81 Class locomotive
Perfect for: HO scale railway modellers recreating Freight Rail operations, New South Wales freight services, and Australian diesel-era layouts.
Why this model matters
The 81 Class has formed the backbone of heavy freight operations across New South Wales since the 1980s, hauling intermodal, grain, coal, and general freight trains. Locomotive 8172 in the Freight Rail Mk2 livery represents the transition from State Rail Authority branding to Freight Rail during the 1990s, making it an authentic addition to Australian freight-era layouts.
How to use it
Place the locomotive on compatible HO gauge track and operate it using your analogue or DCC control system, depending on the model configuration. Couple it to suitable HO scale freight wagons to recreate realistic Australian heavy freight operations.
This is a ready-to-run model locomotive. It is not a toy and is recommended for collectors and modellers aged 14 years and over.