{"product_id":"ho-81-class-freight-rail-mk2-8172","title":"HO 81 Class Freight Rail Mk2 8172","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHO 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.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFeaturing:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePrototype Accuracy:\u003c\/b\u003e Faithfully reproduces 81 Class locomotive No. 8172 in the Freight Rail Mk2 livery with finely applied paintwork and crisp printed detailing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSmooth Ready-to-Run Operation:\u003c\/b\u003e Factory-assembled locomotive engineered for reliable performance on compatible HO gauge layouts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHO Scale Compatibility:\u003c\/b\u003e Built to HO scale (1:87) for operation on standard 16.5mm HO gauge track.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eLayout Integration:\u003c\/b\u003e Equipped with standard HO couplings for easy operation with compatible Australian HO scale freight rolling stock.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTechnical Specifications:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eScale:\u003c\/b\u003e HO (1:87)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePrototype:\u003c\/b\u003e 81 Class Locomotive No. 8172\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eLivery:\u003c\/b\u003e Freight Rail Mk2\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/b\u003e Injection-moulded plastic with die-cast components\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eAssembly:\u003c\/b\u003e Ready-to-run\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePaint\/Glue:\u003c\/b\u003e Not required\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eRecommended Age:\u003c\/b\u003e 14+\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePower Requirement:\u003c\/b\u003e HO scale track power\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCompatibility Notes:\u003c\/b\u003e Compatible with HO gauge track and standard HO rolling stock.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eIncluded:\u003c\/b\u003e One HO scale 81 Class locomotive\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePerfect for:\u003c\/b\u003e HO scale railway modellers recreating Freight Rail operations, New South Wales freight services, and Australian diesel-era layouts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhy this model matters\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHow to use it\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlace 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a ready-to-run model locomotive. It is not a toy and is recommended for collectors and modellers aged 14 years and over.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SDS Models","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46523821752476,"sku":"SDS081319","price":334.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0585\/9095\/3628\/files\/SDS081319.png?v=1773766691","url":"https:\/\/www.harveynorman.lol\/products\/ho-81-class-freight-rail-mk2-8172","provider":"Hobbyco","version":"1.0","type":"link"}