HO 81 Class National Rail 8112 delivers authentic Australian interstate freight operations with premium detailing and ready-to-run performance for HO scale model railway layouts.
Featuring:
- Prototype Accuracy: Faithfully reproduces 81 Class locomotive No. 8112 in the distinctive National Rail 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. 8112
- Livery: National Rail
- 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 National Rail operations, interstate freight services, and contemporary Australian mainline railways.
Why this model matters
The 81 Class has been a mainstay of Australian heavy freight operations since the 1980s, hauling intermodal, grain, coal, and general freight across New South Wales and interstate corridors. Finished in National Rail livery, locomotive 8112 represents the growth of nationally coordinated freight services during the 1990s, making it an excellent addition to modern Australian railway 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 interstate 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.