HO 81 Class National Rail 8117 delivers authentic Australian interstate freight operations with premium detailing and ready-to-run performance for HO scale layouts.
Featuring:
- Prototype Accuracy: Faithfully reproduces 81 Class locomotive No. 8117 in the distinctive National Rail livery with finely applied paintwork and crisp printed detailing.
- Smooth Ready-to-Run Operation: Factory-assembled locomotive designed 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: Fitted 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. 8117
- 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, interstate freight, and modern Australian mainline operations.
Why this model matters
The 81 Class has been one of Australia's most successful heavy freight locomotive classes, hauling intermodal, grain, coal, and general freight services across New South Wales and interstate routes. Locomotive 8117 in National Rail livery represents the transition to nationally coordinated freight operations during the 1990s, making it an ideal addition to contemporary 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 services.
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.