{"product_id":"ho-81-class-sra-mk1-as-built-8101","title":"HO 81 Class SRA Mk1 - as built 8101","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHO 81 Class SRA Mk1 As Built 8101 delivers an authentic representation of Australia's first 81 Class locomotive in its original State Rail Authority livery 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. 8101 in its original \"as built\" State Rail Authority (SRA) Mk1 livery with finely applied paintwork and crisp printed detailing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHistoric First-of-Class:\u003c\/b\u003e Models the lead locomotive of the 81 Class as it first entered service, making it an ideal centrepiece for early Australian diesel-era 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\u003eReady-to-Run:\u003c\/b\u003e Fully assembled with standard HO couplings for reliable operation alongside compatible Australian HO scale 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. 8101\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eLivery:\u003c\/b\u003e State Rail Authority (SRA) Mk1 – As Built\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 early State Rail Authority freight operations, Australian diesel-era layouts, and New South Wales railways from the early 1980s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhy this model matters\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLocomotive 8101 was the first of the 81 Class fleet introduced in 1982 for the State Rail Authority of New South Wales. Built by Clyde Engineering, the class transformed heavy freight operations with increased power and reliability, becoming one of Australia's most recognisable diesel locomotive classes. The original Mk1 \"as built\" livery captures the appearance of these locomotives when they first entered service.\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 authentic Australian heavy freight services from the early SRA era.\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":46523821621404,"sku":"SDS081301","price":334.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0585\/9095\/3628\/files\/SDS081301.webp?v=1773766684","url":"https:\/\/www.harveynorman.lol\/products\/ho-81-class-sra-mk1-as-built-8101","provider":"Hobbyco","version":"1.0","type":"link"}