HO 81 Class SRA Mk2 8142 delivers an authentic Australian diesel locomotive with premium detailing and ready-to-run performance for HO scale model railway layouts.
Featuring:
- Prototype Accuracy: Faithfully reproduces 81 Class locomotive No. 8142 in the classic State Rail Authority (SRA) Mk2 livery with finely applied paintwork and crisp printed detailing.
- Authentic Australian Livery: Decorated in the distinctive SRA Mk2 colour scheme as carried by New South Wales heavy freight locomotives during the late 1980s and early 1990s.
- HO Scale Compatibility: Built to HO scale (1:87) for operation on standard 16.5mm HO gauge track.
- Ready-to-Run: Fully assembled with standard HO couplings for reliable operation alongside compatible Australian HO scale rolling stock.
Technical Specifications:
- Scale: HO (1:87)
- Prototype: 81 Class Locomotive No. 8142
- Livery: State Rail Authority (SRA) 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 State Rail Authority operations, Australian freight services, and New South Wales railway layouts from the late 1980s and 1990s.
Why this model matters
Introduced from 1982, the 81 Class became the principal heavy freight locomotive for the State Rail Authority of New South Wales. Locomotive 8142 in the SRA Mk2 livery represents the era when these powerful Co-Co diesel-electrics handled intermodal, grain, coal, and general freight services across the state's extensive rail network.
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.