HO 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.
Featuring:
- Prototype Accuracy: 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.
- Historic First-of-Class: Models the lead locomotive of the 81 Class as it first entered service, making it an ideal centrepiece for early Australian diesel-era layouts.
- 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. 8101
- Livery: State Rail Authority (SRA) Mk1 – As Built
- 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 early State Rail Authority freight operations, Australian diesel-era layouts, and New South Wales railways from the early 1980s.
Why this model matters
Locomotive 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.
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 authentic Australian heavy freight services from the early SRA era.
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.