HO 81 Class SRA Mk2 8171 - DCC Sound delivers authentic Australian heavy freight performance with factory-fitted digital sound, premium detailing, and ready-to-run operation for HO scale layouts.
Featuring:
- Prototype Accuracy: Faithfully reproduces 81 Class locomotive No. 8171 in the State Rail Authority (SRA) Mk2 livery with finely applied paintwork and crisp printed detailing.
- DCC Sound Equipped: Factory-fitted DCC sound decoder provides realistic engine sounds, horn, lighting functions, and smooth digital operation.
- 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 immediate operation on compatible analogue or DCC layouts.
Technical Specifications:
- Scale: HO (1:87)
- Prototype: 81 Class Locomotive No. 8171
- Livery: State Rail Authority (SRA) Mk2
- Control: DCC Sound (factory fitted)
- 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: Operates on HO gauge track; DCC compatible and suitable for analogue operation where supported by the manufacturer.
- Included: One HO scale 81 Class locomotive with factory-fitted DCC sound
Perfect for: HO scale railway modellers recreating State Rail Authority operations, New South Wales freight services, and Australian diesel-era layouts.
Why this model matters
Introduced during the 1980s, the 81 Class became the backbone of heavy freight operations for the State Rail Authority of New South Wales. Locomotive 8171 in the SRA Mk2 livery represents this significant period in Australian rail history, hauling container, grain, coal, and general freight services. The factory-fitted DCC sound system enhances authenticity with realistic locomotive audio and lighting functions.
How to use it
Place the locomotive on compatible HO gauge track and operate it using a DCC controller to access the full range of sound and lighting features. It can also be used on compatible analogue layouts where supported by the manufacturer. Pair it with HO scale freight wagons to recreate authentic Australian 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.