SDS Models HO 81 Class SRA Mk2 - Bicenntennial 8172

HO 81 Class SRA Mk2 Bicentennial 8172 delivers an authentic Australian commemorative locomotive with premium detailing and ready-to-run performance for HO scale model railway layouts.

Featuring:

• Prototype Accuracy: Faithfully reproduces 81 Class locomotive No. 8172 in the distinctive State Rail Authority (SRA) Mk2 Bicentennial livery with finely applied paintwork and crisp printed detailing.
• Commemorative Livery: Celebrates Australia's 1988 Bicentenary with a special version of the classic SRA Mk2 freight locomotive.
• 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. 8172
• Livery: State Rail Authority (SRA) Mk2 Bicentennial
• 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, Bicentennial-era railways, and Australian freight services of the late 1980s.

Why this model matters

The 81 Class became the principal heavy freight locomotive for the State Rail Authority of New South Wales during the 1980s. Locomotive 8172 in its special Bicentennial livery commemorates Australia's 1988 Bicentenary, making it a distinctive and historically significant addition to collections and layouts depicting this important period in Australian railway history.

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 freight services from the Bicentennial 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.