Dapol 4F-028-003

45ft High Cube Containers Malcolm Logstcs 450033-3/029-3

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Manufacturer description

The development of containerisation after World War II has led to a huge increase in international trade. This was a direct result of the increased security, greater flexibility and importantly reduced transport costs that using standardised containers for freight logistics offered. Containers have allowed the safe transportation of goods from supplier to purchaser with the goods themselves being handled only once, no matter how many forms of transport are used. Prior to containerisation goods would have to be handled at every node in the logistics chain from truck/train to boat/aeroplane to truck/train again and finally to customer. Containers come in five standard lengths 20ft, 40ft, 45ft, 48ft and 53ft, the latter two being more prevalent in the USA. Dapol model Containers in three lengths 20ft, 40ft and 45ft.

These are now manufactured and moulded in the UK which means Dapol will produce a greater variety of these over the coming months to reflect the greater importance containers are playing to the modeller. Dapol also now produce curtain sided containers. All of the containers that Dapol produce are manufactured in limited runs to help modellers build up rakes of wagons with differing container liveries and running numbers. Be aware they sell out fast!

The Dapol Container Features:

• Detailed quality moulded body
• Finely applied livery
• Opening and posable doors
• Compatible with Dapol’s range of intermodal wagons.

Catalogue listing

Model details

Dapol has released a range of 45ft high cube containers in OO gauge, specifically the Malcolm Logistics 450033-3/002-2 model. This model is part of a series of containers that Dapol has developed to meet the demand for container models, reflecting the importance of containerisation in modern freight logistics.

Containerisation, which began after World War II, has revolutionised the way goods are transported, offering increased security, flexibility, and reduced costs. Containers allow goods to be transported efficiently from supplier to purchaser, with goods handled only once, regardless of the number of transport modes used. Prior to containerisation, goods would be handled multiple times, resulting in increased handling costs and reduced efficiency.

Dapol's containers are manufactured in the UK, allowing for a greater variety of models to be produced in the coming months. The company also produces curtain-sided containers, and all their containers are manufactured in limited runs to enable modellers to create rakes of wagons with different container liveries and running numbers. It's worth noting that these models sell out quickly.

The Dapol 45ft high cube container model features a detailed, moulded body, finely applied livery, and posable doors. It is also compatible with Dapol's range of intermodal wagons.