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Dapol 4F-028-004

45ft Hi-Cube Container Pack (2) Malcolm Logistics Weathered

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Prototype Eras
Era 9 (1995 to 2004) Initial Privatisation
Era 10 (2005 to 2015) Rebuilding of the Railways
Era 11 (2016 to 2026) The Last Days of Privatisation

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!

Catalogue listing

Model details

Dapol's 45ft High Cube Container model, 450033-3/002-2, is a weathered OO gauge model designed to represent containers used during the rebuilding of the railways. The model features a weathered finish and is part of Dapol's range of OO gauge containers, which are manufactured in the UK.

Containerisation has become a crucial aspect of international trade since the end of World War II, providing increased security, flexibility, and reduced transport costs. Standardised containers have allowed for the safe transportation of goods with minimal handling, from supplier to purchaser, regardless of the mode of transport used.

Dapol offers containers in three standard lengths - 20ft, 40ft, and 45ft - which are more commonly used in the UK. The company's models are produced in limited runs to enable modellers to create diverse rakes of wagons with varying container liveries and numbers. These models are compatible with Dapol's intermodal wagons.

Key features of the 45ft High Cube Container model include a detailed moulded body, finely applied livery, and opening and posable doors. The model is identified by item number 4F-028-004, and is marked as a 45ft Hi-Cube container with Malcolm Logistics branding. The quantity of the model is two, and it is finished in a weathered state.