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Dapol 4F-028-015

45 Ft Container Hi Cube P & O Ferry 008462 4 / 008032 4

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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!

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Model details

Dapol's OO gauge 45ft containers are designed to replicate the standardised containers used in international trade. The use of containers has significantly increased since World War II due to their increased security, flexibility and reduced transport costs.

The containers are manufactured in the UK and are available in three lengths: 20ft, 40ft and 45ft. The 45ft Hi-Cube containers are specifically modelled as used by P & O Ferries. Each pack contains two containers with a pristine finish.

The containers feature detailed moulded bodies, finely applied liveries and opening and posable doors. They are compatible with Dapol's range of intermodal wagons. The containers are manufactured in limited runs, allowing modellers to create rakes of wagons with varying liveries and running numbers.