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Dapol 4F-028-051

20ft Container Pack (2) Maersk/Triton

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Prototype Era
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 has released a 20ft container twin pack featuring Maersk and Triton liveries. The model is designed for OO gauge layouts and is finished in a pristine condition.

The development of containerisation has revolutionised international trade since the end of World War II. Containers offer increased security, flexibility and reduced transport costs, allowing for the safe transportation of goods with minimal handling.

Dapol's model containers are available in 20ft, 40ft and 45ft lengths, with more sizes to be produced in the future. These containers are manufactured in the UK, enabling Dapol to offer a wider range of container types to modellers.

Each of Dapol's containers is produced in limited runs, allowing modellers to create rakes of wagons with diverse container liveries and numbers. However, these containers sell out quickly.

This 20ft container twin pack features detailed moulding, finely applied liveries and opening and posable doors. It is also compatible with Dapol's range of intermodal wagons.

Product details for the 20ft container twin pack are as follows: item number 4F-028-051, container type 20ft, company markings Maersk/Triton, quantity 2 and finish pristine.