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Dapol 4F-028-100

40 Ft Container Maersk Twin Pack MRKU & MSKU

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Prototype Eras
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! 

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 40 ft container model in a Maersk livery as part of a twin pack, with the models designated as MRKU and MSKU. The models are finished in a pristine condition and are designed for use with OO gauge model railways.

The development of containerisation has led to a significant increase in international trade since the end of World War II. This is due to the increased security, flexibility and reduced transport costs that come with using standardised containers for freight logistics. Containers allow goods to be transported safely from supplier to purchaser with minimal handling, regardless of the number of transport modes used.

Dapol's containers are available in three lengths: 20ft, 40ft and 45ft. The company now manufactures these models in the UK, enabling them to produce a wider range of containers in the coming months. Dapol also produces curtain-sided containers. The models are manufactured in limited runs, allowing modellers to collect a variety of containers with different liveries and running numbers.

The Dapol containers feature detailed, moulded bodies, finely applied liveries and opening and posable doors. They are compatible with Dapol's intermodal wagons, allowing for a range of possible modelling scenarios.