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Dapol 4F-028-102

40ft Container Pack (2) Mitsui Lines

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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 40ft container twin pack in the livery of Mitsui Lines. The model is designed for OO gauge model railways and features a pristine finish. The period represented by this model is the current era.

The development of containerisation after World War II has led to a significant increase in international trade, offering greater security, flexibility, and reduced transport costs. Standardised containers allow goods to be transported safely from supplier to purchaser with minimal handling. Prior to containerisation, goods were handled multiple times during transportation.

Containers come in various lengths, with 20ft, 40ft, and 45ft being the most common. Dapol models containers in these lengths, with the 40ft model being part of this release. The company now manufactures containers in the UK, enabling a wider range of liveries and running numbers to be produced.

Each Dapol container is made in limited runs to facilitate model railway layouts with diverse container liveries and numbers. These models are compatible with Dapol's intermodal wagons.