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Dapol 4F-028-108

40ft Container Pack (2) Maersk/MRKU

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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

The Dapol Container 40 Ft Maersk Twin Pack, reference MRKU 0141156-9 / 022317-9, is a pair of OO gauge container models designed to represent modern freight logistics.

The development of containerisation after World War II led to a significant increase in international trade, offering greater security, flexibility, and reduced transport costs due to the use of standardised containers.

Dapol's range of containers includes three standard lengths: 20ft, 40ft, and 45ft. The company is now manufacturing these models in the UK, allowing for a greater variety of containers to be produced in the future, including curtain-sided containers.

Each Dapol container is moulded to a high standard, with finely applied liveries and opening and posable doors. The range is designed to be compatible with Dapol's intermodal wagons, allowing modellers to create realistic freight rakes.

The containers are produced in limited runs, enabling modellers to collect a variety of wagons with different liveries and running numbers. However, they are known to sell out quickly, so modellers are advised to act promptly to secure the desired models.