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Dapol 4F-028-109

40ft Container Pack (2) Maersk/MRKU Weathered

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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 is a weathered OO gauge model, representing the current era of containerisation. The development of containerisation in the post-war period has led to a significant increase in international trade, offering increased security, flexibility and reduced transport costs.

Containers have revolutionised the logistics industry by allowing goods to be transported safely and efficiently, with minimal handling. Prior to containerisation, goods would have to be handled at multiple nodes in the logistics chain. Containers come in various standard lengths, with the 20ft, 40ft, 45ft, 48ft and 53ft sizes being the most common.

Dapol's model containers are manufactured in the UK and are available in three lengths: 20ft, 40ft and 45ft. The company also produces curtain-sided containers. Each container is produced in limited runs to cater to modellers who wish to create diverse rakes of wagons with different container liveries and running numbers.

The Dapol Container 40 Ft Maersk Twin Pack features a detailed, moulded body, finely applied livery, and opening and posable doors. It is compatible with Dapol's range of intermodal wagons.