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Dapol 4F-053-001

Megafret Wagon Set 3368 490 9 164-8

Manufacturer catalogue image - please note that pre-release images may be CAD renders or CGI/AI images rather than photographs

Prototype Eras
Era 9 (1995 to 2004) Initial Privatisation
Era 10 (2005 to 2015) Rebuilding of the Railways
Era 11 (2016 to 2026) The Last Days of Privatisation

Manufacturer description

IKA Megafret wagons were designed for the transport of containers on UK W9 loading gauge routes. This included 9’6” high cube containers which were increasing their share of the container market.

The wagon was built by Arbel Fauvet in France and the first batch were delivered to Freightliner in 2001. Subsequent batches have been delivered for use by EWS and DRS where they are used primarily for transport to and from major container ports and the Channel Tunnel.

MODEL
These model IKA Megafret wagons are highly detailed and will be a great addition to your rolling stock.

FEATURES

• Twin wagon pack
• Superbly weathered Megafret available
• Self-centring NEM pockets at both ends
• Superbly applied decoration and liveries
• Detailed moulded body with many separately added features

MEASUREMENTS

• LENGTH OVER BUFFER 246mm
• WIDTH 33mm
• HEIGHT 22mm

Previously produced models shown for illustration purposes only — Containers now sold separately

Catalogue listing

Model details

Dapol Megafret Wagon Set 3368 (490‑9‑164‑8) is an OO gauge model in Freightliner livery. It measures 246 mm long, 33 mm wide and 22 mm high, and carries the manufacturer part number 4F‑053‑001. The model represents the period of railway rebuilding.

The real IKA Megafret wagons were designed to carry containers on UK W9 loading‑gauge routes, including 9‑ft‑6‑in high‑cube containers that were gaining market share. They were built by Arbel Fauvet in France; the first batch was delivered to Freightliner on 1 January 2001, with later batches supplied to EWS and DRS for use to and from major container ports and the Channel Tunnel.

The model pack contains two wagons. Features include a weathered Megafret finish, self‑centring NEM pockets at both ends, detailed moulded bodies with separately applied decorations and liveries, and a high level of applied detailing. Measurements are 246 mm over buffers, 33 mm wide and 22 mm high. Containers are sold separately.