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Dapol 4F-053-002

Megafret Wagon Set 3368 490 9 354-5

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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.

Catalogue listing

Model details

Dapol has released a Megafret wagon set, reference 3368 490 9 354-5. This OO gauge model represents the Freightliner PLC livery and measures 246mm in length, 33mm in width and 22mm in height.

The Megafret wagon was designed for transporting containers on UK W9 loading gauge routes. The real wagons were built by Arbel Fauvet in France and first delivered to Freightliner in 2001, with subsequent batches being delivered to EWS and DRS.

This Dapol model is a highly detailed representation of the Megafret wagon, available as a twin wagon pack. It features superb weathering, self-centring NEM pockets at both ends and accurately applied decoration and liveries. The moulded body includes many separately added details.

The model is intended to represent the rebuilding period of the railways.