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Revolution Trains OO-IPA-131A

IPA Car Carriers STVA Red Twin set - Flat with Stakes

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Prototype Eras
Era 9 (1995 to 2004) Initial Privatisation
Era 11 (2016 to 2026) The Last Days of Privatisation

Manufacturer description

OO gauge/4mm scale model of the VTG Ecofret FWA twin and triple container sets in use with DB Cargo, Freightliner and GBRf. VTG developed the new and innovative FWA “Ecofret” in twin and triple format as wagons which are shorter than traditional container flats, meaning that in a market dominated by 40’ containers they can carry a greater load per train length.

The Ecofrets were introduced from 2011 and can be seen in DB red (triple set), VTG green used by Freightliner (twin sets), GBRf blue and VTG dark blue liveries (triple sets). We are offering 4 number variations of the VTG green twin sets and the GBRf blue triple sets so that modellers can assemble realistic rakes. In addition we are offering one of the two DB red triple sets (we will offer the second set if there is sufficient demand).

The models will feature a solid metal spine for weight with moulded deck and spigot details.

The twin car sets are 375mm and the triple sets are 550mm (both measurements over buffers).

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Model details

Prototype information

Revolution Trains IPA Car Carriers STVA Red Twin set – Flat with Stakes is supplied under the manufacturer part number OO‑IPA‑131A and represents the current era.

The model is an OO gauge (4 mm scale) version of the VTG Ecofret FWA twin and triple container wagons that are operated by DB Cargo, Freightliner and GBRf. VTG designed the Ecofret as a shorter flat that can carry a greater load per train length in a market dominated by 40 ft containers. The Ecofrets were introduced from 2011 and are available in DB red (triple set), VTG green for Freightliner (twin sets), GBRf blue and VTG dark‑blue liveries (triple sets).

Four number variations of the VTG green twin sets and the GBRf blue triple sets are offered, together with one DB red triple set (a second set will be provided if sufficient demand exists). The models feature a solid metal spine for weight, moulded deck and spigot details. The twin car sets measure 375 mm over buffers and the triple sets 550 mm over buffers.