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Revolution Trains OO-IPA-131B

IPA Car Carriers STVA Red Twin set - Flat with Stakes

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Prototype Era
Era 9 (1995 to 2004) Initial 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).

Catalogue listing

Model details

Prototype information

Revolution Trains IPA Car Carriers STVA Red Twin set – Flat with Stakes is an OO gauge (4 mm scale) model representing the VTG Ecofret FWA twin and triple container wagons used by DB Cargo, Freightliner and GBRf during the initial privatisation era.

The Ecofret wagons, introduced in 2011, are shorter than conventional container flats, allowing a greater load per train length in a market dominated by 40‑foot containers. They are supplied in several railway liveries: DB red (triple set), VTG green for Freightliner (twin sets), GBRf blue, and VTG dark blue (triple sets).

Four variations of the VTG green twin sets and the GBRf blue triple sets are available, enabling modellers to assemble realistic rakes. One DB red triple set is offered initially, with a second set to be released if demand warrants.

The models feature a solid metal spine for added weight, a moulded deck and spigot details, and measure 375 mm over buffers for the twin sets and 550 mm over buffers for the triple sets.

Manufacturer part number: OO‑IPA‑131B. The period represented is the initial privatisation phase.