Revolution Trains RT-PCA20-401A

Pack of 4 Alcan liveried PCA tanks (with ladders). No.55531/55535/55536/55538

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Prototype Era
Era 9 (1995 to 2004) Initial Privatisation

Manufacturer description

Model features:

• Highly accurate OO gauge model, 1:76.2 scale on 16.5mm track
• 14 different packs of 4 available (all packs have 4 unique numbers)
• NEM coupling pockets
• RP25 wheel sets designed for straightforward conversion to EM or P4 (26mm pinpoints on 2mm diameter axles)
• optional ladders (fitted for appropriate versions - Alcan and debranded Alcan liveries have ladders fitted)
• optional discharge chute plate
• high levels of detailing with numerous separately fitted plastic and photo-etched parts
• Minimum Radius 438mm (2nd Radius)

Prototype information:

43 PCA (PC020A) powder tanks were built by Powell Duffryn in 1988 for alumina traffic between North Blyth and Fort William on the West Highland line. They PCAs continue to be in use today.

There are 5 livery/branding versions available:

• Original Alcan (1988-mid-2000s)
• Debranded/faded Alcan (mid 2000s onwards)
• RioTintoAlcan (2008-2016)
• Lochaber Power/Liberty (2016-)
• Alvance (2020-)

Catalogue listing

Model details

Revolution Trains Pack of four Alcan‑liveried PCA powder tanks (numbers 55531, 55535, 55536 and 55538). The model is supplied under the manufacturer part number RT‑PCA20‑401A and represents the initial privatisation period of the fleet.

The tanks are a highly accurate OO gauge model in 1:76.2 scale, running on 16.5 mm track. They are offered in fourteen different four‑tank packs, each pack bearing four unique numbers. The models feature NEM coupling pockets and RP25 wheel sets, which allow straightforward conversion to EM or P4 with 26 mm pinpoints on 2 mm diameter axles. Optional ladders are fitted to the Alcan and de‑branded Alcan liveries, and an optional discharge chute plate is available.

Detailing is extensive, with numerous separately fitted plastic and photo‑etched components. The minimum curve radius is 438 mm (second radius).

The prototype PCA (PC020A) powder tanks were built by Powell Duffryn in 1988, with 43 units constructed for alumina traffic between North Blyth and Fort William on the West Highland line; they remain in service. Five livery versions have been produced: Original Alcan (1988‑mid‑2000s), de‑branded/faded Alcan (mid‑2000s onwards), Rio Tinto Alcan (2008‑2016), Lochaber Power/Liberty (from 2016) and Alvance (from 2020).