Revolution Trains RT-PCA20-401B

Pack of 4 Alcan liveried PCA tanks (with ladders). No.55541/55544/55547/55550

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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 4 Alcan liveried PCA tanks (with ladders). Model number RT‑PCA20‑401B represents the initial privatisation period.

The models are highly accurate OO gauge, 1:76.2 scale, running on 16.5 mm track. Each pack contains four uniquely numbered tanks; fourteen different four‑tank packs are available. The tanks feature NEM coupling pockets and RP25 wheel sets that can be converted to EM or P4 using 26 mm pinpoints on 2 mm diameter axles. Minimum curve radius is 438 mm (second radius).

Optional accessories include ladders (fitted on the Alcan and debranded Alcan versions) and a discharge chute plate. Detailing is extensive, with many separately fitted plastic and photo‑etched components.

Prototype background: 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. All remain in service.

Five livery/branding versions are offered: Original Alcan (1988 to mid‑2000s), debranded/faded Alcan (mid‑2000s onwards), Rio Tinto Alcan (2008‑2016), Lochaber Power/Liberty (from 2016) and Alvance (from 2020).