Revolution Trains RT-PCA20-401C

Pack of 4 Alcan liveried PCA tanks (with ladders). No.55552/55556/55557/55561

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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 tank wagons, supplied with optional ladders. The set is identified by manufacturer part number RT‑PCA20‑401C and represents the initial privatisation period of the system. Each wagon is modelled in OO gauge, 1:76.2 scale, for use on 16.5 mm track.

The models include NEM coupling pockets, RP25 wheel sets that can be converted to EM or P4 standards, and a minimum curve radius of 438 mm (second radius). Detailing is high, with numerous separately fitted plastic and photo‑etched components; optional discharge chute plates are also available. The optional ladders are fitted to the Alcan and debranded Alcan liveries.

The prototype 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 and remain in service. Five livery versions are offered: Original Alcan (1988 to mid‑2000s), Debranded/faded Alcan (mid‑2000s onward), Rio Tinto Alcan (2008‑2016), Lochaber Power/Liberty (from 2016) and Alvance (from 2020).