Revolution Trains RT-PCA20-401D

Pack of 4 Alcan liveried PCA tanks (with ladders). No.55566/55569/55570/55573

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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 offer a pack of four Alcan liveried PCA powder tank wagons, numbered 55566, 55569, 55570 and 55573. The product carries the manufacturer part number RT-PCA20-401D and represents the initial privatisation period of the prototype service.

The wagons are modelled in OO gauge at 1:76.2 scale, running on 16.5 mm track. They feature NEM coupling pockets, RP25 wheelsets that can be easily converted to EM or P4, and a minimum curve radius of 438 mm (second radius). Optional ladders are fitted to the Alcan and debranded Alcan liveries, and an optional discharge chute plate is available. Detailing is achieved through a combination of separate plastic and photo‑etched components.

The prototype consisted of 43 PCA (PC020A) powder tanks built by Powell Duffryn in 1988 for alumina traffic between North Blyth and Fort William on the West Highland line, and they remain in use. Five branding versions exist: 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).