Revolution Trains RT-PCA20-402E

Pack of 4 Debranded Alcan liveried PCA tanks (with ladders). No. 55532/55533/55539/55542

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Prototype Era
Era 11 (2016 to 2026) The Last Days of 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

Revolution Trains pack of four debranded Alcan liveried PCA powder tanks (with ladders), supplied as part numbers 55532, 55533, 55539 and 55542. The model is made to OO gauge, 1:76.2 scale on 16.5 mm track and carries the manufacturer part number RT‑PCA20‑402E. It represents the current era of operation.

Key features include NEM coupling pockets, RP25 wheel sets designed for straightforward conversion to EM or P4, and optional ladders fitted to the Alcan and debranded Alcan versions. An optional discharge chute plate is also available. The tanks are highly detailed with many separate plastic and photo‑etched components and require a minimum radius of 438 mm (second radius).

The prototype comprises 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. These tanks remain in service today.

Five livery 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).