Revolution Trains RT-PCA20-402F

Pack of 4 Debranded Alcan liveried PCA tanks (with ladders). No.55548/55551/55555/55560

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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 4 debranded Alcan‑liveried PCA tank wagons (with ladders), supplied under manufacturer part number RT‑PCA20‑402F. The pack contains the four unique numbers 55548, 55551, 55555 and 55560 and represents the current era of operation.

The model is a highly accurate OO gauge (1:76.2) representation running on 16.5 mm track. It features NEM coupling pockets and RP25 wheel sets that can be readily converted to EM or P4 standards (26 mm pinpoints on 2 mm diameter axles). The minimum curve radius is 438 mm (second radius).

Optional equipment includes fitted ladders for the Alcan and debranded Alcan liveries and a discharge‑chute plate. Detailing is extensive, with a large number of separately fitted plastic and photo‑etched components.

The prototype consists of the PC020A powder wagons (PCA) built by Powell Duffryn in 1988 for alumina traffic between North Blyth and Fort William on the West Highland line. All 43 wagons remain in service. Five livery/branding versions have existed: Original Alcan (1988–mid‑2000s), debranded/faded Alcan (mid‑2000s onward), Rio Tinto Alcan (2008–2016), Lochaber Power/Liberty (from 2016) and Alvance (from 2020).