Revolution Trains RT-PCA20-402G

Pack of 4 Debranded Alcan liveried PCA tanks (with ladders). No.55563/ 55568/55571/55572

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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 RT‑PCA20‑402G is a four‑pack of de‑branded Alcan‑liveried PCA powder‑tank wagons, supplied with optional ladders. The items are numbered 55563, 55568, 55571 and 55572 and are modelled in 1:76.2 (OO) gauge on 16.5 mm track, representing the current era.

The model includes NEM coupling pockets, RP25 wheel sets that can be converted to EM or P4 standards, and a range of separately fitted plastic and photo‑etched components for a high level of detailing. Optional features comprise ladders (fitted to the Alcan and de‑branded Alcan versions) and a discharge‑chute plate. The minimum running radius is 438 mm (second radius).

The prototype comprised 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; a number of these wagons remain in service. Five livery/branding versions have been produced: Original Alcan (1988‑mid‑2000s), de‑branded/faded Alcan (mid‑2000s onwards), Rio Tinto Alcan (2008‑2016), Lochaber Power/Liberty (2016‑present) and Alvance (2020‑present).