Revolution Trains RT-PCA20-403H

Pack of 4 RioTintoAlcan liveried PCA tanks (no ladders). No.55531/55534/55537/55541

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Prototype Era
Era 10 (2005 to 2015) Rebuilding of the Railways

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 offers a pack of four RioTintoAlcan‑liveried PCA powder tank locomotives, supplied without ladders. The model is designated RT‑PCA20‑403H and represents the rebuilding of the railways era.

The highly detailed OO gauge models are built to 1:76.2 scale on 16.5 mm track. Each tank features NEM coupling pockets, RP25 wheel sets that can be readily converted to EM or P4 (26 mm pinpoints on 2 mm axles), and a minimum curve radius of 438 mm (second radius). Optional ladders are fitted to the Alcan and de‑branded Alcan liveries, while an optional discharge‑chute plate is also available. Numerous plastic and photo‑etched components are supplied separately for a high level of accuracy.

The prototype units were constructed by Powell Duffryn in 1988, numbering 43 PC020A powder tanks used for alumina traffic between North Blyth and Fort William on the West Highland line. The tanks remain in service today. Five livery versions are covered: Original Alcan (1988–mid‑2000s), de‑branded/faded Alcan (mid‑2000s onward), RioTintoAlcan (2008–2016), Lochaber Power/Liberty (from 2016), and Alvance (from 2020).

Fourteen distinct packs are available, each containing four uniquely numbered tanks, providing a range of liveries and numbering options for collectors.