Revolution Trains RT-PCA20-404K

Pack of 4 Lochaber Power/Liberty branded PCA tanks (no ladders). No.55532/55535/55542/55547

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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 Lochaber Power / Liberty branded PCA tank set, pack of four, no ladders. Manufacturer part number RT‑PCA20‑404K. The model represents a current‑era prototype.

The OO gauge model is 1:76.2 scale and runs on 16.5 mm track. It includes NEM coupling pockets and RP25 wheel sets that can be converted to EM or P4 by fitting 26 mm pinpoints on 2 mm diameter axles. Optional ladders are supplied for the Alcan and debranded Alcan liveries, and a discharge chute plate is available as an extra. Detailing is high, with numerous separately fitted plastic and photo‑etched components. The minimum curve radius is 438 mm (second radius).

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

The set is sold as a pack of four tanks, each with a unique number (No 55532, 55535, 55542, 55547). Fourteen different packs are available, each containing a different quartet of numbers.