Revolution Trains RT-PCA20-404L

Pack of 4 Lochaber Power/Liberty branded PCA tanks (no ladders). No.55553/55554/55555/55560

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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 four Lochaber Power/Liberty branded PCA tanks (without ladders). Manufacturer part number RT‑PCA20‑404L. The model represents the current era and is supplied in four unique numbers (55553, 55554, 55555, 55560).

The tanks are a highly accurate OO gauge model in 1:76.2 scale on 16.5 mm track. They feature NEM coupling pockets and RP25 wheel sets that can be converted to EM or P4 with 26 mm pinpoints on 2 mm diameter axles. Optional ladders are fitted to versions that originally carried them (Alcan and de‑branded Alcan liveries), and an optional discharge chute plate is available. Detailing is extensive, with numerous separately fitted plastic and photo‑etched components. The minimum radius is 438 mm (second radius).

The prototype comprises PCA (PC020A) powder tanks built by Powell Duffryn in 1988 for alumina traffic between North Blyth and Fort William on the West Highland line. All 43 original tanks remain in service.

Five livery/branding versions exist: Original Alcan (1988‑mid‑2000s), De‑branded/faded Alcan (mid‑2000s onwards), RioTintoAlcan (2008‑2016), Lochaber Power/Liberty (from 2016) and Alvance (from 2020).