Revolution Trains RT-PCA20-404M

Pack of 4 L Lochaber Power/Liberty branded PCA tanks (no ladders). No. 55561/55564/55570/55573

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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 L Lochaber Power/Liberty branded PCA tanks, without ladders, supplied under manufacturer part number RT-PCA20-404M. The set represents the current era of British railway freight.

The model is a highly accurate OO gauge (1:76.2 scale) running on 16.5 mm track. Each tank features NEM coupling pockets and RP25 wheel sets that can be easily converted to EM or P4 standards, using 26 mm pinpoints on 2 mm diameter axles. Optional ladders and a discharge chute plate are available for versions that require them. The kit includes a high level of detail with numerous separately fitted plastic and photo‑etched parts, and the minimum curve radius is 438 mm (second radius).

The prototype is a PCA (PC020A) powder tank built by Powell Duffryn in 1988 for alumina traffic between North Blyth and Fort William on the West Highland line; the original fleet of 43 tanks remains in service.

Five livery or branding versions exist: Original Alcan (1988‑mid‑2000s), debranded/faded Alcan (mid‑2000s onwards), Rio Tinto Alcan (2008‑2016), Lochaber Power/Liberty (2016‑present) and Alvance (2020‑present).