Revolution Trains RT-PCA20-405N

Pack of 4 Alvance branded PCA tanks (no ladders). No.55531/55544/55556/ 55569

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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 offers a pack of four Alvance‑branded PCA (powder carriage) tanks, supplied without ladders. The items are listed under the manufacturer part number RT‑PCA20‑405N and represent the current era.

The models are highly accurate OO gauge (1:76.2) and run on 16.5 mm track. Each pack contains four uniquely numbered vehicles and includes NEM coupling pockets, RP25 wheel sets suitable for conversion to EM or P4, and a minimum radius of 438 mm (second radius). Optional fittings are available for versions that carry ladders, and a discharge chute plate can be fitted. Detailing is extensive, with numerous separate plastic and photo‑etched components.

The prototype PCA (PC020A) powder tanks were built by Powell Duffryn in 1988 for alumina traffic on the West Highland line between North Blyth and Fort William, and they remain in service. Five liveries are represented across the range: Original Alcan (1988‑mid‑2000s), debranded/faded Alcan (mid‑2000s onwards), RioTinto Alcan (2008‑2016), Lochaber Power/Liberty (from 2016) and Alvance (from 2020).