45ft Hi-Cube Container Pack (2) P&O/Samskip

Dapol 2F-028-019
Scale(s): 1:148 Scale, N Scale
GM Part Number: DA2F-028-019
45ft Hi-Cube Container Pack (2) P&O/Samskip
£18.65
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Description

Prototype

The development of containerisation after World War II has led to a huge increase in international trade. This was a direct result of the increased security, greater flexibility and importantly reduced transport costs that using standardised containers for freight logistics offered. Containers have allowed the safe transportation of goods from supplier to purchaser with the goods themselves being handled only once, no matter how many forms of transport are used.

Prior to containerisation goods would have to be handled at every node in the logistics chain from truck/train to boat/aeroplane to truck/train again and finally to customer. Containers come in five standard lengths 20’, 40’, 45’, 48’ and 53’, the latter two being more prevalent in the USA.

Model

These models are now manufactured and moulded in the UK which means Dapol will produce a great variety of these to reflect the greater importance containers are playing to the modeller.

All of the containers that Dapol produce are manufactured in limited runs to help modellers build up rakes of wagons with differing container liveries and running numbers. Be aware they sell out fast!

Features

  • Finely applied livery
  • Opening and posable doors
  • Detailed quality moulded body


Measurements

Length83mm
Width17mm
Height19mm

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