Copies

Here is one example of a Lima-copy, still a bit unclear, who copied the model. The wagon is almost similar to the Lima 3101/3102 (NSB/FS Van). Unfortunately, I do not know the maker of this model, even if the bottom is stamped "Made in Germany". It has cast-on unpainted DB inscriptions. The low sided wagon seems to be from the same Manufacturer (probably Dressler).

Very interresting are the models made by Paya, Spain in the mid 70's. Aside the shown locos in different colour schemes, Paya offered a German E69 as well. Paya models look a lot cheaper as their Lima counterparts.

On the other hand, Lima also copied other manufacturers trains or at least Lima models looked quite similar to them. In many cases these were models from Fleischmann, Nuremberg. Here are some samples, the pictures of the Fleischmann models were supplied by Ralf Minkenberg.

Fleischmann E69	The slightly longer Lima engine
Fleischmann V60	Lima V60
Fleischmann Hopper	The similar Lima model
Fleischmann luggage van	Lima luggage van

Lima apparently copied their small Alco Switcher from a Mantua model.

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