LIMA Models: History of Electric Trains
The Italian company LIMA was founded in 1945 by Luigi Bianchi and Manlio Battstroni. Initially specialized in the production of wooden toys, in 1954 it began producing small-scale electric model trains.
Models famous for their fidelity to detail and construction quality, especially when it comes to reproducing electric trains. Let's discover together the history of these miniature electric trains.
Origins of LIMA Models
LIMA began producing small-scale electric trains (including battery-powered ones) in the 1950s. The precision and attention to detail made the models highly sought-after by electric train enthusiasts around the world.
The first models produced were in H0 scale (1:87) and were very successful among model railway enthusiasts. In the following years the products were expanded to include steam, diesel and electric train models, as well as carriages and freight trains.
In the 1970s and 1980s, LIMA gained considerable international fame for the quality of its models and the precision of their details. The models produced by were highly appreciated for their faithfulness to real locomotives and trains.
Quality and Details
One of the strong points of LIMA models is the quality of the materials used and the accuracy of the details. Each locomotive, wagons and accessories are reproduced with extreme precision to offer a realistic experience to collectors and lovers of electric trains.
Electric trains with bodies were mainly made of metal, however over time the production of plastic models began.
Collectibles and Value
Highly sought after by collectors for their rarity and historical value. Limited editions and discontinued models can fetch high prices among electric train enthusiasts.
Over the years, LIMA has continued to produce and market electric model trains, expanding the range with new models and technologies. In 2004, LIMA was acquired by the Italian company Hornby Italia and continues to produce high-quality electric model trains for collectors and enthusiasts around the world.
Conclusions
LIMA models are an important part of the history of miniature electric trains. Their accuracy, quality and historical value make them coveted objects for collectors and train enthusiasts around the world.
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