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General Category => N Gauge Discussion => Topic started by: BramptonBranch on April 23, 2025, 03:06:04 PM

Title: Lima spares
Post by: BramptonBranch on April 23, 2025, 03:06:04 PM
I suppose its been asked before but does anyone supply Lima buffers for the class 31, or can suggest a suitable alternative?

Many thanks

Andy
Title: Re: Lima spares
Post by: crewearpley40 on April 23, 2025, 03:26:36 PM
Suggestions Andy
Peters spares
Lendons Cardiff

https://nebula.wsimg.com/eef2032150b62272c2ead3a497fd3a23?AccessKeyId=8C7C2C110638425F2686&disposition=0&alloworigin=1
B h Enterprises oval buffers
Chris
Title: Re: Lima spares
Post by: ntpntpntp on April 23, 2025, 03:50:11 PM
Very unlikely you'll find original spares now, given the model in its final can motor form wasn't made after about 1991/2. 

You might find a scrap body on ebay with buffers still intact, but really it's a case of looking for suitable oval buffers from another source.    I'd probably draw them up and 3D print some :)
Title: Re: Lima spares
Post by: martyn on April 23, 2025, 06:06:41 PM
Try the Poole style cl 31 ones. Used to be available via BR Lines, you'd need to check if LP rail still stocks them.

Martyn
Title: Re: Lima spares
Post by: crewearpley40 on April 23, 2025, 06:19:16 PM
Quote from: martyn on April 23, 2025, 06:06:41 PMTry the Poole style cl 31 ones. Used to be available via BR Lines, you'd need to check if LP rail still stocks them.

Martyn
https://www.lprails.co.uk/
Hope Lee can help
Title: Re: Lima spares
Post by: BramptonBranch on April 23, 2025, 07:55:40 PM
Thank you all appreciated

Andy