Couplings Farish and Lima

[Agrippa]

They are quite solidly made and run well. They have inset windows unlike the older Farish coaches which
were printed on clear plastic, although on Lima some of the window sills are a bit deep and if scaled up
would be about a foot in real life!

[Karhedron]

One of the best items in their range was the GWR horsebox which was a pretty decent representation of an N13. The detail is a bit chunky and the roof has too many vents but it can be quickly improved into quite a nice model. I removed the extra roof vents on mine with a knife and fine file, replaced the wheels with some modern Farish ones, gave it a quick repaint and glazed it with Krystal Klear. I will dig it out and take a photo tonight if I remember so you can see the finished result.

[E Pinniger]

Good rolling stock to let small children destroy as its basically worthless

Not sure about that, Lima Mk1 coaches, at least, seem to fetch surprisingly high prices on eBay even in tatty condition - like this one: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/201060381317 - let alone mint + boxed. I'd advise any members who aren't Lima collectors to get rid of theirs on eBay!

Minitrix are a better budget option for Mk1 coaches as theirs are more or less scale in size, with much better chassis and bogies (arguably better than the old Farish ones) and generally sell for a lot less than Lima ones. However to be honest I'd say that you're better off sticking with Farish ones even if like me you're on a tight budget. Most models and liveries (other than the new retooled "Blue Riband" ones) can be found for under £10 second-hand even on eBay.

[Platothedog]

To be fair i bought my two lima coaches for £10.99 on ebay,awaiting delivery. In the meantime my farish two mk1 chocolate and cream coaches arrived from hattons preowned  corridor brake £9 and new restaurant car £11.

[Karhedron]

One of the best items in their range was the GWR horsebox which was a pretty decent representation of an N13.
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I will dig it out and take a photo tonight if I remember so you can see the finished result.

As promised! 

[494baker]

 Don't buy too many Lima coaches.  As already suggested keep an eye out for Farish and Dapol bargains.  Lima are compatible and do look ok from a distance but I feel their shape is suspect as well.

[Platothedog]

Received my lima coaches they are in great condition and run well as mentioned they are slightly smaller and the window sill frame size. They are ok if you don't mix farish with lima. Waiting for a minitrix mk1 br blue £1.05 on ebay.

[Platothedog]

I will be buying farish coaches in future. Just out of interest my farish restaurant car does not have any interior fittings.