Track system · HO scale
Lima: track pieces, radii and turnouts
Lima is a two-rail track system without roadbed for HO scale. The system is historic and no longer made.
The Trackplanner catalogue lists 34 pieces: 11 straights, 15 curves, 1 flex track, 4 turnouts and 3 crossings. The curves come in 2 radii from 360 to 431 mm.
Key facts
| Scale | HO scale |
|---|---|
| Rail system | two-rail |
| Roadbed | no roadbed |
| Status | historic — no longer made |
| Turnout motor | sold separately |
| Pieces in the catalogue | 34 |
| Radii | 2 · 360–431 mm |
| Straight lengths | 55.5 · 111 · 166.5 · 222 · 333 mm |
| Turnout angles | 18° |
Pieces by type
| Type | Count |
|---|---|
| Straights | 11 |
| Curves | 15 |
| Flex tracks | 1 |
| Turnouts | 4 |
| Crossings | 3 |
Radii
| Radius | Angle | Articles |
|---|---|---|
| 360 mm | 45° · 36° · 30° · 18° · 9° | 403929 · 403929C · 403930 · 403930C · 403931 · 403932 · 403933 · 403934 · 403935 · 403936 · 403967 |
| 431 mm | 45° · 30° · 22° | 403911 · 403912 · 403917 · 403964 |
Helix kits for this system
These kits have a radius that matches one of the system’s curves (within 5 mm). The helix assistant in Trackplanner checks whether the clearance is enough for your rolling stock.
Show all 16 matching kits
| Kit | Fits | Gradient | Clearance | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gleiswendel-Profi (HaHoTec Holztechnik) H0 helix, single track, radius 356.5 mm, laser-cut plywood supports (Fleischmann Profi-Gleise R1) | for 36.0 cm | 3.76 % | — | From the maker |
| Gleiswendel-Profi (HaHoTec Holztechnik) H0 helix, single track, radius 356.5 mm, M6 threaded-rod supports (Fleischmann Profi-Gleis R1) | for 36.0 cm | 3.98 % | — | From the maker |
| Gleiswendel-Profi (HaHoTec Holztechnik) H0 helix, single track, radius 358 mm, laser-cut plywood supports (Roco Line Gleise R2) | for 36.0 cm | 3.76 % | — | From the maker |
| Gleiswendel-Profi (HaHoTec Holztechnik) H0 helix, single track, radius 358 mm, M6 threaded-rod supports (Roco Line Gleise R2) | for 36.0 cm | 3.98 % | — | From the maker |
| Gleiswendel-Profi (HaHoTec Holztechnik) H0 helix, single track, radius 360 mm, laser-cut plywood supports (Märklin C-Gleise R1) | for 36.0 cm | 3.76 % | — | From the maker |
| Gleiswendel-Profi (HaHoTec Holztechnik) H0 helix, single track, radius 360 mm, laser-cut plywood supports (Märklin C-Gleise R1) | for 36.0 cm | 3.76 % | — | From the maker |
| Gleiswendel-Profi (HaHoTec Holztechnik) H0 helix, single track, radius 360 mm, laser-cut plywood supports (Märklin C-Gleise R1) | for 36.0 cm | 2.87 % | — | From the maker |
| Gleiswendel-Profi (HaHoTec Holztechnik) H0 helix, single track, radius 360 mm, M6 threaded-rod supports (Märklin C-Gleis R1) | for 36.0 cm | 3.98 % | — | From the maker |
| Gleiswendel-Profi (HaHoTec Holztechnik) H0 helix, single track, radius 360 mm, laser-cut plywood supports (Märklin K-Gleis Normalkreis I) | for 36.0 cm | 3.76 % | — | From the maker |
| Gleiswendel-Profi (HaHoTec Holztechnik) H0 helix, single track, radius 360 mm, M6 threaded-rod supports (Märklin Normalkreis I) | for 36.0 cm | 3.98 % | — | From the maker |
| Gleiswendel-Profi (HaHoTec Holztechnik) H0 helix, single track, radius 360 mm, laser-cut plywood supports (Piko A Gleise R1) | for 36.0 cm | 3.76 % | — | From the maker |
| Gleiswendel-Profi (HaHoTec Holztechnik) H0 helix, single track, radius 360 mm, M6 threaded-rod supports (Piko A Gleise R1) | for 36.0 cm | 3.98 % | — | From the maker |
| Gleiswendelshop (Tobias Fischer) H0 helix, R1, single track (2–8 turns) | for 36.0 cm | 4.42 % | — | From the maker |
| Gleiswendelshop (Tobias Fischer) H0 helix, R1/R2, double track (2–8 turns) | for 36.0 cm and 43.1 cm | 4.42 % inner, 3.69 % outer | — | From the maker |
| Gleiswendelshop (Tobias Fischer) H0 oval helix, R1/R2, double track (2–8 turns) | for 36.0 cm and 43.1 cm | depends on the straights | — | From the maker |
| Gleiswendelshop (Tobias Fischer) H0 helix, R2, single track (2–8 turns) | for 43.1 cm | 3.69 % | — | From the maker |
Turnouts and crossings
| Article | Type | Angle |
|---|---|---|
| 403950 | Turnout left | 18° |
| 403950E | Turnout left | 18° |
| 403951 | Turnout right | 18° |
| 403951E | Turnout right | 18° |
| 403941 | Crossing | 36° |
| 403938 | Crossing | 18° |
| 403939 | Crossing | 18° |
All pieces
Show all 34 pieces
| Article | Type | Dimensions |
|---|---|---|
| 403924 | Straight | 55.5 mm |
| 403924R | Straight | 55.5 mm |
| 403921 | Straight | 111 mm |
| 403925 | Straight (end piece) | 111 mm |
| 403923 | Straight | 166.5 mm |
| 403923C | Straight | 166.5 mm |
| 403986 | Straight | 166.5 mm |
| 403920 | Straight | 222 mm |
| 403928 | Straight | 222 mm |
| 403960 | Straight | 222 mm |
| 403957 | Straight | 333 mm |
| 403929 | Curve | R 360 mm · 45° |
| 403929C | Curve | R 360 mm · 45° |
| 403930 | Curve | R 360 mm · 36° |
| 403930C | Curve | R 360 mm · 36° |
| 403933 | Curve | R 360 mm · 36° |
| 403967 | Curve | R 360 mm · 36° |
| 403934 | Curve | R 360 mm · 30° |
| 403931 | Curve | R 360 mm · 18° |
| 403935 | Curve | R 360 mm · 18° |
| 403936 | Curve | R 360 mm · 18° |
| 403932 | Curve | R 360 mm · 9° |
| 403917 | Curve | R 431 mm · 45° |
| 403911 | Curve | R 431 mm · 30° |
| 403964 | Curve | R 431 mm · 30° |
| 403912 | Curve | R 431 mm · 22° |
| 403942 | Flex track | 900 mm |
| 403950 | Turnout left | 18° |
| 403950E | Turnout left | 18° |
| 403951 | Turnout right | 18° |
| 403951E | Turnout right | 18° |
| 403941 | Crossing | 36° |
| 403938 | Crossing | 18° |
| 403939 | Crossing | 18° |
Dimensions in mm, angles in degrees, from the Trackplanner catalogue. Where the data does not give a value unambiguously, the field stays empty.
Track plans with Lima
The gallery has 4 public track plans built with Lima. These are the ones it recommends right now:
Changes
12 October 2026
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403938 Appearance
Turnouts and crossings were missing sleepers, mostly near the joints. The gaps are closed, and the sleepers there are spaced like on the rest of the track.
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403939 Appearance
Turnouts and crossings were missing sleepers, mostly near the joints. The gaps are closed, and the sleepers there are spaced like on the rest of the track.
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403941 Appearance
Turnouts and crossings were missing sleepers, mostly near the joints. The gaps are closed, and the sleepers there are spaced like on the rest of the track.
8 October 2026
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403911 Appearance
Sleepers and rails brought in line with the prototype: sleepers spaced 0.60 m apart, rails placed so the gap between them is exactly the track gauge. Connectors and track dimensions are unchanged.
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403912 Appearance
Sleepers and rails brought in line with the prototype: sleepers spaced 0.60 m apart, rails placed so the gap between them is exactly the track gauge. Connectors and track dimensions are unchanged.
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403917 Appearance
Sleepers and rails brought in line with the prototype: sleepers spaced 0.60 m apart, rails placed so the gap between them is exactly the track gauge. Connectors and track dimensions are unchanged.
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403920 Appearance
Sleepers and rails brought in line with the prototype: sleepers spaced 0.60 m apart, rails placed so the gap between them is exactly the track gauge. Connectors and track dimensions are unchanged.
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403921 Appearance
Sleepers and rails brought in line with the prototype: sleepers spaced 0.60 m apart, rails placed so the gap between them is exactly the track gauge. Connectors and track dimensions are unchanged.
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403923 Appearance
Sleepers and rails brought in line with the prototype: sleepers spaced 0.60 m apart, rails placed so the gap between them is exactly the track gauge. Connectors and track dimensions are unchanged.
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403923C Appearance
Sleepers and rails brought in line with the prototype: sleepers spaced 0.60 m apart, rails placed so the gap between them is exactly the track gauge. Connectors and track dimensions are unchanged.
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403924 Appearance
Sleepers and rails brought in line with the prototype: sleepers spaced 0.60 m apart, rails placed so the gap between them is exactly the track gauge. Connectors and track dimensions are unchanged.
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403924R Appearance
Sleepers and rails brought in line with the prototype: sleepers spaced 0.60 m apart, rails placed so the gap between them is exactly the track gauge. Connectors and track dimensions are unchanged.
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403925 Appearance
Sleepers and rails brought in line with the prototype: sleepers spaced 0.60 m apart, rails placed so the gap between them is exactly the track gauge. Connectors and track dimensions are unchanged.
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403928 Appearance
Sleepers and rails brought in line with the prototype: sleepers spaced 0.60 m apart, rails placed so the gap between them is exactly the track gauge. Connectors and track dimensions are unchanged.
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403929 Appearance
Sleepers and rails brought in line with the prototype: sleepers spaced 0.60 m apart, rails placed so the gap between them is exactly the track gauge. Connectors and track dimensions are unchanged.
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403929C Appearance
Sleepers and rails brought in line with the prototype: sleepers spaced 0.60 m apart, rails placed so the gap between them is exactly the track gauge. Connectors and track dimensions are unchanged.
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403930 Appearance
Sleepers and rails brought in line with the prototype: sleepers spaced 0.60 m apart, rails placed so the gap between them is exactly the track gauge. Connectors and track dimensions are unchanged.
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403930C Appearance
Sleepers and rails brought in line with the prototype: sleepers spaced 0.60 m apart, rails placed so the gap between them is exactly the track gauge. Connectors and track dimensions are unchanged.
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403931 Appearance
Sleepers and rails brought in line with the prototype: sleepers spaced 0.60 m apart, rails placed so the gap between them is exactly the track gauge. Connectors and track dimensions are unchanged.
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403932 Appearance
Sleepers and rails brought in line with the prototype: sleepers spaced 0.60 m apart, rails placed so the gap between them is exactly the track gauge. Connectors and track dimensions are unchanged.
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403933 Appearance
Sleepers and rails brought in line with the prototype: sleepers spaced 0.60 m apart, rails placed so the gap between them is exactly the track gauge. Connectors and track dimensions are unchanged.
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403934 Appearance
Sleepers and rails brought in line with the prototype: sleepers spaced 0.60 m apart, rails placed so the gap between them is exactly the track gauge. Connectors and track dimensions are unchanged.
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403935 Appearance
Sleepers and rails brought in line with the prototype: sleepers spaced 0.60 m apart, rails placed so the gap between them is exactly the track gauge. Connectors and track dimensions are unchanged.
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403936 Appearance
Sleepers and rails brought in line with the prototype: sleepers spaced 0.60 m apart, rails placed so the gap between them is exactly the track gauge. Connectors and track dimensions are unchanged.
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403938 Appearance
Sleepers and rails brought in line with the prototype: sleepers spaced 0.60 m apart, rails placed so the gap between them is exactly the track gauge. Connectors and track dimensions are unchanged.
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403939 Appearance
Sleepers and rails brought in line with the prototype: sleepers spaced 0.60 m apart, rails placed so the gap between them is exactly the track gauge. Connectors and track dimensions are unchanged.
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403941 Appearance
Sleepers and rails brought in line with the prototype: sleepers spaced 0.60 m apart, rails placed so the gap between them is exactly the track gauge. Connectors and track dimensions are unchanged.
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403942 Appearance
Sleepers and rails brought in line with the prototype: sleepers spaced 0.60 m apart, rails placed so the gap between them is exactly the track gauge. Connectors and track dimensions are unchanged.
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403950 Appearance
Sleepers and rails brought in line with the prototype: sleepers spaced 0.60 m apart, rails placed so the gap between them is exactly the track gauge. Connectors and track dimensions are unchanged.
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403950E Appearance
Sleepers and rails brought in line with the prototype: sleepers spaced 0.60 m apart, rails placed so the gap between them is exactly the track gauge. Connectors and track dimensions are unchanged.
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403951 Appearance
Sleepers and rails brought in line with the prototype: sleepers spaced 0.60 m apart, rails placed so the gap between them is exactly the track gauge. Connectors and track dimensions are unchanged.
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403951E Appearance
Sleepers and rails brought in line with the prototype: sleepers spaced 0.60 m apart, rails placed so the gap between them is exactly the track gauge. Connectors and track dimensions are unchanged.
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403957 Appearance
Sleepers and rails brought in line with the prototype: sleepers spaced 0.60 m apart, rails placed so the gap between them is exactly the track gauge. Connectors and track dimensions are unchanged.
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403960 Appearance
Sleepers and rails brought in line with the prototype: sleepers spaced 0.60 m apart, rails placed so the gap between them is exactly the track gauge. Connectors and track dimensions are unchanged.
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403964 Appearance
Sleepers and rails brought in line with the prototype: sleepers spaced 0.60 m apart, rails placed so the gap between them is exactly the track gauge. Connectors and track dimensions are unchanged.
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403967 Appearance
Sleepers and rails brought in line with the prototype: sleepers spaced 0.60 m apart, rails placed so the gap between them is exactly the track gauge. Connectors and track dimensions are unchanged.
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403986 Appearance
Sleepers and rails brought in line with the prototype: sleepers spaced 0.60 m apart, rails placed so the gap between them is exactly the track gauge. Connectors and track dimensions are unchanged.
5 October 2026
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403938 Appearance
Sleeper layout tidied: duplicate sleepers of overlapping routes removed, long turnout timbers, gaps closed.
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403939 Appearance
Sleeper layout tidied: duplicate sleepers of overlapping routes removed, long turnout timbers, gaps closed.
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403950 Appearance
Sleeper layout tidied: duplicate sleepers of overlapping routes removed, long turnout timbers, gaps closed.
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403950E Appearance
Sleeper layout tidied: duplicate sleepers of overlapping routes removed, long turnout timbers, gaps closed.
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403951 Appearance
Sleeper layout tidied: duplicate sleepers of overlapping routes removed, long turnout timbers, gaps closed.
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403951E Appearance
Sleeper layout tidied: duplicate sleepers of overlapping routes removed, long turnout timbers, gaps closed.