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Sorted. Got a Virgin MkIII from TMC that donated both a bogie and a box for about 35 euro. The box was a bonus. That coach spent the past 20 years in the tired bubble wrap you see in the background.

A great price. I was the only bidder at 114 when I bought it. Genuinely did not expect it to break 100, and when 102 went on, I thought that was it. Unusual for an ebay auction, most bids were in the early days with a lone late one coming in early on the last day.

Even if it stays at 102, it will have been more than I expected.

Exactly, taking the hit. Not enough time to work on that. If the Mk2 EGVs had not come available so soon, I might have.

I bought it, spent about Eur 35 on buffers and couplings, mostly postage and customs. But could not get genuine spares. I have it relisted (the money for a pair of Mk 2 generator vans has to come from somewhere), but I expect it will not cover the cost of both.

I was thinking 'bones'. It's almost a phonetic for the irish word 'cnamha'

Thanks Robert. On closer examination, I realize that the pocket was attached to the coupling and the chasis that needs couplings also needs pockets! It was only when I looked up fishtail that I noticed that it must be a two part assemby.

Does any of you know where to get buffers or the tension lock couplings for an MM201?

How do I remove the bodyshell from a Murphy Models 201?

About 20 years ago I bought an IE Lima Restaurant coach unboxed from Marks Models. Its been through two house moves, and various internal moves withing the house during that time. I cant remember when I last took it from its bubble wrap. Today I was looking through my stock when I found a box that I thought might fit. When I unwrapped it one of the bogies was missing! I have no idea where or when it became detached.

Never trust ebay charges. Better off with AddressPal for more reasonable import and postage.

Someone got #131 for a good price last night. I was very tempted, but the budget needs deployment in other areas right now

Drumcullen GAA might be interested!

I would suggest it is more authentic than much of what is appearing there!

Sadly, it looks worse in reality.