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gph2000
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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.
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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.
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Even if it stays at 102, it will have been more than I expected.
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Exactly, taking the hit. Not enough time to work on that. If the Mk2 EGVs had not come available so soon, I might have.
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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.
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I was thinking 'bones'. It's almost a phonetic for the irish word 'cnamha'
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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.
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Does any of you know where to get buffers or the tension lock couplings for an MM201?
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How do I remove the bodyshell from a Murphy Models 201?
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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.
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Never trust ebay charges. Better off with AddressPal for more reasonable import and postage.
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Someone got #131 for a good price last night. I was very tempted, but the budget needs deployment in other areas right now
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Drumcullen GAA might be interested!
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I would suggest it is more authentic than much of what is appearing there!
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Sadly, it looks worse in reality.
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Here is an image of a grounded van body that I captured in July. It is located in the Drumcullen GAA grounds in Rath, Co. Offaly and is not visible from the road.
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Bill Posters should be getting royalties!
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As mentioned on the ebay thread, I acquired one Wiggy's scrap chassis - the one that was in two parts. I found that when I reassembled it and re soldered the pick ups that it ran well. Next step is to offer it to my Model Irish Railways bodyshell...
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Meanwhile, I bought one of Wiggy's scrap chasis. Ebay (or Wiggy) had pitched import duties at STG 15 if I recall correctly - and a big postage charge of maybe twice that. But I had it shipped to Addresspal in Herefordshire for a little over 4 Euro in postage. They looked at it and assessed it import duties at a whopping €2.16. There will be another 6 Euro to have it transshipped and maybe 4 euro more in admin fees for handling the customs end. Total Shipping including Duties is going to come in under EUR 16 - that was the import charge alone if I had let Wiggy send it directly to me.
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I think someome has bagged a bargain. https://www.ebay.ie/itm/385587396512 The couplings according to the seller are in the box and if as stated it is actually DCC fitted - as opposed to a 'layperson' mistaking a blanking plate for a chip then its a good price.
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If this keeps up, someone is going to bag one for a fiver!
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I think the legendary Jimmy Magee worked for the Dundalk, Newry and Greenore before going into sports broadcasting.
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Better yet, Beatrice Beatrice Kelly!
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I've been that person down the years. Twice I've had to raise 1000 fast and my models came to the rescue.
