I got through on the first try, in fact, I might have been the first caller because I phoned in my order shortly after Pat posted he was there and ready to go. I got my locomotive and couldn't be happier.
This wasn't my first purchase from Pat's Trains as I have bought 3-rail items in the past but this was my first 2-rail buy. He's a great guy, very friendly and as Caboose Stop Hobbies in Cedar Falls, IA is my go-to Atlas dealer Pat will be my MTH dealer of choice from this point forward. It also doesn't hurt that he's just 60 minutes away.