I just wanted to pass on a recent experience I had with Hennings Trains out of Lansdale, PA. If anyones read any of my other posts, I've had some issues with an 1835 I'm trying to restore. The issues were primarily centered around my lack of knowledge and the fact that I'm a newbie to restoring. I put out a call for help to the forum for assistance with new wheel installs, and Hennings stepped up to bat along with a few others who coached me along. Bottom line is that I still couldn't make it happen myself simply because of lack of tools. Bill at Hennings had me send my engine and parts to his shop, and they turned it around in a day or so. It showed up in better cosmetic condition then I sent it, and running like a champ. I felt like a weight had been lifted off my shoulders when it arrived back, and I couldn't get the smile off my face for what seemed like hours. This was the one hurdle preventing me from finishing this restoration, and Hennings made it happen.
Posting this for the simple fact that I would not hesitate at all to send any of my trains to Hennings for repair. Be it a Standard Gauge Loco or O gauge, I know the work will be done quickly, and most importantly, professionally. Thanks once again to Bill and Harry. I was almost at the point of calling it quits on this project because I jumped into it without the right tools. My motivation level is now back where it was at the start and hopefully by weeks end, that 1835 will be steaming around the track like it did when new.
Thanks-
Joe
