I made the trip to Pat's Trains yesterday, and am glad that I did. Patrick was really easy and interesting to talk to. I had my grandson with me, and his eyes were as big as saucers the whole time we were there. Every train he saw became his "favorite". Patrick not only talks, he listens to, and I'm sure he's heard all the stories before.but he was patient and listened to all my stuff.
While there, I picked up one of Pat's track-cleaning gondolas. The off-the-shelf unit, an REA rugged rails, car suited my purpose. I also bought a couple of other items for my grandson to get him started on the way to a lifetime of trains (at least I hope so).
Pat gave my grandson enough train catalogs to keep him occupied for quite some time. I was kind of jealous, 'cause Pat put the catalogs into a nice Lionel plastic bag. Pat also showed me his new liquid smoke, and gave me a sample. I will be testing it out real soon. I'll let you know how it works out.
Tried out the track cleaning car when I got home. Two laps around the track, and the rails were gleaming! I used it dry, with no cleaning fluid. Seems to work just fine.
If you are any where in the area, stop in at Pat's, you will be pleased. By the way, he's under the freeway overpass. (shades of West Side Story)
