Visit to Patrick's Trains in Wheeling

Mark,

Nice to hear about a good retail experience with one of the sponsors. So often we only get the complaints. 

By the way, the log loader I purchased from you arrived and I love it. Hope to get the whole layout progressing here in a week or two. I probably owe you something extra for the superb packing job you did!  Thank you!

JD

I was just there on Monday,love them,,,glad not closer,ha $$$$$ ,mark we could car pool !!! 

Blow through Wheeling on the bypass, but never took the time. WHERE is it?  Directions?

not sure which way you would be coming from I come from Pittsburgh I take to the top of the hill  at the Bethlehem exit,left cross the bridge ,make the 1st right after the bridge down the hill on the flat part,pass the market on the right,,,,pats is on the left,under the bridges,double wide trailer

JD2035RR posted:

Mark,

Nice to hear about good retail experience with one of the sponsors. So often we only get the complaints. 

By the way, the log loader I purchased from you arrived and I love it. Hope to get the whole layout progressing here in a week or two. I probably owe you something extra for the superb packing job you did!  Thank you!

JD

JD,

Thank you for the reply!  I always pack well, but wanted to make sure with the log loader since it was so odd shaped!  Im glad you like it!

terry hudon posted:

I was just there on Monday,love them,,,glad not closer,ha $$$$$ ,mark we could car pool !!! 

You are right on right on both counts!!  LOL

Mark Boyce posted:

terry hudon posted:

not sure which way you would be coming from I come from Pittsburgh I take to the top of the hill  at the Bethlehem exit,left cross the bridge ,make the 1st right after the bridge down the hill on the flat part,pass the market on the right,,,,pats is on the left,under the bridges,double wide trailer

Yes Terry is right.  I think it is exit 2.  I can't get a map from Google while on the smart phone.

 Colorado Hirailer, I meant this reply for you.  Exit 2, then follow Terry's directions.

Mark

I have enjoyed ordering from Pat the last two years. Looking at your Christmas layout )looks great by the way)..what did you use for snow?..thanks!

Brian

The new loco looks great, Mark.

booker110 posted:

Mark

I have enjoyed ordering from Pat the last two years. Looking at your Christmas layout )looks great by the way)..what did you use for snow?..thanks!

Brian

Brian,

Thank you very much!!

I used a heavy snow blanket from Harrison's Trains.  Randy Harrison has put a hold on his business because of some health issues a few months ago, as I recall.  I learned of the blanket here on the Forum.  It is much heavier than what you can buy at say WalMart.  Two years ago, I sprinkled some WalMart snow crystals on top, but did not bother this time.

Country Joe posted:

The new loco looks great, Mark.

Thank you, Joe!!  Have a great time with the grandchildren!!

Nice loco Mark! Stop by Switcher Saturday and show her off.

RSJB18 posted:

Nice loco Mark! Stop by Switcher Saturday and show her off.

 

Thank you, Bob!  Great idea!

colorado hirailer posted:

Blow through Wheeling on the bypass, but never took the time. WHERE is it?  Directions?

This is coming from the East.

This is coming from the West.

Thanks so much...I will be on the lookout for a heavy snow blanket for my Christmas layout this year...its looks great

nice catch, Mark!

Tom Shirey posted:

nice catch, Mark!

 

Thank you, Tom!!

A fun place to visit for any toy train nut. Like me he has way more stock than he needs. I walk around the store thinking, this guys needs to have a yard sale. If you've never been there, this guy has toy trains piled everywhere. AND is very pleasant to chat with.

Jim

Nice engine Mark. Wish I knew Pat had it, I would have grabbed it. It is a B&O and PS2 - just what I like....

Glad you were able to get it. I've got the Railking 0-6-0. It is a real beauty. It is currently having the PS3 yanked out of it. Too many issues.

Would love to get to Pat's again. Only been once.