End Of a Era.

[nachoman]

The way model railroaders, and many other hobbies (and just about everyone, gets their information has completely changed since the 1980s. I wouldn't be surprised if most magazines and newspapers shut the presses within another decade. In 1985, the only way most modelers learned their techniques was from the book rack at the LHS. Now, I would guess that 95% of the information comes from online forums like this. I still like browsing through the magazines, but I'd take Big Blue any day . It's no different for other hobbies. How does one learn to restore a car? Magazine? More than likely, an online forum just like this one.

I do want to say one thing. I understand the economy isn't what it once was, but I hate when a business closes their doors and gives all kinds of excuses about the economy or the economics of their customers. Sorry, things change, and it's up to the business to adapt their product or go under. I really don't need to hear excuses out of them - the truth is their product wasn't what customers wanted, or their business model was not one that could deliver that product to their customers for a price that could keep them in business.