06-22-2012, 04:23 AM
I don't see the hobby dying any time soon because the slow choking death of hobby shops closures.
When we hear of another shop closing the reason is seldom stated-retirement,health issues lost of building lease etc.
As far as high prices there are alternatives if one cares to shop on line instead of paying full MRSP at their LHS and then there's the newer Bachmann that can be had on the cheap.The hobby has seen a growth of smaller layouts and small highly detail ISLs that helps cut the overall layout costs..
Also the hobby isn't as visible as it once was many clubs are either private or operates as a secrete society since they never have a old fashion open house.
When we hear of another shop closing the reason is seldom stated-retirement,health issues lost of building lease etc.
As far as high prices there are alternatives if one cares to shop on line instead of paying full MRSP at their LHS and then there's the newer Bachmann that can be had on the cheap.The hobby has seen a growth of smaller layouts and small highly detail ISLs that helps cut the overall layout costs..
Also the hobby isn't as visible as it once was many clubs are either private or operates as a secrete society since they never have a old fashion open house.
Larry
Engineman
Summerset Ry
Make Safety your first thought, Not your last! Safety First!
Engineman
Summerset Ry
Make Safety your first thought, Not your last! Safety First!