The future of model railroading.

[Justinmiller171]

I do believe the hobby will survive but,at a higher price strain as more and more younger modellers demands finer details-as a example the new Genesis GP38-2.The simple BB/RTR GP38-2 no longer fits their hobby demands..

I think that is because modellers also strive for realism in operations, an increasing number of new modellers are choosing ISLs for starter layouts rather than the traditional 4x8, basic equipment such as Bachmann silver series are being phased out for more detailed equipment.

I think another reason why prices are increasing is that people my age are going for DCC rather than traditional DC, and almost all DCC-equipped locos are very detailed, I am sure any modeller my age would be okay running an Athearn blue-box loco if it had DCC-equipped.