rplst8. I totally agree with your thoughts, just saying that some 2 railers convert 3 rail equipment and that doesn't show up in the sales numbers. Didn't mean to discount/disregard others who practice the hobby differently. To each there own and hopefully they enjoy it!
BTW, I do lay my own track and cut my own ties on my O scale trolley layout since good street guider rail is not available in O scale. I have rewound a motor or two in the past, I don't recommend it. Still use Pittmans when I can.