Tom Tee posted:.... You want to see success in the hobby shop field? You want to se an extremely well stocked train store? Nicholas Smith in Broomall PA. ...
Nicholas Smith is an online dealer who also operates a storefront. nothing against that, but i believe this is the only type of store that will survive through the next few decades.
not sure if it's been mentioned... 20 years ago if you needed help you might have visited a hobby store to get some advice. today i doubt if there is any subject not covered by a YouTube video.