Waddy posted:But, really, why fret over it; things change. And it will still be there for most of our lifetimes.
The same thing has been happening in the world of RC aircraft. But the introduction of great electrics and drones has breathed new life into that hobby.
...which is why I'm eagerly awaiting (
) the impact of current battery technology advances to have a commercial impact on model railroading.
We (LHS) have lines and crowds around the RC counters...cars, trucks, planes, small/indoor starter drones, medium-sized drones, large/expensive professional drones, helicopters, power boats, sail boats, etc., etc.....all pretty much driven by advances in battery technology. And (drum roll, please!) at VERY affordable prices....often far less than their predecessor technologies. New blood, new enthusiasm, lots of interest/passion....what a hoot!
Same interest in new technologies for model railroading??........not so much. Oh, sure, there's continuing interest in DCC/Sound, but even that is getting pretty ho-hum for as long as it's been around and as mature as it's become in the O2R end of the hobby.
And the O3R end of the hobby seems to be entrenched lately with 'lipstick' and a change of clothes for the same ol' wrinkled gang. ......with often hefty price-creep to boot!!!!
IMHO, of course.
KD
