I remember a few years ago reading several articles which had various opinions on if the postwar era was considered the golden age of model railroading. Most opinions from many sources generally considered the last 20 or so years the golden age of model railroading. Simply put anyone could have almost anything and in large quantities of almost any scale. Anything from conventional to command control with several different systems were out there to entice the public. Shows were plentiful and while the user population was aging there seemed to be no end in sight.
Then COVID19 and the pandemic followed several smaller manufacturers leaving the industry. With the pandemic in full swing then the big bang of MTH going out of business. No more tinplate, standard gauge, European items, etc. along with their DCS system and parts to support the products out there. I have watched through the past few years as lost of new product was produced and sold and squirreled away by collectors so there is not apparent current glut of most of these items.
So now does everyone just hunker down or what does everyone think is next?
No nasty criticisms please. I am doing my part on promoting the hobby and my club has been doing COVID19 compliant parking lot meets inviting all clubs and all people to support the hobby. I am just curious what experts and novices both think.
Thank you,
