The sky is not falling but it should be obvious to even the casual observer that the hobby is contracting not expanding. Model trains will still be with us for a while to come but the changing demographic of those who buy the trains will create challenges for those that import, market the products and also for the TCA. The business picture and train market today is vastly different than it was even 10 years ago. The businesses and associations that take steps to react to the changing times will survive, those who take the attitude "why we have been doing it this way for years" will go the way of the telegraph. Weaver served a small niche market, the owner was at retirement age and they way it see it wanted to enjoy that retirement. Its sad that they are gone but nothing lasts forever.
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