About a yer ago I was excited to go in to S scale but thought it best to be patient. I 100% love the size and quality as stated many times before in this forum. I just don't think the manufacturers are willing to invest in S at all. That leaves anyone who has committed to this scale at a disadvantage of collecting models of trains they like. I like all eras and a lot of different road names as well as steam. I am ready to spend money on my trains. I work very long hours and do not have time to fiddle with things. I need to buy it, put it on the track and enjoy it. After all this is a hobby and hobbies should be enjoyed not causing frustration. Sad to say but this sways me to HO which I can barely see.
In a perfect world for me who is more of a scale guy I wished S was like HO in offerings and other characteristics. I understand the market is just not large enough to support this and I suspect the companies have their hands full with what they currently do. I can not blame anyone who loves S and wants to stick with it nor can I blame anyone who as chosen not to pursue it. For me I just don't think it is worth the hassle of lack of product availability. It still pains me to think this way as again the appeal is the size but what good is the size if nothing is available? Its too bad wished I had the funds to develop S scale I still think there is a potential market but it is a risk and not an immediate return as not only do you need to develop the products but you need to convert people as well.