I bet the major train mfgs know exactly what the # is.
I'll bet they don't. Each of them has a handle on their respective sales figures and some other data (those who register their warranty or are club members, for example), but that's about it. And few if any of them share that information. All they could do is make a "guesstimate" based on the limited area they work with.
Allan I guess we'll just have to disagree on this one. I'd be very surprised if the Wolf & Lion didn't know their potential for sales in the o gauge market. These guys surely aren't playing a guessing game. I do however agree with your statement "And few if any of them share that information". These guy certainly keep this kind of info close to the vest.
So, does that mean a guy who buys two locomotives, three boxcars, a flat car, a caboose from four different dealers is counted by the manufacturers as 7 distinct model railroaders?
Rusty
