Will All Model Train Manufacturers Survive The Recession?

April 26, 2009

We are all guilty of taking things for granted. We think that because a brand (or stockist) has been around for many years they will continue to be around forever. However, we live times of change and we can’t always take things for granted. These are testing times for all of us and we need to try and stay positive and work as a community and help each other.

Here are some things you could do:

1. If you can afford it – keep up your interest in model railroading and continue to support stockists of model train supplies. If the stockists stop selling, then they stop buying from the manufacturers. If the model train manufacturers stop selling, they stop manufacturing and could potentially go out of business. Model Train manufacturers are unlikely to get a government bail-out!

2. Encourage others in the hobby particularly newbies. We need new people coming into the hobby all the time to ensure this hobby not only survives, but it prospers! Beginners often spend the most money and will help the industry survive these difficult times.

3. Help each other by adding feedback and comments on this blog. It is a great way to share ideas and I am putting my time and effort into this to keep it as a FREE service – so please use it.

4. Please help me too. If you haven’t already bought my Model Train Help ebook, then please do. I need to earn a living too.

5. Keep a smile on your face (it’s contagious!) and enjoy life. Despite all the bad news, the trees will keep growing, the sun will keep shining, kids will keep laughing and life will go on.