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[quote user="ATLANTIC CENTRAL"]I realize the world does not begin or end with the US, and, as you and I have discussed before, the US model train market is very fragmented compared to Germany, but Marklin as world leader? It must be EVERYWHERE but here. [/quote] Sheldon - Marklin is a BIG player in the world of model railroads, much to the dismay of many a hardcore DC model railroader in Europe / Germany. Marklin´s market share of about 35 - 40 % in Europe is based on the company´s tradition and reputation for quality. In any case you´d be surprised how many Marklin aficionados there are in the US. Even MR has a video here showing a Marklin layout. The biggest market, however, appears to be Germany - no wonder! Model railroading is a much more wide spread hobby over here, attracting a growing number of people each year.  Btw, Marklin´s consolidated sales topped 125 million Euros in 2008, that´s about 180 million USD. Neither Bachmann nor Hornby with its brands Rivarossi, Jouef, Lima and Arnold (sales 2008: 69 million Euros) plays in this league, let alone Atlas or Athearn.To say, they are not in the model railroading business, but in the toy train business is simply incorrect. It does not help to wear blinkers ... [:D]
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