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As usual, I need to clarify some points on my post. I was referring to what I will call the traditional scale modeling scales. I mean; O-Scale, S-Scale and HO-Scale. I'm not an N-Scaler! However, it is my understanding that not much in rolling stock, has ever been available in kits for N. Nor am I a tinplater, so, I am not talking about the tin-plate crowd. As I read in the modeling press, not much of anything appears to be available in O-Scale or S-Scale, so scratch, kit-bash or kits are all there is. Therefore, in particular, my post is addressed towards HO scale. <br /> <br />Specifically, I see a trend towards more RTR rolling stock and pre-built structures. I see this trend effecting the availability of kits with a possible phase-out of simple to moderate complexity (LLP2K, Red Caboose, etc.) kits. My opinion is this trend is a bad direction the hobby is taking! If you RTRers could guarantee that these kits weren't going to be phased-out, I'd say "Have-At-Her"! My buying kits is not effecting the RTRers. I can't say the same, in reverse! <br /> <br />Yes, you can buy a complete layout, RTR. Few of us can afford one. Craftsman (wood, resin) kits will likely always be available as there is demand.
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