48. MRH14-02-Feb2014-P - page 19

We believe the number of modelers who still build a lot of things
themselves numbers a few thousand – which means the number
today is likely similar to what it was back in the so-called “real
craftsman” days at the dawn of the hobby.
In the meantime, these “plastic trains” have triggered huge
growth in the hobby ranks and every one of us has benefited,
including those lamenting the bygone craftsman days of the
hobby.
History has proven the fears plastic trains would kill the hobby
have been unfounded.
The hobby ranks have grown tremendously, thanks to these
prolific plastic trains making the hobby something mere
When talking
to hobby
vendors,
please
remember
to mention
MRH.
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