It's very true that the main drive for manufacturers, seems to be towards selling to the upper end of the market. There remains the Hornby Railroad, which does generally fit the toy robust market. I'm struggling to identify any other manufacturer, which seems very small minded, short term policy. Flashy, detail, products will make profits in the short term, but failure to nurture the beginners will ensure that the hobby will decline, as we oldies shuffle off this mortal coil and less youngsters have been introduced to the hobby.
Julian
Julian