Date: 14/01/2024

HS2 isn't the only British rail project in trouble. Smaller ones are struggling too - very, very small ones. An ageing population, rising prices and shrinking living spaces have all been blamed for a downturn in the model railway industry. This week, a historic shop announced plans to cease trading, while a national convention revealed that its 2023 meetup would be its last.

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An aged hobby: enthusiasts struggle to keep model railway industry on track

The Guardian

Ageing population, rising prices and shrinking living spaces blamed for downturn, but creatives are fighting back