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I have often fancied building a model railway too, but lack a suitable space (and probably enough disposable income) to achieve one. The price of the rolling stock is in the stratosphere, if you think slot cars are expensive then try a Hornby 00 gauge loco with sound at pushing £300 a pop. A simple small diesel shunter is over £100 and non powered carriages can be £50+ each!

I sometimes buy 'Railway Modeller' to pick up scenery tips and marvel at the miniature creations therein and I wish we had their vast range of scenic items and figures in our 1/32 scale. The other noticeable thing is the sheer quantity of bricks and mortar model railway shops advertising in the publication. Contrary to perceived opinion the model shop is not dead but very few of them do slot cars as well so it really shows up the gulf in popularity and profitability between the two hobbies.