After much pondering I ventured to my local model shop today to take a look at the Peco track.
Apparently I had just missed the local Hornby rep who I understand had just left with a flea in his ear about Hornby stomping on the retailers.
Aside from that we discussed that Heljan had pulled out and today so has Gaugemaster which means the only player left making RTR at this time is Hornby. Aside from the 2 sets, nothing else has been physically produced yet and according to the rep it’s not set in stone?
I left feeling slightly apprehensive and considered delaying making a decision until a) I’ve seen the products in the flesh at a show and b) wait to see what surprises Bachmann may unveil in their next quarterly announcement. Given their track record I wouldn’t be surprised if they unveiled something like they did with those 009 fairlies.
If another manufacturer producing RTR doesn’t jump on board I’m going to hold fire for now.