This post is directed at our Canadian Modelers. Here in Southwestern Ontario we have two model train business closing. Paris Junction Hobbies at the end of October and Yarmouth Model Works which has already closed. Other Canadian model railroad business such as Otter Valley and ITLA are currently not shipping to the US which will really effect their business. This trade war is a nasty thing that probably will not go away till maybe the next election at best. Our hobby on both sides of the borders are being effected.
I think as a Canadian modeler we best look at supporting our Canadian modeling business so they can stay afloat till better times arrive once again. Maybe buy a laser structure kit for a change and give it a try, or a model car or truck that you always through of building. Maybe a piece of rolling stock and some weathering powders to play with. Don't forget MiniPrints they have a lot of neat 3-D printed goodies that can change the look of your layouts...George Dutka
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| Paris Junction has been around for 20 years. The owner could not find a buyer and plans to retire. Don and I stopped in there about a month ago and I know he was frustrated with shipping to and from the US. Getting books and magazines over the border adds a lot to the price modelers have to pay on a monthly basis. |
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| Pierre has shut down his rolling stock kit business which had a very good following in the US. |
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