"Kevin" wrote
As a kid in the 50s I only knew two others who had train sets, and one of them shared his Dad's railway.
There are all sorts of reasons why kids are not members of model railway clubs, supervision being one of them. Many kids don't go to school either, but that is hardly evidence that education is dying.
You must attend different exhibitions to me, as there is a significant 'junior' attendence at all the shows I visit, although that may only be the case at local shows. I doubt that the likes of Warley would attract many kids.
John.