I don't think anyone was complaining or scaremongering in anyway. I  saw a question about the 2-6-0 as more of a request and a query and not a complaint.

I saw a few opinions which may be correct or maybe not. That's all well and good correct?

Another point I might bring up is if Bachmann is committed to keeping On30 alive and well and I do believe that is the case then where is the product that we can purchase? My LHS has one piece of On30 and that's one of the original Climax locos and it's been there for years without selling. There's a good reason for that too but I won't mention it here.

But check all the usual suspects (Places to purchase Bachmann On30) online and what do you find?  Nothing at all really other than one of two new releases that can be pre ordered and a few other locos and very few pieces of rolling stock.
I'm not afraid to spend my money and I would gladly do so but where can I find a decent selection. I do not mean that I need it painted and lettered and RTR either as my enjoyment is in the modification and the building of things, not in the operation. Everyone is different so that's OK and not a complaint about those who do operate and need sound and DCC.

My wish is that there is a container full of Bachmann On30 locos and rolling stock on the way and that it will be here in time for the holidays.

Chatham

You may be correct about the lack of interest in kit locomotives but that would include any scale or gauge it would seem.
This was happening long before On30 came upon the scene as we know it today.

Bachmann came out with an idea and ran with it. The problem is that nobody else did.  It's a one trick pony sadly as other manufacturers tried and failed with this gauge. That leaves Bachmann almost alone in the area and only after market suppliers (quality to be sure) are there to help support them.

So what went wrong that makes you think that On30 is in decline? I tend to agree but I'm stuck for an answer. Cost? Probably, but you have to pay for the quality that you are requesting don't you? At what point did On30 go from a novelty to becoming mainstream and then losing it's way? Or has it?

I have noticed that HOn3 has become a new player in the game but is it because of cost or space or what? I have no answers as i have said so I'd like to know where and why this is happening.
Maybe just the natural order of things but any and all thought from anyone would be appreciated.

Chatham