From the horses mouth, a very interesting article on Hornby and N gauge ...
http://www.hornby.com/uk-en/news/simonsays/its-a-small-world/ (http://www.hornby.com/uk-en/news/simonsays/its-a-small-world/)
Interesting that Simon says three N gauge manufacturers is one too many. Maybe he sees one being squeezed out perhaps that being the "new boy" Hornby.
What gets me is why was the Brighton Belle produced? I thought to gauge the market for a possible Hornby entry. How wrong I am :dunce: