Give the average kid a choice between a Mamod or a flashy looking RC Car, latest phone or pair of trainers and unless it’s a big kid mamod are going to loose out. Even then the Chinese steam engines have more features and are cheaper. They have not moved with the times.
No mention of when they last had a rent increase or if the new rate is comparable to others in the area or had they been getting a good deal for the last few years..