Ah, yes, the validity of this Poll! I knew this would be brought up at some point. Marlibu43 is saying; because of the small number of respondents, 38 total, this Poll is meaningless. However, just as likely the fact is, this Poll may reflect real life, exactly! It's the readers choice to interpret however they like!
My thoughts are the cross section of model railroaders represented in this Poll are not a special group. They are people involved in the hobby who's opinions and thoughts are as valid as any. Therefore I think even though the Poll is a small percentage of the whole of model railroaders, it is very likely that the Poll reflects what is really going on!
I need to ask why you feel that the Poll is not representative of Model Railroaders?