Hattons model railways

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Hattons Model Railways has announced the sad news that it will be closing their model railway business for good after being in the market since The business says that it has seen a decline in customer numbers, demographics and supply chain disruption — with increased operational costs. Hattons has also said that the company is not insolvent and is being wound down in an orderly fashion, leading no debts. No official closing date has been announced yet, but they have begun a closing down sale. Finally, Hattons has released a full news page with lots of FAQs should you have any, more details available here.

Hattons model railways

Hattons Model Railways were a British retailer and manufacturer of model railway paraphernalia founded in Liverpool , England , in by Norman Hatton — His idea was to sell things that people found hard to get after the war. He discovered that model locomotives and toys were his best-selling items and he began to focus his attention on purchasing as much of this kind of stock as he could, mainly driving around Liverpool looking for second-hand stock to sell on; by the s Hattons was on its way to becoming a fully-fledged model shop. By Norman realised that he needed bigger premises. He remained on Smithdown Road and moved into number that year. It was around this time that Meccano wanted to offload a large quantity of stock, and they sold the lot to Hattons for a fraction of what they were worth. Norman was quoted in a interview as saying some items took 20 years to sell out, due to the amount he had purchased. Norman placed extensive adverts in the model railway press, and the company grew throughout the s, s and s with the help of mail order customers from all over the world sending Norman regular business. In Hattons launched their first website, a directory of the items that they had for sale, to make it easier for people wanting to place orders by post or over the telephone to view the entire stock in one place. The same year number Smithdown Road was purchased and the store expanded into both buildings. Norman semi-retired in , leaving the running of the business to his two children Keith — and Christine Hatton.

No one minded the hattons model railways were good and despatch was fast! I have bought lots of model buses from there over the last few years; always quick despatch and certainty of arrival date, unlike auction sites and some other retailers.

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The model railway community bids farewell to a longstanding pillar of the industry — Hatton's Model Railway. After an impressive 77 years in business, Hatton's, once a formidable competitor, has closed its doors, leaving enthusiasts and hobbyists with a mixture of nostalgia and sorrow. As Hatton's loyal customers reminisce about the cherished memories and experiences shared within its walls, we, at Rails, extend our heartfelt appreciation for the role Hatton's played in shaping the model railway landscape. While it's undoubtedly a sad moment for the community, we want to emphasise the importance of embracing change and looking toward the future. As a fellow enthusiast and provider in the model railway industry, Rails of Sheffield understands the sentimental value attached to Hatton's. However, we invite Hatton's customers to discover the unique offerings and personalised service we provide to ensure the hobby thrives for years to come.

Hattons model railways

It was a shock to the modelling world earlier this year, when stalwart of the industry, Hattons, announced that it was to close. At Rails, we could not allow the legacy of this esteemed brand to disappear and we have sought a way to keep the spirit of Hattons alive. Rails will soon relaunch these services and will continue to update them with new information. While the original Hattons store and business will remain closed, this iconic brand will live on. Will you reopen the Hattons store or warehouse? The physical Hattons store and warehouse will remain closed.

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As many comments already, it is sad to see and hear this. In Hattons launched their first website, a directory of the items that they had for sale, to make it easier for people wanting to place orders by post or over the telephone to view the entire stock in one place. Lost track of the love of the hobby. Curbside pickup is still available for the time being when the store is open. Skip to content. Lou and Cheryl Sassi have been building great scenery for years. Good ideas and plans one morning became a reality via DPD delivery the next day.. Brexit, GST and other operational costs of running an international business have all increased dramatically over the past few years. Regulator opens investigation into train derailment in Surrey Network 14 hours ago. And final, it would be nice to not have to see comments regarding politics, thanks. Website maintenance on Trains.

Hattons Model Railways were a British retailer and manufacturer of model railway paraphernalia founded in Liverpool , England , in by Norman Hatton —

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