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20/09/2019 - Platform 1 - Weekly News Livestream
Catch up on the latest episodes of our Platform 1 stream. We'll be live again on Friday 27th September!
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16/09/2019 - Great Electric Train Show Competition
We're giving you the chance to win tickets to this year's Great Electric Train Show! Find out how you can win.
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16/09/2019 - The Great Model Railway Challenge - Season 2
Find out what happened in episode 1 of the new series and catch up on My5!
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13/09/2019 - O Gauge Class A3/ A4 "Record Breakers" - Project Page
We have now revealed the painted samples for our LNER Garter blue liveried Class A4 locomotives!
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05/09/2019 - Hornby Magazine Awards 2019
We're pleased to have been nominated in the Hornby Magazine awards in three different categories. Head here to vote for Hattons.
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09/08/2019 - Hattons OO Class 66 - Project Page
We have provided an update on our Class 66, which includes a new delivery date and a special new expedited delivery option.
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30/07/2019 - UK Traction Review - July 2019
The latest on the UK's locomotive fleets! Featuring all the exhibiting locos at the Direct Rail Services Open Day 2019.
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26/07/2019 - Pre-Owned Live Q&A
Find out more about our Pre-Owned service in our latest Livestream!
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19/07/2019 - Hattons Locomotive Crews by ModelU - Available Now
A new batch of our 3D scanned figures for the P Class and Andrew Barclay have now arrived in stock!
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18/07/2019 - LNER Teak Coaches in O Gauge Project Page
We have now shown final pre-production samples for many of our forthcoming Teak Coaches. See photos and pre-order here.
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16/07/2019 - Hattons Originals N LMS Beyer Garratt - Project Updates
We have now revealed the CAD images for our upcoming Beyer Garratt in N gauge! See photos and pre-order yours here.
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11/07/2019 - Hattons Originals OO SECR P Class 0-6-0T
The Hattons P Class is available now for £99. A wide variety of liveries showcase this beautiful locomotive throughout its lifespan.
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09/07/2019 - Hattons Originals OO Andrew Barclay 0-4-0ST - Available Now
The Hattons Andrew Barclay is available now from just £89. 11 variations are available covering both 14" and 16" locomotives.
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01/07/2019 - Hattons Andrew Barclay 0-4-0ST DCC Fitting Guide
A guide to DCC fitting your Andrew Barclay tank engine
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24/06/2019 - Exclusive Heljan O Gauge Class 37/4s - Available Now!
Our duo of exclusive Heljan Class 37/4s have now arrived! Order yours here.
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21/06/2019 - Hattons Rail Head Treatment Train - Project Page
We are pleased to reveal a new batch of pristine condition RHTTs are on the way! Find out more here.
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21/06/2019 - Hattons FEA-E & FEA-S Intermodal Wagons - Project Page
We are excited to announce a second batch of our FEAs, showcasing both the Freightliner & GBRf models with new running numbers.
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10/06/2019 - UK Traction Review - June 2019
The latest on the UK's locomotive fleets! Featuring all the exhibiting locos at the Crewe charity open day.
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06/06/2019 - Model Railway News Roundup - June 2019
Your model railway news roundup for June 2019 featuring announcements and updates from the DEMU Showcase event.
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03/06/2019 - Heljan O Gauge Class 50 (Hattons Exclusives) - Project Page
Check out the painted samples for our two exclusive Class 50s - 50008 "Thunderer" and 50015 "Valiant".
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31/05/2019 - "All Change" Formations Poster
Hattons is attending the "All Change" Crewe Open Day next week and as part of it we're launching our first formations poster.
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21/05/2019 - Spring Bank Holiday Bargains
We've discounted a range of OO, N & O gauge locomotives, rolling stock and diecast! Act fast while stocks last.
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20/05/2019 - Vandalism at Market Deeping MRC Exhibition
Please support those affected by this abhorrent act of wanton destruction.
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09/05/2019 - Going for Gold - GBRf Livery Blog
We take a detailed look at GBRf's iconic livery, which has been worn by a wide selection of diesel and electric locomotives.
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02/05/2019 - Loco & Rolling Stock Emblems
Our guide to all the emblems worn by locomotives from the Big Four period right up to the end of British Rail.
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01/05/2019 - Changes to Delivery Options
We are always looking to improve our services, and so we have made some changes to our postage options.
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01/04/2019 - Hattons Formation Guides
Join our new Formation guides community on Facebook to play your part in future guides and share your own ideas.
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14/03/2019 - FEA Intermodal Wagon Profile
Simon Bendall take a look at the history behind the FEA Intermodal Wagons and their use today.
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01/03/2019 - Model Rail Scotland 2019
Check out our round up from the 2019 Model Rail Scotland exhibition, including, videos and updates on projects from various manufacturers.
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22/02/2019 - Model Railway News Roundup - Jan/ Feb 2019
Your round-up of the major model railway news and announcements from across January & February 2019.
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18/02/2019 - Model of the Year Awards 2018
See how Hattons performed in the Model of the Year Awards by Model Rail Magazine.
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15/02/2019 - Hattons Originals OO Plasser GPC Crane - Project Page
Find out more about the progress of our GPC crane in OO gauge.
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25/01/2019 - British Model Railway Awards 2018
We're pleased to reveal our results in the annual British Model Railway Awards!
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10/01/2019 - Digital Fittings Services - Reactivated
We are pleased to be able to offer our digital & digital sounds fittings services once again.
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04/01/2019 - Exhibition Calendar 2019
Check out the exhibitions we'll be attending throughout 2019.
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17/12/2018 - Hattons Constructor Range
AVAILABLE NOW: We're now offering a selection of premium quality ballast, loads and more as part of our Hattons Constructor range.
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13/12/2018 - Model Railway News Roundup - November 2018
A look back at the major model news & updates from across November, including the announcement of the Accurascale 'Deltic' and more.
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03/12/2018 - Class 73s into Privatisation
Post-privatisation, the Electro-Diesels saw heavy use, with new roles across the UK under various operators - spawning many interesting liveries.
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27/11/2018 - Warley Exhibition 2018 - Roundup
Our round up from this year's Warley exhibition, with photos and video from the show as well as updates on projects from various manufacturers.
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16/11/2018 - Class 73 - BR's Southern Stalwarts
After looking at where the Class 73s are today; Simon Bendall heads back in time to explore how the electro-diesels were used throughout the nationalisation period.
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14/11/2018 - Electro-Diesels for the 21st Century
Simon Bendall looks at the Class 73 conversion programme, enabling these 50+ year old "go anywhere" locos to continue operating.
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12/11/2018 - Network Rail Employs the 'Minions'
Simon Bendall looks at the converted Class 73 electro-diesel "Minions" employed by Network Rail.
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08/11/2018 - Model Railway News Roundup - October 2018
Simon Bendall looks back at the major model railway announcements and news from across October 2018.
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06/11/2018 - GB Railfreight takes on 'Tugs'
Not content with its 10 newly acquired 66s, GBRf also took on 10 of Colas Rails Class 60s this year. Simon Bendall investigates.
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05/11/2018 - GB Railfreight's "Shed" Expansion
Simon Bendall looks into GBRf's expansion and upgrading of their Class 66 fleet across 2018.
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01/11/2018 - Beilhack Snowplough Profile
Simon Bendall takes a look back at the history behind the Beilhack Snowploughs, introduced by BR in the mid-80s.
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31/10/2018 - New Parcel Despatch Record at Hattons!
We've smashed our previous despatch record due to our new Sale of the Century. Place your order now for pre-weekend despatch.
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15/10/2018 - Great Electric Train Show 2018 Round-Up
Our round-up from the Great Electric Train Show featuring videos, photos and updates on upcoming projects.
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01/10/2018 - [OO] ICI Hopper Wagons - Project Page
NEW: The final delivery of our weathered ICIs is due in the next few days.
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20/09/2018 - Hattons enter Internet Retailing UK Top 500!
We're proud to have been recognised as one of the IRUK Top 500 retailers.
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18/09/2018 - Test Drive the New Hattons Site!
Take a look at our all-new website, which features a new look, enhanced search features and more.
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13/08/2018 - Hattons Sure Sound & Rail Rumble - Class 66
Announcing Sure Sound and Rail Rumble! Check out the new sound for our forthcoming Class 66 project.
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02/08/2018 - [OO] Beilhack ZZA Snowplough - Project Page
NEW: Network SouthEast liveried Beilhacks have now released. All twelve variations are now in stock.
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12/07/2018 - [OO] Warwell Wagons - Project Page
ANNOUNCEMENT: Four new variants of our award winning Warwell wagons are on the way. Find out more here!
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27/06/2018 - Hatton's Staff Issued with Hydration Challenge!
Find out more about our Hydration Challenge, ensuring our team are aware of the importance of keeping hydrated!
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05/06/2018 - [OO] Class 07 in HNRC livery - Project Page
NEW: Our HNRC Class 07 is available now!
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27/03/2018 - The London Festival of Railway Modelling 2018 Round-Up
We recently attended the LFoRM at Ally Pally. Check out photos and a video from the show here.
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02/03/2018 - Beilhacks In Action!
With the recent snowfall across the UK, the Beilhack snowploughs have sprung into action!
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01/03/2018 - Exclusive Project Reviews
See what prominent model railway YouTubers had to say about our upcoming Andrew Barclay and P Class locomotives.
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26/02/2018 - Model Rail Scotland 2018
We had an incredible time at Model Rail Scotland 2018 over the weekend. See photos and a video from the show here.
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23/02/2018 - British Model Railway Awards 2017 - The Results!
The results are in for the BMRA 2017, a huge thank you to all who voted!
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17/01/2018 - British Model Railway Awards 2017
We have been nominated for four categories in the BMRA 2017. Find out more here.
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09/01/2018 - [O] Warwell Wagons - Project Page
NEW: All 10 variants of our O Gauge Warwell wagons are now in stock!
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04/01/2018 - [O] Class 20 with Headcode Discs - Project Page
Both of our exclusive O Gauge Class 20s are available now, alongside six other new varieties from Heljan.
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03/01/2018 - Hatton's Behind the Scenes Videos
Watch our Behind the Scenes videos, showcasing who we are and what we do!
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30/11/2017 - [OO] Class 121 'Bubble Cars' - Project Page
Our seven exclusive 'Bubble Cars' produced by Dapol are now in stock and available to order!
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23/11/2017 - New Exclusive Product Announcement!
Explore our two new OO Gauge projects - the Rail Head Treatment Train and FEA-E/ FEA-S Intermodal Wagons.
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25/09/2017 - Hatton's Exclusive Class 121 Painted Samples
Take a look at the painted samples of our Exclusive versions of the upcoming Dapol Class 121 'Bubble Car' DMUs.
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22/09/2017 - Hatton's Exclusive OO Tank Locomotives
Get up to speed with our two recent announcements - the OO Gauge SECR P Class 0-6-0T & Andrew Barclay 0-4-0ST!
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11/09/2017 - New OO Gauge Product Announcement
Exclusive OO Gauge SECR P Class 0-6-0T and Andrew Barclay 0-4-0ST being produced by Hatton's!
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03/07/2017 - O Gauge Class 20 with headcode discs - Project Announcement
Celebrate sixty years of the Class 20 with these two exclusive Hatton's/Heljan models.
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27/02/2017 - Hatton's GWR 14xx, 48xx & 58xx 0-4-2T - Project Page
Explore our exclusive GWR 14xx locomotives in OO and how the project came together.
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12/12/2016 - 14xx Delivery Confirmation
Delivery dates for the 14xx's announced
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29/11/2016 - ICI Hopper 1st EP Samples Arrive
First look at the new hoppers
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17/11/2016 - New 18 Pin Decoder from Hatton's
New decoder in the Hatton’s decoder range
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04/08/2016 - Heljan O Gauge Gresley A3, A4 and Teaks
Hatton's and Heljan announce new rolling stock in O gauge
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28/06/2016 - Hatton's Exclusive Class 121 & 122 colour layouts
Hatton's exclusive Class 121 and 122 models have colour layouts revealed.
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24/06/2016 - 2nd Batch of colour samples for 14xx
The BR versions of the 14xx colour samples have arrived
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20/06/2016 - Hatton's Exclusive Class 71's
Hatton's, in partnership with DJ Models, can now announce that we are producing two exclusive Class 71 locomotives in OO Gauge
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15/06/2016 - Hattons Exclusive 14xx 2nd EPs arrive
The 14xx 2nd Engineering samples have arrived with colour samples
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