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13/11/2019 - Warley National Exhibition 2019
Warley is back for 2019! Join Hattons at the show on Saturday 23rd & Sunday 24th November.
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01/11/2019 - Winter Bargains 2019
Getting on with your Christmas Shopping? Want something new for your layout? We've put together a selection of new special bargains.
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28/10/2019 - The Great Model Railway Challenge - Season 2
That's a wrap for the Great Model Railway Challenge Season 2! Catch up with all the episodes and read our write-ups here.
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18/10/2019 - Platform 1 - Weekly News Livestream
Catch up with recent episodes of our weekly model railway news livestream.
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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