Company News

Class 73 - BR's Southern Stalwarts

By Jack Morgan - Friday, November 16, 2018

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.

Electro-Diesels for the 21st Century

By Jack Morgan - Wednesday, November 14, 2018

Simon Bendall looks at the Class 73 conversion programme, enabling these 50+ year old "go anywhere" locos to continue operating.

Network Rail Employs the 'Minions'

By Jack Morgan - Monday, November 12, 2018

Simon Bendall looks at the converted Class 73 electro-diesel "Minions" employed by Network Rail.

Model Railway News Roundup - October 2018

By Jack Morgan - Thursday, November 8, 2018

Simon Bendall looks back at the major model railway announcements and news from across October 2018.

GB Railfreight takes on 'Tugs'

By Jack Morgan - Tuesday, November 6, 2018

Not content with its 10 newly acquired 66s, GBRf also took on 10 of Colas Rails Class 60s this year. Simon Bendall investigates.

GB Railfreight's "Shed" Expansion

By Jack Morgan - Monday, November 5, 2018

Simon Bendall looks into GBRf's expansion and upgrading of their Class 66 fleet across 2018.

New Parcel Despatch Record at Hattons!

By Jack Morgan - Wednesday, October 31, 2018

We've smashed our previous despatch record due to our new Sale of the Century. Place your order now for pre-weekend despatch.

Great Electric Train Show 2018 Round-Up

By Jack Morgan - Monday, October 15, 2018

Our round-up from the Great Electric Train Show featuring videos, photos and updates on upcoming projects.

Hattons enter Internet Retailing UK Top 500!

By Jack Morgan - Thursday, September 20, 2018

We're proud to have been recognised as one of the IRUK Top 500 retailers.

Hatton's Staff Issued with Hydration Challenge!

By Jack Morgan - Wednesday, June 27, 2018

Find out more about our Hydration Challenge, ensuring our team are aware of the importance of keeping hydrated!

The London Festival of Railway Modelling 2018 Round-Up

By Jack Morgan - Tuesday, March 27, 2018

We recently attended the LFoRM at Ally Pally. Check out photos and a video from the show here.

Beilhacks In Action!

By Jack Morgan - Friday, March 2, 2018

With the recent snowfall across the UK, the Beilhack snowploughs have sprung into action!

Model Rail Scotland 2018

By Jack Morgan - Monday, February 26, 2018

We had an incredible time at Model Rail Scotland 2018 over the weekend. See photos and a video from the show here.

British Model Railway Awards 2017 - The Results!

By Jack Morgan - Friday, February 23, 2018

The results are in for the BMRA 2017, a huge thank you to all who voted!

British Model Railway Awards 2017

By Jack Morgan - Wednesday, January 17, 2018

We have been nominated for four categories in the BMRA 2017. Find out more here.

Hatton's Behind the Scenes Videos

By Jack Morgan - Wednesday, January 3, 2018

Watch our Behind the Scenes videos, showcasing who we are and what we do!