Model Railway News | January 2024 | Saying Goodbye to Hattons

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0:00 Intro
0:38 Farewell Hattons
3:21 Hornby
5:51 EFE Rail
6:42 Oxford Rail
7:37 Accurascale
8:54 Sam'sTrains on TikTok

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@sharkymcsharknose2979 6 ай бұрын

A shame to hear about Hatton's closing its doors. They had a booth at the Springfield, Massachusetts train show the past few years. As far as I know they were the only UK company to have a presence at a major US train show, and they were always good to talk to.

@SamsTrains 6 ай бұрын

Yeah a real shame - I heard about their American exhibitions - they were pioneers for sure! Thanks for watching, Sam :)

@ajkleipass 6 ай бұрын

I believe they had purchased an American hobby / mail order company somewhat recently. I guess they are now closing again too. 😢

@avlisk 6 ай бұрын

Having lived in the USA for the last 72 years, when you say "UK model train shop", the only one I think of is Hattons. This announcement must be HUGE over there.

@ausfoodgarden 6 ай бұрын

Yes, Hatton's closing is a great loss, especially for us overseas modelers. As others have said I hope there is a way that the information database they have can be kept available to us all. A bit surprised that you didn't mention the end of the Warley show as part of the news. Cheers!

@matthewneleigh567 6 ай бұрын

As a modeler in the U.S., Hattons' trunk service was absolutely invaluable and the vast majority of the UK models, new and used, that I've bought in the last ten years came from there. They will be missed indeed.

@SamsTrains 6 ай бұрын

Yeah that's right - the Trunk was a great service... even won awards I believe! Thanks for watching, Sam :)

@ArcadiaJunctionModelTrains 6 ай бұрын

Sad, but "this is not the end" as Gandalf said to Pippin. The hobby will endure.

@stupididiot6116 6 ай бұрын

Sadly I don’t think the next generations are interested ……..plus the cost has gone up ridiculously !

@ArcadiaJunctionModelTrains 6 ай бұрын

on my channel I have a video about how its not the end and ways around high prices. @Trainrhys

@SamsTrains 6 ай бұрын

Oh it'll definitely endure!!

@Plokman040 6 ай бұрын

Oh geez sorry didn't mean to spam my Reply glitched, deleted any copies.

@Plokman040 6 ай бұрын

We know it will, it is actually growing thanks to Covid. Rail will always be loved, sorry to hear Hatton's is going the way of Waldon books.

@bryantan863 6 ай бұрын

Everyone will surely miss Hatton's Sam. The news of Hatton's closing down is extremely sad to everyone including me.

@SamsTrains 6 ай бұрын

It really is - such a shock :( Thanks for watching, Sam :)

@trainman07011 6 ай бұрын

I am shocked and still grieving the loss of Hatton's. The whole crew there will be sorely missed. It was an honor working with each and every one of you. To my friends Rich, Dave, Tom and Jack, I will miss our annual show at Amherst very much. You are all in my thoughts at this difficult and painful time.

@sapphirejunction8993 6 ай бұрын

Those Hornby RRP prices are just ridiculous, even at the retailers.

@speleokeir 6 ай бұрын

Agreed, but in reality nobody in their right mind pays RRP and you can get a fair bit off. If you go to Hornby direct you can use promotional codes/vouchers to get discounts, they also do promotional offers to club members from time to time (I got an offer of £50 off if spending £300+ last November AND December £100 off in all), plus if you're a club member you get 15% of what you spent back in reward points that can be taken off your next purchase. On my last purchase the RRP in total was £321 I got £50 off plus a further 5%, so a £63.50 discount, plus my 15% reward points is a further £38.62 off my next purchase. Just over £100 in total. Still not cheap by any means but that's a lot more reasonable.

@pedalcarguy 6 ай бұрын

As an overseas customer the closure of Hatton's really saddens me. I made over 100 purchases from them during the last four years and really got to rely on them. I will miss their friendly and professional service. Wonderful people. Where will I source my UK locos and rolling stock now? Not many retailers are willing to ship abroad. Sam, thank you for commiserating with us Hatton's customers. I wish you well! 😊👍

@donaterdosi618 6 ай бұрын

Hattons was the best for me. Im a Hungarian who wants to model in OO and with British stuff. Hattons had the best shipping and great prices on pre-owned items, so many useful information… when I eventually finish my layout I want to put up a small gravestone for them. Goodbye hattons ❤ you were the best 😢

@ringmastermodels 6 ай бұрын

One interesting thing I’m noticing folks not including in their sharing of Hattons’ news, is the dreaded “B” word. They even mention in their announcement and yet, everybody is ignoring it and even if they do, it’s downplayed. What doesn’t help is there’s an absolute mountain of Continental image models in this country despite the limited market and since leaving the EU, any exports to customers in Europe have become expensive, time consuming and because of that: rare. Even at bargain prices, nobody in Europe is buying from Britain anymore because it’s now such a hassle. My local shop ships more to North America and Oceania than Europe now, and they barely shipped to those locations to begin with! I can only imagine what kind of dent in profits it did to a company the size of Hatton’s. They had good rep globally for good international service and Brexit took a lot of that from them.

@hjp5150 6 ай бұрын

I totally agree. B has bad consequences for all people in all countries. Greetings from Germany

@acescionti711 6 ай бұрын

I never really understood the push for brexit. Whats the point of breaking away from the eu when being a part of the union helped bolster all nations involved on an economic social and infrastructural basis. I remember growing up as a kid and hearing about all sorts of mega projects in the EU because everyone worked as a team and came together to make genuine improvements on each other’s infrastructure and economic design. As far i knew the EU and subsequently UK as being part of the eu had some of THE strongest economic basis in the world Trade and shipping was kept extremely low in cost and everyone was still getting paid a decent fair. The absolute power house the system used to be It honestly was something to strive for in other places of the world. A first true example of large scale multinational cooperation that aimed to improve the lives of its citizens and provide protection. It wasn’t perfect yes. But it is certainly still a good system to be a part of Greetings from an Italian American who actually likes to learn about other countries and cultures and does there best to not be a complete idiot

@davidwales2624 6 ай бұрын

Brexit didn’t cause this.. get a grip…

@acescionti711 6 ай бұрын

@@davidwales2624 breaking away from a system that inheritley allowed for far easier shipping of materials and products across multiple borders and bodies of water Would and definitely did. Drive up cost of production for many UK based companies and manufacturers. Now logistics of shipping to the EU from the UK have become vastly more complicated relative to what they used to be. My buddy in Scotland talked to me the other week about how shipping cost shot up for him and his friend in Germany to mail to eachother after brexit. A sudden increase in cost and complications of logistics is exactly one of the main factors that were put forth by hattons for why they are winding down the company. Things got more complicated and cost of materials went up subsequently. That’s exactly the kind of thing brexit caused

@samcoventon 6 ай бұрын

@@davidwales2624 Hattons literally give Brexit as a reason in their FAQs. You might still think it's a good idea, but it's a complete disaster for most people and businesses and you just have to accept that I'm afraid

@georgethomas7814 6 ай бұрын

Yeah I'm gonna miss Hatton's too..... They seemed to make the effort to make model trains the best they can be and keep costs down. To a certain extent Accurascale has made an impact on the market, Ellis Clarke too. But Hatton's really did try to set standards and went to battle with both Hornby and Bachmann. That was a shame and badly handled.

@overshoe6361 6 ай бұрын

Since Hatton's bought large US retailer MB Klein just before this, what's the scoop on that? Love your videos here in Pennsylvania.

@stevenbarker57 6 ай бұрын

Thanks for the footage of Locomotion , I have been asking Hornby for this locomotive for a number of years now , it looks amazing ..... Keep up the good work too , I look forward to seeing your next locomotive project too ...

@cliveballiston7471 6 ай бұрын

Hi Sam, I have the Southern bullied booster and love it, it runs well and at low speed, has small directional lighting and comes supplied with a wand if you want to turn on the cab lights, all the best, Clive

@JonathanMarks 6 ай бұрын

I do hope that a way is found to preserve the amazing training and review videos as well as the extensive product catalogue that Hattons was famous for. This remains a jewel in the crown which is unique and I am sure has a commercial value, maybe to the NRM. I also think the trunk service was a brilliant idea.

@SamsTrains 6 ай бұрын

I agree - I've been thinking about that too - it's something I use almost every day! Thanks for watching, Sam :)

@duszty 6 ай бұрын

The trunk service was a godsend for us OO/UK modelers in the USA - combining shipping costs on various items by holding them was brilliant. I hope someone else runs with the idea.

@JonathanMarks 6 ай бұрын

It is almost a national treasure. Thousands of Hours of Work. @@SamsTrains

@vectorbrony3473 6 ай бұрын

I’ve got a Bulleid booster in Southern Green and I’m really impressed. It’s a heavy loco and the details are really good. I’ve seen with others that part of the gearing can be loose a causes a bit of noise.

@skyrocket0113 6 ай бұрын

Hi Sam, wishing you a happy 2024. I'm so sorry Hatton's is closing down, that's such sad news mate. I ordered most of my modal railway stuff from there! I was looking forward to when Hatton's started selling Hornby TT scale trains! I follow them on Instagram & they keep on going on about closing down sales! I really can't believe it mate! They were great characters there the people you mentioned! Please keep your vids coming mate, I always look forward to them! 👍

@harryhill783 6 ай бұрын

Real shame about Hattons. Their customer service was always absolutely excellent when I needed it and competitive prices too. I have my fingers crossed the P Class goes ahead as I have a preorder in. There can’t be a lot of money in the hobby at the moment if one of the biggest and most well used retailers are winding down.

@SamsTrains 6 ай бұрын

I agree - always a great experience shopping with Hatton's... fingers crossed for the P class for sure! Thanks for watching, Sam :)

@spring626 6 ай бұрын

I'm sad about hattons. Since I live in the US hattons is one fo the only places where I could get British locos for a very good price. I got a Hornby b12 and Hornby A1/3 there, and I'm sad to see it go

@sweetroll1723 6 ай бұрын

Yeah same. Hattons was really nice as someone living in America.

@michaelallen2063 6 ай бұрын

Thanks Sam, as ever, for a great edition of the MRN. Your tribute to Hattons was a lovely and clearly heartfelt touch. We corresponded on Twitter so i know the Warley announcement hasn't escaped your attention. Will you be bringing this to the MRN next month?

@SamsTrains 6 ай бұрын

Thank you so much - glad you liked that. I posted a short video about Warley the other day - you can see it on my shorts page! Thanks for watching, Sam :)

@oriontaylor 6 ай бұрын

I hope another manufacturer acquires the tooling and designs from some of the original projects Hattons have done, both in 00 and 0 Scale. Their tooling database from all sorts of manufacturers was another fantastic resource.

@jamesdunloptrains 6 ай бұрын

Awesome video today Sam so happy you’re videos are back

@stratagama 6 ай бұрын

Will be disappointing to see hattons go, they were like my go-to retailer for getting European models into the US. Their reputation meant that I felt safe and comfortable to place orders and know that I'll get what's delivered and if something goes wrong I know I'll be taking care of

@ed4415 6 ай бұрын

It is sad Hattons are going. It isn't surprising considering their website is a very poor e-commerce site. It wouldn't have taken much money to hire in somebody to sort it out and make it look and function better as per Rails of Sheffield website etc.

@harrylilley-organist4075 6 ай бұрын

SAM!! In case you'd missed it, the Kernow GWR steam RailMotor has arrived at long last and has started to be dispatched today! Would love to see a review on the channel as this model has been a LONG time coming!

@Alpha-oo8 6 ай бұрын

Hopefully hattons tooling suites will be inherited by another manufacturer, like how accurascale took over the class 66’s. It’s a real shame to lose hattons, they did so much for this hobby. Losing warley too, a shame indeed

@adriancarter2863 6 ай бұрын

Wonder if Accurascale will take up the option of Hattons Genesis Coaches in the same manner as Hattons Class 66, the best Class 66 around by miles (have two), and which makes the LIMA/Hornby model look like an expensive joke!?

@xenon53827 5 ай бұрын

Hattons will be up there in the history books along with names like Basset Lowke, Bing and Hornby Dublo. They have earned that right. So sad to see them go, but so glad of their dedicated contribution to the hobby over so many years. A company of honour, something so sadly rare these days…

@Alextrains502 6 ай бұрын

It’s sad to see Hattons are closing 😢

@SamsTrains 6 ай бұрын

It really is :(

@bartolomeo.07 6 ай бұрын

I am thinking about getting the Bulleid Booster locomotive myslef. This would be the first loco bought in OO gauge without a set. I only have little LNER 0-4-0 tank engine and some massive pal like this would be very cool addition haha. To be honest the BR Blue livery stole my heart. It's such a good news you are going to review this fella because I will at least know if it's worth it's price ;)) Would be cool to see the BR Blue one reviewed but I think personally that it's going to be Southern Green by the way you described it. Thanks for delivering another batch of news. Cheers ;)

@JosephMartin-Smith-fq8gm 6 ай бұрын

£180!!! For an 08??

@michaelayres9978 6 ай бұрын

That's why "Harrods" are closing sky high prices most can't afford 😅

@dakdak7609 6 ай бұрын

Sorry to hear about Hattons, I wasn’t a big buyer from them but they did supply me a few rarities. With their own designs, eg the Genesis coaches, I hope they can realise some value by selling on the IP rights and designs. The other thing that could be sold, hosted or picked up by someone would be the Hattons Directory, which is a great resource that clearly has had a lot of work go into it.

@michaeldavies9600 6 ай бұрын

Hi Sam it's a great shame about Hattons,they have been great to deal with over the years.Not only that i have looked at a couple of the other large online shops and i cant seem to navigate their pages as easy as i could with Hattons.

@jamesdawson9154 6 ай бұрын

Yes, got my EFE SR Booster model last week in Southern Railway Green. Really great model of distinctive loco as far as I am concerned

@ChapelEndJunctionUK 6 ай бұрын

Great update as always Sam , shame about Hatton's but good that Rails re introduced Hornby to their stock last year . Looking forward to your 2024 uploads . Kind regards ......Peter

@CymruJedi 6 ай бұрын

Happy new year to you Sam. Will you be reviewing the Kernow GWR Railmotor which just released?

@FunAngelo2005 4 ай бұрын

4:48 how did you say that name with a straight face????!!!😂😂😂

@astronomenov99 6 ай бұрын

I did the pilgrimage to Smithdown Road in the 1970s. Very sad to lose Hattons, they were part of my childhood.

@99_steamnoob58 6 ай бұрын

The end of an era, I started shopping with Hattons back in 2022. Mostly due to things that was discontinued from Hornby.

@rupertchappelle5303 6 ай бұрын

Hooray for Accurascale magnetic couplers!!! Saves me the trouble of installing them.

@JustinFrazier_360 6 ай бұрын

Nice job with the news sam

@cjperkinsboy1293 6 ай бұрын

I am starting to make my model railway larger and I was wondering where I need to put insulated rail joiners at on the layout if I need them anywhere.

@mikeking2539 6 ай бұрын

I did not buy many locos from Hattons, but did like buying some of the 00 scale diecast cars and small vans from them, as they were great prices. I did get my Accurascale Class 37 from them, and have had none of the issues that are going round KZfaq etc. I will miss them, a sad time for the modeling people of all ages. I've been into trains/real and model for almost 50 years, I got my first (electric) train set fro christmas when I was about 8 years old,.. This was from a local model railway shop, sadly closed a long time ago. We have lost a lot of good model shops and specialest model railway shops over the years, I do order online, but the best way to get your items I think is in person at a local (or local ish) shop where you can see what they have, and in some cases see the model run on a test track! You can also ask questions and gain information, and advice. Shame that Hattons are going, I wish their staff all the best for the future.

@DennisLora2001 6 ай бұрын

This is a good video about upcoming model trains Sam great job ❤

@locotracks2217 6 ай бұрын

I'll miss the Hattons website for sure - a great resource of model railway information. To me it's the best in the business. There must be a value in that - I wonder if anyone will take it on?

@thatguynathan5816 6 ай бұрын

Massive shame about hattons. I'm going to rails of Sheffield for the moment with my most recent order or 009 track. Always enjoy keeping up on the model rail news. Always handy thanks again Sam

@europacifictradersltd3717 6 ай бұрын

hi sam. as like many i was surprised with hattons announcement but at the same time had an inkling that something was up with hattons when accurascale announced their taking over of hattons class 66 .which didnt make sense until now . like everyone its with a sad heart to see hattons go.

@davidhart4748 5 ай бұрын

Sad to hear about Hatton’s I used to deal with them when they were wholesaling the Hornby DoublO from Bins Road

@NWRJ_WStudios 6 ай бұрын

There wasn't that many steam locomotive announced this month Sam, let's just hope that there will be more next month. Cheers Jasper & Willow

@timbervalleyproductions 6 ай бұрын

Great vid Sam, hope you and your family had a good Christmas and New Year? Really sad about Hattons - my first purchase came from them! No mention of Warley though?

@guyclark2975 6 ай бұрын

The Accurascale Class 66 is actually the Hattons tooling that Accurascale purchased so aside from a few modifications it will NOT classify as an Accurascale model.

@modelrailwaynoob 6 ай бұрын

I look forward to your news even though I rarely see something I am not aware of. Odd I know. I saw you on TikTok too. It's a shame Oxford Rail haven't improved the paintwork to be more prototypical on the rail gun and got rid of the totally incorrect khaki paint on the loco. I would have bought one otherwise. They would sell many more if they were black or grey.

@andrewgrave 6 ай бұрын

NEC is a great central England location with seamless rail connections but super expensive accommodation unless you stay a little way out.

@hughoconnor9172 6 ай бұрын

But bloody hard to get to without a car unless you are close to the WCML!

@1471SirFrederickBanbury 6 ай бұрын

I hope you received my email this time (if not, I'll contact you via twitter or something soon). It is rather sad about Hattons, I was planing to get some of those genesis carriages (I cant find them anywhere else). the backlash to Hornby was hilarious though (I just hope they make a Planet class and release Rocket solo, as I am going to use my watch gears to make a better mechanism for them)! thanks as always Sam!

@thestocktonflyer4059 6 ай бұрын

I received a email from hattons to say the p class loco will not be going ahead. So sad to see hattons close. I wish all the staff the very best for the future. Great video sam .

@davidstrains4910 6 ай бұрын

A good overall news video here Sam, shame about hattons calling time, last items I ordered from them was 2 packs of hornby Eurostar coaches, I received my Bulleid booster just last week, I went with 20002 in the black with silver trim, overall good model from my experience so far, really hoping that at a later date they will announce 20001 in the same livery because I think I have seen photos of 20001 in black and it would be good to have both 20001 and 20002 in the same livery.

@SamsTrains 6 ай бұрын

Thanks David - yeah a real shame! Glad to hear your booster turned up and was decent - I quite like them too! :D Thanks for watching, Sam :)

@vijeolook 6 ай бұрын

What worries me the most is that Hattons as one of the top model railway retailers in the Uk with worldwide exports can't see a future anymore in it for themselves. A couple of years ago during the Covid crisis then was a mini boom/revival in the hobby which was reported in several UK national newspapers including the Telegraph and Guardian. This week both of these same newspapers featured articles on the "dying model train hobby as the enthusiasts get ever older". Ironically there has never been so much choice in quality railway models as there is now even if they are generally expensive. I think in the longer term whether in the UK, US or Germany (biggest model railway markets) the challenge is to get new young people into the hobby...

@mrfamoussounik 6 ай бұрын

Hello Sam, good day. I just wanted to say that I am feeling sad for hattons, as I have recently bought a model from them... It may be one of the last models sold by hattons. And, Ellis Clark have coach packs for pre-order on their website. These include LNER Teak, both preserved and the 1930s versions, BR Cream n blood, BR brown and others too!

@mr488gto8 6 ай бұрын

Great video, thax

@johnspencer2914 6 ай бұрын

Ah, no Warley show news ? ;-) Received my Booster today. Great model but had an issue with one bogie not being entirely in contact with the track. Found the issue was with the bogie support spigots. Once tweeked it was perfectly fine. lovely model.

@jimmyduncan7650 6 ай бұрын

Surprising news as Hattons certainly seemed to be doing everything well. They'll be missed.

@terrier_productions 6 ай бұрын

I'm not fond of the Era 1 range from Hornby mainly due to the coupling but when I heard during their Q&A Stream that it will have a NEM pocket, I immediately ordered one from Rails of Sheffield. I might even try and find some Accurascale Choldron Wagons!

@SamsTrains 6 ай бұрын

Ahh fantastic - yeah the NEM addition is very smart... they should have done it from the start! Thanks for watching, Sam :)

@impy1980 6 ай бұрын

Wow? Hattons closing? I am so shocked, I remember visiting their original old corner store in Liverpool when I was at uni in Preston 13 years ago, I even bought my first new loco as an adult from there, a Bachmann 101 DMU in BR blue. As a large well established retailer, big loss to the hobby.

@SamsTrains 6 ай бұрын

Yeah I know.. they've been around for so long... a blow for the hobby :( Thanks for watching, Sam :)

@skuula 6 ай бұрын

How about a great H0 scale coupler shootout? Those traditional loop and hook ones vs. RoCo close couplers vs. whatever other brand close couplers vs. the ones from Aliexpress (which are not bad at all) vs. the Kadees and the other scale Janney couplers? Ranking in: Success rate in attaching during controlled experiment, ability to stay attached through curves, tendency to derail the train, and how long does it take to remove every other carriage from a train by hand, with the remaining ones not derailed or re-railed?

@stanleydomalewski8497 6 ай бұрын

Sorry to hear the news !😢

@loftlegacy 6 ай бұрын

As a long standing customer, it was a big shock. To be honest, shopping there has not been the same since they moved from Smithdown Road. I do think that they say farewell with good grace and are doing it rightly. They are even pointing customers to other shops which is decent of them, including the excellent Widnes Model Centre (very nice folks!).

@jordandegraaff 6 ай бұрын

Loosing Hatton’s is going to be so hard. I’m new to the hobby and have been saving up to start buying things. Sad I may never get to experience a Hatton’s product. You will be missed!

@SamsTrains 6 ай бұрын

Yeah that's right - there won't be another Hatton's :( Thanks for watching, Sam :)

@Ianshandle999 6 ай бұрын

Really enjoying your channel. I think this is the first shakeout not the last in the hobby driven by the endless search for more detailed and specific models, driving up model costs exponentially. Luckily I could afford to buy the latest stuff at the latest prices, but I don’t. I started in the 1990s when Hornby top link in the brown box rivalled Lima in the blue box for which one could run the worse! When production moved to China, there was a spectacular improvement in detail and quality of running. Anything made 2005 to 2015 normally runs great has great detail and at normal viewing distance is indistinguishable from the current super detail stuff. The actual market for, and margins to be made on for example Hornby’s 900 variations of class 5 must be peanuts for them and the retailers. I used Hattons in the uk and internationally for many years. They are a great company but those pushing for endless extra details will rue the day…..sad for Hattons, their friendly staff, and all us modellers. Will Hornby go bust yet again?

@devilscoachman79 6 ай бұрын

Not surprised that Hattons are closing, the madness of the pandemic is what ultimately sealed their fate. I have plenty of disposable income and upto early 2020 was spending well over £200 a month with Hattons, I`ve just been looking at my paypal receipts and found that I have spent £260 with Hattons in the last 4 years. I`ve chosen to run what models I have and not buy anything anymore, it`s too tricky with the way things are now with how the world is. This year for example my car insurance has more than doubled. The pandemic and the on going rising prices have diverted all my disposable income into a cash ISA. I will not be surprised if we hear that Rails of Sheffield are to go the same way, they are punching well above their weight having costly store refurbishment/extension/new show room etc, when customers are not spending like they were before and choosing to be far more cautious with their money.

@donottouchtheliverail2306 6 ай бұрын

Yes got my br blue boaster,my only problems the pick-ups were a mile out

@carltonbirds 6 ай бұрын

You watch? Hornby will be closing down next.

@jurgenonstenk 6 ай бұрын

So here's a question I have for you Sam as someone who is knows a bit more about the industry, now that Hattons is closing, do you have any good recommendations for other places to buy second hand models internationally? As someone always interested in British models and living outside the UK, Hattons now closing does make getting older models seem much more difficult.

@dansmodelrailways7886 6 ай бұрын

Trains4u has a massive 2nd hand selection and can post internationally. They also sell alot of 2nd hand through their ebay store

@andrewtailby4364 6 ай бұрын

Rails of sheffield do some 2nd bargins

@kennethclark3933 6 ай бұрын

Does the closure of Hattons also mean we wont ever see another batch of the niw sold out(?) first batch of Genesis coaches? There's going to be a lot of people still hoping to complete their rakes of these coaches very unhappy..

@gc7820 6 ай бұрын

Been thinking - Hattons winding up is why Hornby got back into bed with Rails of Sheffield towards the end of last year: they were likely told earlier than the announcement by Hattons so they knew they were losing their biggest national box shifter and needed to make up the difference

@rodneybates2135 6 ай бұрын

You might find that it was John’s (rails) relationship with Simon k (Hornby) that cause that. Rails chose to drop Hornby over the terrier issue (see the James may doco) Rails coming back lines up nicely with Simon leaving Hornby.

@ianjeffery6744 6 ай бұрын

The EFE Southern Bulleid/Raworth electric loco looks good - If I recall aright, Chloe liked the green-liveried version at Warley (?), so I hope that's the one you've chosen... Yes, sad news indeed about Hattons, but I very much hope there will be a re-run of the P 060Ts.

@mycluck2353 6 ай бұрын

Poor Hatton's. They seemed like lovely people. I hope they're all okay and find new jobs that keep them supported

@OragamiTobichi-bi6lh 6 ай бұрын

Looks very nice. Some I like to own. Keep being awesome my friend and u and ur trains are doing well. I keep forgetting to make my train videos. But anyway ur awesome

@briandesens144 6 ай бұрын

Awesome video Sam's trains sad news that Hattons is going out of business

@leewhite4483 6 ай бұрын

I share the upset with Hattons closing, in fact the way they are doing it demonstrates the honesty and honourable way they conduct themselves. What I can't understand is why the Hattons 'brand' isn't being sold as a business- I haven't seen it advertised? It must be worth considerably more than nothing?

@MachRacer4 6 ай бұрын

A shame about Hattons. Glad the upcoming batch of 4 and 6 wheel coaches from them are going through for sure, but hope the P class happens. But I do have the Rovex anniversary 7 plank and GWR King class “King Stephen” preordered from The Model Centre.

@star86703 6 ай бұрын

Fantastic video 👍😊🤩😎

@Edflame-hc1ch 6 ай бұрын

hi sam, where was the video of locomotion model posted on by hornby ?

@paulcarroll7767 6 ай бұрын

Nice Sam :)

@ReggieArford 6 ай бұрын

Sam, I've enjoyed your videos here on KZfaq. I hope you won't forget us as you open your Ticktock branch. I don't "do" Ticktock, so keep the KZfaqs coming!

@kyle.sterritt 6 ай бұрын

Watching this on the tv is like literally watching the news

@TomEssex 6 ай бұрын

RIP Warley National Model Railway Exhibitions at the NEC

@thomasfrancis5747 6 ай бұрын

I would have thought there's an opportunity for another retailer to purchase/take over the Hattons brand/goodwill in some form.

@johnoneill5661 6 ай бұрын

I’m going to miss HATTON’s, I used to check the new additions every day to see if any new bargains were listed especially their class 66’s as I am trying to get the full set. ☹️

@Guitar6ty 6 ай бұрын

I used to buy locos from Hattons way back in the 1970s and 80s always had good service from them sad to see the end of an era.

@hughoconnor9172 6 ай бұрын

Back then they were reliable.

@AllensTrains 6 ай бұрын

The closure of Hattons is a psychological blow and I shall miss them. I had a link to their website in my bookmarks bar and I often used to click on their website when I was not interested in what the family was watching on television! However, I think Hatton's had got beyond themselves moving to Widnes, making their own models and expanding in America. Had they kept their ambitions more modest and stayed just as a model shop in Liverpool, they might have been able to continue trade. Thanks for uploading.

@SamsTrains 6 ай бұрын

I'll really miss them too! Yeah I suppose the larger the operation, the harder it'll be hit when hard times come... there will be some truth in that! Thanks for watching, Sam :)

@ToastTheThe 6 ай бұрын

4:49 Best diesel engine figure ever

@peternorris6438 6 ай бұрын

Sad to see Hattons close I do wonder if present prices are too high and many cannot afford those high prices,

@StormmyStormmy 6 ай бұрын

Hi, we have lost a cornerstone retailer of a great hobby, they will be missed by many near and far, i'm gutted we never got to see the Plasser & Theurer 12T crane, the FEA spine wagon and the Treatment train wagon pack will never be again.

@StarWarsJay 6 ай бұрын

That 09 shunter looks great. No lights though? I’m still trying to find a good shunter with lights. Anyone? Cheers.

@asteroidrules 6 ай бұрын

Hatton's closing down is going to hurt, they were basically the way to get British trains in the US.

@Scots_Diesel 6 ай бұрын

Poor customer service didn't help neither did overpriced second hand products which weren't much cheaper than brand new.

@Terry_Fritz 6 ай бұрын

Sad times indeed.

@FreighttrainDaniel1225 6 ай бұрын

What a shame hopefully there’s a way to get them like on their website unless they’ve cancelled it

@PumpingPistonProductions 6 ай бұрын

Hey sam! I ordered from hattons mostly because I live in the USA and really like British locomotives and such. Hattons was the only retailer I could find that ships to the USA except for ebay which can get very expensive very fast. Do you recommend or at least know of any? Thanks.