Hattons Dave

Hi all, We've just finished our live Q&A featuring both MDF and plywood boards, as well as a range of questions answered. Cheers, Dave

Hi all, Thanks to all of you for the extensive feedback provided so far. With the addition of the Plywood modules, I thought it best to 'start again' with the thread to save any confusion on what materials and modules are available. I've amended the original post to contain all the latest info, and a selection of posts prior to the Plywood module launch have been removed. This is solely to save any future confusion, especially for those who are reading the thread from the start. Thanks again for your support and please continue to share your thoughts, either in this thread or in the Disqus box on our website. Cheers, Dave

Hi all, We'll be hosting a live Q&A tomorrow at 14:30 BST - feel free to join in and have any questions you may have answered. Cheers, Dave

Hi all, We can announce that the BR liveried teaks (Crimson / Cream and Maroon) should arrive with us within the next few days, with the Teak finished coaches expected in late November. Each model is now available to order at a revised price of £179 each. If you have an order already in place you will automatically be charged the new, lower, price. Check out the link below for more details including variations, running numbers and to place your order: Hattons O Gauge LNER Gresley coaches Cheers, Dave

Hattons have introduced a new product line into their exclusive product range - Precision Baseboards. The Precision Baseboards are a modular system created to help both new entrants and established modellers create a solid and lasting base for their layouts. Both MDF and Plywood modules are available to order now. The range includes: Baseboard Tops (Various Sizes) Legs Shelves Backscenes Connectors & Adjustable Feet packs The range enables you to build a baseboard quickly and easily. The boards are all designed in-house and use a unique trellis strengthening system to allow lightweight support allied with access to run cables. We will initially offer a range of individual products as well as two packs, which include everything you need to build the following: 6ft x 4ft (1830mm x 1220mm) Baseboard 8ft x 4ft (2440mm x 1220mm) Baseboard These packs come with tops, legs and inter-board fixings, so that you have everything you need to get building! Some top features of our Baseboard range include: Modular design - create a baseboard for any space or configuration! Board tops feature pre-cut fixing points and removable blanks for routing cables. Fixings are precision fit, dowelled nuts and bolts which are common throughout the range allowing commonality of parts and ease of assembly. Option of MDF or Plywood modules. Sustainably sourced, high quality materials used throughout. No tools are required to build the board tops, just a small amount of PVA glue (provided). A small hammer is required (sold separately) for fixing pins on legs but pilot holes have been provided to make this simpler. All connections are made with the provided allen keys. Easy-to-understand instructions Flat-packed in bespoke packaging making delivery safe and easy to handle. Unique corner supports strengthen the board tops as well as allowing connection to the legs with no need for side fixings leaving edges clean. A full list of products, prices and release dates can be found below and via the following link Hattons Precision Baseboards - Information and Pre-order

Hi John, Your wish is our command! We've produced two videos of the EPs featuring extensive running and detail shots which I've shared below. Cheers, Dave

Hi all, We’re pleased to share the engineering samples of our Genesis 4 & 6 wheel coaches. These initial undecorated samples showcase the exquisite levels of detail we're striving for with our new coaches, the different coach type variations as well as some of the more subtle detail differences such as alternative roof furniture and wheel types. As with all engineering samples, there are some changes to be made and they are subject to review. Videos of the samples running as well as detailed photos can be viewed via the following link: Hattons Originals Genesis coaches - Engineering Prototypes As ever, please let us know what you think in this thread or via the Disqus box on our website. Cheers, Dave

Hi all, We’ve received an updated decorated sample of our LNER teak liveried Diagram 186 open third. This shows the new base colour for the teak effect, lining and the Teak grain effect. Please note that some small details and the coach end lining are not represented on this sample but will be featured on the final models. Check out the link below for further images and to place your pre-order: Hattons Originals LNER teak coaches Final samples for our full range of Teak coaches as well as a revised delivery date will be provided in the near future. Please let us know what you think either in this thread or via the Disqus box on our website. Cheers, Dave

Hi Matt, The coach interiors will be painted to match the classes of the particular compartments across the vehicles. We'll also be specifying the colours used by each company for their first, second and/or third class seating. The colour layouts for the interiors are being worked on currently but we'll have something to show in due course :-) Cheers, Dave

Hi all, Here are the variations between smoking and non smoking window labels which will feature on the appropriate liveries. These will be pre-fitted and printed directly onto the glazing. We'll be updating the full colour layouts on our website shortly but you can check out much more including the full 3D renders now: Hattons Originals Genesis Coaches - view more info As ever, let us know what you think either here or via the Disqus page on our website. Cheers, Dave Great Northern Railway Great Western Railway London, Brighton & South Coast Railway South Eastern & Chatham Railway LMS (No Smoking) LMS (Smoking) LNER (No Smoking) LNER (Smoking) SR (No Smoking) SR (Smoking)

Hi Nick, We've worked closely with individual historians and groups who have restored 4 and 6 wheel coaches, as well as a wealth of historical info, photos and specifications. However, we're always keen to add to our knowledge base where we can. If you have any info you think may benefit the Genesis project, if you could get in touch via info@hattons.co.uk it'd be very much appreciated. Cheers, Dave

Hi Cofga, The axles on the models won't be magnetic so the coaches should have absolutely no issues with under-rail magnets. Cheers, Dave

Hi all, Lets end the week with another interactive livery render. This time we're looking at our Genesis coaches in GWR chocolate and cream. Don't forget you can view this from any angle in our 3D viewer without any additional software needed. Click the link below to view the render and pre-order your coaches: Hattons Genesis coaches GWR livery 3D render As always, let us know what you think either here or on the Disqus thread on our website. Cheers, Dave

Hi DK123GWR, Thanks for the message and sorry for the confusion. This item has been fitted with TTS digital sound by the previous owner, however it has retained its original digital status (8 pin DCC ready) on our listings. I've passed this to our team to amend the listing now. Any amendments from the original product (additions, defects etc) will be added to the product title and this should be regarded first and foremost as an accurate reflection of the items condition. If you have any queries regarding any listings, its best to get in touch directly with our team who are available 24/7 via phone, livechat or email. Cheers, Dave

Thanks Matt, well spotted! This has now been amended. Cheers, Dave

Hi Cor-onGRT4, Thanks for the message and sorry to hear you're having issues. We don't charge for any pre-order until the item arrives with us, and the item should only appear in your Trunk once it has arrived into stock also. We have had fresh stock delivered of some of Hornby's latest GWR brake vans over the last couple of days so this may be the item involved. If you can get in touch with our Customer Experience team by calling +441514591661 or sending an email to info@hattons.co.uk we'll get this sorted for you. Cheers, Dave

Hi all, Lets start the week with our final set (from Batch 1) of Hattons Genesis approved colour layouts. Displaced six wheel coaches were regularly used as departmental vehicles and we're producing a variety of these, covering liveries and locations across the UK from the 1930s to the 1970s. Check out the link below to view the full colour layouts and place a pre-order. Hattons Genesis coaches - Departmental liveries As always, please let us know any feedback either here or via the Disqus box on our website. Cheers, Dave

Hi Nick, I'll speak with our website team and ensure the dimensions on the website are amended. The approved colour layouts are all produced from the CAD files and match the dimensions of the model. Cheers, Dave

Hi all, Thanks for the feedback on the LMS colour layouts so far. To end the week, we're showing another full 3D render, this time for the Great Northern Railway's vehicles. You can view this from any angle in our 3D viewer without any additional software needed. Please note that the wood grain effect on the render is for illustration only at this stage. The decorated samples will feature authentically reproduced 'Teak' wood grain. Click the link below to view the render and pre-order your coaches: Hattons Genesis coaches GNR livery 3D render As always, let us know what you think either here or on the Disqus thread on our website. Cheers, Dave

Thanks Compound2632, I've looked at this and contemporary images too and have amended the colour layout as below. As before, if you (and others) can let me know what you think it'd be appreciated. Cheers, Dave

Hi BlueLightning, Apologies for not being clearer - these are two separate points that should have been on separate lines to distinguish them in my original post. The 4 (ex 6) wheel coaches are being produced based on vehicles that had the centre axle removed in real life. The models of the 6 wheel (and '4 ex 6' wheel) vehicles will have the cutout in the running boards which is a design element on the models to allow for operation through tighter radius curves. I've edited the original post to clarify this too. Cheers, Dave

Hi all, Thanks for the feedback. Here's a revised version of the LMS colour layout following notes above. The yellow lining is thicker and both the mahogany around the windows and black panelling has been added. If you can let us know what you think, it would be appreciated. The 4 (ex 6) wheel coaches are modelled on coaches that had their centre wheelset removed, and this is how these vehicles will be produced in model form too. The footboards will retain the gap where the wheelset is removed, as per the colour layouts. Cheers, Dave

Hi all, Today we're showing the approved colour layouts for the Genesis coaches in LMS crimson lake. These will carry the initial 'Period I' livery and also show the smoking signs added following feedback. Appropriate smoking signage for each livery will be added to the coaches and we'll be showing the revised colour layouts in due course. Colour layouts for all vehicles can be viewed and pre-orders placed via the link below: Hattons Genesis Coaches - LMS crimson lake As always, please let me know what you think either here on via Disqus on our website. Cheers, Dave

Hi all, Today we're showing the approved colour layouts for the LNER pre-war brown livery. Colour layouts for all vehicles can be viewed and pre-orders placed via the link below: Hattons Genesis Coaches - LNER livery As always, please let me know what you think either here on via Disqus on our website. Cheers, Dave

Hi GreenGiraffe22, Thanks for the feedback! We haven't produced the approved artwork for the departmental SR version yet, but we'll be showing it here once its ready. In the meantime, check out the page below: H4-6BT-901A - 6 wheel brake 3rd tool van in SR olive A full list of all the models across all liveries can be found via the link below: Hattons Genesis coaches - List of all variations Cheers, Dave