RMweb Gold adb968008 Posted February 23 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 23 (edited) 15 minutes ago, Hal Nail said: My recollection from studying accountancy case law was that they are obliged to honour the price shown. The phrase invitation to treat is rattling around. They have no obligation to sell it. They can simply refuse, stop communication or withdraw it from sale, push them too far they can ask you to leave the premises. just ask thousands of house buyers nationwide of the misery and wasted cash on mortagage applications, surveys etc that results in when their sellers goes dark before any paperwork is signed. price rises are a fact of life i’m afraid… just look at the last two years… good luck walking into a shop with an advertprice from 1964 and expecting it to be honoured in 2024… it’ll be a conversation starter for sure though. Edited February 23 by adb968008 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators AY Mod Posted February 23 Author Moderators Share Posted February 23 28 minutes ago, adb968008 said: it’ll be a conversation starter for sure though. A short one though. 1 4 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium St Enodoc Posted February 23 RMweb Premium Share Posted February 23 17 minutes ago, AY Mod said: A short one though. Probably just two words. 5 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post billy_anorak59 Posted February 23 Popular Post Share Posted February 23 Nice final touch from Hattons with a parting email just now... I wish them well. 2 4 14 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Mike Bellamy Posted February 23 RMweb Premium Share Posted February 23 Full text copied below . . . . . . . . . Christine Hatton: "My 26 years of full time work here have been an absolute blast. I will have fond memories of Hattons, the people I've worked alongside and the community we have served. I am now looking forward to a happy retirement including plenty of travel, golf and tennis - as well as some part time voluntary work. I would like to thank all of our customers and everyone associated with Hattons over the last 77 years." Richard Davies: "I'd like to say thank you to everyone who has worked & shopped with Hattons over the 25 years I've had the privilege to work here. Since 1999 the internet has transformed the world and invigorated our wonderful hobby. Hattons have sold over £225 million of model railways to over 425,000 different people in more than 150 countries - it's been an incredible journey and experience. After Hattons I'll be: Doing some consultancy work in the UK model railway industry. Consultancy work with companies outside of model railways - feel free to enquire by connecting on LinkedIn. I'm particularly interested in working with firms in Chester & North Wales on an ongoing basis, but more than happy to use Zoom to speak to anyone around the world Potentially visiting model railway clubs around the world and telling the story of Hattons - feel free to invite me! Spending time with family in Flint, North Wales Contactable at davieshq@gmail.com I would like to say thank you to Christine Hatton for asking me to help run Hattons, after her brother Keith died in 2008. Keith was an such incredible & unique person, that it was understandable many assumed his passing would lead to our closing - we surprised many by achieving a huge amount between 2008 & 2023. I wish Christine, and all the dedicated colleagues of Hattons, all the very best for the future. I am very sorry my best wasn't good enough to maintain Hattons success." Connect with Richard on Linkedin → Contact Richard via Email → Hattons Staff move on to new pastures... We are pleased to announce that several of our staff members are continuing to work in the model railway industry. You may be familiar with Dave, Jack, Christov & Tom: Dave - Commercial Projects Manager Dave has been with Hattons for many years working in practically all areas of the business! Dave is moving on to Rapido Trains UK to assist with their forthcoming projects. Jack - Chief Content Officer You may recognise Jack from our popular Platform 1 livestreams and at exhibitions. He started in 2017, managing our marketing campaigns and content. He is moving on to work with Rails of Sheffield. Christov & Tom - Helpdesk Assistants If you've ever called or emailed us, you have likely spoken to Christov or Tom - who were two of our extremely knowledgeable helpdesk remote workers. Both have now moved to The Model Centre. Seeking staff for your organisation? We are more than happy to circulate any opportunities you may have to our highly capable former members of staff. 12 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Compound2632 Posted February 23 RMweb Premium Share Posted February 23 Dave Mylett to Rapido is, to my mind, the most interesting move in this game of chess. 1 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post andyman7 Posted February 23 Popular Post Share Posted February 23 Change is never easy but all good things come to an end. All I can say is the Hattons story finishes on a high because of the manner in which it came to its conclusion. I can't recall the closure of a single other major organisation done with such careful organisation, compassion and style. 8 26 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gridiron Posted February 28 Share Posted February 28 (edited) BBC North West Tonight has just broadcast the interview with Richard and Widnes Model Centre. It will be available on the website for two days. https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m001wtxm Edited February 28 by Gridiron 2 1 5 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Colin_McLeod Posted February 29 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 29 Ever wonder why the Dapol Terriers sold out so fast? Now's your chance. 1 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold JohnR Posted February 29 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 29 I'm assuming Dapol bought them back. I wonder how easy it would be to put them into BR livery? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hibelroad Posted March 3 Share Posted March 3 I've only just spotted this, astounding value for money and a good model for anyone tempted to dip their toe into the 0 gauge water. I would think it could easily be turned BR with transfer lining and numbers etc, easily got from the Fox and other sources and a great little project. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Hal Nail Posted March 3 RMweb Premium Share Posted March 3 (edited) 2 hours ago, Hibelroad said: I would think it could easily be turned BR with transfer lining and numbers etc, easily got from the Fox and other sources and a great little project. I'm not sure if any made it to BR in this format? Dapol made 2 versions and this is the original one The wooden brake blocks certainly didn't last that long! By the time you've bought the transfers etc you could pick up a BR one for not that much more anyway. Edited March 3 by Hal Nail Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Covkid Posted March 3 Share Posted March 3 "I am very sorry my best wasn't good enough to maintain Hattons success." Am I the only one to find this statement a little wierd ? Does anyone regard Hattons as unsuccessful, obviously financials apart, which we are not aware of ? I always got the impression Hattons was a pretty good model railway company with just an odd few little quirks. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Dunsignalling Posted March 3 RMweb Gold Share Posted March 3 4 minutes ago, Covkid said: "I am very sorry my best wasn't good enough to maintain Hattons success." Am I the only one to find this statement a little wierd ? Does anyone regard Hattons as unsuccessful, obviously financials apart, which we are not aware of ? I always got the impression Hattons was a pretty good model railway company with just an odd few little quirks. Clearly, had the business still been "succeeding", the closure wouldn't have happened. As per the original statement, whilst not in immediate danger of failure, Hatton's future projections indicated decreasing viability with no likely prospect of recovery. A courageous decision taken in a timely fashion and handled with great dignity. 1 16 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hibelroad Posted March 3 Share Posted March 3 1 hour ago, Hal Nail said: I'm not sure if any made it to BR in this format? Dapol made 2 versions and this is the original one The wooden brake blocks certainly didn't last that long! By the time you've bought the transfers etc you could pick up a BR one for not that much more anyway. Make/buy new brake blocks. Research the model you want and modify what you need. Hand line it if cost is that important but the fact remains it’s 95% of the model you want at a rock bottom price. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold JohnR Posted March 3 RMweb Gold Share Posted March 3 2 hours ago, Hal Nail said: By the time you've bought the transfers etc you could pick up a BR one for not that much more anyway. BR ones are listed at £251 on Dapols website. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Hal Nail Posted March 3 RMweb Premium Share Posted March 3 (edited) 2 hours ago, Hibelroad said: the fact remains it’s 95% of the model you want Pre BR, terriers were rebuilt with a different smokebox, chimney, splashers and various fittings. The BR one below is an Isle of Wight example with extended bunker as well but they didnt all have that. BR ones do pop up on eBay frequently and might be easier if that particular version is what someone really wants. I think there was a departmental one, which wasn't lined and retained the original style smokebox though. Edited March 3 by Hal Nail Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Uncle Skeleton Posted March 3 Share Posted March 3 I’m not an O gauge modeller, but for £150 I couldn’t resist. 125 is a steal. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dibatag Posted March 4 Share Posted March 4 14 hours ago, Rich Uncle Skeleton said: I’m not an O gauge modeller, but for £150 I couldn’t resist. 125 is a steal. I resisted at £150 but at £125 I succumbed. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ninefingers Posted March 6 Share Posted March 6 On 17/02/2024 at 11:05, MarkSG said: It would depend a lot on what you want to do with it. It's unlikely to have had a huge amount of traffic as a pure redirector, because it won't crop up in any search results. But it would be a good choice of domain for a website about model railways, because then the domain name will match the content and that's a positive signal for search engines. Or Rails could buy it and just use it as a redirect. Ho hum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gridiron Posted March 10 Share Posted March 10 With reports that M B Klein is returning, the same cannot be said about Hattons in the UK. According to Companies House records Christine Hatton ceased to be person with significant control of the patent company The Hatton Model Railway Company Limited, on 29 Jan 2024, whilst the Hattons 2 Limited is about to be voluntary struck off the register in the next two months. Meanwhile Richard has established his latest venture as Medio HQ 2 Limited, curiously listing it's activities as 68209 - Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Compound2632 Posted March 10 RMweb Premium Share Posted March 10 1 hour ago, Gridiron said: Meanwhile Richard has established his latest venture as Medio HQ 2 Limited, curiously listing it's activities as 68209 - Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate. Presumably they owned their own premises which they are proposing to let rather than sell? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimOrTom Posted March 10 Share Posted March 10 Saw on Facebook that Hattons donated a load of their remaining stock to the Bala lake railway which they will be selling to raise funds for their extension. Mainly various kits and modelling materials. 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Colin_McLeod Posted March 10 RMweb Gold Share Posted March 10 Nice gesture Hattons. https://bala-lake-railway.co.uk/hattons-model-railways-closing-down-sale/ 5 3 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gridiron Posted March 10 Share Posted March 10 6 hours ago, Compound2632 said: Presumably they owned their own premises which they are proposing to let rather than sell? It looks that way, the premises are listed with an expected approximate value of just over 1m GBP, but they appear listed for rent, https://www.rightmove.co.uk/properties/143599421#/?channel=COM_LET 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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