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RichardT

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  1. So, business as usual John? See you on Sunday! Richard T
  2. Seconded. Received my two Buggleskelly N open wagons this week - exquisite. More please! RichardT
  3. As York will be rammed with visitors all weekend I suspect that virtually all shops that can open on any day will do so... And in any case there's plenty of other things to do! RichardT
  4. Just seen this comment under an article* in The Guardian yesterday: “The model shop under Monk Bar is the northern equivalent of the ravens at the Tower - if it ever closes...” RichardT * Article by Emma Beddington about nostalgia triggered by shop closures
  5. Very welcome announcement for N gauge. Glad to see that Bachmann are prepared to be flexible about the quarterly announcement cycle. The quotes from the Bachmann representative in the press release are also positive re N gauge. Just a pity that the tank wagons themselves are too late a period for me! Means I can save my cash to hoover up the earlier versions… RichardT
  6. MB Klein has been acquired by Factory Direct Trains - see yesterday’s announcement on Trains.com: https://www.trains.com/mrr/news-reviews/news/model-train-stuff-to-reopen-under-factory-direct-hobbies-family/ RichardT
  7. Thank you for that reminder! ISTR that for a year or two in the 1990s (?) there were direct through services from York to four different London termini: Paddington (as above); St Pancras (Saturdays-only MML Leeds service extended to York & Scarborough); Waterloo (service to connect into Eurostar as a short-lived sop for the cancellation of the NoL Eurostar services); and, of course, King’s Cross. RichardT
  8. When will I learn that tone just doesn’t come across in online comments. 🤣🤣🤣 RichardT
  9. It would be lovely if Sonic could get around to producing the A5 in their N range before doing another product for the incredibly over-supplied 4mm market…especially as there’s already a 4mm kit for an A8. (Tongue partially in-cheek: I know they’d be daft to ignore the market opportunities in 4mm; but it’s still mildly irritating when we get a new manufacturer in N who them promptly diverts effort into 00! Especially given current glacial delivery timescales.) RichardT
  10. I think this is worth a separate small thread, as we don’t do obituaries for businesses. For those not on the Hatton’s email list, I’ve pasted in below the text from their farewell email received today. There’s been a lot of discussion around the closure, but given that it’s happened, I think this is a really classy sign-off. Particularly appreciate the evident care for their staff. RichardT “Dear Richard, From all of us at Hattons, we want to thank you for all of your support and business. Over our incredible 77 year history we have been proud to serve the model railway industry and our wonderful customers. Hattons Model Railways has now officially closed but we wanted to send you one last email to bid you a fond farewell. A Message from our CEO Richard & Chairwoman Christine 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. Contact Us →”
  11. I spy Mr John Shaw of the "other" York Show (😉) in the background serving on the Monk Bar Model Shop stand! Hope to see you in MBMS before you retire John... RichardT
  12. And the Anderson & Fox book also here on eBay for under £8 RT
  13. David Jenkinson Rails In The Fells (Peco Publications & Publicity, 2nd edn 1980 ISBN 0 900586 53 2) - pages 58-59 covers goods sheds inc scale drawings, but the whole book is a must-have for S&C modellers. Copy currently on eBay here at £5.88 incl p&p RichardT
  14. I didn’t expect you to reply today! But thanks for the information. RT
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