Hatton's Model Railways Reviews 160

TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Hattons were always one of the best model shops. Always well priced and well stocked. Very efficient service and prompt response's to queries by friendly staff. Hattons Originals products were exc... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I purchased some unpainted dapol wagon bodies shortly after hearing that Hattons were closing. They arrived very quickly and well packaged. My wife and I have ordered new items occasionally from the... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Just before Christmas I ordered a very rare pre owned O scale vehicle, the Bentley State Limousine by Minichamps. It was despatched the same day and arrived before Christmas. Amazing service, great pr... See more

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Bought a £200 + pre-used loco from them and received a loco with the wrong livery, motor doesn't work and was received in super dirty condition. The livery of the current loco is priced £100 cheaper t... See more

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  1. Model Train Store
  2. Model Shop

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hattons.co.uk from Hatton's Model Railways. Model trains from all the major manufacturers in OO gauge, N gauge and others. Your single source for model railways.


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TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Hattons Model Railway

As always, Hattons provided a great service, terrific items and good information while an order is progressing. Items are very well packed for posting and arrive undamaged - I've not had a damaged item in the 10years I've been buying from them. Whether its a new item or previously owned, Hattons describe the item accurately and honestly, the only surprises are pleasant ones.

October 9, 2023
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Thank you for sharing your positive experience with us! It's great to hear that you have been a happy customer for the past 10 years. Thanks again for your feedback.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great prices and fast delivery.

I have purchased new and used models from them on many occasions and have never been let down. Their delivery time is rapid and the second hand items have always matched the description give. I would recommend them to buyers whole heartedly.

October 1, 2023
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Thank you for sharing your positive experience! We're glad you're satisfied with our products, delivery and item descriptions. We appreciate your recommendation and hope to serve you again soon. Contact us if you need any assistance.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

i found they were very helpful when…

i found they were very helpful when checking if i had ordered an item, which they sorted out quickly for me and then confirmed the order was now on it way it was quick and well packed would highly recommend them.

September 2, 2023
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Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us a review! We're delighted that you found our team helpful and efficient in resolving your issue and that your order was delivered quickly and safely. We truly appreciate your recommendation and look forward to serving you again!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Brilliant service

Couple of things . 1st is super fast delivery. Order a few bits at 9:30in the morning and sent out for delivery by 10 am on same day . 2nd is the box it arrived in was I really good condition with it being delivered about 24 hour after it was delivered. Some times boxes can get damage but not this one the only thing I can complain about is if you are buying a used box model they put a item sticker on it that covers up the end of the box that normally have the item name and what it is . Other wise brilliant service

September 28, 2023
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Thank you for taking the time to write a review about your recent experience with Hattons. We are thrilled to hear that you were impressed with our super fast delivery and the great condition of the box in which your order arrived. I appreciate your feedback regarding the stickers and will share it with the pre-owned team.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Kato electric turntable

Order was shipped very fast after purchasing and very well packed up arrived safe and sound
Can’t thank Hattons enough was a great deal thank you

September 12, 2023
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Hi, thank you so much for your review. We're glad to hear your order arrived with you in a timely manner. We hope to able to assist you again in the future!

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Fantastic

Fantastic customer service from start to finish. They go above and beyond and I will be using them again in the future.

September 9, 2023
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Thanks for your kind words! We're thrilled you had a great shopping experience with us, and we hope you enjoy building your kit. Your satisfaction is our top priority, and we can't wait to exceed your expectations next time!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

My experience was great…

My experience was great bought a used kit first order it seemed to get delivered by air as it was so fast I nearly could not believe it. It’s great to receive such excellent service.

August 31, 2023
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Thank you so much for your fantastic feedback! We're thrilled to hear that your experience with us was outstanding and that your order arrived quickly. We appreciate your support and look forward to serving you again in the future.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Very good service

I have ordered a number of model railway items over the last year. I have always found the people I speak to very helpful, giving good advice. The models are well packed and I was very impressed with delivery times (next day in most cases) I use Royal Mail but other choices were given

August 23, 2023
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Thanks for choosing us for your model railway needs! We're thrilled to have provided great customer service and timely delivery. Looking forward to serving you again.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great Service

Great Service. Items securely packaged and delivered in reasonable time.

August 22, 2023
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Hi, thank you so much for your review. We're glad to hear your order was received and packaged well. We look forward to assisting you in the future.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Order #6023776 to Australia.

Order #6023776 to Australia.

Admittedly a difficult order to fulfil.
Nevertheless, expedited with aplomb and all arrived safely via Aramex Courier Service.
Thank you for your attention to detail and the swift transit.

Howard Osborne
WEMBLEY, Western Australia

August 9, 2023
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Hi, Howard. We really appreciate you taking the time leave us such a lovely review. I'm happy to hear the order arrived safely. I hope you enjoy the items and please get in touch anytime we can be of assistance.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I couldn't have put it better

I couldn't have put it better, Barry.
MN Elders Fyfes arrived promptly and in pristine condition. Thanks Hattons.

August 3, 2023
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Thank you for sharing your experience. We're glad to hear our team provided excellent service and your model arrived in perfect condition

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Perfect Transaction

Extremely prompt and well packaged delivery. The pre-owned model tram received was exactly as it was described on the website. I was kept fully informed by email of the progress of my order. I am a returning customer and buy from Hattons Model Railways with complete confidence (and indeed have just placed another order). A perfect online transaction.

July 31, 2023
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Thank you for your positive feedback on your recent online purchase of the pre-owned model tram. We're glad to have kept you informed throughout the process and hope to serve you again soon.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

As it said on the box.

My order arrived well packed and very promptly. The condition was as described and I was very pleased with the overall value.

July 29, 2023
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Thank you for your positive review! We're happy to hear that your order arrived on time and met your expectations. Please reach out if you have any questions or concerns. Thank you for choosing us!

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great for secondhand 1/72 WW2 items too

Not a model train person, but I've bought several second hand 1/72 scale WW2 guns and infantry for painting to use with Memoir '44 board game I play.
Nice to find some of these often difficult to source models at reasonable prices.

July 20, 2023
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Thank you for sharing your positive experience with us! We're happy that you were able to find the models that you were looking for and that our service and prices met your expectations.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

exceeded expectations

i am always dubious about ordering from a company ive never dealt with, but hattons had what i needed so took a chance. my worries were completely unfounded. they kept me up to date with every part of sale to delivery. i recommend this company very highly

July 14, 2023
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We're glad to hear that you had a positive shopping experience with us! We hope that you enjoy your purchase and we sincerely appreciate both your recommendation and review. Thank you for choosing us!

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

Model Money RIP OFF

Do NOT use Hattons Model Money unless you have models worth jack.

I sold off a fairly decent selection of locos that I had due to personal circumstances and I thought I'd have a better sucess at selling through Hattons.

The process of listing them off was very easy and without fuss, got given a final valuation & got paid through my PayPal a couple of days later, great (or so I thought)

I then went to check the Pre-Owned site to see if my locos appeared (which they did), but to my surprise and horror all the models I sold to them came to a total cost of £394, except I was given a final offer from them in cash was only a PITIFUL £156!

How on earth can this well-known business in the hobby get away with such a shambolic selling practices in this day and age?

Disgusting, shameful, and I again for the second time will not use this service unless I have no other options.

July 6, 2023
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Reply from Hatton's Model Railways

I'm sorry to hear about your negative experience with Hattons Model Money. Feeling frustrated when you feel like you were given less than expected is understandable. It's important to note that various factors can affect the final valuation of the items being sold. Nevertheless, we are sorry for your disappointment. We value your feedback and will work on improving our processes to ensure that our customers are satisfied with our service.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Long term happy customer

I have used Hattons for around 20 years and continue to do so as my preferred UK model railway supplier. In all these years and over very many orders, I have only had problems with a couple of locos which I returned for full refund and postage. Easy to contact, quick to reply and always helpful. Excellent website updated daily. Their trunk service has been really helpful at reducing postage for hard to obtain second hand items. My only criticism is that the prices of second hand items are now very expensive. A highly recommended retailer!

May 12, 2023
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Thanks for sharing your positive experience with Hattons as your go-to UK model railway supplier for over 20 years. It's great to hear that you've had minimal issues with your orders and that our customer service team is always quick to help. I've passed your concerns with pre-owned pricing to our MD. Thanks again for recommending us.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

No hesitation ordering again

Ordered two model cars, very pleased with them. Safely packed.
No hesitation recommending.

April 17, 2023
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Hi, thank you for your review! we're happy to hear you are pleased with your order.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent 2nd hand service

Excellent 2nd hand service. Courteous knowledgeable staff, a fair price and very quick and safe courier service. Funds in my ac within hours of my stuff being recd! Amazing and highly recommended. Well done esp Judith, Ross, Mike & Jonathan

April 10, 2023
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Hi, thank you for your review. It's great to hear your happy with our pre-owned service. We'll pass your comments onto our team.

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