@Jim R. posted:I checked recently just to make sure this information wasn’t a secret, but Model Train Stuff was purchased by Hattons Model Railways, based near Liverpool in Great Britain, several months ago. It marked a targeted expansion of Hattons into the American market — obviously as an online retailer.
It was confirmed by Hattons in this thread recently:
Thanks for providing reliable information.
Hatton's was at an April York meet - I can't remember if it was 2022 or 2023. They were located in Orange, they looked a bit lost, and nobody was visiting their booth. Since I have an interest in British model trains, I spent some time talking with them. They were disappointed in the lack of interest. Tried to explain that the typical TCA member is unlikely to be familiar with them and there isn't a lot of interest in British trains among the 3-rail crowd. Also, I told them that the October meet is much larger than April. I tried to be encouraging, but they didn't seem happy and I haven't seen them since.
I'm hoping this means that it might be more convenient to get British items here in the states.
