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The news none of us expected... Hattons Model Railways is to close for good. The frankly staggering news was announced on Monday 8th January with the business having struggled with supply chain issues amongst many other things. As one of the behemoth businesses in the UK model railway scene... what does it say about the industry today and where it is headed? An opportunity for some?The closure in my mind doesn't necessarily say that the industry is in any trouble per se, but it is likely that businesses that take gambles on growth and diversification run the risk of that...

The model railway industry is a tricky place to be a retailer and be successful, but as we approach 2 years of trading it's great to still be here

14th December 2022 It is with sadness that we have learnt of the closing of Eileen's Emporium and we know you will join us in wishing the family well in their future. Sadly in such a time of economic uncertainty and rising costs, it is inevitable that any hobby will lose great retailers, and EE is a great example of that. It is clear that modellers are concerned about where they may be able to purchase some of the items that Eileen's used to sell. While RAILstuff will not be able to stock the full, phenomenal range that EE had,...

I sit at the Alsager Model Railway Show pondering the RAILstuff show season drawing to a close and am having a few moments to think back on all the events that I have attended this year and especially in the last few months. The overriding thought in my mind is just how much the model shows are a critical part of our hobby, and crucial not only to the here and now, but also the future. So what have been my show highlights of 2022? 1. Great Electric Train Show - Milton KeynesThis show while not a community/club event, had...

Last updated 16th June 22. June: 11: 7mm Exhibition, Burton-on-Trent25-26: Keighley Model Railway Show, Yorkshire July:2-3: Railex Buxton, Pavilion Gardens, Buxton9-10: Ruddington Model Railway Show, Great Central Railway September:3-4: Liverpool Model Railway Show, Liverpool10-11: Leigh Model Railway Show, Leigh17: Trent Valley Model Railway, Lichfield24-25: Stafford Model Railway Circle Exhibition, Stafford October:1-2: Wigan Model Railway Show, Wigan8-9: Great Electric Train Show, Milton Keynes15-16: Ecclesbourne Valley Railway, Wirksworth29-30: Great British Model Railway Show, British Motor Museum, Warwickshire November:12-13: Alsager Model Railway Show, Crewe27: Toy & Train Collectors Fair, Bolton December:27: Toy & Train Collectors Fair, NEC