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Mark and Emma’s journey is one of passion, risk, and perseverance. Whether it’s starting a business from a simple love of wagons, taking a leap into a new job, or balancing family life with the demands of the industry, their story is a reminder that sometimes, the best things in life come from simply following what you love.

From record-breaking show attendances to surging sales figures, the model railway scene is not just surviving—it's thriving.

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...