Hattons Model Railways Ltd | 664 followers on LinkedIn. Hatton's are one of the UK's leading independent online retailers, specialising in model railways. Launched in 1946, Hatton's are a success story in model railways. Combining a sizeable shop and warehouse operation, Hatton’s Model Railways serves customers worldwide, exemplifying end-to-end service and, with a bold approach of affordability, we have endeared hobbyists of all levels, from those recently introduced to the utmost industry experts.