Dapol 4F-HATTONS-26A Hattons Model Railways 80th Anniversary Vent Van

Exclusive to Rails of Sheffield

Celebrate 80 years of one of the biggest names in British model railways with this special commemorative Hattons Model Railways wagon, produced exclusively for Rails of Sheffield in partnership with Dapol.

Founded in Liverpool in 1946, Hattons grew from a small shop on Smithdown Road into one of the best-known model railway retailers in the UK. Over the following eight decades, the Hattons name became synonymous with model railways, expanding into mail order, online retail and eventually the development of its own highly regarded models under the Hattons Originals brand.

This specially designed wagon marks 80 years since Hattons was founded, with a striking silver and black anniversary livery featuring the dates 1946–2026, classic Hattons branding and a nod to the company's Liverpool roots with 'Return to Smithdown Rd' lettering. The commemorative design makes this a fitting tribute to a retailer that played such an important part in the hobby for generations of railway modellers.

Following the closure of Hattons in 2024, the Hattons name and archive became part of the Rails family, helping to ensure its legacy lives on. The hugely popular Hattons product database also remains available to view at www.hattons.co.uk, providing an invaluable reference covering thousands of models from across the hobby.

A fantastic commemorative piece for Hattons customers past and present, and a distinctive addition to any model railway collection.

The wagon is supplied with NEM couplings and metal wheels. Includes Collectors Packaging.