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'A Hogwarts Express Adventure'

Discussion in 'Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK' started by Christopher125, Sep 1, 2025 at 5:54 PM.

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  1. Matt37401

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    Wouldn’t be the first time… IMG_4740.jpeg
     
    Matt37401, Sep 2, 2025 at 11:41 PM
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    There you have it - Warner Bros buy 45491 from Loughborough, complete the restoration and paint it red for more Hogwarts
     
    misspentyouth62, Sep 3, 2025 at 9:35 AM
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    There have been far worse ideas ...... like taking a perfectly repairable Hall, stripping it and stuffing it in a Japanese theme park.
    Ray.
     
    marshall5, Sep 3, 2025 at 3:47 PM
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    Helps, I suppose, if you've read of the HP books - which I haven't.
    So, thanks for the explanation - although I'd never have thought of Imelda Staunton taking on that role.
     
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    Harry Potter is not very popular in Glenfinnan anymore. I wonder if this location will be used again for the TV series or they are going to use all new locations?



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    green five, Sep 3, 2025 at 7:08 PM
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    Details of the TV series are still being released.
    Does sound like the National Trust will setup a park and ride (by train or bus) which with the right publicity will solve the Glenfinnan problem and make some money for the local area.
     
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    I'd assume new locations, given 6989 is not mainline registered like 5972 was, unless it was fitted with the equipment during it's repaint.

    I saw some pictures of a Kings Cross set being built at Leavesden a little while back, so probably rules out using the real station.
     
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    green five, Sep 5, 2025 at 1:07 PM
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