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Three full-size replicas of the locomotive as No. 5972 Hogwarts Castle are at The Wizarding World of Harry Potter (Universal Orlando Resort). Two as part of the Hogwarts Express train ride [8] and the other is a static exhibit in the Hogsmeade area. [9] There are also static models at the other Wizarding World of Harry Potter locations in Hollywood [10] and Japan. [11] Throughout the films, the Hogwarts Express has had its iconic whistle but in the third film, a different whistle is used. The reason for this change is unknown. RailRoad GWR 4-6-0 'Olton Hall' 4900 Hall Class - R3169". Archived from the original on 4 February 2015. Here are some clips featuring Loch Eilt and the island Eilean na Moine from the Harry Potter films:
The Jacobite steam train crossing the Glenfinnan Viaduct is one of the highlights of the journey from Fort William to Mallaig Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone, Chapter 6 ( The Journey from Platform Nine and Three-Quarters) Loch Shiel from the Glenfinnan Viaduct is a picture-postcard classic view of the Scottish Highlands, and Potter fans may recognise it as it’s one of two locations used to film Hogwarts Great Lake. After the viaduct, the train doesn’t go onto Hogwarts, but you’ll be far from disappointed about the rest of the trip. The Platform 9 3⁄4 set at Warner Brothers: The Making of Harry Potter is the next best thing if you can’t ride Scotland’s Hogwarts Express. Situated just outside London, Platform 9 3/4 is more than a recreated film set.Train travel lovers and rail pass holders will love the Glasgow Queen Street to Fort William leg of the West Highland Line. Of course, if you’re starting your Jacobite steam train journey from Mallaig, you can travel in the other direction. On the journey from Fort William to Mallaig, look out for these locations used in the Harry Potter movies. Glenfinnan Viaduct However, since several real-life locomotives such as LNER 4472 Flying Scotsman were named after famous express services, it is possible that the locomotive received a similar treatment, and that perhaps the train itself had been hauled by other engines prior to its construction.
Another possibility is that the train has the ability to make clones of coaches, due to its possible sentience, as mentioned in its description. Combine a ride on the Harry Potter train with a tour of famous Jacobite sights in Scotland. History buffs will love this tour with Jacobite history tales while soaking up the stunning Scottish Highlands scenery. Fort William is known as ‘the outdoor capital of the UK’ and lives up to its reputation. We did some walking and sightseeing at Glencoe, Glenfinnan (and got up close to the viaduct) and took a gondola to the Nevis Range. Bevil, Dewayne (2 July 2014). "How Universal came up with Hogwarts Express and said goodbye to Jaws". Orlando Sentinel . Retrieved 30 June 2015. Of course, we [already] had a parked Hogwarts Express,In the film adaption Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1, the returning Hogwarts Students are only seen on the Hogwarts Express and not at Hogwarts itself, which is due to the film mainly focusing on Harry, Ron, and Hermione's quest to find and destroy Voldemort's Horcruxes.
Bring your best camera as you’ll get some beautiful photos. Harry Potter aside, Scotland’s west coast has breathtaking scenery yearly. The school train is traditionally reserved only for students. Only four adults were ever seen travelling on the train: the Honeydukes Express lady, the conductor, Remus Lupin and Horace Slughorn.Enjoy the stunning Isle of Skye and Highlands landscapes at Rannoch Moor, Glencoe, Loch Ness and the Cairngorms Harry and Ron cross the bridge in their flying Ford Anglia in the Chamber of Secrets. See clip 47 secs.
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