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Re: Need Help from Brits!
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lugnet.trains
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Sat, 2 Jun 2001 05:40:46 GMT
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In lugnet.trains, John Neal writes:
> I am hoping to get some help from across the pond:-) I am interested in
> building a Hogwart's Express, but am unsure of the type of loco WB
> used. I have uploaded a few pics of it (one taken from the movie
> trailer, and the other is the upcoming Bachmann HO release):
> http://www.brickshelf.com/cgi-bin/gallery.cgi?f=4766
> What I am wondering is:
> 1. What kind of engine is this? And is it this ->BR(S) WC Class 4-6-2
> 34027 Taw, or a DH?
> 2. Has anyone seen pics of the real thing used in the filming, or where
> I might find some?
> I would accept help from Yanks as well;-)
This has already come up in .harrypotter but the link you want is
http://www.hpgalleries.com/mgallery6.htm
Which shows the engine 5972 "Olton Hall" both before filming (in it's Great
Western livery) and as "Hogwarts Express"
It is a "Hall" class 4-6-0
See also
http://www.greatwestern.org.uk/m_in_hal.htm
http://www.furnessrailwaytrust.org.uk/other_4979_main.htm
http://www.southdevonrailway.org/Loco-Summary.html
for more information (mainly on the few preserved engines.)
Hope this helps (even if it's from an Australian)
James (who notes that James the Red engine is also a 4-6-0 Mixed traffic)
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