Harry Potter: Steam Engine

The steam engine's real name is the Olton Hall and it was built in April, 1937.

It is designated "Hall" class steam locomotive no. 5972.

Max Speed – chimney first: 65mph, tender first 45mph

It can pull a maximum of 27,275 pounds behind it.

The engine is 13 feet and 5/8 inches high and is 8 feet, 11 inches wide.

The carriages date back to the 1950s.

Number of carriages - four (although could be increased if needed)

The 78-ton, four-carriage train was brought in from Carnforth, Cumbria

In railway speak, the actual name of the engine in Harry Potter is the 'Hogwarts Castle'. The 'Hogwarts Express' is the name of the service route that takes students from Platform 9¾ to the school.



[Source: Hollywood Reporter; Image: Harry Potter Wikia]