THE Flying Scotsman was the inspiration for the Hogwarts Express in the Harry Potter novels, a new book about the world's most famous train Âsuggests.
What is the Hogwarts Express based on?
The amazing scarlet steam engine was brought to life in the Harry Potter films, and it is based on a real-life locomotive. The Great Western Railway model was built in the 1930s and was painted red for its role in the films. (It is usually a green train!)
Is the Hogwarts Express in Scotland?
The Jacobite TrainThe Jacobite Train in the Scottish highlands is often referred to as the Hogwarts Express due to the route it takes. The same rail line was used in the Harry Potter films.
What train is the Hogwarts Express?
The Jacobite Steam Train / Hogwarts ExpressOperating under various names and with different operators, The Jacobite steam train has been running every summer since 1984 and is currently operated by West Coast Railways. It is also known as the 'Jacobean Train' and the 'Harry Potter Steam Train'.
What is the Flying Scotsman famous for?
The Flying Scotsman holds the record for hauling the first ever non-stop London to Edinburgh service in 1928. It was the first locomotive to reach 100mph in 1934 and the first steam engine to travel all around the world (with visits to the USA and Australia).
Who owns Flying Scotsman?
the National Railway MuseumFlying Scotsman is owned by the National Railway Museum and operated and maintained by Riley & Son (E) Ltd.
What type of train is the Flying Scotsman?
steam locomotiveLNER Class A3 4472 Flying Scotsman is a 4-6-2 "Pacific" steam locomotive built in 1923 for the London and North Eastern Railway (LNER) at Doncaster Works to a design of Nigel Gresley.
Where in Scotland is Hogwarts based?
The University of Glasgow… or Hogwarts? Whilst it was actually Alnwick Castle in the North East of England that was used for the exterior shots of Hogwarts in the first few films, pretty much everyone who sees the University of Glasgow's main building is struck by its uncanny resemblance to Hogwarts.
Is Hogwarts based on Edinburgh?
Even though the location of Hogwarts has never been officially determined, many people believe that the author based the magical school on Edinburgh's George Heriot's School.
Is The Hogwarts Express based on the Flying Scotsman?
Are there two Hogwarts Express trains?
The first of the two trains was installed on the track on October 24, 2013. The second train was placed on the track in early December 2013.
Who owns the Flying Scotsman today?
the National Railway MuseumFlying Scotsman is owned by the National Railway Museum and operated and maintained by Riley & Son (E) Ltd.
Why is Flying Scotsman so famous?
The Flying Scotsman holds the record for hauling the first ever non-stop London to Edinburgh service in 1928. It was the first locomotive to reach 100mph in 1934 and the first steam engine to travel all around the world (with visits to the USA and Australia).
Who is older Gordon or Flying Scotsman?
Flying Scotsman calls Gordon "Little Brother" despite the fact that Gordon is actually older than him, because Flying Scotsman was built in 1923 while Gordon was built in 1920 as a prototype pacific.
What Scottish city inspired Harry Potter?
EdinburghDay 1EdinburghIt was in Scotland's capital city that JK Rowling started to plot the adventures of Harry and his pals. With cobbled streets, winding alleys and medieval architecture, the city certainly has a few things in common with the settings from the books and films.
Where is the real Hogwarts castle in Scotland?
AlnwickWe think it's fair to say that Alnwick is as close as it gets to the real Harry Potter Castle, but you should also check out beautiful Durham Cathedral, where Professor McGonagall's classroom was filmed in the Chapter House, and 7th Century Gloucester Cathedral, where many of the corridor shots were shot in the ornate …
Does Edinburgh look like Hogwarts?
Edinburgh's 'Harry Potter Castle' #1The black North Loch used to sit beneath Edinburgh Castle rock and the view from St Cuthbert Kirk's orchards on the lake's shore, with the ancient turreted fortress towering over you, would be more than a little Hogwarts.
What is the significance of 5972 on the Hogwarts Express?
It's the identification number. All steam locomotives were numbered, and many of them also named. The locomotive used in the Harry Potter films was one of the GWR (Great Western Railway) “Hall” class : to be precise, it was “Olton Hall”, a preserved locomotive which was – and still is – numbered 5972.
Should you ride Hogwarts Express both ways?
Finally, riding the Hogwarts Express both ways allows you the opportunity to experience both Hogsmeade and Diagon Alley, which is a true one-of-a-kind experience that you can only get here.