Hornby R3804

5972 'Hogwarts Castle'

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Prototype Eras
Era 4 (1948 to 1956) British Railways Early Crest
Era 9 (1995 to 2004) Initial Privatisation
Era 10 (2005 to 2015) Rebuilding of the Railways
Era 11 (2016 to 2024) Current Era

Manufacturer description

Harry Potter still continues to captivate one generation after another and Hornby are delighted to bring the their Harry Potter collection to you. Step into the Wizarding World, a magical universe created by J.K. Rowling, as we bring you all the mesmerising magic and action from the Harry Potter movies. Fans of all ages will love recreating the adventure of travelling on the Hogwarts Express from Kings Cross station's iconic Platform 9 & 3/4 to Hogsmeade station...

HARRY POTTER characters, names and related indicia are © & ™ Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. WB SHIELD: © & ™ WBEI. WIZARDING WORLD trademark and logo © & ™ Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. Publishing Rights © JKR. (s18)

HARRY POTTER characters, names and related indicia are ©& TM Warner Bros. Entertainment INC. J.K Rowling and Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. Publishing Rights ©JKR.

Catalogue listing

Brand
Hornby
Range
Harry Potter
Product Code
R3804
GTIN
5055286663703
RRP
£119.99
Release date
December 2019

Model details

DCC status
DCC Ready 8 pin socket
Finish
Painted
Gauge
OO
Livery
Red
Minimum radius curve
2nd Radius (438mm)
Motor
3 pole & flywheel
Name
Hogwarts Castle
Colour
Maroon
Coupling
NEM / Tension lock
Power pickup
Driving wheels and tender wheels
Running number
5972

Prototype information

Introduced
1827 - 1835
Locomotive class*
Great Western Railway 4073 "Castle"
Operator
Hogwarts Railways
Motive power
Steam
Wheel arrangement
4-6-0
Designer
Ottaline Gambol, Minister for Magic
Built
1923-1950
Built by
GWR Swindon Works
Total produced
171

* Class names often change over the lifespan of a locomotive, so this is not necessarily the class name used by the operator in the period modelled.

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