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The Train Store - Harry Potter Hogwarts Express O-Gauge Electric Train Set
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List Price: $299.99
Our Price: $224.99
Your Save: $ 75.00 ( 25% )
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Manufacturer: Lionel, L.L.C.
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Binding: Toy
Brand: Lionel, L.L.C.
EAN: 0023922110206
Feature: MONTHLY SALES
Is Autographed: 0
Is Memorabilia: 0
Label: Lionel, L.L.C.
Manufacturer: Lionel, L.L.C.
Model: LNL711020
Publisher: Lionel, L.L.C.
Studio: Lionel, L.L.C.
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MONTHLY SALES
For use with your scale model railroad
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Summary: Big O Gauge Fun for fans of Harry Potter and or British trains
Comment: At long last, Lionel has produced a model of the Hogwarts Express(tm) that is big enough for small hands to operate. Fantasy lovers will owning a realistic model of the train that Harry Potter rides to Hogwarts. Train lovers will enjoy a truly historic event in the world of toy and model trains. This is Lionel's first ever model of an historic British train, which required completely new tooling and molds.
Railfans will notice the bumpers on the front, the fenders over the drivers, and the "missing" sand dome (the sand reservoirs are attached to the steam dome). All of these details give this die-cast 4-6-0 locomotive an appearance that is streamlined, classic, and uniquely British.
In fact, fans of English railroads will quickly recognize a Great Western Railway "Hall" class locomotive, one of the most successful steam locomotives ever built. The Olton Hall was built in 1937 and is one of about eleven Hall class locomotives to be preserved. Unlike its brethren, which tend to be painted deep green, the Olton Hall was painted a rich scarlet for the movie "Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets," and has not been green since.
The illuminated passenger cars also represent the kind of cars used on British railways for nearly a century, and also used in the film. They also required all new tooling.
Here's some more good news - this train runs on the same track as Lionel's other sets, including the Thomas and Friends(r) sets. In fact, James the Red Engine(tm) is based on a similar British engine. So if Thomas and James have given you an appreciation for British railroading, but you're ready for something a little more realistic, this is an ideal "step up" for your family.
Paul Race, editor Big Christmas Trains
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Hop on the Hogwarts Express to transport your imagination into the bewitching world of wizardry. This five-piece O-gauge train set includes a die-cast steam locomotive, tender and three passenger coaches. Four figures as described in catalog not included. Kid-controlled features include working headlights, interior lighting, air whistle, puffing smoke and operating coupler on rear of tender. Comes with powerful Lionel transformer and patented oval Lionel FasTrack layout measuring 40" x 60". UL listed. Assembly required. Adult supervision recommended.
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