5972 Olton Hall [Hogwarts Castle]
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Currently based at Leavesdon Warner Bros Studios in Watford, Hertfordshire.
Built in April 1937 by Charles Collett at Swindon Works.
Withdrawn from service in December 1963 after 26 Years, 8 Months of service.
It has a Collett 4000 tender.
Owned by David Smith.
Last major overhaul was completed in 1994.
In the 1990’s, it ran in BR Brunswick lined Green livery with late crest.
Starred in the Harry Potter films as Hogwarts Castle between 2001-2011.
Boiler & mainline tickets expired in July 2014.
Painted in Hogwarts Express Crimson Lake livery.
Currently on static display on lease from West Coast Railways to Warner Brothers.