Hogwarts Express set to sparkle
Olton Hall, the steam locomotive that appeared in the Harry Potter movies, was preened and polished by museum staff in preparation for the nine-day celebrations, which will take place over February half-term.
The magical train will be the star attraction alongside broomstick flying, daily wizard duels, owl displays and a talking dragon on February 11-19.
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Hide AdEfstathios Tsolis, the museum’s conservation manager, said: “A lot of hard work and elbow grease goes in to preparing our railway vehicles for big events, especially for a famous locomotive like Olton Hall which regularly operates on the mainline.”
Picture: Gerard Binks.