Harry Potter Train
17th September 2009
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The Steam Locomotive used in the Harry Potter films, No.4972, Hogwarts Castle/Express, travelled from Carnforth to Fort William on 16th September 2009 for more filming duties, and some pictures of the northern part of the journey are shown in this collection, and hopefully any more obtained later.
Hogwarts Express captured at Crowwood Grange, Stepps.
Hogwarts Express captured at Crowwood Grange, Stepps.
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Now crossing the River Leven,with the Campsie Fells in the background.
Now crossing the River Leven,with the Campsie Fells in the background.
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The Hogwarts Express at Dumbarton.
The Hogwarts Express at Dumbarton.
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The tide almost in at Craigendoran.
The tide almost in at Craigendoran.
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5972 fills with water at Craigendoran as the afternoon passenger train passes on its way to Oban/Fort William, gives a toot and receives a whistle.
5972 fills with water at Craigendoran as the afternoon passenger train passes on its way to Oban/Fort William, gives a toot and receives a whistle.
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Topping up with water at Craigendoran.
Topping up with water at Craigendoran.
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5972 departs Craigendoran and climbs to Helensburgh Upper on the West Highland Line.
5972 departs Craigendoran and climbs to Helensburgh Upper on the West Highland Line.
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Climbing away from Garelochead and seen at Whistlefield.
Climbing away from Garelochead and seen at Whistlefield.
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Now in Glen Falloch heading to Crianlarich.
Now in Glen Falloch heading to Crianlarich.
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5972 now seen working hard, climbing to County March summit.
5972 now seen working hard, climbing to County March summit.
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Hogwarts Express leaves Bridge of Orchy amid a plume of steam, on a lovely autumn evening, next stop Fort William, but the end of my pictures for the day.
Hogwarts Express leaves Bridge of Orchy amid a plume of steam, on a lovely autumn evening, next stop Fort William, but the end of my pictures for the day.
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5972 now on filming duties, pulls away from Rannoch station, 19thSep09
5972 now on filming duties, pulls away from Rannoch station, 19thSep09
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5972 returns from Corrour, 19thSep09
5972 returns from Corrour, 19thSep09
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5972 on its way to Corrour and nearing the Cruach Snowshed, 19thSep09
5972 on its way to Corrour and nearing the Cruach Snowshed, 19thSep09
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The filming helicopter takes off over Rannoch station, 19thSep09
The filming helicopter takes off over Rannoch station, 19thSep09
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The helicopter filming me!!
The helicopter filming me!!
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Returning from the snowshed, 5972 returns to Rannoch, 19thSep09
Returning from the snowshed, 5972 returns to Rannoch, 19thSep09
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Hogwarts Express in the hills on Rannoch Moor
Hogwarts Express in the hills on Rannoch Moor
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Schiehallion makes a fine backdrop for the Hogwarts Express
Schiehallion makes a fine backdrop for the Hogwarts Express
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5972 with another filming run, departs Rannoch
5972 with another filming run, departs Rannoch
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5972 crossing the Rannoch viaduct, 19thSep09
5972 crossing the Rannoch viaduct, 19thSep09
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5972 on its way to Corrour, 19Sep09
5972 on its way to Corrour, 19Sep09
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5972 preparing to uncouple and run round at Rannoch station
5972 preparing to uncouple and run round at Rannoch station
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5972 now coupled and simmering away as it awaits its final departure on Saturday 19thSep09
5972 now coupled and simmering away as it awaits its final departure on Saturday 19thSep09
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