Unboxing the Hornby Hogwarts Express & Kings Cross Station

In this video we unbox and review the Hornby Hogwarts Express and Kings Cross Station, two amazing additions for a model train layout. Harry Potter continues to captivate one generation after another and now Hornby has created its own little piece of magic for fans. In this video, we unbox the Hogwarts Express model train and the Kings Cross Station accessory.
Muggles and magic folk of all ages will love recreating the adventure of travelling on the Hogwarts Express from King’s Cross station’s iconic Platform 9¾ to Hogsmeade station...
And you can bring your magical layouts to life! The Harry Potter collection wouldn't be complete without enchanted scenic accessories and buildings. Hornby has it covered with a range of individual resin station buildings and accessories to recreate the perfect wizardry layout at home.
You can find the entire Harry Potter collection by Hornby at your nearest model railway shop.
www.hornby.com...

[@bobsmodelrailways]

At £199 it’s a very high price to pay for a basic train set, especially when they no longer include the station platforms, catalogue etc.

[@fredashay]

Plus you can't buy an extra coach. You can buy an extra brake van, but why would you want an extra brake van. I want some extra coaches so I can make a full train!

[@miked6335]

That footbridge was tough to assemble. I would not let a child try to put it together without an adult's help. There is some strength to the entire assembly but those green railings are pretty flimsy on their own. To get those outside 90 degree angles, one needs to bend the railing. One of mine snapped immediately but once assembled it's not noticeable. I just wouldn't want some poor kid trying to assemble it on his own have his/her joy ruined. I was a little disappointed that there were not little nubs on the parts to help locate and secure the walls and footbridge. I did not glue those down because I was afraid if I had to move it there would be too much weight on the bridge and skylight unless I kept it perfectly level. But once assembled it's pretty neat looking and serves the purpose of having a Kings Cross Station without taking up the entire layout. I definitely recommend it.

[@charlesrodman9571]

Thanks for informative review. Suggest to zoom each detail closer like bridge and platform so can get ideas of quality

[@57305northernprincess]

I'm so glad that the coach do in fact have commonwealth bogies. The image Hornby did showed Mk1 bogies

[@pdevine1959]

Very nice I'm going to get one

[@monsvillerailways5736]

Typical hornby. Remove the two arched sections and what you have is their standard starting platforms and canopy set. That is designed for two passing tracks. I have one on 2 of my layouts. I bought the train set without the track, controller etc second hand. The engine runs really well. 👍

[@pdevine1959]

Great review thanks

[@modelsandtrains7915]

It's a shame that hornby didnt include the new controller considering this is the new set but bizarre

[@ColeEphoebe]

Hi, can this train run on a straight track rather than a circle in any way? thanks

[@fredashay]

What decoder to you recommend for this train? You can't buy the Hornby TTS Hall decoder any more.

[@symbaa4000]

Nice 👌🏻

[@rpj2k]

Was the Harry Potter layout video ever made?

[@markorollo.]

Ive not had a train set for over 35 years, since i was a kid (a British Rail intercity 125 if I remember right) so unsure of scale, I would like this but would also buy others in the same scale so wondered what scale it's in? Are there other Hogwarts Express's in other scales?.

[@T1NG097]

This one is 1:76 scale 00 gauge. I am unsure if there are other Hogwarts sets in other scales.

[@infernogaming6925]

There's the Lionel Hogwarts Express in 3-rail O Scale.

[@KOBETRON100]

I’m confused. Completely new to trains. Does DCC ready mean that you have to purchase something else to get this to move round the track?

[@shauntempley9757]

No, it doesn't. DCC is the open door to the far more advanced computer control. This set is DC. All you have to do is plug that controller into your rooms mains and you are set to run the train around the track.

[@CJTAS]

I was wondering what the train and carriage are made from (plastic or metal)?

[@monsvillerailways5736]

Standard hornby setup. Plastic train body, metal chassis. The carriages are all plastic with metal wheels and coupling hooks.

[@half-bloodprince1394]

Where you get the station?

[@TheRailwayHub]

The Station is available directly from the Hornby website or you might be able to find it in your local model railway shop!

[@juliebjarking]

Can it produce steam?

[@sohammore4583]

juliebjarking no