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Harry Potter's new Hogwarts Express revealed after it nearly ended up on the scrap heap


More than 40 years ago the Wightwick Hall steam locomotive was saved from a scrapyard.

Dominic McLaughlin, 11, has landed the role of Harry Potter while Arabella Stanton, 11, will play Hermione Granger and Alastair Stout, 11, will star as Ron Weasley. Last month JK Rowling revealed her involvement in writing scripts for the upcoming TV series, after online trolls demanded she be removed over her views on transgender issues. Last month JK Rowling revealed her involvement in writing scripts for the upcoming TV series, after online trolls demanded she be removed over her views on transgender issues

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