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I have always thought that Olton Hall was originally used as a back up locomotive because the directors original choice, either Nunney Castle or Pendennis Castle was unavailable when filming started. To most people it wouldn't be apparent that Hogwarts Castle wasn't a Castle class locomotive and as ...

Hi, I have been a long time reader of these forums and have only recently signed up (tbh I don't know why I put it off for so long :lol: ) Some of the threads have inspired me to actually take up 'railway modelling' instead of simply plonking everything on the track and I have picked up plenty of hi...

First time posting here but I have just had a thought which may be helpful to you. I have always thought that the Manor was a lightweight version of the Grange, the major difference being a slightly smaller boiler. If you are not set on a kit-built chassis, perhaps a cheap Hornby Grange could provid...