UGears: Harry Potter - Hogwarts Express (504pc) Board Game

Enter the Wizarding World and join Harry, Hermione and Ron on an excitingjourney aboard the Hogwarts Express with this special working model train byUgears. Leaving from King's Cross Station in London with destination HogsmeadeStation near Hogwarts Castle, this beautiful wooden model train has aspring-powered locomotive, a coal tender, and a passenger carriage in whichthree figurines of the young wizarding heroes are seen heading off to school.Wind the model with the special key, twist the smokestack Start/Stop switch,then watch the mesmerizing motion of the locomotive's gears, wheels andconnecting rods as it chugs ahead. The Ugears Hogwarts Express can travel4 meters (with tender and carriage) or 6 meters (locomotive only) on anysmooth, flat surface. This beautiful 3D wooden model train also comes with asection of track and Platform 9 ¾ buffer stop for an elegant staticdisplay.

The handsome locomotive can be run on its own or coupled with two cars—acoal tender and a passenger carriage. The tender has an empty coal compartmentin which you can store the train's wind-up key or other small objects. Thepassenger carriage has three compartments, three doors that open, and aremovable roof, allowing you to place the figurines of Harry Potter, HermioneGranger, and Ronald Weasley on special mounts that move side-to-side when thetrain is in motion. You can also place these character figurines next to thetrain for static display, as though the youngsters were waiting to board themagical Hogwarts Express for another term at the Hogwarts School of Witchcraftand Wizardry.

The locomotive is the driving force of the model, with its metal springengine and gears that transmit power to the moving wheels. The locomotive iswound using a special key (there are winding slots on both the left and rightside of the engine), but first be sure to twist the smokestack to the “Stop”position. Once the spring is wound, hold the model while twisting the smokestackto the “Start” position, then release and watch the train pull out in astraight line. Look at those beautiful train engine wheels and coupling rods inaction!

The DIY model train recreates the look of the “GWR 5972 Olton Hall”locomotive used in the Harry Potter movie series, based on a magical universe,created by J. K. Rowling. The model is rated “Advanced” difficulty levelwith an estimated assembly time of 7 hours. The locomotive can be assembled inabout 3 hours, giving you a head start on imaginative play! This DIY woodenmodel kit consists of 504 parts that are laser pre-cut into wooden boards. Toassemble, simply remove the pieces from the boards and snap them togetherfollowing the detailed, illustrated instructions available in 11 languages. Oneof the great things about our models is that no glue or special tools arerequired—everything you need for assembly is included in the box.

This beautiful train model will appeal to all witches, wizards, and muggleseverywhere, train enthusiasts, model hobbyists, collectors of model trains, andanyone who loves to work and build things with their hands. The Hogwarts Expressmodel train kit is a great gift idea for parents of children who love the HarryPotter series of books and movies, or parents looking for a fun craft project tobuild with their children. When you build a Ugears model you don't just have anattractive display piece, you have a toy that will bring hours of fun. Discoverthe magic of mechanics, gears, and building a working machine with your ownhands. Once you see the results you might even begin to suspect that you too area wizard or witch!

Specifications:

• Model size: 36×4.9×39 in (905×125×1000 mm)
• Package size: 14.9×6.7×2 in (378×170×50 mm)
• Number of components: 504
• Estimated time for assembly: 7 hours
• Level: Advanced