Back to Hogwarts: Lionel Set #7-1198 Hogwarts Express (2022) - Pt 3 The Coaches

There are two identical unlighted coaches in the Lionel's cheapie Hogwarts Express train set. Each has a different road number (#99719 and #99720) identified by a peel-&-stick applique's. Enjoy! Opa Fritz

Coach #99719

Coach #99720

21st Century #20010 54mm U.S. Infantry Series 1 - Pt 4 Pose 3

It's nice to see a flame thrower guy in something other than solid olive drab or olive green. Seeing a figure painted and detailed nicely like this one is a teat. Enjoy! Opa Fritz

21st Century #20010 54mm U.S. Infantry Series 1 - Pt 3 Pose 2

I really like this pose - actually I really like most non-standard poses because, well, they're non-standard! The Little Green Army field is overrun with about 6-8 same-o, same-o poses that it seems every manufacturer copied during the 1950s-'60s-'70s, so when a manufacturer comes along and gives us variety, that is a huge bonus. This guy's helmet insignia shows he's from the 29th Combat Division. Enjoy! Opa Fritz

Back to Hogwarts: Lionel Set #7-1198 Hogwarts Express (2022) - Pt 2 The Engine and Tender

This cheapie set from Lionel has a couple of drawbacks that will make the rivet counter's or perfectionist's out there cringe. It's essentially an S-gauge train that runs on O-gauge track and the engine is not at all correct for the one used in the Harry Potter movies. That one was a 4-6-0 Mills Class while this toy is closer to an A1/A3 Class with 2-6-2 wheel arrangement (I got this info from a YouTube reviewer so if I'm wrong let me know). All details are cast in and there are no separate name boards on the engine sides. The engine name is printed on a peel-&-stick applique' and applied to the boiler at the factory. On a positive note - it does give off those Harry Potter vibes and it's a nice slow runner, which means you don't need to add weights to keep it from flying off the track. Enjoy! Opa Fritz

HP engine on top, Marx engine on bottom

This is about the smallest engine Marx made so you can see just how small the HP engine is

Culled from the Internet, this Noble Collection (which BTW offers a huge assortment of wonderful Harry Potter collectibles) diecast display model shows a proper Hogwarts Express. These retail around $150-$170 from on-line retailers

The engine and tender combo is 13" (33.02cm) L