A Harry Potter-themed dream come true: what it’s like to ride the real-life Hogwarts Express in Scotland, by Erica Bray The moment I stepped onto the train platform and saw The Jacobite, the whimsical music of the Harry Potter films began to play in my mind. The gleaming black engine, puffing clouds of white steam, and its maroon carriages were a striking sight that stirred a deep sense of nostalgia. It felt like meeting a celebrity − and in many ways, it is.
The Jacobite played a starring role in the Harry Potter films as the “Hogwarts Express”, the iconic train that transported Harry Potter, Ron Weasley and Hermione Granger to Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. As a devoted Harry Potter fan, I was excited to live out my dream of riding the real-life Hogwarts Express. READ MORE: Florida’s most advanced, immersive and crazy-cool theme park is opening in 2025.