Harry Potter

Hogwarts Express

This set pairs a multi-part steam locomotive and carriage with a section of Platform 9¾, brick wall included. Its 806 pieces and 6 minifigures cover both the train journey and the farewell scene on the platform before departure. Black, red, dark grey and light grey give the locomotive its classic steam-era look straight from the films.

Set number
75955
Year
2018
Pieces
806
Minifigures
6
Different parts
239
What can I build with it?

View the official building instructions at LEGO® ↗

Parts list 239

As BrickLink list (XML)

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Spare parts (22)

These extra parts come with the set in case one gets lost.

Minifigures 6

Description

Locomotive and carriage as separate builds

The steam locomotive and its attached carriage are built as two independent sections joined by a simple coupling. Inside, the carriage holds a small compartment with a bench seat, matching the train scenes from the films, while the locomotive's exterior recreates the classic steam-engine silhouette with wheels, a chimney and a front lamp. That split allows the set to be tackled in two manageable stages rather than one continuous build. The transition from coupling to carriage is easy to follow while building, without ever losing sight of the locomotive itself.

Platform 9¾ as its own scene

Alongside the train, the set includes a stretch of platform with the brick wall characters pass through to reach the magical platform, plus a luggage trolley. That addition means the set covers more than just the journey itself, the farewell on the platform before the train even leaves can be played out too. At 806 pieces, there is enough room for this extra scene without shrinking the train itself. That means the farewell with family and friends on the platform can be recreated just as fully as the journey itself.

Black, red, dark grey and light grey on the train

The dark colour scheme of black and dark grey on the locomotive body, paired with red on wheels and details and light grey on the platform, matches the train's look from the films closely. The parts list on this page covers all 239 unique elements sorted by colour, useful for anyone after specific black or red pieces for their own train or station builds. It is also worth comparing against other train models already in a collection.

Six minifigures around the journey

The 6 minifigures include Harry Potter, Hermione Granger and Ron Weasley among others, letting you recreate key moments from the journey to school directly. With 239 unique elements across a manageable 806 total pieces, Hogwarts Express works both as a standalone set and as an addition to larger Hogwarts building sets, since the train and platform stand apart from the castle itself. For anyone building a Hogwarts collection gradually, the train makes a solid starting point.

FAQ

What does the Hogwarts Express set (75955) include?
A steam locomotive with carriage, plus a Platform 9¾ section with brick wall and luggage trolley.
How many pieces and minifigures does the set have?
It has 806 pieces, including 239 unique elements, and comes with 6 minifigures, including Harry Potter, Hermione Granger and Ron Weasley.
Can the train be combined with other Hogwarts sets?
Yes, since the train and platform are built as a separate section, they can be displayed independently of castle sets and pair well with them.

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