What is a Book Nook set?

A Book Nook is a narrow diorama set designed to sit between books on a shelf while showing a 3D scene.

How many pieces does 76450 have?

The set has 832 pieces across 236 unique parts.

Does the set include minifigures?

Yes, it includes 2 minifigures for the platform scene.

Harry Potter

Book Nook: Hogwarts Express

A Book Nook is a narrow shelf diorama designed to sit between books, and this set applies the format to the Hogwarts Express. With 832 pieces, 236 unique parts and 2 minifigures, it packs a full platform scene into a distinctly collector-friendly shape.

Set number: 76450
Year: 2025
Pieces: 832
Minifigures: 2
Theme: Harry Potter
Different parts: 236

What can I build with it?

View the official building instructions at LEGO® ↗

Parts list 236

As BrickLink list (XML)

Import on BrickLink: Wanted → Upload, upload the file (or paste its content), pick a Wanted List and add the parts.

Spare parts (28)

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

Minifigures 2

Harry Potter, Sand Blue Shirt, Short Dark Tan Legs, Scared fig-0117464 pieces × 1
Ron Weasley, Olive Green Jacket fig-0164594 pieces × 1

Description

The Book Nook format

Unlike a typical Harry Potter set, this model is built narrow and deep so it slots onto a shelf like a book while still showing a three-dimensional scene with a platform, train and surrounding detail. That layout is far more compact than a free-standing diorama, but it demands careful work on depth and layering. The set belongs to the Harry Potter theme within the wider LEGO® catalogue, part of the 2025 lineup. With 236 unique parts spread across 832 pieces, roughly one in every 4 bricks introduces a new shape or colour, a useful gauge of how varied the build feels in hand.

Colours of engine and platform

Black, tan, dark bluish grey and light bluish grey recreate the look of the steam engine and station platform. With 236 unique parts across 832 pieces, plenty of the detail goes into small elements such as windows, luggage and the front of the train. That places it alongside other releases from the same year exploring similar building techniques within their own range.

Two minifigures bring it to life

The 2 included minifigures add life to the platform and suit small scenes around the departure for Hogwarts. The full parts list with every colour and quantity is further down this page, useful if you are after specific grey or tan pieces. In total four main colours run through the build: black, tan, dark bluish gray and light bluish gray, giving the finished model a consistently recognisable palette.

Compact format, plenty of detail

At 832 pieces, 76450 sits in the upper-middle of this selection, though the narrow Book Nook format makes it feel far more compact on a shelf than its piece count suggests. That makes it especially appealing for collectors with limited shelf space who still want a detailed diorama. With 2 minifigures, it also works for small scenes on the platform. Anyone after grey or tan pieces for their own train projects will find the details in the parts list on this page. Matching these shades to the parts list makes it straightforward to plan repairs or extensions for other projects.

FAQ

What is a Book Nook set?: A Book Nook is a narrow diorama set designed to sit between books on a shelf while showing a 3D scene.
How many pieces does 76450 have?: The set has 832 pieces across 236 unique parts.
Does the set include minifigures?: Yes, it includes 2 minifigures for the platform scene.