Harry Potter Railway Shortlisted for World's Greatest Journey

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Harry Potter Railway Shortlisted for World's Greatest Journey

Posted by: Rosi

April 20, 2010, 06:44 PM

The Telegraph reports that the 164-mile Scottish railway line from Glasgow to Mallaig has been placed on Lonely Planet's shortlist for the world's greatest journey. The railway line features heavily in the Harry Potter films, notably when the Hogwarts Express passes through the 21-arch Glenfinnan viaduct.

The chief executive of VisitScotland, Philip Riddle, is quoted in the article, saying, "[the] railway's spectacular scenery makes it extremely popular with visitors from around the world and the fact that it features so prominently in the Harry Potter films ensures a truly spellbinding experience for passengers."

The winners of Lonely Planet's inaugural awards will be decided in an online poll and announced this August.

You can read the full article here on The Telegraph's website.

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580 Points

Sounds like a great trip to take, maybe someday………..

Posted by Rosie016 on April 21, 2010, 10:05 AM report to moderator

1978 Points

That be so cool to take that trip.

Posted by jhangelgurl (ITC!) on April 21, 2010, 10:39 AM report to moderator

25817 Points

What a great train journey that would be!!

Across the beautiful Scottish counrtyside, truly wonderfull!

Posted by Billy Bluenose on April 21, 2010, 10:42 AM report to moderator

1166 Points

One day, I will go on that route to Hogwarts!! ONE DAY!!

Posted by JessSnape on April 21, 2010, 10:52 AM report to moderator

808 Points

Oh imagine if you were sitting on the train going to Hogwarts for the first time. It would be so exciting. From what the films show the scenery really is spellbinding. I hope it wins!

Posted by Love is the greatest magic on April 21, 2010, 11:04 AM report to moderator

4056 Points

Cool though I didn’t know there was such a category…right now it seems there is a category for anything!:P

Posted by fifi ~::~ ıɟıɟ {WBM!} {ITC!} on April 21, 2010, 11:54 AM report to moderator

692 Points

thats great!!

Posted by nsa (ROAR) on April 21, 2010, 12:00 PM report to moderator

5230 Points

i have always wanted to go on that HOgwarts express.

Posted by Azaad Potter The Chosen One [ROAR] on April 21, 2010, 12:09 PM report to moderator

16321 Points

That would be so fun. :) Oh, if only if only.

I wonder if the inside of the train actually looks like it does in the films? Ever since PoA, I’ve always wanted to get into one of those little rooms and chat, pretending I’m going to Hogwarts. :D Haha!

Posted by FilmGirl27 *Team Weasley!* (ROAR!!) on April 21, 2010, 12:17 PM report to moderator

217 Points

I’ve been there! And while I was walking right under the viaduct, a red steam train arrived! I tried to take a picture of the train but my camera batteries were flat, and I couldn’t even switch it on. When I finally managed to replace the batteries, the train had already gone… I remember people waving at me from the train, they were leaning out of the windows, it was a beautiful sunny day! I took wonderful pictures of the viaduct – no train, though, which is a shame!

Posted by Despina on April 21, 2010, 12:25 PM report to moderator