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Notts company provided the paint for Hogwarts Express locomotive

Nottingham Post

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November 14, 2025

A NOTTINGHAMSHIRE company is playing a part in the upcoming Harry Potter series.

Notts company provided the paint for Hogwarts Express locomotive

Paintman Paint Ltd, based in Retford, has supplied the paint used on the brand-new Hogwarts Express, which will feature in the series set for release next year.

The historic locomotive No. 6989 Wightwick Hall has been transformed to take on the iconic role of the Hogwarts Express, and the paint produced by Paintman Paint helped bring its instantly recognisable deep red finish back to life.

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