Carnforth is the home of the 'Hogwarts Express', the locomotive that appears in the Harry Potter films and visitors will be given the chance to climb on board.

Visitors will also be able to see 'Scots Guardsman' as featured in the 1936 film 'Night Mail' set to the words of poet WH Auden, and telling the story of the Travelling Post Office.

Passengers arriving by train will go through Carnforth station and the visitor centre where famous scenes from the classic 'Brief Encounter' were filmed in 1945.

Carnforth's engine shed serviced the last-ever main line steam locomotives to work on BR in August 1968 and will play host during the weekend to a range of steam and diesel locomotives in authentic surroundings, providing countless photo opportunities.

Carnforth retains many of its original steam depot features such as the coaling tower, ash disposal plant and LMS shed building. The ash plant is the last of its type left in the country and the coaling plant is one of only two surviving.

The Railway Magazine has organised two special photo events for those wishing to photograph the locomotives without the crowds.

An evening shoot takes place on Friday from 8pm to10pm, and an early entry ticket is available on Saturday from 8am.

West Coat Railway Company's carriage and wagon shed will also be open to the public and will contain trade stands and refreshment outlets.

Confirmed steam locomotives on display will include:
No. 5972 Olton Hall – 'Hogwarts Express' famous throughout the world from the Harry Potter films;
No. 46115 Scots Guardsman – first public viewing in 30 years;
No. 5690 Leander;
No. 45699 Galatea;
No. 30777 Sir Lamiel;
'Black Five' No. 45407.

Because of health and safety requirements, there will be no admittance to unaccompanied children under 16 years of age.

Tickets on the day will cost £15 for adults and £5 for accompanied child under 16.

Intending visitors should note that admission is strictly cash only. There is no facility to accept debit/credit cards or cheques.