The train with coal car is about 40cm long and the base total of around 50cm. At first I had my doubts that it is too big, but it does not act as huge as it sounds. The "shock" and actually give to dampen with resistance. Apart from the base of the Hogwarts Express is really super processed. At base, I would have expected but a small plaque or a little real wirkenderes wood. However, In is hinwegsehbar.
The only real shortcoming, the tracks are longer than the train and I still have not discovered "brake", so the train is moving on the rails when you arrive and drops probably easier down. Another reason why it probably is not really suitable for children. But for more Harry Potter fans thoroughly recommended.
The price is quite high, but basically adequate since did not save here at the processing. I know from experience what smaller models cost of real trains and subways and because of the Hogwarts Express is still a lot less.