Whistlestop Valley, Heritage railway near Clayton West, Huddersfield, England.
Description
Whistlestop Valley is a heritage railway near Clayton West that runs on a narrow 15-inch gauge track. The line passes through four stations across the Yorkshire countryside where trains stop regularly.
History
The railway was established in 1991 following the course of a former branch line operated by the Lancashire & Yorkshire Railway. It reconnects Clayton West with Shelley Woodhouse through rural areas.
Culture
The steam locomotives here represent how rail transport once worked in industrial times. People come to see and experience this way of traveling that shaped the region's past.
Practical
Clayton West station provides free parking and includes a café and small shop for visitors. There is also a playground and picnic areas available on the grounds.
Did you know?
A tunnel at Shelley Woodhouse is around 511 yards long and opens up to views of the striking Emley Moor transmitting tower. This structure is one of the region's tallest landmarks and dominates the landscape.
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