Enjoy a ride with Fox the 2-6-2 tank engine down the Kirklees Light Railway (Whistlestop valley).
Fox was the first engine built for the KLR. It was built in 1987 by Brian Taylor in his workshop in Shepley, before the Kirklees Light Railway existed!
Fox had a major, five year overhaul beginning in 2015 and returned to service in 2020.Fox is a 2-6-2 tank engine, based on an engine that was built by the Hunslet Engine Company in Leeds and was sent to work in India.
Despite being the oldest of our engines, Fox is one of our hardest working engines and is used both for passenger trains and driver experience courses.
Whistlestop valley as a whole is a fantastic attraction, a full ticket offers unlimited rides on both the 3.5 mile narrow gauge railway, the Clayton Flyer and a number of amazing indoor and outdoor attractions and play parks for children. There is food served at both ends of the line, a shop and plenty of stunning walks if you need a change of pace. The range of locomotives, the facilities and the staff that work there made it an overall enjoyable day for us.
Whistlestop valley can be found at Park Mill Way, Clayton West, Huddersfield HD8 9XJ and the car park is free, large and well looked after. There is a 2m barrier on the car park but this can be opened upon request, just ask a member of the team once there.
Overall as tourist lines go this has easily been one of the best value we have visited, it is definitely worth putting aside a full day for a visit as there is lots to do.
www.whistlestopvalley.co.uk/