Brings back a few memories, remember well when British rail ran down to Clayton West, used to go to the signal cabin at Clayton West Station, knew the signal man well he was called Harold Armitage, pulled the levers for the passenger trains and the coal trains, hauled by class 37's and the 40's, park Mill colliery was on the right leaving the station, signal cabin was on the right just before the road bridge, at Skelmanthorpe the screens of emely Moor colliery was on the right just past the bridge, can still recall the kirklees light railway being built
This is epic! Looks like an old standard gauge right of way converted to narrow gauge operations. I wish they would do things like this in the U.S., too many lines are lost to walk paths or bike trails. Something like this, you could do both with a fence to separate the two. Great video
It was standard gauge, built with two lines in mind too but they only ever built one, and then even that ended up closing down. The single narrow gauge takes up such little room you could easily share the space like you say. We have a lot of old railways converted to cycle and walking paths here too, I have actually just purchased a bike so I can film a couple of the more interesting ones, it's good for people that are less able to explore them in person. Of course I do wish they was all still railways.
I found this by accident, I was travelling from Lancashire to Scarborough on holiday so searched for a railway half way so I could burn some energy off a 2 year old. I will definitely be going again though!
This does seem to be a common theme with the KLR. I have a load of friends in Huddersfield and they had no idea of its existence until I told them about it. It really is quite the hidden gem. One worth discovering though!
Nah ! Nothihg beats steam.However I really enjoyed the footage,and the picture quality is superb. Just wish we had railways such as this in New Zealand
Have over the years introduced young nieces, nephews and God children to the fun of steam railways by bringing them here for Santa specials. Great little railway
100% true story, we was late checking in on a holiday because of this place and my 2 year old that didn't want to leave. I had to ring up Haven in Filey (and Morrisons click and collect) to tell them our half way stop off become a full day out!
It's been far too long ( many, many years ) since i had the pleasure of riding on a narrow gauge railway. & now i find it too difficult to travel long distances to travel on any of these lovely railways again. But, watching them on RUclips is the best i can do.
Excellent again! Well looked after railway…if they ran a night time sleeper coach back and forth…I bet I could drift off to sleep with the rail joint clicks. Nice to see glimpses of Emley Moor TV tower (I thought I could see the slimmer temporary mast to one side of the tower too)….I used to enjoy the view from the top whenever I visited Emley in my IBA days. Mind you, BR was still running the branchline then, over 40 years ago. Keep up the good work, I’ve subscribed so I can enjoy each new production from your camera. Regards, Rob.
Sorry only just spotted this, I am not sure of the history of Emley Tower but I am going to do a bit of research myself. It is such an imposing structure, it was one of those things that even as a kid I knew where I was if I could see it from the car
I couldn't rate this place high enough, I went with my 2 year old so I got to see it all through tourist eyes more than a train spotters eyes, and as a family day out it is amazing! It did make us late for checking in on holiday as this was our half way stop on the drive over to Scarborough, but it was well worth it.
The trip runs as follows: 00:00 Kirklees 07:38 Cuckoo's Nest(look up and see Jack Nicholson! LOL) 14:05 Kelmanthorpe 26:30 Shelley(a poetic end of the line! LOL)
How long is, the line now its been ages, since my 2 boys went on a, Easter egg hunt, beautiful senary. The tunnal looks long did not go that far when we came to see it.
Note: When I started playing this video, it "auto played" at 360P. I went into settings and switched to 1080P and the video was a lot clearer. (Of course, you can use higher resolution if your computer and monitor are capable of it.)
I would have loved to walk that tunnel, we have a couple of old ones on a disused line near us on the way towards Rochdale (nowhere near that long) and it is a brilliant experience.
There was, it was supposed to be for two standard lines at one stage but they only ever got one in, it was a branch line off the Lancashire and Yorkshire railway but never really ended up being anything.
It was a BR station up to 83 when it closed. Again, shortsightedness as now in 2021 with lots more housing it would have been a viable line once more especially for those who commute into Huddersfield, and the huge tourist draw to the area.
Let me do some digging and get back to you as I am not sure. I can tell you off the top of my head that the engine itself did used to be in a loco on Blackpool pleasure Beach under a pretend steam loco shell. But beyond that my own knowledge runs out for now.
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Brings back a few memories, remember well when British rail ran down to Clayton West, used to go to the signal cabin at Clayton West Station, knew the signal man well he was called Harold Armitage, pulled the levers for the passenger trains and the coal trains, hauled by class 37's and the 40's, park Mill colliery was on the right leaving the station, signal cabin was on the right just before the road bridge, at Skelmanthorpe the screens of emely Moor colliery was on the right just past the bridge, can still recall the kirklees light railway being built
This is fantastic information, I am going to have a dig around on Google maps and the video itself to try and pinpoint some of the bits mentioned
@@TheTouristLine
Google images will help you also, at one point can't remember which year the royal train was stabled at Clayton West Junction
What a superb railway, I must visit it as soon as possible.
I am glad you enjoyed it, it is a lovely day out
This is epic! Looks like an old standard gauge right of way converted to narrow gauge operations. I wish they would do things like this in the U.S., too many lines are lost to walk paths or bike trails. Something like this, you could do both with a fence to separate the two. Great video
It was standard gauge, built with two lines in mind too but they only ever built one, and then even that ended up closing down. The single narrow gauge takes up such little room you could easily share the space like you say. We have a lot of old railways converted to cycle and walking paths here too, I have actually just purchased a bike so I can film a couple of the more interesting ones, it's good for people that are less able to explore them in person. Of course I do wish they was all still railways.
I only live half an hour down the road from this and I had no idea it existed! Thanks a lot for this video.
I found this by accident, I was travelling from Lancashire to Scarborough on holiday so searched for a railway half way so I could burn some energy off a 2 year old. I will definitely be going again though!
This does seem to be a common theme with the KLR. I have a load of friends in Huddersfield and they had no idea of its existence until I told them about it. It really is quite the hidden gem. One worth discovering though!
Wow another excellent video I really like the cab view of Railways as it gives a different view of what passengers see
I am especially proud of this one, it is one of my favourites. I do quite like diesel locos I have to admit.
@@TheTouristLine same with me as I really do like diesels as I've grown up around them more than steam
Nah ! Nothihg beats steam.However I really enjoyed the footage,and the picture quality is superb.
Just wish we had railways such as this in New Zealand
Have over the years introduced young nieces, nephews and God children to the fun of steam railways by bringing them here for Santa specials. Great little railway
100% true story, we was late checking in on a holiday because of this place and my 2 year old that didn't want to leave. I had to ring up Haven in Filey (and Morrisons click and collect) to tell them our half way stop off become a full day out!
Good value that!
Easily one of the best family days out we have been on!
Thourgholy enjoyed that thanks😁👍🏻
I am glad you enjoyed it, Whistlestop Valley is a brilliant place 😁
Another great video! I must go and do this line sometime!
I am glad you enjoyed it, one of my favourite places and it was really good for my 2 year old too, the play areas etc are amazing.
Beautiful ride!
Thank you, it is a lovely little line
It's been far too long ( many, many years ) since i had the pleasure of riding on a narrow gauge railway. & now i find it too difficult to travel long distances to travel on any of these lovely railways again. But, watching them on RUclips is the best i can do.
I am glad you enjoyed it, thank you for watching 🙂
Excellent again! Well looked after railway…if they ran a night time sleeper coach back and forth…I bet I could drift off to sleep with the rail joint clicks. Nice to see glimpses of Emley Moor TV tower (I thought I could see the slimmer temporary mast to one side of the tower too)….I used to enjoy the view from the top whenever I visited Emley in my IBA days. Mind you, BR was still running the branchline then, over 40 years ago. Keep up the good work, I’ve subscribed so I can enjoy each new production from your camera. Regards, Rob.
Sorry only just spotted this, I am not sure of the history of Emley Tower but I am going to do a bit of research myself. It is such an imposing structure, it was one of those things that even as a kid I knew where I was if I could see it from the car
Very impressed by the immaculate p way. Beautifully maintained.
I couldn't rate this place high enough, I went with my 2 year old so I got to see it all through tourist eyes more than a train spotters eyes, and as a family day out it is amazing! It did make us late for checking in on holiday as this was our half way stop on the drive over to Scarborough, but it was well worth it.
The trip runs as follows:
00:00 Kirklees
07:38 Cuckoo's Nest(look up and see Jack Nicholson! LOL)
14:05 Kelmanthorpe
26:30 Shelley(a poetic end of the line! LOL)
@Neil Forbes shellys came to a sticky end get it shellys glue LOL
Only just spotted this, this is brilliant 😂
Only just spotted this, this is brilliant 😂
How long is, the line now its been ages, since my 2 boys went on a, Easter egg hunt, beautiful senary. The tunnal looks long did not go that far when we came to see it.
It is 3.5 miles (5.6km depending on what you prefer) and I have to agree, it is a lovely little line. My daughter loved it.
Note: When I started playing this video, it "auto played" at 360P. I went into settings and switched to 1080P and the video was a lot clearer. (Of course, you can use higher resolution if your computer and monitor are capable of it.)
That is a brilliant tip, thank you. My monitor runs in 4k and they look amazing but even on 1080p on my TV they look the part too!
Looks like this line was once SG double tracked in its heyday.
It was SG, never got round to a 2nd track before it closed but it was built with that in mind 👍
Have walked the route (Inc Tunnel) before this Narrow Gauge, was even thought of.
1991???
I would have loved to walk that tunnel, we have a couple of old ones on a disused line near us on the way towards Rochdale (nowhere near that long) and it is a brilliant experience.
Looks like the trackbed and bridges were designed for a standard guage track. Was there one there at some point in the past?
There was, it was supposed to be for two standard lines at one stage but they only ever got one in, it was a branch line off the Lancashire and Yorkshire railway but never really ended up being anything.
It was a BR station up to 83 when it closed. Again, shortsightedness as now in 2021 with lots more housing it would have been a viable line once more especially for those who commute into Huddersfield, and the huge tourist draw to the area.
Very pretty! What's the gauge?
It is 15 inch 👍
Used to be Standard Gauge
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Thank you, an impressive milestone 😁😁
Is this locomotive hydrostatic drive?
Let me do some digging and get back to you as I am not sure. I can tell you off the top of my head that the engine itself did used to be in a loco on Blackpool pleasure Beach under a pretend steam loco shell. But beyond that my own knowledge runs out for now.
Jay is a Diesel Hydraulic.