STARTS Kirklees Light Railway steams into 2019 The Kirklees Light Railway re-opens its doors soon after its winter closure, with services running every weekend and school holiday from mid-February. The season gets off to a flying start on Saturday 9th February with an extra special Opening Weekend offer allowing those who live nearest the railway to travel for greatly reduced rates. If you are a resident of Clayton West, Scissett, Skelmanthorpe or Shelley, visit www.kirkleeslightrailway.com for details. February Half Term sees “Fancy Dress February” return and all children who visit in fancy dress from 16th to 24th February will be rewarded with half price travel. Erin Towey, Marketing Officer at the railway, said: “We’re excited to be reopening after our winter closure and look forward to welcoming our neighbours on Opening Weekend followed by lots of princesses, superheroes, pirates, mermaids and everything in between during February Half Term to take advantage of our bargainous offer!” Activities at the popular attraction include a seven mile return journey on the unique fleet of steam engines, outdoor adventure playgrounds, a ride-on miniature railway, the Buffer Stop Café and a gift and model shop. The railway also hosts a full programme of special events throughout the year including My First Day Out with Thomas, the Easter Eggspress, Halloween Ghost Trains and Santa Specials. ENDS Notes for editors: The Kirklees Light Railway opened to the public in October 1991 and runs along the old track bed of the Lancashire & Yorkshire Railway’s Clayton West Branch Line. The 15-inch narrow gauge line runs for almost three and-a-half miles through the South Pennine foothills from Clayton West to Shelley. The attraction welcomes 60,000 visitors per year, on average, and the 2019 season will run from mid- February until Christmas Eve. More information is available at www.kirkleeslightrailway.com. Contact information: Erin Towey (Marketing Officer) – working Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays Kirklees Light Railway 01484 865727 [email protected] .