YOUNGSTERS will be able to get hands-on in a range of engineering activities as a special event returns to the National Railway Museum this half term.

Now in its second year, the ‘Future Engineers’ programme returns to the museum from October 21 and offers a series of free, interactive activities and shows.

Visitors will be challenged to discover their hidden engineer and to find out more about how the railways work with fascinating insights into the world of engineering.

The programme of live shows, demonstrations and events will run for two weeks until November 5 and more than 30,000 people from York and across the region are expected to visit.

Lynne Minett, head of learning and events at the National Railway Museum, said: “Last year’s events were so successful that we are bringing Future Engineers back with a new theme and a longer-running programme of new and exciting activities.

"Children will enjoy learning about today’s railways and finding out how engineers are using technology to push the boundaries of what’s possible in tunnels, track and train design.

“This programme is designed to be great fun but also to help inspire young people to develop an interest in engineering and to hopefully inspire the next generation of railway engineers.”

Future Engineers is widely supported by the rail industry and is sponsored by Angel Trains, Eversholt Rail and Porterbrook.

All Future Engineers activities are free, although some must be booked in advance, visit nrm.org.uk/future-engineers for details.