SANTA TRAINS: Santa Christmas Special trains are to run at Locomotion: The National Railway Museum at Shildon. Passengers will meet Santa and get a gift plus there will be a magic show, music and other family fun. The trains run on December 15, 16, 22 and 23 from the museum’s Collection building between 10am and 4pm, last entry 3pm. Tickets are £5.50 for adults and £8 for children with family tickets on offer. Details from 01388-771439.