VISITORS to Darlington Railway Centre and Museum can ride behind a steam locomotive during the Bank Holiday weekend.

The North Road museum's Peckett steam locomotive will be in action between 11am and 4pm on Sunday and Bank Holiday Monday.

The Blue Peter steam locomotive, which arrived in Darlington last month, will also be on show.

Entry to the museum is £2.20 for adults, £1.10 for children and concessions, and free to under-fives.

For more information, contact the Railway Centre and Museum on (01325) 460532.