Mother's Day pampering will be carried out among the locomotives at a special National Railway Museum event this weekend.

Special treats include free admission for mothers, makeover demonstrations from cosmetics experts from Fenwicks, and ladies-only engine driving lessons.

And special guest Stars In Their Eyes presenter Matthew Kelly will be offering a chance to win seats for his show.

Matthew, currently appearing in Kafka's Dick at York Theatre Royal, said: "I am sure the lucky winners will have a wonderful time helping to choose grand finalists for the new series next year."

Su Matthewman, head of marketing at the museum, said: "We wanted to make this an extra special day for mums by offering them the chance to come in free and perhaps have some time to themselves while the rest of the family enjoy the museum."

The event will take place on Sunday.

Updated: 15:38 Thursday, March 22, 2001