SANTA Special Trains will be back running at the Barry Tourist Railway over two weekends in December.

Santa’s train will be pulled by either of Barry Tourist Railways' two steam locos, Susan or Jessie.

The Santa Special trains run from Barry Island Station on the weekend of December 10-11 and December 17-18.

On each of the days trains will run at 11.45am, 1.30pm, 2.30pm and 3.30pm. The out and back journey takes about half an hour.

Booking is advisable as the trains are already filling up fast.

Reservations can be made by calling 02920 511019 or 07938 126050.

John Buxton, managing director of the railway said, “Meeting Santa on the steam train at Barry Tourist Railway is the best way to see him; there is no queuing as Santa visits every child on the train at their seat and Santa gives each one a quality present. Adults can sample the mulled wine and mince pies afterwards".

There will Vintage and Wartime Christmas displays at Barry Island Station too and craft stalls on some of the days.