As part of the 40th anniversary memorials to the end of steam NRM's outshed at Shildon will be hosting its own Steam Gala featuring steam locos Duke of Gloucester,Green Arrow,Eustace Forth, Furness No. 20 and one of the oldest steam engines in preservation Bellepheron. There will also be vintage traction engines as well as a fair ground organ. Free admission and parking. I quite like Shildon. Its nearby and is easy to get by train or bus.
http://www.locomotion.uk.com