YOUNGSTERS in Darlington are being offered the chance to become Thomas the Tank Engine's driver.

The Early Learning Centre, in the Cornmill Centre, Darlington has a special pop-up Thomas in store to promote its latest competition. Youngsters are being invited to colour in a picture of the Fat Controller to win a £450 Thomas table, featuring all the show's stars.

Entry forms are available at the shop, where Thomas fans can also climb inside the pop-up engine and pretend to be the driver. The competition closes on April 12.