IF YOU are tired of Christmas shopping in the same spot every year, why not turn your festive shopping trip into a day to remember and relive the magnificent age of steam.

News Shopper has teamed up with Cathedrals Express to offer one lucky reader a pair of Premier Dining tickets on a traditional steam train.

You can travel from central London or at points around the M25, including Bromley South station.

On board you will be welcomed with a champagne brunch before travelling to one of a number of superb destinations, including the cathedral cities of Chichester or Worcester.

You could even take a trip on the first main line steam train built in 50 years — the Tornado.

On the return journey you will be offered mulled wine and mince pies to get you in the festive mood, before receiving a four-course dinner.

One runner-up will win a pair of standard class tickets.

News Shopper: COMPETITION: Be wined and dined on a traditional steam train

For your chance to win answer the following question: What is the name of the first main line steam train to be built in 50 years?

a) Hurricane, b) Tornado, c) Cyclone

Send your answer, with your name, address and contact number on a postcard or a stuck-down envelope to: Steam Train Competition, News Shopper, Mega House, Crest View Drive, Petts Wood, Kent, BR5 1BT.

You can also enter by sending a text. Type NSTRAIN leave a space and send your answer with your name and address to 80360.

The closing date for entries is November 20.

Competition rules: Employees of Newsquest (London) Ltd, their families and anyone else connected with this promotion are not eligible to enter. Prizes are not transferable and there are no cash alternatives. The editor’s decision is final. Texts cost 50p plus your normal operator text charge. Text lines close 19/11/2009 at 11.59pm. For full terms visit newsquest.co.uk/terms. Service provided by Newsquest Media Group.