The model is to take pride of place in a glass case at the station Firefighters at a North Yorkshire fire station are trying to trace a mystery man who presented them with a gift and left without giving his name. The man walked into Tadcaster fire station on 16 September with a hand-crafted matchstick model of a vintage fire engine. Station manager Cecil Pugh said: "He told us he would like to give us this in appreciation of the work we do. "We tried to get his name but he said 'Just call me Mr X' and walked out." Mr Pugh said: "We were amazed by the quality of his work. He must have spent many hours on it. "We were really touched and would love to be able to thank him properly for it. "We do get letters of appreciation from time to time but this is the first time we have ever had anything like this." The model has a brass plate inscribed with the words: "To Tadcaster Fire Service. Times change - the dedication endures." Staff now plan to put the model in a glass case to be displayed at the station. Please turn on JavaScript. Media requires JavaScript to play. Advertisement



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