MODEL engineers have called on the public to help to stop vandal attacks at their railway track in Keighley.

The appeal was made following the latest incident at the half-mile track in a secluded corner of the Marley playing fields next to the River Aire.

The damage was discovered a week before Keighley Model Engineering Society was due to host its annual bonfire night train rides.

Spokesman David Austin said: “We have continued to suffer vandalism during this year, but the sight this time was unexpected.

“Part of the water tower had been demolished and there was an attempted arson to the generator. The clubhouse had also been broken into through the gable end.”

Mr Aston asked that anyone who see suspicious activity in the future to contact the society, via the group’s website kdmes.org.uk.