Arson attack causes £250,000 at rail museum

Damage estimated at more than £250,000 (€385,000) was caused by an arson attack on a railway museum today.

Damage estimated at more than £250,000 (€385,000) was caused by an arson attack on a railway museum today.

One of five irreplaceable railway carriages dating back to 1950 was destroyed in the attack and extensive damage was caused to the old Downpatrick Station which houses the Downpatrick Railway Museum in Co Down.

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