The Dublin Society of Model and Experimental Engineers (DSMEE) exists to promote and support the model engineering hobby by providing support, encouragement and facilities to interested and likeminded people.
Our mission is to preserve the skills of model engineers, and the models produced by them, for future generations so they can be enjoyed by future enthusiasts and the public alike.
Upcoming Events
2024 Running Season
IMPORTANT UPDATE
(posted 01/05/2024)
Every summer, the society offers free train rides to children every Saturday from 14:00 to 16:30, weather permitting.
However, due to maintenance and expansion work which is beyond our control (see our gallery page), our planned starting date has been delayed until further notice. Any further updates - such as the new starting date for train rides - will be posted here. The society apologises for any inconvenience caused.
Recent News
Old Faces and New Friends
(posted 04/05/2024)
Today was a productive day. Our recently rebuilt 201 class "Victor", renamed after the loco's original builder, is shown here taking our new wheelchair carriage out on her maiden voyage.
The wheelchair carriage is a brand new piece of rolling stock, capable of accommodating even a motorised wheelchair, with stable ramps for boarding, vacuum brakes, padded seats and a robust suspension and construction to ensure a comfortable ride.
While designed for wheelchair users in mind, it can also accommodate other passengers that may not be able to be use our other passenger carriages.
This marks an important milestone in our mission of making Model Engineering enjoyable and accessible for all, and we hope to make good use of it on our upcoming ground track rebuild.
New Members Welcome!
DSMEE is a completely voluntary organisation that is funded entirely by its members, generous donations from the public and much-appreciated grants from council initiatives. Running a weekly train service is a labour intensive process, and that's not to mention the maintenance and upkeep of our equipment and rolling stock! Our diverse and friendly members are what make up the heart and soul of the club, and if you want to become a part of this unique hobby, the Society is always open to new members of all ages!
The Society’s facilities are generally not open to members of the general public due to safety concerns. However, visitors can be catered for with prior arrangement. This can be done by contacting our secretary, Terry Gough at 087-271-3657 or by getting in touch via our Contact Us page.
More information on DSMEE can be found on other pages of this website.
Learn more about the Society and our history.
Any new information about events at the club that may be of interest to the public or members alike
Photos of events and models from the society can be found here
Links to other websites that may be useful to persons interested in miniature railways and model engineering.
Information on upcoming activities and events can be found here.
Information on the location of the society's facilities - and how to to get to them - can be found here.
If you are interested in joining the Society; wish to arrange to come and see the facilities of the Society or want to contact the Society for any reason, our methods of contact can be found here.
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