The Dublin Society of Model and Experimental Engineers (DSMEE) exists to promote and support the model engineering hobby by providing encouragement, advice and facilities to interested and likeminded people.
Our mission is to preserve the skills of model engineers, and their models, for future generations so they can be enjoyed by enthusiasts and the public alike, and to offer a community to those interested in model engineering.
We also provide free train rides to children during summer months on our railway in Marlay Park.
Upcoming Events
DSMEE Open Day
(posted 07/08/2025)
On August 24th, DSMEE will be hosting its annual open day. Free rides on miniature railway for all ages, and an opportunity to visit the workshop and facilities of the Dublin Society of Model and Experimental Engineers. This year DSMEE is celebrating 124 years of existence, making it the second oldest model engineering society in the world. A number of locomotives, including steam engines built by members, will be in operation or on display
Our open day is the only day of the year where we give train rides to adult members of the public. DSMEE is a blend of miniature engineering, maker-space and men's shed and is always open to new members. The open day is an opportunity for members of the public to see what we get up to and see if it something they would like to get involved in. The entrance to the Society's site is at ///quarrel.ozone.obey
This event takes place during heritage week. A link to the heritage council event can be found here.
Recent News
School Visit
(posted 17/07/2025)
On the 12th of June, just before DSMEE had to close for the Marlay Park concerts, we had the oppertunity to host not one, but two school groups at the railway. A class from the local Divine Word National School boarded trains hauled by steam and diesel engines and were taken around our raised track.
All the kids were wonderfully well behaved, and although we had a collection of volunteers on hand, the day would not have been such a success without the invaluable help and sherparding skills of the school's teachers and staff!
This trip was provided at absolutly no cost to the school; it's the least we can do to provide for our local community.
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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, our history and our facilities.
Photos of events and models from the society can be found here.
New information about events at the club that may be of interest to the public or members alike.
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 want to contact the Society for any reason, our methods of contact can be found here.
Links to other websites that may be useful to persons interested in miniature railways and model engineering.
Members-only area with resources and information for society members.
