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.
We provide free train rides to children during summer months on our railway in Marlay Park.
Upcoming Events
Winter Program
(updated 10/11/2024)
As of Saturday September 28th, the children's train rides have finished for the year. We will no longer be providing Saturday train rides until next summer.
In the mean time, members will be working on rolling stock and infrastructure construction and maintenance. Over the course of the winter, members will also be periodically delivering talks on various areas of interest. Highlights from our 2024 winter programme include 3D printing and hovercraft. These talks are a great opportunity for members to talk about topics they are passionate about, and for listeners to contribute ideas and discussions, and maybe even provide inspiration!
Recent News
Branding
(posted 10/11/2024)
Decal stickers of DSMEE's initials have been installed on our wheelchair passenger car and 0-4-0 Bagnall "Smokey's" tender . These are the same kinds of stickers that cars are wrapped in, so they're unlikely to come off, even after decent usage.
For other news, please check our news page.
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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.
Our railway and workshop facilities would not be possible without the support of:
