The Dublin Society of Model and Experimental Engineers (DSMEE) is a hobby club based in Marlay Park, Dublin that exists to promote and support model engineering as a hobby by providing facilities, resources, knowledge and advice to interested and like-minded people.
Our mission is to preserve the skills and models of fellow engineers for future generations so they can be enjoyed by enthusiasts and the public alike, to pass on these skills so that this hobby can continue to grow and develop, and offer a community to those interested in model engineering.
We also provide free train rides to children every summer at our railway in Marlay Park.
Upcoming Events
Open Day
(posted 16/08/2026)
With the summer drawing to a close and heritage week underway, DSMEE's annual open day is coming up fast.
Come join us at our miniature railway in Marlay Park between 12:00 and 16:30 on Sunday the 23rd of August (weather permitting) for free train rides for both adults and children. There will also be an exhibition in our workshop that will showcase a wide variety of models made by members of the club.
Admission is completely free; just come on by!
Please note that due to the ongoing construction works in the ground-track field, there will be no ground-level trains running. We apologize for any disappointment.
Recent News
Ground Track Project
(posted 16/08/2026)
As some visitors to the park may have noticed, access to the ground track field in the park has been cordoned off. This is because groundwork has started on the field. As the sign at the entrance to the field explains, a new cricket pitch is being installed for Sandyford Cricket Club, as their current crease faces disruption every year due to the concerts. Our railway track is being reconfigured to run around the perimeter of the field, and a new pedestrian path is being installed which will run through the field and into the area currently used by DSMEE.
DSMEE is extremely grateful to Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown for giving us the opportunity to provide valuable insight and feedback on this project, enabling us to continue to operate in the park and preserve the work of hard-working members of the society who made us what we are today.
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New Members Needed!
DSMEE is - first and foremost- a hobby club, and as such is an entirely volunteer-run organisation. We are funded entirely by our own 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 all our equipment, rolling stock and infrastructure! 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 keeping this unique hobby going into the future, 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 accommodatd and members are always eager to give interested people tours of our facilities. 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.
