Two members inspect the new station, giving a sense of scale to the construction.
The new Marlay Halt station starts to take shape, April 20th 2024.
The old station area after work on 19 March 2024, in preparation for further construction.
A picturesque snowy excursion. The cool winter air causes spectacular plumes of steam.
A rare steam-hauled track maintenance train tackles ballast laying at a far corner of the railway.
One of our members, Eren Ozkan, putting the finishing touches to the final level crossing on the restored loop line.
Members work diligently to reclaim the loop line from encroaching nature.
The new points on the line extension carry a locomotive, our petrol-hydraulic 201 class, for the first time.
From left to right: A Battery-Electric Intercity 125, An 0-4-0 "Wren" steam locomotive, and a petrol-hydraulic 201.
A 5 inch gauge 4-6-0 coal fired steam locomotive "Springbok" built by Society members.
"Springbok" being driven by Noel Meghan on the raised line.
A 5 inch gauge Class 66 Co-Co locomotive built by Cecil Pollock. The model is battery powered and features full simulated sound effects
A ⅓ scale Redwing stationary gas engine built by Denis O'Kane
A Mastiff flat 4 cylinder petrol engine. This water-cooled engine was built by Liam Wall.
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Dublin Society of Model and Experimental Engineers
The Depot
Marlay Park
Grange Road
Rathfarnham
Dublin 16