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
Summer Running Season
(posted 03/05/2025)
From May until September, DSMEE will provide
free miniature train rides for children from 2pm until 4pm, weather permitting. We will be running every Saturday
except for the second Sunday of every month. Please see the events calendar below and on our
events page for a list of every one of our running dates.
Recent News
Station Front
(posted 03/06/2025)
The new design of our renovated station meant that we were left with reduced space between the waiting area and the avenue. Since the level of the platform is noticeably higher than that of the park avenue, we initially utilised a makeshift concrete ramp to get passengers up to the platform level. This was unsightly and did not meet safety or accessibility requirements. Fortunately, DLR park services graciously helped with the construction of a new common area in front of the station. This area has always been very important to the station; it is where parents and families meet and mingle, and where they can watch their kids from. Having be neat and safe was always a priority for us. The new area is now fully accessible and a much needed improvement over what we once had.
The society would also like to remind parents that only children are permitted in the queue area for the trains. Adults and parents should remain in the gravelled area. The only exceptions to this are for parents of children who require extra help riding trains, such as those with additional needs.
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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.
