Est. as a community resource · 2026

Model Railways Ireland

Your starting point for Irish model railway clubs, upcoming exhibitions, where to buy Irish-outline rolling stock, and how to get started if you're new to the hobby.

Listing 6 active clubs · 5 Irish & UK retailers · MRSI Exhibition Oct 24–26, 2026

Four Ways In

Most visitors come for one of four things. Pick your angle.

Community

Find a Club

Six active model railway clubs across Ireland — Dublin, Limerick, Wexford, Cork and Belfast. Meeting times, membership fees, contact.

Clubs directory →
Events

2026 Exhibitions

Ireland's largest show — the MRSI Exhibition — runs Oct 24–26 in Mount Temple School, Dublin. Plus SDMRC's biennial at Blackrock College.

Exhibition calendar →
Retail

Where to Buy

Irish-outline models from Irish Railway Models, Clark Railworks, MarksModels — plus UK retailers that ship to Ireland.

Retailer directory →
Start Here

New to the Hobby?

Scales, gauges, first layouts, budgeting a starter set. An honest guide that won't push you toward the most expensive option.

Beginners' guide →
6Active Irish clubs listed
40+Stands at MRSI Exhibition 2026
1975SDMRC founded
€55MRSI annual membership

Featured This Month

October will be exhibition season — here's what to have in your calendar.

MRSI Exhibition

Ireland's Largest Model Railway Show

24–26 October 2026 · Mount Temple School, Dublin

Hosted by the Model Railway Society of Ireland. 40+ stands, Irish-outline manufacturer Accurascale launching new releases, featured layouts including "Dundalk Works" (a detailed GNR model) and Wexford MRC's 10m "Little Siddington". The marquee Irish event of the year.

Irish Railway Models

2026 Irish-Outline Releases

Irish Railway Models / Accurascale

Accurascale's Irish-outline programme continues to grow. Recent and upcoming releases target key Irish prototypes — perfect for modellers who've been hunting for ready-to-run CIE/IR stock rather than conversions from British models.

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