MRSI Exhibition 2026: Dublin's Biggest Model Railway Show
Everything you need to know about Ireland's largest model railway show — Mount Temple School, October 24–26. Featured layouts, trade stands, and how to plan your visit.
Modelrailways.ie Blog
Practical Irish model railway guides — exhibition coverage, scale comparisons, retailer roundups and beginner advice.
Irish Model Railway Clubs Directory — Where to Join in 2026
Six active Irish clubs — MRSI, SDMRC, Wexford, Mid West, Cork and Belfast. Where they meet, what they're like, and how to choose the right one.
Best Places to Buy Irish Outline Models in 2026
Where to source Irish prototype CIE/IÉ/NIR rolling stock — Irish Railway Models, Clark Railworks, Rails of Sheffield. Honest comparison of stock, shipping, prices.
Getting Started with Irish Railway Modelling
Everything a new Irish modeller needs to make their first informed decisions — scale, prototype, budget, where to start.
OO Gauge vs N Gauge: Which Scale for Irish Modelling?
The two main scales for Irish modellers compared — space, range, prototype availability, cost. Honest recommendations for each visitor type.
Top 10 Irish Railway Prototypes Worth Modelling
From the GNR's Boyne Viaduct to the West Clare narrow gauge — ten Irish railway prototypes that reward modelling, with notes on availability and difficulty.