MRSI Exhibition 2026
24–26 October 2026 · Mount Temple Comprehensive School, Malahide Road, Dublin 3
Dublin's largest model railway exhibition, hosted by the Model Railway Society of Ireland in a new all-new venue for 2026. Over 40 stands including some of Ireland's finest layouts, static displays, and trade stands. Irish Railway Models / Accurascale are show sponsors and typically launch new Irish-outline models over the weekend.
Featured Layouts
- Dundalk Works (MRSI) — finely detailed models of the former Great Northern Railway of Ireland works at Dundalk and the Boyne Viaduct at Drogheda. Returning after a 15-year absence.
- Dun Laoghaire (SDMRC) — the Co Dublin station in contemporary era, with plenty of Irish trains running.
- Little Siddington (Wexford MRC) — one of the largest travelling Model Railway layouts in Ireland at over 10 metres long.
Trade Stands & Manufacturers
Irish Railway Models / Accurascale as show sponsor, plus a range of Irish and UK retailers and manufacturers. New Irish-outline model launches typically announced over the weekend — a key event for Irish-outline collectors.
Practical Info
- Venue: Mount Temple Comprehensive School, Dublin 3
- Dates: Saturday 24 October – Monday 26 October 2026 (October Bank Holiday weekend)
- Adult ticket: approx €10–€12 (confirm on MRSI social channels)
- Family tickets available
- Parking: available on-site
SDMRC Exhibition
Late October Bank Holiday weekend · Blackrock College, Dublin
The South Dublin Model Railway Club's biennial exhibition at Blackrock College. Features railway layouts from clubs all over Ireland (north and south), stands on other hobbies, and trade stands. Runs Saturday through Monday 11am–5pm each day.
Pair with the MRSI Exhibition for a full weekend of Irish model railway content. 2026 specifics to be confirmed — check SDMRC's own site for dates.
How to Use an Exhibition Visit
For Irish model railway searchers, an exhibition is both inspiration and buying research. Before you go, decide whether your main question is scale choice, Irish-outline stock, layout size, club membership, or scenery technique. That keeps the visit practical and stops the trade stands from becoming an impulse-buy trap.
- Beginner route: photograph small layouts and ask what baseboard size, track system and controller they use.
- Buyer route: list the scale, era and livery you need before checking trader stands.
- Club route: ask exhibitors which club they belong to, then follow up through the clubs directory.
- Irish-outline route: compare new releases with the Irish-outline buying guide before ordering.
Regional Club Open Days
Wexford Model Railway Club, Mid West MRC (Limerick), Cork Model Railway Society and the North of Ireland Model Railway Society all run occasional open days and smaller exhibitions throughout the year. Check the Irish Railway Modeller "What's On" forum for current listings.
UK Exhibitions Worth the Ferry
Many Irish modellers travel to UK exhibitions for broader trade presence. Dates vary annually — key shows include Warley National Model Railway Exhibition (Birmingham), Ally Pally (London), and Keighley Model Railway Club's annual show. UK shows typically have wider retailer attendance but less Irish-outline content than MRSI.
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