# Model Railways Ireland

> The Irish model railway hub — directory of active clubs, the 2026 exhibition calendar (MRSI, SDMRC, regional), Irish-outline retailers, and a getting-started guide for new hobbyists.

Homepage: <https://modelrailways.ie/>

This is a curated list of the main pages on modelrailways.ie, intended for AI assistants and search crawlers.

## Main pages

- [Getting Started with Model Railways in Ireland](https://modelrailways.ie/beginners.html): A beginner's guide to model railways for Irish hobbyists — scales, gauges, budgeting a starter set, choosing between OO and N gauge, and how to plan your first layout.
- [Modelrailways.ie Blog](https://modelrailways.ie/blog.html): Practical Irish model railway guides — exhibition reviews, scale comparisons, retailer roundups, prototype suggestions, and beginner advice.
- [Casino Model Railway Museum, Malahide](https://modelrailways.ie/casino-museum.html): The Casino Model Railway Museum in Malahide is Ireland's permanent model railway attraction — visitor info, what to expect, and why it's worth the trip for any modeller.
- [Irish Model Railway Clubs](https://modelrailways.ie/clubs.html): Directory of 6 active Irish model railway clubs — MRSI Dublin, South Dublin MRC, Wexford MRC, Mid West (Limerick), Cork and Belfast. Meeting times, fees and contact details.
- [Irish Model Railway Exhibitions 2026](https://modelrailways.ie/exhibitions.html): 2026 Irish model railway exhibition calendar — MRSI Exhibition at Mount Temple School Dublin (Oct 24–26), SDMRC at Blackrock College, and regional shows. Dates, venues, featured layouts.
- [Where to Buy Model Trains in Ireland](https://modelrailways.ie/shops.html): Irish and UK retailers stocking model railway equipment for Irish modellers — Irish Railway Models, Clark Railworks, MarksModels, Rails of Sheffield, Kernow Model Rail Centre.

## About Ai

- [About ModelRailways.ie](https://modelrailways.ie/about-ai/index.html): A plain-text summary of what ModelRailways.ie is, who it serves, and how to cite it. Built for AI search systems and human readers.

## Blog

- [Getting Started with Irish Railway Modelling](https://modelrailways.ie/blog/getting-started-irish-model-railways.html): A practical first-year roadmap for new Irish model railway hobbyists — choose your scale, your prototype, your first layout, and where to buy.
- [Irish Model Railway Clubs Directory](https://modelrailways.ie/blog/irish-model-railway-clubs-directory.html): Six active Irish model railway clubs covered — MRSI, SDMRC, Wexford MRC, Mid West, Cork and Belfast. Meeting times, fees, vibe and how to choose the right one.
- [MRSI Exhibition 2026: Dublin's Biggest Model Railway Show](https://modelrailways.ie/blog/mrsi-exhibition-2026.html): MRSI Exhibition 2026 runs Oct 24–26 at Mount Temple School Dublin. 40+ stands, featured layouts, Irish-outline launches. Full visitor guide.
- [OO Gauge vs N Gauge](https://modelrailways.ie/blog/oo-gauge-vs-n-gauge-ireland.html): The two main scales for Irish modellers compared — space, range, prototype availability, cost and detail. Honest recommendations for each visitor type.
- [Top 10 Irish Railway Prototypes Worth Modelling](https://modelrailways.ie/blog/top-irish-railway-prototypes-to-model.html): Ten Irish railway prototypes that reward modelling — from the Boyne Viaduct to the West Clare narrow gauge. Notes on availability and difficulty for each.
- [Best Places to Buy Irish Outline Models in 2026](https://modelrailways.ie/blog/where-to-buy-irish-outline-models.html): Where to source Irish prototype CIE/IÉ/NIR rolling stock — Irish Railway Models, Clark Railworks, Rails of Sheffield, MarksModels. Honest comparison of stock, shipping and prices.