Dunshaughlin Harvest Festival - Model Railway event September 2026

[MikeO]

Last year a small model railway event was held on 2 days of the Harvest Festival. There was a lot of interest over the both days.

I have been told that it is hoped to host a similar event again this year. Dates and venue have still to be confirmed but it will be in the period 25th to 27th September 2026. If as last year the model railway event will likely be on the last 2 days of the festival.

If anyone is interested in taking part details can be provided to the event organisers at

events@dunfest.com or 0851057566. For those outside the republic the full number is 00353851057566.

The coordinator is Fiona.

I will be there with my T-Trak layout

Mike0

[dropshort105]

Yup, me and my Kilshaughlin layout would love to attend, if I can figure out how to get it 200 yrds up the road.

[dropshort105]

I'm booked in

[Metrovik]

Tramore is also planning to be in attendance for the second year running. With some more prototypical rolling stock this time round!

[dropshort105]

I better get the finger out and finish the bloody thing now 

[dropshort105]

On 18/5/2026 at 10:10 PM, Metrovik said:

Tramore is also planning to be in attendance for the second year running. With some more prototypical rolling stock this time round!

Great, looking forward to seeing it again.

[dropshort105]

Lads,  is everybody planning on displaying in communication with them now ? 

Edited July 22 by dropshort105

[Metrovik]

I am anyway, made contact yesterday.

[MikeO]

I have re confirmed my attendance with my T-Trak layout.

The venue will be St Patricks Hall, same as last year. The railway event will be open to the public from 12 to 6pm on Saturday 26th and 12 to 5pm on Sunday 27th.

 

[Metrovik]

Just a reminder to anybody in the area that a model railway exhibition will be operating on the 26th and 27th from 12 to 6 and 12 to 5. If anyone is in the area please do pop by. Admission is free and there is plenty more to see around the town during the weekend.

[dropshort105]

And the best hotdogs you have ever had.

[dropshort105]

[dropshort105]

[Flying Snail]

Looks like a nice event - good selection of models and layouts. Will it become an established festival event now, do you think?

[Metrovik]

 

1 hour ago, Flying Snail said:

Looks like a nice event - good selection of models and layouts. Will it become an established festival event now, do you think?

It looks like it, especially considering the growth from last year!

[Patrick Davey]

Does indeed look like a nice event - hopefully a few future modellers being inspired there too!!

 

[leslie10646]

What was the layout with the single ended B (121) on a turntable? - it look seriously good.

[dropshort105]

3 hours ago, leslie10646 said:

What was the layout with the single ended B (121) on a turntable? - it look seriously good.

That's my one Leslie, you have been watching it's development for quite a while now " finally made a start after 40 years "

[leslie10646]

Wow, @dropshort105 it DOES look god! I'll study the thread again!

Thanks

Leslie