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Railway enthusiasts must see Visited this gem of the fry collection in Dublin today with the lads. The location with parking across the road is great and next to the Dart. Any railway enthusiasts need to see this amazing collection of Cyril fry. A tribute to Irish rail history.

Wonderful Collection - A Must for Model Railway Fans! Casino Model Railway Museum has been on my list of places to visit for quite some time so I was excited to visit whilst I was in the Republic of Ireland.I travelled from Dublin on the DART which is the local train service and there are regular trains to Malahide throughout the day. There are also regular buses in the area.The museum is really close to the station and as you leave from the Northbound platform it is on your right and just a couple of minutes away. It is opposite the entrance to Malahide Castle and Gardens.The museum is housed in a beautiful thatched cottage and there is a little bit of history about the building. It is really nicely restored.The Museum is home to the model trains which were built by Cyril Fry who was a former railwayman and model railway enthusiast. There is alot of history about Mr Fry and his family and there are some superb displays of the trains which he built. I was so impressed with the professionalism of his construction.As well as the Fry collection there is also some history about the Irish Railways including the huge network that used to run and then how it was drastically rationalised much like the UK network.I also enjoyed the model railway which depicts four different scenes with trains running through them. They have a small gift shop which I would encourage you to visit.There is also the train simulator where you can practise your driving skills. I tried driving a train from Dublin Connolly to Maynooth. I managed to reach the destination.The staff were really friendly and welcoming and I had a great time. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!!!

Model train heaven Stumbled upon a leaflet for the museum almost by accident so being a bit of a nerd this was an almost essential visit! Really easy to get to being 2-3 minutes walk from Malahide's station (served by DART & commuter services from Connolly), & reasonable value too, 7.50 € for adults with discounts for seniors, students, & children.The two ladies on the desk (sorry, can't remember your names) were so helpful & started the visit off with a bit of the history of the building & collection. Exhibits were well laid out with information panels giving some information about the model. Panels on the walls gave a brief history of rail in Ireland & were easy to understand: I would have preferred a bit more detail but then I'm like that & fully understand that this was a museum about the models not the railways!The model railway in the penultimate room was certainly no Miniatur Wunderland but it was an excellent model all the same. I'm pretty sure kids would love the simulator in the last room.I have to say though, it wasn't what I expected, but well worth the trek, & spent some time walking round Malahide, which is a lovely place that I'd not visited thus far on my many trips over to Dublin. Staff were lovely & we ended up talking for what felt like hours after I'd been round ("T" is Ireland remember lol)

Great collection in a sympathetically renovated building. Right next to railway station so very easy to access. Staff very enthusiastic and willing to help. I was astounded by the detail of Cyril Fry's models, the attention to detail is amazing. I can understand why these can't be running, they are now historical reminders of one man's passion and skill and some would be 80 years old now. I easily spent an hour here.

Beautiful models of trains well worth a visit. Went here today and it was absolutely lovely. Staff were amazing and so friendly and knowledgeable. It's small but plenty to see spotless clean too. Toilet facilities is excellent and Disabled parking. It's next to Malahide train station and malahide Castle is the other side of the road. It's a lovely visit if you are looking for something different you won't be disappointed. Well done to the staff today It's a credit to you all. We will be returning.

An Amusing Small Museum for Train Fans Located right next to the train station at Malahide and on the way to Malahide Castle, this little museum highlights the 350 train models created by Cyril Fry, an impressive feat. It'll amuse adults and children alike. Try to include a stop here when visiting Malahide Castle.

Скрытая жемчужина 2 min of walking from dart station and opposite Malahide Castle. Model railway collection crafted by Cyril Fry housed in the beautifully restored Casino cottage.Cyril Fry’s hand-made models are possibly one of the most important private collections of miniature railway engines, wagons and carriages ever created.Exhibitions is not big but very interesting, also was a Halloween ghost train hunt, that was very attractive to kids. Facilities are very modern and supportive.

Great Visit I really enjoyed this. Loved learning about the different locomotives and how the history of the railways developed. The room with the trains running through the different towns of Ireland was like reliving fond childhood memories. Really worth a visit