Casino Model Railway Museum, Railway museum in Malahide, Ireland.
Casino Model Railway Museum is a railway museum housed in a restored thatched cottage in Malahide Village that displays a comprehensive collection of miniature trains, wagons, and railway carriages. The exhibition features carefully crafted model vehicles and track layouts that represent different periods and regions of rail transport.
The museum opened in January 2020 and displays the complete collection of handcrafted model railways created by Cyril Fry over his lifetime. This assembly represents decades of dedication to documenting and recreating Irish railway history in miniature form.
The collection tells the story of how railways shaped Ireland's transport and connected its towns and villages over generations. Visitors can see how important these rail networks were to everyday life and the movement of goods across the island.
The museum is housed in a restored thatched cottage in Malahide Village, so it helps to look for the right location before visiting. It is worth checking opening hours in advance, as the schedule can vary seasonally and on different days of the week.
The entire collection was assembled by hand by one person over many decades, showing remarkable dedication to craft and precision. Each model in this personal collection reflects the builder's meticulous attention to authentic detail and proportion.
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