Model Electronics Railway Group

About MERG

MERG (Model Electronic Railway Group Ltd) is an international, UK based society for people interested in the application of electronics and computing to all aspects of railway modelling.

Our aim is to enhance enjoyment of railway modelling by the development and use of electronics and computing to assist control and operation of our layouts.

To achieve this aim we publish a regular Journal with all previous issues archived in the online library. We also have an active online forum and extensive knowledgebase (wiki) including video tutorials. We also make available to members an extensive range of electronic kits ranging from the simple to the sophisticated, all developed and produced by members for members. Our area groups and special interest groups provide opportunities for face to face and Zoom meetings for social interaction and mutual assistance.
Further information on all these aspects of MERG activity is available on other sections of this page and in more detail on the linked pages. Feel free to browse and if you like what you see join us.

Joining MERG

Membership of MERG is amazingly good value, starting at just £24 per annum.

Click the sign to find out more about membership and to access our online joining form.

Young MERG

Young MERG membership is available to any bright spark living in the UK, aged 12 or upwards, through online application and with the consent of a parent or guardian - who must also accompany the Young MERG member, and remain in attendance, at MERG events

Click the sign to find out more about Young MERG and to join online.

More information

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MERG Area Groups and Special Interest Groups

One of the excellent beneficial aspects of joining MERG is access to our growing number of MERG Area Groups and Special Interest Groups.

Area Groups are located in many areas of the UK and worldwide - giving members the chance to meet and share knowledge. Members are encouraged to form new area groups where needed. Special Interest Groups allow members interested in the relevant topic to share their interest without geographical restriction and usually meet via Zoom.

To keep active during the Coronavirus lock down many Area Groups started holding Zoom meetings and some have continued to hold Zoom meetings in addition to in person meetings.

What's On

17-Jan	09:30 GMT South Hants Saturday Workshop
	Southampton Model Railway Society clubroom
18-Jan	Irish Area Group virtual meeting
	Online Zoom Meeting
20-Jan	DC SIG Review
	Online Zoom Meeting
21-Jan	Tayside Area Group Zoom session
	Online Zoom Meeting
21-Jan	19:30 GMT LCC SIG Zoom Meeting
	Online Zoom Meeting
22-Jan	19:30 GMT South Hants AG Zoom Call
	Online Zoom Meeting
24-Jan	MERG East Anglia Group
	Parkview Chapel, The Street, Botesdale, Suffolk IP22 1BX
24-Jan	Southampton Model Railway Exhibition 2026
	Barton Peveril College, Chestnut Avenue, Eastleigh, Hampshire SO50 5ZA
24-Jan	West Midlands Area Group meeting Winter 2026
	BCNS, Titford Pumphouse, Engine Street, OLDBURY, West Midlands
25-Jan	Southampton Model Railway Exhibition 2026
	Fareham Leisure Centre, Park Lane, Fareham, Hampshire PO16 7JU
26-Jan	JALSIG Zoom Meeting
	Online Zoom Meeting
27-Jan	Arduino SIG Meeting
	Online Zoom Meeting

Resources & Information

Below are links to various resources and information pages relating to electronics and electronic components that MERG makes freely available (subject to any copyright notices). Most of these are the responsibility of members(s), and MERG accepts no responsibility or liability for their use nor offers any warranty or validation on them.

Model Rail Electronics Book

MERG is pleased to recommend and support the widely downloaded book, written by MERG member Davy Dick, entitled "Electronics for Model Railways".

This excellent publication is available for free download.

Click here to read more about it and download a copy.