Model Railways and Computers / Electronics
MERG (Model Electronic Railway Group) is an international, UK based group promoting interest in the application of electronics & computers to all aspects of railway modelling.
Founded in 1967, the Group’s aim is to actively promote and advance the use of electronic and computer technology for model railway operation, which is ideally suited to take advantage of these technologies, and the application of electronics and computers can be used to good effect to add enhanced features and realism to model railway operation. Read more here
MERG Attended Exhibitions
Come along and talk to us at one of the following exhibitions.
29-Sep-18: Worthing MRC Exhibition - Durrington High Scool,The Boulevard, Worthing, West Sussex,, BN13 1LA
06-Oct-18: Swansea Railway Modellers Group - LC Swansea Oystermouth Road Swansea SA1 3ST
13-Oct-18: Farnham and district MRC Model Railway Show - Alderwood Leisure Centre, Aldershot, Hampshire. GU12 4AS
Latest news
MERG success continues - with the strongest sales of our kits ever. The range of kits to help automate aspects of your model railway continues to grow and more members are benefitting from their use than ever before. Read more here.
The Great Model Railway Challenge - TV Series - in the forthcoming TV series, there are at least 3 teams taking part who wil be using MERG kits - more news as it is released.
Free Book available
MERG is pleased to announce and support the release of a new 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.
MERG Area Groups
One of the excellent beneficial aspects of joining MERG is access to our growing number of MERG Area Groups.
Groups are being started up throughout the UK and worldwide - giving members the chance to meet and share knowledge.
As part of our 50th anniversay year, we are expanding this network further.
Meetings, courses & events
29-Sep-18: East Midlands area group meeting - Venue and agenda TBA
02-Oct-18: Thames Valley Area Group meeting - Grazeley Village Hall, Church Lane, Grazeley, Reading, Berkshire RG7 1JN
05-Oct-18: Introduction to JMRI Weekend Course - Rushden Transport Museum - 5th to 8th October
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