Model Electronics Railway Group

About MERG

MERG (Model Electronic Railway Group) 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

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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 being started up throughout the UK and worldwide - giving members the chance to meet and share knowledge. 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 are also holding Zoom meetings but are mostly now resuming in person meetings as well.

What's On

09-Dec	Manchester Model Railway Society (MMRS) Exhibition
	10th and 11th December 2022 - ManchesterSugden Sports Centre, York Street, off Upper Brook Street, M1 7HL
09-Dec	MERG East Midlands Area Group Zoom online meeting
	Online Zoom Meeting
10-Dec	Scottish Borders Area Group Face to Face
	To Be Arranged
11-Dec	JALSIG Zoom Meeting
	Online Zoom Meeting
14-Dec	19:30 GMT South Hants AG Zoom Call
	Online Zoom Meeting
14-Dec	19:30 GMT South Hants AG Merg Live Meet.
	Southampton Model Railway Society clubroom
15-Dec	MERG Somerset Area Group Virtual Coffee Break
	Online Zoom Meeting
15-Dec	Cumria AG Zoom meeting
	Online Zoom Meeting
16-Dec	10:00 GMT South Hants Saturday Workshop
	Southampton Model Railway Society clubroom
16-Dec	Tayside Area Group Workshop
	The Friary, Tullideph Road, Dundee, DD2 2PN
17-Dec	Irish Area Group virtual meeting
	Online Zoom Meeting
21-Dec	Aberdeen Area Group Meeting
	Aberdeen Model Railway Club

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.