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.
MERG Attended Exhibitions
Come along and talk to us at one of the following exhibitions.
06-Jul-19: Basildon MRC Exhibition - James Hornsby School, Leinster Road - Nicholas Lane, Laindon, Basildon, Essex SS15 5NX
06-Jul-19: Penarth Exhibition 2019 - St Cyres Comprehensive School, Sully Road, Penarth, Glamorgan CF64 2XP
20-Jul-19: CMRA Interactive Modellers Workshop, WD25 0UU - Parmiters School, High Elms Lane Watford,
Thirsk Event
MERG is holding a new one day event in Thirsk, Yorkshire on Sunday 3rd November 2019 to promote the concept of Area Groups and their contribution to helping the membership. This event will also be an opportunity to hold the MERG Annual General Meeting (AGM) where members in the more northern parts of the country can more easily participate.
Members can read more and indicate attendance below:
Model Rail Electronics Book
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.
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 anniversary year, we are expanding this network further.
Meetings, courses & events
02-Jul-19: MERG Thames Valley Area Group (TVAG) meeting - Grazeley Village Hall, Church Lane, Grazeley, Reading, Berkshire RG7 1LD
06-Jul-19: Somerset Area Group meeting - St James Church, Preston Road, Yeovil
07-Jul-19: East Midlands Area group meeting - Skegness
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