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====== MERG Three Counties Area Group ====== | ====== MERG Three Counties Area Group ====== | ||
- | =====Bucks, Beds and Herts ===== | + | =====Buckinghamshire, Bedfordshire |
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- | ===== How do I contact the Area Group ===== | + | |
+ | ===== About the Three Counties Area Group ===== | ||
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+ | Group members are drawn from the three home counties of Bedfordshire, | ||
+ | Most members belong to other model railway clubs in this area, but we share a common interest in the use of technology to enhance model railway layouts.\\ | ||
+ | We meet on a regular basis to exchange ideas and expertise. | ||
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+ | ===== How do you meet? ===== | ||
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+ | We meet monthly over Zoom or in person at the Hemel Hempstead Model Railway Society clubhouse: | ||
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+ | Nash Mills Recreation Centre, Off Red Lion Lane, Hemel Hempstead HP3 9TE\\ | ||
+ | [[http:// | ||
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+ | Meetings usually include some or all of the following: | ||
+ | * A presentation | ||
+ | * A session on a group project | ||
+ | * A practical workshop | ||
+ | * Requests for help | ||
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+ | === Details of upcoming meetings === | ||
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+ | We welcome new members.\\ | ||
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+ | ===== How do I contact the Area Group? ===== | ||
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- | [[https:// | + | Please indicate Three Counties Area Group in your message **[[https:// |
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===== Who is the leader of the group? ===== | ===== Who is the leader of the group? ===== | ||
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- | Christopher Langdon | + | Area Group Leader: |
+ | \\ | ||
+ | Assistant Area Group Leader: Robert Thomas | ||
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- | ===== Would like to join today? ===== | ||
- | <WRAP tip round> | + | ===== Are you thinking of joining us? ===== |
- | Not a member? then <WRAP button> | + | |
+ | <WRAP tip> | ||
+ | if you are not already a MERG a member then | ||
+ | <WRAP button> | ||
+ | If you are already a member | ||
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Select **Three Counties Area Group** from the drop down list in **Other Area Groups** and press the **Subscribe to Area Group** button. | Select **Three Counties Area Group** from the drop down list in **Other Area Groups** and press the **Subscribe to Area Group** button. | ||
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===== How do you meet? ===== | ===== How do you meet? ===== | ||
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Whilst restrictions are in place, we are using Zoom video calls. | Whilst restrictions are in place, we are using Zoom video calls. | ||
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* A session on a group project | * A session on a group project | ||
* A practical workshop. | * A practical workshop. | ||
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===== And the Next Meeting? ===== | ===== And the Next Meeting? ===== | ||
- | To join our Zoom Meeting go to:- | + | To join our Zoom Meeting, logon to the MERG website and go to the Start Page |
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+ | https:// | ||
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+ | From there, look at My Upcoming Events and providing that you are a member of 3 Counties , you will see the link for the meeting. | ||
+ | </ | ||
- | https:// | ||
- | Meeting ID: 886 9639 1365 | ||
- | Password: 459491 | ||
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- | ===== Where Have I Seen Ealing Road? ===== | + | ===== Some Examples of our Projects |
+ | (Click on the thumbnails for a larger picture) | ||
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+ | ==== Arc Welding Effect ==== | ||
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+ | This was produced by one of our members. Here's his description: | ||
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+ | "The welder is based on the circuit in MERG Pocket Money Projects Kit No 8 (PMP 8 - ' | ||
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+ | ==== Van Rides Demonstration N Gauge Layout ==== | ||
+ | {{: | ||
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+ | This compact demonstration layout is another of our members personal projects. It was inspired by the operation of the Severn Valley Railway at Highley Station during the 2018 Spring Gala.\\ | ||
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+ | The operation is fully automatic and is controlled by a variety of kits from the MERG Pocket Money Project range.\\ | ||
+ | \\ | ||
+ | The layout was originally built in response to the 2mm Fine Scale Association' | ||
+ | build a working layout with at least one turnout to the Association’s fine scale track and wheel standards within a | ||
+ | scenic area 60cm long by 9.42 inches wide – a combination of standards to justify 60 for the number of years of | ||
+ | existence and 9.42, for the number of mm of the standard track gauge. | ||
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+ | ==== The Great Model Railway Challenge TV Series ==== | ||
+ | {{: | ||
+ | The group supplied expertise and manpower to mount an entry to the 'Great Model Railway Challenge' | ||
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+ | Their ' | ||
+ | </ | ||
+ | </ | ||
- | The group supplied expertise and manpower | + | < |
+ | ==== MERG Kit Demonstrator Layout for Exhibitions ==== | ||
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+ | Last year, a local model railway club asked us to provide a MERG presence | ||
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+ | The upper track is made from code 75 rail and is fully ballasted. It operates as an automatic shuttle.\\ | ||
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+ | {{: | ||
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+ | The lower track is made from Peco Setrack, code 100 mounted directly onto a cork underlay. There are two handset controllers, | ||
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+ | We also have kits to show, leaflets and copies of the MERG journal to show visitors. | ||
+ | The whole display is 2.4 m long. If you are an exhibition organiser and you would like it at your next show, please get in touch.\\ | ||
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+ | Download the electronics block diagram here: ]{{ : | ||
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