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- | ===== How do I contact the Area Group ===== | + | |
+ | ===== About the Three Counties Area Group ===== | ||
+ | <WRAP info> | ||
+ | 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? ===== | ||
+ | <WRAP box info> | ||
+ | We meet monthly over Zoom or in person at the Hemel Hempstead Model Railway Society clubhouse: | ||
+ | \\ | ||
+ | Nash Mills Recreation Centre, Off Red Lion Lane, Hemel Hempstead HP3 9TE\\ | ||
+ | [[http:// | ||
+ | \\ | ||
+ | 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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Please indicate Three Counties Area Group in your message **[[https:// | Please indicate Three Counties Area Group in your message **[[https:// | ||
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- | ===== Who is the leader of the group? ===== | ||
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+ | ===== Who is the leader of the group? ===== | ||
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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 | ||
+ | <WRAP button> | ||
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. | ||
</ | </ | ||
+ | <WRAP hide round> | ||
===== How do you meet? ===== | ===== How do you meet? ===== | ||
- | <WRAP info round> | ||
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? ===== | ||
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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. | 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. | ||
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- | ===== Where Have I Seen Ealing Road? ===== | + | ===== Some Examples of our Projects |
+ | (Click on the thumbnails for a larger picture) | ||
+ | <WRAP group> | ||
+ | <WRAP column third box> | ||
+ | ==== Arc Welding Effect ==== | ||
+ | {{ : | ||
+ | This was produced by one of our members. Here's his description: | ||
+ | \\ | ||
+ | "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 ==== | ||
+ | {{: | ||
+ | \\ | ||
+ | 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.\\ | ||
+ | \\ | ||
+ | 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. | ||
+ | </WRAP> | ||
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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 to mount an entry to the 'Great Model Railway Challenge' | + | < |
+ | ==== MERG Kit Demonstrator Layout for Exhibitions ==== | ||
+ | <WRAP column third box> | ||
+ | {{: | ||
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+ | <WRAP column third box> | ||
+ | Last year, a local model railway club asked us to provide a MERG presence at their annual exhibition. It wasn’t a great success as we did not have much to show. After that we decided to make simple demonstration layout to showcase MERG kits. We all contributed time and equipment, and put together a double decker layout with all the electronics mounted on top of the baseboards.\\ | ||
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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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+ | <WRAP column third box> | ||
+ | The lower track is made from Peco Setrack, code 100 mounted directly onto a cork underlay. There are two handset controllers, | ||
+ | \\ | ||
+ | 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.\\ | ||
+ | \\ | ||
+ | Download the electronics block diagram here: ]{{ : | ||
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+ | </ | ||
+ | </ | ||
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<WRAP group> | <WRAP group> |
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