Model Electronic Railway Group
The Leading Society for Model Railway Electronics
January 2025
15th January
19:30 : Tayside Area Group Zoom session
Online Zoom Meeting
Come along and chat about what you have been doing with electronics on your railway. A chance to ask questions to solve that thing that has been holding you back.
16th January
14:00 : Croydon Area Group: Afternoon Workshop
CMRS Clubhouse, South Croydon
Help is available on:
* SMD module testing,
* Kit building,
* Kit repair,
* ATC,
* CBUS,
* JMRI,
* Raspberry Pi layout control,
* Tablet and mobile phone throttles and point operation.
19:30 : 19:30 GMT South Hants AG Zoom Call
Online Zoom Meeting
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17th January
11:00 : MERG Somerset Area Group Virtual Coffee Break
Online Zoom Meeting
This is an online coffee break where members can relax and chat among themselves about Projects, Progress, Problems and Successes.
18th January
09:30 : 09:30 GMT South Hants Saturday Workshop
Southampton Model Railway Society clubroom
19th January
19:00 : Irish Area Group virtual meeting
Online Zoom Meeting
Online meeting with Irish interest for any MERG members.
19:00 : 19:00 BST 3D SIG Zoom Meeting
Online Zoom Meeting
Agenda to be confirmed
22nd January
14:30 : Merseyside Area Group Online Zoom Meeting
Online Zoom Meeting
Details To Be Confirmed
19:00 : 19:00 GMT Pi SIG zoom meeting
Online Zoom Meeting
Details to be confirmed
23rd January
19:30 : 19:30 GMT South Hants AG Zoom Call
Online Zoom Meeting
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24th January
14:00 : Cumbria AG meeting
Online Zoom Meeting
Watch - Ask - Learn
25th January
09:30 : MERG East Anglia
Parkview Chapel, The Street, Botesdale, IP22 1BX
Friendly group meeting. Parking on site. Refreshments always available.
10:00 : The Southampton Model Railway Exhibition
Barton Peveril College, Chestnut Avenue, Eastleigh, Hampshire SO50 5ZA
South Hant\'s Area Group will be attending with our MERG demonstration display and Tittesworth layout. If you are attending, please feel free to see and speak to us.
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10:00 : WNO Area Group Meeting
LWMRS Clubroom
Options for setting up and managing CBUS modules
26th January
10:00 : The Southampton Model Railway Exhibition
Barton Peveril College, Chestnut Avenue, Eastleigh, Hampshire SO50 5ZA
South Hant\'s Area Group will be attending with our MERG demonstration display and Tittesworth layout. If you are attending, please feel free to see and speak to us.
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27th January
19:00 : Virtual AG meeting
Online Zoom Meeting
19:30 : JALSIG Beginners' Session
Online Zoom Meeting
An opportunity for beginners and other members to meet and discuss JAL projects that they are working on.
28th January
19:30 : Arduino SIG Meeting
Online Zoom Meeting
To be confirmed
30th January
12:30 : Croydon Area Group: Lunchtime Meeting
To Be Agreed
Lunchtime get together to get updates and exchange ideas.
19:30 : 19:30 GMT South Hants AG Zoom Call
Online Zoom Meeting
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February 2025
1st February
10:00 : MERG Somerset Area Group Workshop
St James Church Hall, Preston Road Yeovil BA21 3RL
No need to bring MOOO boards as we are modifying the signal boxes. This will be a practical session so bring your tools and equipment to be sure of contributing. Feel free to bring your questions and non-working kits along for help by other members.
10:00 : Tayside Workshop
The Friary, Tullideph Road, Dundee, DD2 2PN
A chance to meet up and make things or learn about things. Bring something to work on, your lunch and a mug and enjoy.
4th February
19:30 : Thames Valley Area Group (TVAG) meeting
Basingstoke and North Hants Model Railway Society old Club House
Meeting at B&NHMRS
Continued development of DCC Address Reader and general clinic for MERG CBUS (and JMRI) issues …. Plus tea/coffee and biscuits
5th February
19:30 : Three Counties AG Club Night
Hemel Hempstead MRS Club Room Kings Langley
6th February
14:00 : Croydon Area Group: Afternoon Workshop
CMRS Clubhouse, South Croydon
Help is available on:
* SMD module testing,
* Kit building,
* Kit repair,
* ATC,
* CBUS,
* JMRI,
* Raspberry Pi layout control,
* Tablet and mobile phone throttles and point operation.
19:00 : 19:00 Aberdeen Area Group Meeting
Aberdeen Model Railway Club
Monthly Aberdeen Area Group Meeting.
All welcome, please come along and meet other members, discuss what electronic projects are ongoing, solve each others problems and progress our demo layout.
19:30 : 19:30 GMT South Hants AG Zoom Call
Online Zoom Meeting
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7th February
14:00 : Cumbria AG meeting
Online Zoom Meeting
Watch - Ask - Learn
8th February
10:00 : The Festival of British railway Modelling, Doncaster
Doncaster Racecourse
Opening times, !0:00 - 17:00 Saturday, 10:00 - 16:30 Sunday,
Free car parking.
MERG Stand by the Yorkshire Area Group.
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10th February
19:00 : Virtual AG meeting
Online Zoom Meeting
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19:30 : JALSIG Zoom Meeting
Online Zoom Meeting
A chance to meet up and discuss JAL projects that members are working on.
11th February
19:30 : Arduino SIG Meeting
Online Zoom Meeting
To be confirmed
12th February
14:30 : 14:30 Merseyside Area Group Face to Face Meeting
LAWLOGG clubrooms, Bootle. (https://lawlogg.uk/visit/)
Details To Be Confirmed
13th February
19:00 : 19:0 GMT South Hants AG Merg Live Meet.
Southampton Model Railway Society clubroom
19:30 : 19:30 GMT South Hants AG Zoom Call
Online Zoom Meeting
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14th February
11:00 : MERG Somerset Area Group Virtual Coffee Break
Online Zoom Meeting
This is an online coffee break where members can relax and chat among themselves about Projects, Progress, Problems and Successes.
15th February
09:30 : 09:30 GMT South Hants Saturday Workshop
Southampton Model Railway Society clubroom
16th February
19:00 : Irish Area Group virtual meeting
Online Zoom Meeting
Online meeting with Irish interest for any MERG members.
19th February
19:00 : 19:00 UK Time Raspberry Pi Sig
Online Zoom Meeting
details to be confirmed
19:30 : Tayside Area Group Zoom session
Online Zoom Meeting
Come along and chat about what you have been doing with electronics on your railway. A chance to ask questions to solve that thing that has been holding you back.
20th February
12:30 : Croydon Area Group: Lunchtime Meeting
To Be Agreed
Lunchtime get together to get updates and exchange ideas.
19:30 : 19:30 GMT South Hants AG Zoom Call
Online Zoom Meeting
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21st February
14:00 : Cumbria AG meeting
Online Zoom Meeting
Watch - Ask - Learn
22nd February
09:30 : MERG East Anglia
Parkview Chapel, The Street, Botesdale, IP22 1BX
Friendly group meeting. Parking on site. Refreshments always available.
24th February
19:00 : Virtual AG meeting
Online Zoom Meeting
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19:30 : JALSIG Beginners' Session
Online Zoom Meeting
An opportunity for beginners and other members to meet and discuss JAL projects that they are working on.
25th February
19:30 : Arduino SIG Meeting
Online Zoom Meeting
To be confirmed
26th February
14:30 : Merseyside Area Group Online Zoom Meeting
Online Zoom Meeting
Details to be confirmed
27th February
19:30 : 19:30 GMT South Hants AG Zoom Call
Online Zoom Meeting
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March 2025
1st March
09:30 : Three Counties AG Saturday Workshop
Hemel Hempstead MRS Club Room Kings Langley
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10:00 : Tayside Workshop
The Friary, Tullideph Road, Dundee, DD2 2PN
A chance to meet up and make things or learn about things. Bring something to work on, your lunch and a mug and enjoy.
10:00 : MERG Somerset Area Group Meeting
Online Zoom Meeting
This is an online meeting subjects to be decided. To get zoom joining information ensure that you are subscribed to the Somerset Area Group in (Your Profile) and view the meeting in (My Upcoming Events).
6th March
14:00 : Croydon Area Group: Afternoon Workshop
CMRS Clubhouse, South Croydon
Help is available on:
* SMD module testing,
* Kit building,
* Kit repair,
* ATC,
* CBUS,
* JMRI,
* Raspberry Pi layout control,
* Tablet and mobile phone throttles and point operation.
19:30 : 19:30 GMT South Hants AG Zoom Call
Online Zoom Meeting
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8th March
10:00 : Birtley Model Railway Engineers Annual Exhibition
Community Centre DH3 1EN
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10th March
19:00 : Virtual AG meeting
Online Zoom Meeting
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19:30 : JALSIG Zoom Meeting
Online Zoom Meeting
A chance to meet up and discuss JAL projects that members are working on.
11th March
19:30 : Arduino SIG Meeting
Online Zoom Meeting
To be confirmed
13th March
14:00 : Croydon Area Group: Afternoon Workshop
CMRS Clubhouse, South Croydon
Help is available on:
* SMD module testing,
* Kit building,
* Kit repair,
* ATC,
* CBUS,
* JMRI,
* Raspberry Pi layout control,
* Tablet and mobile phone throttles and point operation.
19:00 : 19:00 Aberdeen Area Group Meeting
Aberdeen Model Railway Club
Monthly Aberdeen Area Group Meeting.
All welcome, please come along and meet other members, discuss what electronic projects are ongoing, solve each others problems and progress our demo layout.
19:00 : 19:00 GMT South Hants AG Merg Live Meet.
Southampton Model Railway Society clubroom
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19:30 : 19:30 GMT South Hants AG Zoom Call
Online Zoom Meeting
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14th March
11:00 : MERG Somerset Area Group Virtual Coffee Break
Online Zoom Meeting
This is an online coffee break where members can relax and chat among themselves about Projects, Progress, Problems and Successes.
19:00 : Croydon AG Meeting
CMRS Clubhouse, South Croydon
Topics to be agreed
15th March
09:30 : 09:30 GMT South Hants Saturday Workshop
Southampton Model Railway Society clubroom
10:00 : The London Festival of Railway Modelling
Alexandra Palace N22 7AY
London's leading model railway show.
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16th March
19:00 : Irish Area Group virtual meeting
Online Zoom Meeting
Online meeting with Irish interest for any MERG members.
19th March
19:00 : 19:00 UK Time Raspberry Pi Sig
Online Zoom Meeting
details to be confirmed
19:30 : Tayside Area Group Zoom session
Online Zoom Meeting
Come along and chat about what you have been doing with electronics on your railway. A chance to ask questions to solve that thing that has been holding you back.
20th March
14:00 : Croydon Area Group: Afternoon Workshop
CMRS Clubhouse, South Croydon
Help is available on:
* SMD module testing,
* Kit building,
* Kit repair,
* ATC,
* CBUS,
* JMRI,
* Raspberry Pi layout control,
* Tablet and mobile phone throttles and point operation.
19:30 : 19:30 GMT South Hants AG Zoom Call
Online Zoom Meeting
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22nd March
13:30 : London Area Group
The Model Railway Club, Keen House, 4 Calshot Street, London, N1 9DA
Quarterly meeting of London Area Group.
Doors open at 13:00 for 13:30 start.
24th March
19:00 : Virtual AG meeting
Online Zoom Meeting
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19:30 : JALSIG Beginners' Session
Online Zoom Meeting
An opportunity for beginners and other members to meet and discuss JAL projects that they are working on.
25th March
19:30 : Arduino SIG Meeting
Online Zoom Meeting
To be confirmed
27th March
14:00 : Croydon Area Group: Afternoon Workshop
CMRS Clubhouse, South Croydon
Help is available on:
* SMD module testing,
* Kit building,
* Kit repair,
* ATC,
* CBUS,
* JMRI,
* Raspberry Pi layout control,
* Tablet and mobile phone throttles and point operation.
19:30 : 19:30 GMT South Hants AG Zoom Call
Online Zoom Meeting
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29th March
09:30 : MERG East Anglia
Parkview Chapel, The Street, Botesdale, IP22 1BX
Friendly group meeting. Parking on site. Refreshments always available.
April 2025
3rd April
14:00 : Croydon Area Group: Afternoon Workshop
CMRS Clubhouse, South Croydon
Help is available on:
* SMD module testing,
* Kit building,
* Kit repair,
* ATC,
* CBUS,
* JMRI,
* Raspberry Pi layout control,
* Tablet and mobile phone throttles and point operation.
19:30 : 19:30 BST South Hants AG Zoom Call
Online Zoom Meeting
5th April
10:00 : Tayside Workshop
The Friary, Tullideph Road, Dundee, DD2 2PN
A chance to meet up and make things or learn about things. Bring something to work on, your lunch and a mug and enjoy.
10:00 : Shildon MRC Spring Exhibition
Locomotion, NRM Museum, DL4 2RE
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10:00 : MERG Somerset Area Group Workshop
St James Church Hall, Preston Road Yeovil BA21 3RL
Subjects to be decided nearer the time but a practical session so bring your tools and equipment to be sure of contributing. Feel free to bring your questions and non-working kits along for help by other members.
10th April
14:00 : Croydon Area Group: Afternoon Workshop
CMRS Clubhouse, South Croydon
Help is available on:
* SMD module testing,
* Kit building,
* Kit repair,
* ATC,
* CBUS,
* JMRI,
* Raspberry Pi layout control,
* Tablet and mobile phone throttles and point operation.
19:00 : 19:00 Aberdeen Area Group Meeting
Aberdeen Model Railway Club
Monthly Aberdeen Area Group Meeting.
All welcome, please come along and meet other members, discuss what electronic projects are ongoing, solve each others problems and progress our demo layout.
19:30 : 19:30 BST South Hants AG Zoom Call
Online Zoom Meeting
11th April
11:00 : MERG Somerset Area Group Virtual Coffee Break
Online Zoom Meeting
This is an online coffee break where members can relax and chat among themselves about Projects, Progress, Problems and Successes.
19:00 : Croydon AG Meeting
CMRS Clubhouse, South Croydon
Topics to be agreed
13th April
10:00 : West Midland Area Group Spring Meeting
BCNS, Titford Pump House, Engine Street, Oldbury, West Midlands
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14th April
16:00 : Quarterly ATC SIG Zoom Call
Online Zoom Meeting
Quarterly ATC SIG Zoom call. Discussions about ATC hardware, software and interconnections. You are very welcome to join us if you need advice on how to use the ATC on your layout.
Click for more information
16:00 : Quarterly ATC SIG Zoom Call
Online Zoom Meeting
Quarterly ATC SIG Zoom call. Discussions about ATC hardware, software and interconnections. You are very welcome to join us if you need advice on how to use the ATC on your layout.
19:30 : JALSIG Zoom Meeting
Online Zoom Meeting
A chance to meet up and discuss JAL projects that members are working on.
16th April
19:00 : 19:00 UK Time Raspberry Pi Sig
Online Zoom Meeting
details to be confirmed
19:30 : Tayside Area Group Zoom session
Online Zoom Meeting
Come along and chat about what you have been doing with electronics on your railway. A chance to ask questions to solve that thing that has been holding you back.
17th April
14:00 : Croydon Area Group: Afternoon Workshop
CMRS Clubhouse, South Croydon
Help is available on:
* SMD module testing,
* Kit building,
* Kit repair,
* ATC,
* CBUS,
* JMRI,
* Raspberry Pi layout control,
* Tablet and mobile phone throttles and point operation.
19:30 : 19:30 BST South Hants AG Zoom Call
Online Zoom Meeting
19th April
09:30 : 09:30 BST South Hants Saturday Workshop
Southampton Model Railway Society clubroom
20th April
19:00 : Irish Area Group virtual meeting
Online Zoom Meeting
Online meeting with Irish interest for any MERG members.
24th April
14:00 : Croydon Area Group: Afternoon Workshop
CMRS Clubhouse, South Croydon
Help is available on:
* SMD module testing,
* Kit building,
* Kit repair,
* ATC,
* CBUS,
* JMRI,
* Raspberry Pi layout control,
* Tablet and mobile phone throttles and point operation.
19:30 : 19:30 BST South Hants AG Zoom Call
Online Zoom Meeting
26th April
09:30 : MERG East Anglia
Parkview Chapel, The Street, Botesdale, IP22 1BX
Friendly group meeting. Parking on site. Refreshments always available.
28th April
19:30 : JALSIG Beginners' Session
Online Zoom Meeting
An opportunity for beginners and other members to meet and discuss JAL projects that they are working on.
May 2025
1st May
14:00 : Croydon Area Group: Afternoon Workshop
CMRS Clubhouse, South Croydon
Help is available on:
* SMD module testing,
* Kit building,
* Kit repair,
* ATC,
* CBUS,
* JMRI,
* Raspberry Pi layout control,
* Tablet and mobile phone throttles and point operation.
19:30 : 19:30 BST South Hants AG Zoom Call
Online Zoom Meeting
3rd May
10:00 : Tayside Workshop
The Friary, Tullideph Road, Dundee, DD2 2PN
A chance to meet up and make things or learn about things. Bring something to work on, your lunch and a mug and enjoy.
10:00 : MERG Somerset Area Group Meeting
Online Zoom Meeting
This is an online meeting subjects to be decided. To get zoom joining information ensure that you are subscribed to the Somerset Area Group in (Your Profile) and view the meeting in (My Upcoming Events).
7th May
19:30 : Three Counties AG meeting
Hemel Hempstead MRS Club Room Kings Langley
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8th May
10:00 : 19:00 Aberdeen Area Group Meeting
Aberdeen Model Railway Club
Monthly Aberdeen Area Group Meeting.
All welcome, please come along and meet other members, discuss what electronic projects are ongoing, solve each others problems and progress our demo layout.
14:00 : Croydon Area Group: Afternoon Workshop
CMRS Clubhouse, South Croydon
Help is available on:
* SMD module testing,
* Kit building,
* Kit repair,
* ATC,
* CBUS,
* JMRI,
* Raspberry Pi layout control,
* Tablet and mobile phone throttles and point operation.
19:30 : 19:30 BST South Hants AG Zoom Call
Online Zoom Meeting
9th May
11:00 : MERG Somerset Area Group Virtual Coffee Break
Online Zoom Meeting
This is an online coffee break where members can relax and chat among themselves about Projects, Progress, Problems and Successes.
19:00 : Croydon AG Meeting
CMRS Clubhouse, South Croydon
Topics to be agreed
10th May
10:00 : Glenrothes Model Railway Exhibition
The Lomond Centre, Glenrothes, KY7 5RA
Click for more information
12th May
19:30 : JALSIG Zoom Meeting
Online Zoom Meeting
A chance to meet up and discuss JAL projects that members are working on.
15th May
14:00 : Croydon Area Group: Afternoon Workshop
CMRS Clubhouse, South Croydon
Help is available on:
* SMD module testing,
* Kit building,
* Kit repair,
* ATC,
* CBUS,
* JMRI,
* Raspberry Pi layout control,
* Tablet and mobile phone throttles and point operation.
19:30 : 19:30 BST South Hants AG Zoom Call
Online Zoom Meeting
17th May
09:30 : 09:30 BST South Hants Saturday Workshop
Southampton Model Railway Society clubroom
18th May
19:00 : Irish Area Group virtual meeting
Online Zoom Meeting
Online meeting with Irish interest for any MERG members.
21st May
19:00 : 19:00 UK Time Raspberry Pi Sig
Online Zoom Meeting
details to be confirmed
19:30 : Tayside Area Group Zoom session
Online Zoom Meeting
Come along and chat about what you have been doing with electronics on your railway. A chance to ask questions to solve that thing that has been holding you back.
22nd May
14:00 : Croydon Area Group: Afternoon Workshop
CMRS Clubhouse, South Croydon
Help is available on:
* SMD module testing,
* Kit building,
* Kit repair,
* ATC,
* CBUS,
* JMRI,
* Raspberry Pi layout control,
* Tablet and mobile phone throttles and point operation.
19:30 : 19:30 BST South Hants AG Zoom Call
Online Zoom Meeting
26th May
19:30 : JALSIG Beginners' Session
Online Zoom Meeting
An opportunity for beginners and other members to meet and discuss JAL projects that they are working on.
29th May
14:00 : Croydon Area Group: Afternoon Workshop
CMRS Clubhouse, South Croydon
Help is available on:
* SMD module testing,
* Kit building,
* Kit repair,
* ATC,
* CBUS,
* JMRI,
* Raspberry Pi layout control,
* Tablet and mobile phone throttles and point operation.
19:30 : 19:30 BST South Hants AG Zoom Call
Online Zoom Meeting
31st May
09:30 : MERG East Anglia
Parkview Chapel, The Street, Botesdale, IP22 1BX
Friendly group meeting. Parking on site. Refreshments always available.
June 2025
5th June
14:00 : Croydon Area Group: Afternoon Workshop
CMRS Clubhouse, South Croydon
Help is available on:
* SMD module testing,
* Kit building,
* Kit repair,
* ATC,
* CBUS,
* JMRI,
* Raspberry Pi layout control,
* Tablet and mobile phone throttles and point operation.
19:30 : 19:30 BST South Hants AG Zoom Call
Online Zoom Meeting
7th June
09:30 : Three Counties AG Saturday Workshop
Hemel Hempstead MRS Club Room Kings Langley
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10:00 : Tayside Workshop
The Friary, Tullideph Road, Dundee, DD2 2PN
A chance to meet up and make things or learn about things. Bring something to work on, your lunch and a mug and enjoy.
10:00 : MERG Somerset Area Group Workshop
St James Church Hall, Preston Road Yeovil BA21 3RL
Subjects to be decided nearer the time but a practical session so bring your tools and equipment to be sure of contributing. Feel free to bring your questions and non-working kits along for help by other members.
9th June
19:30 : JALSIG Zoom Meeting
Online Zoom Meeting
A chance to meet up and discuss JAL projects that members are working on.
12th June
10:00 : 19:00 Aberdeen Area Group Meeting
Aberdeen Model Railway Club
Monthly Aberdeen Area Group Meeting.
All welcome, please come along and meet other members, discuss what electronic projects are ongoing, solve each others problems and progress our demo layout.
14:00 : Croydon Area Group: Afternoon Workshop
CMRS Clubhouse, South Croydon
Help is available on:
* SMD module testing,
* Kit building,
* Kit repair,
* ATC,
* CBUS,
* JMRI,
* Raspberry Pi layout control,
* Tablet and mobile phone throttles and point operation.
19:30 : 19:30 BST South Hants AG Zoom Call
Online Zoom Meeting
13th June
11:00 : MERG Somerset Area Group Virtual Coffee Break
Online Zoom Meeting
This is an online coffee break where members can relax and chat among themselves about Projects, Progress, Problems and Successes.
19:00 : Croydon AG Meeting
CMRS Clubhouse, South Croydon
Topics to be agreed
15th June
19:00 : Irish Area Group virtual meeting
Online Zoom Meeting
Online meeting with Irish interest for any MERG members.
18th June
19:00 : 19:00 UK Time Raspberry Pi Sig
Online Zoom Meeting
details to be confirmed
19:30 : Tayside Area Group Zoom session
Online Zoom Meeting
Come along and chat about what you have been doing with electronics on your railway. A chance to ask questions to solve that thing that has been holding you back.
19th June
14:00 : Croydon Area Group: Afternoon Workshop
CMRS Clubhouse, South Croydon
Help is available on:
* SMD module testing,
* Kit building,
* Kit repair,
* ATC,
* CBUS,
* JMRI,
* Raspberry Pi layout control,
* Tablet and mobile phone throttles and point operation.
19:30 : 19:30 BST South Hants AG Zoom Call
Online Zoom Meeting
21st June
09:30 : 09:30 BST South Hants Saturday Workshop
Southampton Model Railway Society clubroom
23rd June
19:30 : JALSIG Beginners' Session
Online Zoom Meeting
An opportunity for beginners and other members to meet and discuss JAL projects that they are working on.
26th June
14:00 : Croydon Area Group: Afternoon Workshop
CMRS Clubhouse, South Croydon
Help is available on:
* SMD module testing,
* Kit building,
* Kit repair,
* ATC,
* CBUS,
* JMRI,
* Raspberry Pi layout control,
* Tablet and mobile phone throttles and point operation.
19:30 : 19:30 BST South Hants AG Zoom Call
Online Zoom Meeting
28th June
09:30 : MERG East Anglia
Parkview Chapel, The Street, Botesdale, IP22 1BX
Friendly group meeting. Parking on site. Refreshments always available.
10:00 : Perth Model Railway Exhibition
Dewar Centre, Perth, PH2 0TH
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July 2025
3rd July
14:00 : Croydon Area Group: Afternoon Workshop
CMRS Clubhouse, South Croydon
Help is available on:
* SMD module testing,
* Kit building,
* Kit repair,
* ATC,
* CBUS,
* JMRI,
* Raspberry Pi layout control,
* Tablet and mobile phone throttles and point operation.
19:30 : 19:30 BST South Hants AG Zoom Call
Southampton Model Railway Society clubroom
5th July
10:00 : Tayside Workshop
The Friary, Tullideph Road, Dundee, DD2 2PN
A chance to meet up and make things or learn about things. Bring something to work on, your lunch and a mug and enjoy.
10:00 : MERG Somerset Area Group Meeting
Online Zoom Meeting
This is an online meeting subjects to be decided. To get zoom joining information ensure that you are subscribed to the Somerset Area Group in (Your Profile) and view the meeting in (My Upcoming Events).
10th July
10:00 : 19:00 Aberdeen Area Group Meeting
Aberdeen Model Railway Club
Monthly Aberdeen Area Group Meeting.
All welcome, please come along and meet other members, discuss what electronic projects are ongoing, solve each others problems and progress our demo layout.
14:00 : Croydon Area Group: Afternoon Workshop
CMRS Clubhouse, South Croydon
Help is available on:
* SMD module testing,
* Kit building,
* Kit repair,
* ATC,
* CBUS,
* JMRI,
* Raspberry Pi layout control,
* Tablet and mobile phone throttles and point operation.
19:30 : 19:30 BST South Hants AG Zoom Call
Southampton Model Railway Society clubroom
11th July
11:00 : MERG Somerset Area Group Virtual Coffee Break
Online Zoom Meeting
This is an online coffee break where members can relax and chat among themselves about Projects, Progress, Problems and Successes.
19:00 : Croydon AG Meeting
CMRS Clubhouse, South Croydon
Topics to be agreed
12th July
10:00 : RailEXNE 2025
Parks Sports Centre North Sheilds, NE29 6TL
Blyth & Tyne Model Railway Society
Closes 16:00 on Sunday.
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10:00 : West Midlands area group summer meeting
BCNS, Titford Pump House, Engine Street, Oldbury, West Midlands
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14th July
16:00 : Quarterly ATC SIG Zoom Call
Online Zoom Meeting
Quarterly ATC SIG Zoom call. Discussions about ATC hardware, software and interconnections. You are very welcome to join us if you need advice on how to use the ATC on your layout.
Click for more information
16:00 : Quarterly ATC SIG Zoom Call
Online Zoom Meeting
Quarterly ATC SIG Zoom call. Discussions about ATC hardware, software and interconnections. You are very welcome to join us if you need advice on how to use the ATC on your layout.
19:30 : JALSIG Zoom Meeting
Online Zoom Meeting
A chance to meet up and discuss JAL projects that members are working on.
16th July
19:00 : 19:00 UK Time Raspberry Pi Sig
Online Zoom Meeting
details to be confirmed
19:30 : Tayside Area Group Zoom session
Online Zoom Meeting
Come along and chat about what you have been doing with electronics on your railway. A chance to ask questions to solve that thing that has been holding you back.
17th July
14:00 : Croydon Area Group: Afternoon Workshop
CMRS Clubhouse, South Croydon
Help is available on:
* SMD module testing,
* Kit building,
* Kit repair,
* ATC,
* CBUS,
* JMRI,
* Raspberry Pi layout control,
* Tablet and mobile phone throttles and point operation.
19:30 : 19:30 BST South Hants AG Zoom Call
Southampton Model Railway Society clubroom
19th July
09:30 : 09:30 BST South Hants Saturday Workshop
Southampton Model Railway Society clubroom
10:00 : Cupar Model Rail 2025
The Corn Exchange, Cupar, Fife, KY15 4BT
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20th July
19:00 : Irish Area Group virtual meeting
Online Zoom Meeting
Online meeting with Irish interest for any MERG members.
24th July
14:00 : Croydon Area Group: Afternoon Workshop
CMRS Clubhouse, South Croydon
Help is available on:
* SMD module testing,
* Kit building,
* Kit repair,
* ATC,
* CBUS,
* JMRI,
* Raspberry Pi layout control,
* Tablet and mobile phone throttles and point operation.
19:30 : 19:30 BST South Hants AG Zoom Call
Southampton Model Railway Society clubroom
26th July
09:30 : MERG East Anglia
Parkview Chapel, The Street, Botesdale, IP22 1BX
Friendly group meeting. Parking on site. Refreshments always available.
28th July
19:30 : JALSIG Beginners' Session
Online Zoom Meeting
An opportunity for beginners and other members to meet and discuss JAL projects that they are working on.
31st July
14:00 : Croydon Area Group: Afternoon Workshop
CMRS Clubhouse, South Croydon
Help is available on:
* SMD module testing,
* Kit building,
* Kit repair,
* ATC,
* CBUS,
* JMRI,
* Raspberry Pi layout control,
* Tablet and mobile phone throttles and point operation.
19:30 : 19:30 BST South Hants AG Zoom Call
Southampton Model Railway Society clubroom
August 2025
2nd August
10:00 : Tayside Workshop
The Friary, Tullideph Road, Dundee, DD2 2PN
A chance to meet up and make things or learn about things. Bring something to work on, your lunch and a mug and enjoy.
10:00 : MERG Somerset Area Group Workshop
St James Church Hall, Preston Road Yeovil BA21 3RL
Subjects to be decided nearer the time but a practical session so bring your tools and equipment to be sure of contributing. Feel free to bring your questions and non-working kits along for help by other members.
6th August
19:30 : Three Counties AG Meeting
Hemel Hempstead MRS Club Room Kings Langley
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7th August
14:00 : Croydon Area Group: Afternoon Workshop
CMRS Clubhouse, South Croydon
Help is available on:
* SMD module testing,
* Kit building,
* Kit repair,
* ATC,
* CBUS,
* JMRI,
* Raspberry Pi layout control,
* Tablet and mobile phone throttles and point operation.
19:30 : 19:30 BST South Hants AG Zoom Call
Southampton Model Railway Society clubroom
8th August
11:00 : MERG Somerset Area Group Virtual Coffee Break
Online Zoom Meeting
This is an online coffee break where members can relax and chat among themselves about Projects, Progress, Problems and Successes.
19:00 : Croydon AG Meeting
CMRS Clubhouse, South Croydon
Topics to be agreed
11th August
19:30 : JALSIG Zoom Meeting
Online Zoom Meeting
A chance to meet up and discuss JAL projects that members are working on.
14th August
10:00 : 19:00 Aberdeen Area Group Meeting
Aberdeen Model Railway Club
Monthly Aberdeen Area Group Meeting.
All welcome, please come along and meet other members, discuss what electronic projects are ongoing, solve each others problems and progress our demo layout.
14:00 : Croydon Area Group: Afternoon Workshop
CMRS Clubhouse, South Croydon
Help is available on:
* SMD module testing,
* Kit building,
* Kit repair,
* ATC,
* CBUS,
* JMRI,
* Raspberry Pi layout control,
* Tablet and mobile phone throttles and point operation.
19:30 : 19:30 BST South Hants AG Zoom Call
Southampton Model Railway Society clubroom
16th August
09:30 : 09:30 BST South Hants Saturday Workshop
Southampton Model Railway Society clubroom
10:00 : St Andrews Model Railway Exhibition
St Andrews Town Hall, KY16 9TA
East Neuk Model Railway Club, exhibition at St Andrews Town Hall, Queens Gardens, Sunday closure 17:00.
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17th August
19:00 : Irish Area Group virtual meeting
Online Zoom Meeting
Online meeting with Irish interest for any MERG members.
20th August
19:00 : 19:00 UK Time Raspberry Pi Sig
Online Zoom Meeting
details to be confirmed
19:30 : Tayside Area Group Zoom session
Online Zoom Meeting
Come along and chat about what you have been doing with electronics on your railway. A chance to ask questions to solve that thing that has been holding you back.
21st August
14:00 : Croydon Area Group: Afternoon Workshop
CMRS Clubhouse, South Croydon
Help is available on:
* SMD module testing,
* Kit building,
* Kit repair,
* ATC,
* CBUS,
* JMRI,
* Raspberry Pi layout control,
* Tablet and mobile phone throttles and point operation.
19:30 : 19:30 BST South Hants AG Zoom Call
Southampton Model Railway Society clubroom
25th August
19:30 : JALSIG Beginners' Session
Online Zoom Meeting
An opportunity for beginners and other members to meet and discuss JAL projects that they are working on.
28th August
14:00 : Croydon Area Group: Afternoon Workshop
CMRS Clubhouse, South Croydon
Help is available on:
* SMD module testing,
* Kit building,
* Kit repair,
* ATC,
* CBUS,
* JMRI,
* Raspberry Pi layout control,
* Tablet and mobile phone throttles and point operation.
19:30 : 19:30 BST South Hants AG Zoom Call
Southampton Model Railway Society clubroom
30th August
09:30 : MERG East Anglia
Parkview Chapel, The Street, Botesdale, IP22 1BX
Friendly group meeting. Parking on site. Refreshments always available.
September 2025
4th September
14:00 : Croydon Area Group: Afternoon Workshop
CMRS Clubhouse, South Croydon
Help is available on:
* SMD module testing,
* Kit building,
* Kit repair,
* ATC,
* CBUS,
* JMRI,
* Raspberry Pi layout control,
* Tablet and mobile phone throttles and point operation.
19:30 : 19:30 BST South Hants AG Zoom Call
Southampton Model Railway Society clubroom
6th September
09:30 : Three Counties AG Saturday Workshop
Hemel Hempstead MRS Club Room Kings Langley
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10:00 : Tayside Workshop
The Friary, Tullideph Road, Dundee, DD2 2PN
A chance to meet up and make things or learn about things. Bring something to work on, your lunch and a mug and enjoy.
10:00 : MERG Somerset Area Group Meeting
Online Zoom Meeting
This is an online meeting subjects to be decided. To get zoom joining information ensure that you are subscribed to the Somerset Area Group in (Your Profile) and view the meeting in (My Upcoming Events).
10:30 : Model RailEx 2025
Aln Valley Railway, Alnwick, NE66 2EZ
Model RailEx 2025, Aln Valley Railway, Lionheart Enterprise Park, Alnwick, NE66 2EZ
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8th September
19:30 : JALSIG Zoom Meeting
Online Zoom Meeting
A chance to meet up and discuss JAL projects that members are working on.
11th September
10:00 : 19:00 Aberdeen Area Group Meeting
Aberdeen Model Railway Club
Monthly Aberdeen Area Group Meeting.
All welcome, please come along and meet other members, discuss what electronic projects are ongoing, solve each others problems and progress our demo layout.
14:00 : Croydon Area Group: Afternoon Workshop
CMRS Clubhouse, South Croydon
Help is available on:
* SMD module testing,
* Kit building,
* Kit repair,
* ATC,
* CBUS,
* JMRI,
* Raspberry Pi layout control,
* Tablet and mobile phone throttles and point operation.
19:30 : 19:30 BST South Hants AG Zoom Call
Southampton Model Railway Society clubroom
12th September
11:00 : MERG Somerset Area Group Virtual Coffee Break
Online Zoom Meeting
This is an online coffee break where members can relax and chat among themselves about Projects, Progress, Problems and Successes.
19:00 : Croydon AG Meeting
CMRS Clubhouse, South Croydon
Topics to be agreed
17th September
19:00 : 19:00 UK Time Raspberry Pi Sig
Online Zoom Meeting
details to be confirmed
19:30 : Tayside Area Group Zoom session
Online Zoom Meeting
Come along and chat about what you have been doing with electronics on your railway. A chance to ask questions to solve that thing that has been holding you back.
18th September
14:00 : Croydon Area Group: Afternoon Workshop
CMRS Clubhouse, South Croydon
Help is available on:
* SMD module testing,
* Kit building,
* Kit repair,
* ATC,
* CBUS,
* JMRI,
* Raspberry Pi layout control,
* Tablet and mobile phone throttles and point operation.
19:30 : 19:30 BST South Hants AG Zoom Call
Southampton Model Railway Society clubroom
20th September
09:30 : 09:30 BST South Hants Saturday Workshop
Southampton Model Railway Society clubroom
21st September
19:00 : Irish Area Group virtual meeting
Online Zoom Meeting
Online meeting with Irish interest for any MERG members.
22nd September
19:30 : JALSIG Beginners' Session
Online Zoom Meeting
An opportunity for beginners and other members to meet and discuss JAL projects that they are working on.
25th September
14:00 : Croydon Area Group: Afternoon Workshop
CMRS Clubhouse, South Croydon
Help is available on:
* SMD module testing,
* Kit building,
* Kit repair,
* ATC,
* CBUS,
* JMRI,
* Raspberry Pi layout control,
* Tablet and mobile phone throttles and point operation.
19:30 : 19:30 BST South Hants AG Zoom Call
Southampton Model Railway Society clubroom
27th September
09:30 : MERG East Anglia
Parkview Chapel, The Street, Botesdale, IP22 1BX
Friendly group meeting. Parking on site. Refreshments always available.
October 2025
1st October
19:30 : Three Counties AG Zoom Meeting
Online Zoom Meeting
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2nd October
14:00 : Croydon Area Group: Afternoon Workshop
CMRS Clubhouse, South Croydon
Help is available on:
* SMD module testing,
* Kit building,
* Kit repair,
* ATC,
* CBUS,
* JMRI,
* Raspberry Pi layout control,
* Tablet and mobile phone throttles and point operation.
19:30 : 19:30 BST South Hants AG Zoom Call
Online Zoom Meeting
4th October
10:00 : Tayside Workshop
The Friary, Tullideph Road, Dundee, DD2 2PN
A chance to meet up and make things or learn about things. Bring something to work on, your lunch and a mug and enjoy.
10:00 : Shildon MRC Autumn Exhibition
Locomotion, NRM Museum, DL4 2RE
Locomotion, NRM Museum, Off Dale Road, Shildon, County Durham, DL4 2RE
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10:00 : MERG Somerset Area Group Workshop
St James Church Hall, Preston Road Yeovil BA21 3RL
Subjects to be decided nearer the time but a practical session so bring your tools and equipment to be sure of contributing. Feel free to bring your questions and non-working kits along for help by other members.
9th October
10:00 : 19:00 Aberdeen Area Group Meeting
Aberdeen Model Railway Club
Monthly Aberdeen Area Group Meeting.
All welcome, please come along and meet other members, discuss what electronic projects are ongoing, solve each others problems and progress our demo layout.
14:00 : Croydon Area Group: Afternoon Workshop
CMRS Clubhouse, South Croydon
Help is available on:
* SMD module testing,
* Kit building,
* Kit repair,
* ATC,
* CBUS,
* JMRI,
* Raspberry Pi layout control,
* Tablet and mobile phone throttles and point operation.
19:30 : 19:30 BST South Hants AG Zoom Call
Online Zoom Meeting
10th October
11:00 : MERG Somerset Area Group Virtual Coffee Break
Online Zoom Meeting
This is an online coffee break where members can relax and chat among themselves about Projects, Progress, Problems and Successes.
19:00 : Croydon AG Meeting
CMRS Clubhouse, South Croydon
Topics to be agreed
13th October
16:00 : Quarterly ATC SIG Zoom Call
Online Zoom Meeting
Quarterly ATC SIG Zoom call. Discussions about ATC hardware, software and interconnections. You are very welcome to join us if you need advice on how to use the ATC on your layout.
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16:00 : Quarterly ATC SIG Zoom Call
Online Zoom Meeting
Quarterly ATC SIG Zoom call. Discussions about ATC hardware, software and interconnections. You are very welcome to join us if you need advice on how to use the ATC on your layout.
19:30 : JALSIG Zoom Meeting
Online Zoom Meeting
A chance to meet up and discuss JAL projects that members are working on.
15th October
19:00 : 19:00 UK Time Raspberry Pi Sig
Online Zoom Meeting
details to be confirmed
19:30 : Tayside Area Group Zoom session
Online Zoom Meeting
Come along and chat about what you have been doing with electronics on your railway. A chance to ask questions to solve that thing that has been holding you back.
16th October
14:00 : Croydon Area Group: Afternoon Workshop
CMRS Clubhouse, South Croydon
Help is available on:
* SMD module testing,
* Kit building,
* Kit repair,
* ATC,
* CBUS,
* JMRI,
* Raspberry Pi layout control,
* Tablet and mobile phone throttles and point operation.
19:30 : 19:30 BST South Hants AG Zoom Call
Online Zoom Meeting
18th October
09:30 : 09:30 BST South Hants Saturday Workshop
Southampton Model Railway Society clubroom
19th October
10:00 : West Midlands area group autumn meeting.
BCNS, Titford Pump House, Engine Street, Oldbury, West Midlands
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19:00 : Irish Area Group virtual meeting
Online Zoom Meeting
Online meeting with Irish interest for any MERG members.
23rd October
14:00 : Croydon Area Group: Afternoon Workshop
CMRS Clubhouse, South Croydon
Help is available on:
* SMD module testing,
* Kit building,
* Kit repair,
* ATC,
* CBUS,
* JMRI,
* Raspberry Pi layout control,
* Tablet and mobile phone throttles and point operation.
19:30 : 19:30 BST South Hants AG Zoom Call
Online Zoom Meeting
25th October
09:30 : MERG East Anglia
Parkview Chapel, The Street, Botesdale, IP22 1BX
Friendly group meeting. Parking on site. Refreshments always available.
27th October
19:30 : JALSIG Beginners' Session
Online Zoom Meeting
An opportunity for beginners and other members to meet and discuss JAL projects that they are working on.
30th October
14:00 : Croydon Area Group: Afternoon Workshop
CMRS Clubhouse, South Croydon
Help is available on:
* SMD module testing,
* Kit building,
* Kit repair,
* ATC,
* CBUS,
* JMRI,
* Raspberry Pi layout control,
* Tablet and mobile phone throttles and point operation.
19:30 : 19:30 GMT South Hants AG Zoom Call
Online Zoom Meeting
November 2025
1st November
10:00 : Tayside Workshop
The Friary, Tullideph Road, Dundee, DD2 2PN
A chance to meet up and make things or learn about things. Bring something to work on, your lunch and a mug and enjoy.
10:00 : MERG Somerset Area Group Meeting
Online Zoom Meeting
This is an online meeting subjects to be decided. To get zoom joining information ensure that you are subscribed to the Somerset Area Group in (Your Profile) and view the meeting in (My Upcoming Events).
5th November
19:30 : Three Counties AG Meeting
Hemel Hempstead MRS Club Room Kings Langley
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6th November
14:00 : Croydon Area Group: Afternoon Workshop
CMRS Clubhouse, South Croydon
Help is available on:
* SMD module testing,
* Kit building,
* Kit repair,
* ATC,
* CBUS,
* JMRI,
* Raspberry Pi layout control,
* Tablet and mobile phone throttles and point operation.
19:30 : 19:30 BST South Hants AG Zoom Call
Online Zoom Meeting
10th November
19:30 : JALSIG Zoom Meeting
Online Zoom Meeting
A chance to meet up and discuss JAL projects that members are working on.
13th November
14:00 : Croydon Area Group: Afternoon Workshop
CMRS Clubhouse, South Croydon
Help is available on:
* SMD module testing,
* Kit building,
* Kit repair,
* ATC,
* CBUS,
* JMRI,
* Raspberry Pi layout control,
* Tablet and mobile phone throttles and point operation.
19:30 : 19:30 BST South Hants AG Zoom Call
Online Zoom Meeting
14th November
11:00 : MERG Somerset Area Group Virtual Coffee Break
Online Zoom Meeting
This is an online coffee break where members can relax and chat among themselves about Projects, Progress, Problems and Successes.
19:00 : Croydon AG Meeting
CMRS Clubhouse, South Croydon
Topics to be agreed
15th November
09:30 : 09:30 BST South Hants Saturday Workshop
Southampton Model Railway Society clubroom
16th November
19:00 : Irish Area Group virtual meeting
Online Zoom Meeting
Online meeting with Irish interest for any MERG members.
19th November
19:00 : 19:00 UK Time Raspberry Pi Sig
Online Zoom Meeting
details to be confirmed
19:30 : Tayside Area Group Zoom session
Online Zoom Meeting
Come along and chat about what you have been doing with electronics on your railway. A chance to ask questions to solve that thing that has been holding you back.
20th November
14:00 : Croydon Area Group: Afternoon Workshop
CMRS Clubhouse, South Croydon
Help is available on:
* SMD module testing,
* Kit building,
* Kit repair,
* ATC,
* CBUS,
* JMRI,
* Raspberry Pi layout control,
* Tablet and mobile phone throttles and point operation.
19:30 : 19:30 BST South Hants AG Zoom Call
Online Zoom Meeting
24th November
19:30 : JALSIG Beginners' Session
Online Zoom Meeting
An opportunity for beginners and other members to meet and discuss JAL projects that they are working on.
27th November
14:00 : Croydon Area Group: Afternoon Workshop
CMRS Clubhouse, South Croydon
Help is available on:
* SMD module testing,
* Kit building,
* Kit repair,
* ATC,
* CBUS,
* JMRI,
* Raspberry Pi layout control,
* Tablet and mobile phone throttles and point operation.
19:30 : 19:30 BST South Hants AG Zoom Call
Online Zoom Meeting
December 2025
4th December
14:00 : Croydon Area Group: Afternoon Workshop
CMRS Clubhouse, South Croydon
Help is available on:
* SMD module testing,
* Kit building,
* Kit repair,
* ATC,
* CBUS,
* JMRI,
* Raspberry Pi layout control,
* Tablet and mobile phone throttles and point operation.
19:30 : 19:30 BST South Hants AG Zoom Call
Online Zoom Meeting
6th December
10:00 : MERG Somerset Area Group Workshop
St James Church Hall, Preston Road Yeovil BA21 3RL
Subjects to be decided nearer the time but a practical session so bring your tools and equipment to be sure of contributing. Feel free to bring your questions and non-working kits along for help by other members.
11th December
19:30 : 19:30 BST South Hants AG Zoom Call
Online Zoom Meeting
12th December
11:00 : MERG Somerset Area Group Virtual Coffee Break
Online Zoom Meeting
This is an online coffee break where members can relax and chat among themselves about Projects, Progress, Problems and Successes.
19:00 : Croydon AG Meeting
CMRS Clubhouse, South Croydon
Topics to be agreed