DEMU

barneyadi · January 23, 2012, 08:38:07 PM

Hi

Is anyone a member of DEMU. Just wondering if its worth joining, as i am interested in diesels, dmu's and electrics.

Cheers

Dave

Calnefoxile · January 23, 2012, 08:49:44 PM

Hi Dave,

Well I'm a DEMU member and would say yes, it is well worth joining, especially now as us N Gaugers have managed to infiltrate the predominately OO commitee with Mike Hale (reddeath) as treasurer and Grahame Hedges (H) as Update Editor.

There are more and more N Gauge articles appearing and we are not the poor cousin within DEMU any more.

Regards

Neal.

H · January 23, 2012, 08:52:36 PM

Yep, there's a few on this forum who are members including Red Death who is the treasurer, while I'm the DEMU UPDate editor. Of course we'd say it's worthwhile.

It's a multi-scale organisation and has, in the past, been a little OO centric. However, of recent, I've been increasing the N/2mm content in the magazine and with two N gauge modellers on the committee.........

And UPDate does tend to feature a lot of useful prototype information suitable for all scales.

It'd be worthwhile getting along to the DEMU Showcase exhibition at Burton-on-Trent town hall on 2nd/3rd June to find out a little more. And check out their website on http://www.demu.org.uk/home

H.

NTrain · January 23, 2012, 08:56:14 PM

I am a DEMU member and have been flying the flag for N Gauge at the DEMU Showcase, by taking my N Gauge stuff and getting Adam Warr to join me.

MacRat · January 23, 2012, 08:58:11 PM

I'm always too slow. All is said already.
I'm also in, BTW. Though being a silent member I know there is a great knowledge base when I eventually need it and I find the UPdate magazine always an interesting read.

Pengi · January 23, 2012, 09:04:47 PM

How much is it to join? Could not find it on the web-site (but may have been having one of my 'stupid' moments).

barneyadi · January 23, 2012, 09:12:18 PM

Thanks for the replies. All seems very positive. Now shall i join now or wait until i go to Model Rail at end of February.

Quote from: Pendy on January 23, 2012, 09:04:47 PM
How much is it to join? Could not find it on the web-site (but may have been having one of my 'stupid' moments).

Its £21 i think.

H · January 23, 2012, 09:13:32 PM

Quote from: Pendy on January 23, 2012, 09:04:47 PM
How much is it to join? Could not find it on the web-site (but may have been having one of my 'stupid' moments).

£21 pa - you can join on line at the website; http://www.demu.org.uk/membership/paypal.php

H.

37058 · January 23, 2012, 10:23:32 PM

I have always wanted to join, but never really got round to it as they always seem'ed very 'OO' But the last time i thought about it was a very long time ago!! But very tempted to join now......

Cheers, Anthony

37058 · January 23, 2012, 10:30:46 PM

Quote from: H on January 23, 2012, 09:13:32 PM
Quote from: Pendy on January 23, 2012, 09:04:47 PM
How much is it to join? Could not find it on the web-site (but may have been having one of my 'stupid' moments).

£21 pa - you can join on line at the website; http://www.demu.org.uk/membership/paypal.php

H.

And thank you for posting the PayPal joining link.......Just ordered my membership

Cheers, Anthony

barneyadi · January 23, 2012, 10:32:47 PM

Just took plunge myself.

37058 · January 23, 2012, 10:35:55 PM

I would be interested in back issues of UPDATE. Are these available??

H · January 23, 2012, 10:56:08 PM

Quote from: 37058 on January 23, 2012, 10:35:55 PM
I would be interested in back issues of UPDATE. Are these available??

To members, where stocks are available, yep. Available through the Merchandise Officer (who is also the Memebership Secretary).

H.

37058 · January 23, 2012, 11:08:25 PM

Quote from: H on January 23, 2012, 10:56:08 PM
Quote from: 37058 on January 23, 2012, 10:35:55 PM
I would be interested in back issues of UPDATE. Are these available??

To members, where stocks are available, yep. Available through the Merchandise Officer (who is also the Memebership Secretary).

H.

Thanks for that H. Looking forward to receiving my membership

Cheers, Anthony

Adam1701D · January 24, 2012, 08:11:58 AM

I've been a DEMU member for a couple of years and would recommend it to anyone interested in the Diesel / Electric scene. There is a web forum wich, despite having a 4mm bias, has some really inspirational stuff and a lot of useful prototype info. Since Grahame took over as editor of Update, there has been a big increase in N Gauge content - I've even done a couple of articles myself!