Typically all members receive a mailing shot five times a year containing a Newsletter as well as technical data, hints and tips needed for construction and conversion. These are provided in the form of loose-leaf sheets, which are added to as circumstances permit to form the Society Manual.

The sheets published in the year a member joins and all those sent out while he remains a member are issued free, whilst new members obtain all current sheets on payment of the joining fee.

Area Groups and groups within existing model railway clubs can be found in many parts of the country. A selection of layouts from these and of private individuals are invited each year to form the basis of expoEM, an event that takes places usually three times a year.

The Society's national gathering in May has for many years taken place in Bletchley. Two regional shows are also held and in recent years have been focused in Yorkshire and in Hampshire. Each event comprises lectures; demonstrations and specialist trade stands.

On joining the Society a member receives
The current newsletter and whilst stocks last all the back issues for the year. All current issues of the Society Manual sheets published to date including a set of colour coded wiring diagrams. The current price list and order form for goods available through the Trade Officer. A set of track and turnout drawings which form the basis of construction. Entrance to the expoEM events at reduced cost.