May 2025

  • Sad Passing of Peter Willis

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    Hello I thought I’d just send a formal message to say very sadly, Dad Peter passed away very peacefully on bank holiday Monday (26th May 2025) , surrounded by loved ones.

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    Join us for a free railway themed family event at GRES family day 2025

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    All aboard for a day of railway-themed family fun! The Gravesend Railway Enthusiasts Society (GRES) invites families of all ages to a captivating railway-themed family day on Sunday, 22nd June 2025, from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM at Higham Memorial Hall, School Lane, Higham, Rochester, Kent, ME3 7JL.

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    Celebrate the 50th GRES Exhibition with Our Limited Edition 00 Gauge Wagon!

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    To commemorate the milestone 50th GRES Model Railway Exhibition, taking place on 1st & 2nd November 2025 in Gravesend, we are proud to announce the release of a special Limited Edition GRES 00 Gauge Wagon.

  • GRES May 2025 news

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    Hello Folks I hope you are all keeping well and enjoying the glorious sunshine. For any Stars Wars fans, may the fourth be with you…!

  • 150 Years of Ashford
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    Railway Photos from 1990’s

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    I have recently acquired a set of negatives, covering the early and mid-90s. I have been able to scan some in and post them here. Please comment below if you have any further information on each photo.I will upload them as I scan them in. Please attribute to source (https://www.gres.org.uk/)  for the resharing of photos…