About GRES
Welcome to Gravesend Railway Enthusiasts Society (GRES)
A Railway Enthusiast and Modelling Society centered on Gravesend, Kent.
Dartford Live Departures
Time
Destination
Plat
Expt
12:16
Luton
2
On time
8-car, Thameslink
12:20
London Charing Cross
2
On time
10-car, Southeastern
12:26
Gravesend
4
On time
8-car, Southeastern
12:30
Rainham (Kent)
4
On time
8-car, Thameslink
12:31
London Victoria
2
On time
8-car, Southeastern
12:35
London Charing Cross
1
On time
8-car, Southeastern
12:37
Gravesend
4
On time
8-car, Southeastern
12:39
London Cannon Street
3
On time
8-car, Southeastern
12:46
Luton
2
On time
8-car, Thameslink
12:50
London Charing Cross
2
On time
10-car, Southeastern
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GRES Exhibition 2026 – This weekend – Saturday 24 October 10:00 am to 4:30 pm
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The countdown is almost over and we are looking forward to welcoming visitors to the 51st Annual Gravesend Model Railway Show this weekend at St George’s Church Hall, Church Street, Gravesend, Kent, DA11 0DJ. The exhibition takes place on Saturday 24 October 2026. Visitors can enjoy a wide variety of model railway layouts, specialist traders,…
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RAILWAY CLUB DIRECTORY
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RAILWAY CLUB DIRECTORY Railway enthusiasts usually have interest in a wide spectrum of railways including heritage railways, traditional railway societies, locomotive societies and model railway clubs. The RCD covers all four aspects with cross-referencing between them. If you like a particular heritage railway, for example, you can readily locate the traditional railway society most closely…
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The Gravesend Model Railway show 2nd and 3rd November 2024
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Welcome to the 49th Gravesham Annual Model Railway Exhibition organised by the Gravesend Railway Enthusiasts Society, the eighth at Northfleet School for Girls. As always, our aim is to provide a friendly exhibition, plus we have a good selection of layouts to inspire both the enthusiast and newcomer alike; as well as activities to entertain…
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Society for railway enthusiasts in Gravesend appoint first female chairperson in 53-year history
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Ella Marcar was voted in as the first woman chair of the Gravesend Rail Enthusiasts Society (GRES) at the group’s AGM in September. Ella had served as a committee member for many years, including the roles of publicity officer, secretary and treasurer. She shares her passion for railways with her husband George, who is the society’s exhibition…
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Must Read Articles
GRES October 2026 news
Hello Folks Sorry for the delay in sending this email. As we are now in October, the days have started to get shorter and darkness comes sooner each evening – and we put the clocks back one hour at the…
GRES August 2026 news
Hello Folks We’ve enjoyed/endured a further heatwave during July and as I write this I’m pleased to see that the temperature has dropped slightly. I hope you are all continuing to keep well, keep cool and stay hydrated. Views: 47
GRES July 2026 news
Hello Folks Happy American Independence Day! We’ve enjoyed/endured a heatwave during June and it looks like we have another one coming next week. I hope you are all continuing to keep well, keep cool and stay hydrated. Views: 33
Highlights from the GRES Family Day Event 2026
The GRES Family Day, held on Sunday 21 June 2026, was a warm, lively and thoroughly enjoyable celebration of railway modelling, hands on activities and community spirit. Despite the hot weather and the added challenge of Father’s Day, the event welcomed…
GRES June 2026 news
Hello Folks We’ve enjoyed two Bank Holiday Weekends and a heatwave. I hope you are all keeping well, keeping cool and staying hydrated. Views: 48